ANP Vows to Resist ‘Division of KP’ in the Name of New Provinces
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Mian Iftikhar Hussain has declared that his party will not accept the division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the name of creating new provinces. He vowed to resist every attempt to damage the province’s geographical, political, economic and historical identity. Hussain spoke at a press conference in Peshawar […]
Reported Crackdown on PTI Members Tests the Rule of Law in KP
PESHAWAR—Reports of arrests, raids, and alleged abductions targeting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, office-bearers, and workers have raised serious concerns about the rule of law in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The situation stands out because PTI itself leads the provincial government. Some members have reportedly escaped such attempts, while others describe armed men arriving at their homes. If […]
KP Assembly condemns Punjab leaders’ terrorism remarks, recommends Article 6 action against Maryam Nawaz
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has condemned statements by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Rana Sanaullah and Azma Bukhari linking Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other provinces to terrorism in Punjab. The provincial assembly has also recommended action against Maryam Nawaz under Article 6 of the Constitution over her alleged statements concerning terrorism. Law Minister Aftab Alam […]
KP expands groundwater recharge plan to tackle falling water levels
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a comprehensive plan to improve groundwater levels and reduce water wastage. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa groundwater recharge efforts have already put more than 4.5 million litres of rainwater into underground reserves. The plan will also promote water recycling at car wash stations and in homes. In addition, the government plans to […]
Khawaja Asif Calls for Debate on New Administrative Units Instead of Provinces
PESHAWAR—Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for a debate on new administrative units rather than new provinces, arguing that the country should also strengthen the transfer of powers to local governments. Speaking to the media, Asif said the current discussion focuses on administrative units and does not necessarily involve creating new provinces. He said […]
Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration Verdict Reaffirms Global Law, Questions India’s Credibility
ISLAMABAD — The Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague has delivered a verdict that reinforces international law and restores faith in global institutions. In the Indus Waters Treaty arbitration verdict, the court ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force and that India has no legal grounds to terminate or suspend it. […]
3,796 Government Schools in KP Still Lack Electricity, Report Reveals
PESHAWAR — More than 3,796 government schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operate without electricity, exposing a major gap in basic educational infrastructure, according to an official Education Department report. The report shows that out of 34,784 government schools in the province, 3,796 schools have no power supply. That accounts for more than 11% of all public […]
Afghan Ambassador Says Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Shape Stability and Trade
ISLAMABAD—Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Sardar Ahmad Shakib said Pakistan-Afghanistan relations are deeply interconnected, and both countries must use their interdependence to promote stability, security and prosperity instead of conflict. Speaking at the National Defence University in Islamabad, the Afghan envoy said decades of war and security developments have tied the interests and strategies of Pakistan […]
Pakistan Poultry Industry Faces Losses as Afghanistan Trade Route Closure Drives Prices
PESHAWAR — The prolonged closure of trade routes with Afghanistan has hit Pakistan’s poultry industry, triggering oversupply, sharp price declines, and financial losses for farmers and traders. The Pakistan poultry industry relies heavily on exports to Afghanistan. According to Afghan media reports, Pakistan exports poultry products worth about $32 million annually to Afghanistan, including day-old […]
KP Government Begins Rainwater Harvesting Projects
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has begun work on rainwater harvesting projects across multiple districts, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah announced during a weekly review meeting. The rainwater harvesting projects form part of a broader seven-initiative development package directed toward all provincial districts, with deputy commissioners tasked to implement these programs within their respective […]