Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resources need a plan and fair dues
The governor promises to press the province’s case with Islamabad. The promise matters only if a clear plan and timely payments follow. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has put the province’s challenges and public problems at the top of his agenda. Speaking to members of the Council of Newspaper Editors in Peshawar, he also listed the […]
12 Militants, Afghan Taliban, Killed in Foiled Kurram Border Infiltration
PESHAWAR- The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) says it foiled an attempt to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Kurram, killing 12 militants described by the military as Fitna al-Khawarij and Afghan Taliban. According to the ISPR, security personnel detected the movement of a group attempting to enter Pakistan through the border area in Kurram. The ISPR […]
Security Reports Warn of Rising Terrorist Attacks in KP Over Two Years
PESHAWAR- Two special security reports from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and intelligence agencies were presented at a key federal cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister in Islamabad. Sources said the meeting was expected to review in detail the highly concerning governance and security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the reports, the number of terrorist […]
KP Governor Says Lawbreakers Will Be Dealt With Firmly After Emergency Announcement
PESHAWAR- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has welcomed the presidential announcement concerning governor’s rule and an emergency in the province, warning that anyone who takes the law into their own hands will be dealt with firmly. In a video statement posted on social media, Kundi said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa welcomed the presidential […]
KP Chief Minister Arrested at Chief Minister’s House, Sources Say
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was arrested at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, according to sources. The sources said Afridi returned to the Chief Minister’s House after addressing a long-march gathering in Mardan. He then called Law Minister Aftab Alam and Advocate General Shah Faisal for legal consultations on the possible imposition of […]
IG Zulfiqar Hamid’s Standoff With KP Government Triggers Police Powers Rollback
PESHAWAR—A growing rift between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s police chief and the provincial government has triggered a police powers rollback, with lawmakers now moving to amend the very law that once gave the force sweeping autonomy. The dispute centers on Inspector General Zulfiqar Hamid, whose handling of relations with the provincial government, provincial ministers say, has driven […]
Pakistan Auto Production Rises Sharply in July 2026
PESHAWAR—Pakistan’s auto production increased sharply in July 2026, giving fresh signs of recovery in the country’s industrial sector. Truck and bus production more than doubled, while car production rose by over 75 percent. According to the Finance Ministry’s August 2026 Monthly Economic Update and Outlook, truck and bus production increased 100.4 percent year-on-year in July. […]
Afghanistan Terrorism Links Grow as UN Report Reveals Rising Extremist Networks
PESHAWAR—Afghanistan terrorism links have intensified according to a recent United Nations report, revealing stronger ties between extremist groups operating in Afghanistan and attacks inside Pakistan. The document shows that after the 2001 defeat of Al‑Qaeda in Afghanistan, its fighters moved into Pakistan’s tribal areas and have maintained a presence there ever since. In April 2024 […]
KPRA Launches Sahulat App to Make Tax Services More Accessible
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has launched the KPRA Sahulat app, a new mobile platform designed to make sales tax services more accessible to taxpayers, businesses and citizens while improving transparency in tax administration. The free Android application is now available on the Google Play Store and provides users with digital access to several […]
KP Local Government Elections: ECP Gives Government Three More Weeks
PESHAWAR—Pakistan’s Election Commission has given the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government three more weeks to complete legislation required for local government elections, adjourning the case until September 29. A four-member commission led by Sindh member Nisar Durrani reviewed the case. Officials told the commission that delimitation remains suspended in seven KP districts. The provincial government wants to […]