ISLAMABAD: Alarm bells were raised in the Senate on Monday over the ongoing military operation in Tirah, Khyber tribal district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ANP chief Senator Aimal Wali Khan accused the federal government of being in a “deep slumber,” leaving residents helpless amid displacement and disruption. He said that previous operations in KP involved consultations with […]
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Three children killed in separate fire incidents in KP
CHARSADDA/MANSEHRA: Tragedy struck in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday as three children lost their lives in two separate fire incidents in Charsadda and Lower Kohistan. Read More: KP CM takes notice of forest fire incidents In Charsadda, a massive blast occurred on Wednesday night at the residence of Ibrahim Khan due to a suspected gas leak, destroying one […]
PHC seeks govt, ECP response on plea against march to Islamabad
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday issued notices to the federal and provincial governments, as well as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), seeking their response to a petition requesting a ban on any “anti-federation and anti-state” march towards Islamabad or other provinces. Read More: PTI to move PHC against ECP verdict on intra-party polls The petition, filed […]
Federal govt challenges KP narcotics law in constitutional court
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday heard arguments that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) own narcotics law undermines federal authority and could create legal complications for anti-drug enforcement across Pakistan. Read More: Crime Control Division or Command Control Division? The case was presented before a two-judge FCC bench comprising Justices Ali Baqar Najafi and Muhammad Karim […]
Gunmen kill four peace committee members in KP’s Bannu
BANNU: Four members of a local peace committee were shot dead by armed assailants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Tuesday, police confirmed. Read More: Domel jirga vows to uphold peace committee despite militants’ threats The incident occurred in the Gulbadin Landi Dak area, where the victims were travelling together in a single vehicle. According to a […]
More police deployed in Kohistan along KKH after crackdown on criminals
MANSEHRA: Police have deployed additional personnel along the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in Upper Kohistan following a crackdown on miscreants in the district, officials said on Monday. Read More: Upper Kohistan police conducts search, combing operations Upper Kohistan District Police Officer Tahir Iqbal said a search-and-strike operation had been launched to target criminals and ensure the safety of […]
Rain ends dry spell, brings cold wave to KP
PESHAWAR: A much-awaited rain on Sunday morning brought relief to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ending a prolonged dry spell and sharply dropping temperatures across the province. Residents of Peshawar and surrounding areas felt the grip of a cold wave as light showers swept through the plains. Read More: Viral infections surge in ‘unhealthy’ Lahore; rain likely today The […]
KP aide calls federal funds figures misleading
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, on Sunday claimed that federal government figures on transfers to provinces were misleading, as major financial dues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remain unpaid. He said the federal government owes KP nearly Rs4 trillion, including delayed royalties on hydropower and unaccounted windfall […]
CM Sohail Afridi Leads Important KP Cabinet Meeting
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will hold a major cabinet meeting today, chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Ministers, special assistants, the chief secretary, and relevant secretaries will attend. The provincial government has issued a detailed 35-point agenda for the session. In the meeting, the cabinet will approve a martyrs’ package for the family of Constable […]
KP remains on edge with 1,588 reported terror incidents in 2025
A police report on Tuesday revealed a worrying rise in terrorist activities across KP during the year 2025. According to official data, a total of 1,588 terrorism-related cases were registered in 14 districts of the province. The report states that 7,111 suspects have been nominated in these cases. The highest number of accused, 3,437 were […]