JUI-F Chief Blames State for Worsening Security in KP, Balochistan
PESHAWAR – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday launched a scathing critique of the federal and provincial governments, blaming the worsening security situation in KP and Balochistan on state inaction and political apathy. In a press conference held in Peshawar, he accused the state of playing the role of a “silent spectator” […]
PHC Allows Appeal Hearings Against Military Court Convictions
PESHAWAR – The military court convictions appeal in Peshawar High Court (PHC) moved forward as the court declared the petitions maintainable. Adnan from Mardan and others, convicted in connection with the 9 May incidents, filed these petitions. A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court issued a detailed written order. According to the bench, individuals […]
KP Austerity Policy: Govt Bans New Posts, Vehicle Purchases, Foreign Trips
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced a strict austerity policy for the new financial year. Under this policy, departments cannot create new posts, purchase vehicles, or fund foreign travel and medical treatment. The official notification makes it clear: no government-funded workshops, seminars, or events will take place in five-star hotels. Departments must limit […]
PHC Court Orders Review of Peshawar Public School Merger Decision
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has asked the Board of Governors to review the Peshawar Public School merger and address the complaints raised by petitioners. The court directed the Board to reconsider the matter in the best interest of the institution. The order came during the hearing of Writ Petition No. 6022-P/2023. The Welfare […]
KP Bureaucracy and Police Allowance Increase Approved by Government
PESHAWAR – The provincial government has approved a major KP bureaucracy and police allowance increase to improve financial support for officers across various departments. The revised allowances apply to employees in Grades 17 to 21 and take effect immediately. Under the new policy, officers will now receive an executive allowance equal to 120 percent of […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Carbon Asset Inventory Launched to Drive Green Energy And Climate Financing
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carbon asset inventory has been officially launched, marking a major step toward clean energy and climate resilience in the province. This initiative aims to track emissions, boost climate financing, and highlight the environmental impact of renewable energy projects. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur led the launch ceremony at the […]
Govt Bans Use of Term ‘Killed’ For Security Personnel in Media
PESHAWAR – The federal government of Pakistan has formally banned the use of the term killed for members of the country’s security forces who die in the line of duty, replacing it with the term shaheed (martyr). The move comes in response to a petition filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) by Advocate Muhammad […]