Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to defer the proposed withdrawal of tax exemptions for the merged districts and Malakand Division. He argued that ending the incentives now could undermine economic recovery and increase hardship in regions still facing security and development challenges. The request comes amid growing […]
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KP unveils Rs2.28 trillion budget with development focus
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present a balanced budget worth approximately Rs2.28 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on development, public welfare and economic growth. The provincial cabinet approved the financial plan during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi before its presentation in the Provincial Assembly. The […]
Japan, UNDP partner to improve governance in merged districts
The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), have launched a new initiative titled “The Project for Development of Public Service Infrastructure in the Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” to strengthen local governance and improve access […]