Power security: Centre warns KP over World Bank concerns on Dasu transmission line delays
PESHAWAR — The federal ministry of energy has expressed severe concern over unresolved administrative bottlenecks halting the construction of the strategically vital 765-KV Dasu transmission line project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Warning that the delays threaten long-term national energy security, the federal government has sought immediate intervention from provincial authorities to resolve the crisis. This development […]
KP orders acceleration of Rs16bn police projects in merged districts
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police department has ordered the immediate acceleration of infrastructure development across eight merged and frontier districts bordering Afghanistan. This major development push leverages a historic Rs16 billion federal funding package to construct 88 critical police facilities. Consequently, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed chaired a high-level review to bypass […]
KP plans food self-sufficiency by 2030 amid fiscal rifts with Centre
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced an agricultural strategy aiming to achieve provincial self-sufficiency across several key food sectors by 2030. Under this framework, the provincial government will expand the food department’s allocation in the upcoming budget to construct modern wheat storage facilities using advanced tech infrastructure. Chief Minister Afridi announced […]
Islamabad seeks Rs116bn Chinese assistance for Khwazakhela-Besham Expressway
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has formally requested Rs116.63 billion in financial assistance from China to construct the proposed Khwazakhela-to-Besham Expressway. This strategic infrastructure venture is designed to execute under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Consequently, Pakistani authorities presented the funding request to the Chinese counterpart during the CPEC Joint Working Group meeting on transport. KP […]
Terror financing: Centre orders freezing of bank accounts, digital wallets and real estate
PESHAWAR—The federal government has ordered federal and provincial agencies to freeze all assets linked to terrorism financing. This directive comes as authorities seek to enhance compliance with international financial regulations. The targeted blocks will cover bank accounts, locker facilities, and securities. Furthermore, the restrictions extend to insurance products, housing plots, properties, and digital assets. KP […]
PHC rejects Galiyat forest report, summons top KP officials over ‘malafide’ delays
PESHAWAR — Expressing severe displeasure over the failure to restore and determine forest boundaries in the scenic Galiyat region, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected a high-powered committee’s report, terming it a “sham” and an open violation of judicial orders. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Babar Sattar issued a […]