KP Bar
PESHAWAR, Sep 18: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has expressed serious concerns over the federal government's proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment, warning that it could undermine judicial independence and provincial autonomy. The Bar Council criticized the government for not presenting the amendment draft to political parties or in the
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PESHAWAR, Sep 03: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzammil Aslam, has sharply criticized former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, accusing them of "laying landmines" for the country’s economy through their decision to grant electricity subsidies. Aslam condemned the subsidies, describing them as a
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PESHAWAR, Aug 27: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide affordable housing for government employees across all grades, from 1 to 22. According to official documents, the scheme offers extremely low installment plans. A 5 marla plot will require a membership fee of just Rs 30,
Typhoid cases
PESHAWAR, July 31: Pakhtunkhwa is grappling with a significant rise in typhoid cases, with more than 10,000 reported in the first seven months of the year. The Health Department has issued new directives to District Health Officers (DHOs), Medical Superintendents (MSs), and heads of teaching institutes to manage the
Health Cards
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a significant 40% increase in the rates for cardiac procedures covered under the health card scheme, aimed at enhancing free treatment for heart disease patients. Effective from August, the new rates will apply to all free cardiac procedures performed at hospitals. The adjustment
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a substantial 25 percent increase in the salaries of government employees. This decision, approved through a circulation summary by the provincial cabinet, will be effective from July 1, 2024. According to a declaration from the provincial finance department, employees in grades one to
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, April 14: Heavy rains and landslides have caused fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with authorities confirming seven deaths since yesterday across Dir, Chitral, and Swat districts. Details from the incidents reveal a cowherd falling to his death in Upper Chitral's Istaro area, while two others sustained injuries. Landslides
Eid al-Fitr
PESHAWAR, April 06: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has established a six-member committee within the transport department to tackle overcharging during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday. The committee, comprised of transport department officials including Deputy Director Admin Salman Nisar and Assistant Director Ruidad Khan, is tasked with ensuring citizens are not
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, Mar 13:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, has made a significant announcement, declaring the inclusion of the heirs of police martyrs in the province's Ramadan assistance package. This decision was made during a pivotal meeting concerning law and order, chaired by Chief
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Peshawar, March 12: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has officially requested the federal government to dismiss Nadeem Aslam from his position as Chief Secretary of the province. In a letter addressed to the federal authorities, Chief Minister Gandapur has also proposed the appointment of Shahab Ali Shah
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Peshawar, March 12: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has reinstated the provision of free treatment on health cards, releasing a comprehensive list of hospitals designated for this purpose. This decision marks a significant step towards ensuring accessible healthcare services for the citizens of the province. The facility for free treatment
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PESHAWAR, Feb 28: In the inaugural session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly, chaos ensued as newly elected members took oath amidst a tumultuous environment on Wednesday. The session, chaired by Speaker Mushtaq Ghani, began with tributes to martyrs and prayers for those who sacrificed in the war against terrorism.
Soraya Bibi
PESHAWAR, Feb 27: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has chosen Soraya Bibi as the finalized candidate for the position of Deputy Speaker in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. Sources within the PTI indicate that the party's founder has emphasized the importance of appointing a woman to this crucial post, leading
ElectionCommission
Islamabad, February 11: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has thrown a curveball in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial election results, preventing the returning officers of four key constituencies (KP73, 79, 80, and 82) from finalizing their results. This decision follows complaints filed by candidates from both PTI and independent parties.
Politics
PESHAWAR, The Awami National Party (ANP) has announced a new wave of candidates for the upcoming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial and National Assembly elections, bolstering its lineup across various constituencies. Prominent faces in the new batch include Khadija, who will take on the challenge in BBNA-1 (Chitral), and Dr. Sherbaz, vying