KP Bans Paper Use in Offices From 30 Nov, Moves to Full E-Governance System
The KP e-governance system will fully replace paper use in all provincial government offices from 30 November. Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah announced the decision during a meeting on administrative reforms, confirming that summaries and notices have already been digitized under the new e-office setup. He said the KP e-governance system will make administration faster, […]
Torkham Border Closure Continues For 15th Day, Traders Report Heavy Losses
PESHAWAR – The Torkham border closure over the past two weeks has halted trade and passenger movement between the two countries. The extended closure has caused major financial losses to traders, transporters, and the national economy. Thousands of cargo trucks still wait on both sides of the crossing. Former President of the Sarhad Chamber of […]
Political parties in Bajaur protest against insecurity in tribal districts
Several political parties in Bajaur district held a protest on 27 October against insecurity in the tribal districts and alleged mistreatment of civilians during ongoing military operations. The demonstration brought together representatives from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl), Awami National Party, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and other local groups. Speakers said the state must protect citizens both from […]
Tribal elders in Bannu urge govt to act against insecurity
Tribal elders of the Momand Khel tribe in Bannu district have urged the government to take immediate and practical steps to end insecurity in tribal districts and ensure protection for local residents. The elders raised their concerns during a jirga held on 27 October, where participants discussed the growing unrest and civilian hardships in the […]
Balakot Hydropower Project Achieves Major Milestone as Kunhar River Diverted
The Balakot Hydropower Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reached a major milestone as engineers successfully diverted the flow of the Kunhar River, marking a significant step in the project’s construction phase. The Chinese firm Gezhouba Group Company Limited, part of China Energy Engineering Group, completed the river diversion and blockage using the single-side blocking technique. […]
Who Benefits From Government Incentives and Relief Packages?
When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a significant cut in power tariffs for Pakistan’s agriculture and industrial sectors — bringing electricity prices down to 23 rupees per unit from the previous 34 and 38 rupees — the statement was hailed as a welcome move. He assured the nation that this three-year government incentives and relief […]
Khyber Peace Jirga: The Promise of Peace Amid Echoes Of The Past
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s decision to convene the Khyber Peace Jirga on 25 October in Bara has stirred cautious optimism across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The announcement, framed as a step toward reconciliation, evokes both hope and skepticism in a region that has endured decades of conflict, displacement, and uncertainty. The jirga, an age-old mechanism rooted in […]
Federal cabinet approves ban on TLP under anti-terror law
The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under Section 11-B(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act. The move marks a major step by the government to curb the rise of religious extremism. According to official sources, the cabinet directed the Ministry of Interior to complete the legal […]
Khyber Aman Jirga Must Include Women, Says KP Women’s Commission
The Khyber Aman Jirga, scheduled to take place on 25 October in Bara, Khyber district, must include women in its peace discussions, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) has urged. The Commission said women’s participation in peace and policy dialogues is a constitutional, legal, and policy obligation. Chaired by Chief Minister […]
Punjab Enforces Loudspeaker Act, Launches Whistleblower Cells
Punjab Enforces Loudspeaker Act, Launches Whistleblower Cells