KP human rights report flags rise in gender-based violence, harassment
KP human rights report flags rise in gender-based violence, harassment
KP Transgender Welfare Policy: KP govt Launches Socio-Economic Recovery Plan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced a new policy to protect transgender individuals from harassment, violence, and discrimination while ensuring their socio-economic rehabilitation. This KP Transgender Welfare Policy 2026 marks a significant shift toward inclusive governance in the province. Financial Empowerment and Dedicated Centers The policy documents confirm that the provincial government will establish a […]
JI leader warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’ in snow-hit Tirah
JI leader warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’ in snow-hit Tirah
Heavy Snowfall Halts Tirah Valley Evacuation: Stranded Families Face Humanitarian Crisis
The Khyber district administration has officially suspended the evacuation of families from the Tirah Valley as of Thursday. The suspension comes in response to heavy snowfall and a “prolonged registration process” that has left hundreds of displaced families stranded in freezing conditions. A formal notice issued by the Khyber House in Peshawar has advised all […]
KP drafts law to establish endowment fund for Kalash community
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has drafted a new law to establish a special endowment fund dedicated to the cultural and social development of the Kalash community. Officials confirmed that the proposed Kalash Community Endowment Fund Act 2025 is now ready in draft form and aims to create a protected financial pool strengthened through planned investments. […]
HIV-Positive Women in KP face hidden social crisis
On a cold morning in Peshawar, Khalida Gul arrives at Hayatabad Medical Complex after travelling for three hours from her remote village. She hides her test reports close to her chest. She fears social judgment more than the virus that entered her body through an untested blood transfusion five years ago. She began treatment immediately. […]
Why Female Genital Mutilation in Pakistan stays off the agenda
PESHAWAR – As the global campaign of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on 25 November, public conversations once again centre on child marriage, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. Yet amid these urgent debates, one issue continues to be systematically erased: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Pakistan. This omission is neither accidental […]
PHC Takes Notice of Street Children Issue, Seeks Reply from Government
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a formal reply from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the growing number of street children in the province who remain deprived of education and basic protection. The case has once again brought focus to the neglected issue of street children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting the gap […]
UN food agency warns hunger crisis in Afghanistan worsening
PESHAWAR – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that hunger and malnutrition are sharply increasing across Afghanistan, urging immediate international support before winter arrives. On 20 October, the WFP posted a statement on its official X account, saying, “nutritious food is every child’s right.” The agency noted that funding shortages have limited […]
Sikh’s Decade-Long Struggle for Cremation Ground in KP Continues in Court
PESHAWAR – The question of where Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Hindu and Sikh communities can cremate their dead returned to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) today—an issue that has lingered unresolved for more than a decade. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmad, heard the latest petition and asked the provincial […]