How to get Digital Driving Licence in KP
- 05-May-2026
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has officially inaugurated the Digital Driving Licence system, marking a major step toward the digitisation of public services in the province, ARY News reported. According to reports, the initiative is aligned with the broader vision of digital governance and aims to streamline the issuance of driving […]
5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad and KP
- 27-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad as well as parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Monday. Tremors felt at KP’s Abbottabad, Malakand, Hazara division, Mansehra, Buner and Swat districts, causing panic among residents and forcing many people to rush out of homes and offices. The tremors were […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to launch drive to enrol out-of-school children
- 26-Apr-2026
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to launch a comprehensive campaign to ensure access to schooling for out-of-school children across the province. Under this initiative, various departments will collaborate on planning, data collection, and supporting deserving families to facilitate children’s enrolment in schools. The plan has been developed under the provincial government’s Good Governance […]
KP govt limits business hours to conserve electricity
- 05-Apr-2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to limit business hours across the province as part of measures aimed at conserving electricity, ARY News reported. According to reports, under the new directives, markets and commercial plazas in divisional headquarters will close at 9:00 PM, while in other districts, they will shut by 8:00 PM. […]
KP Govt accused of pressuring Pakhtoon Digital after report on Sohail Afridi’s brother
- 30-Mar-2026
PESHAWAR: One of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s major digital news platforms, Pakhtoon Digital, has alleged that it is facing pressure from the provincial government for reporting on sensitive issues, including a report involving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s brother, ARY News reported. According to details, the platform “Pakhtoon Digital” has come under scrutiny after publishing reports […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cuts fuel allowances for govt officials
- 20-Mar-2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to strictly enforce its austerity policy, introducing significant reductions in petrol allowances for government officials. According to an official notification, fuel allocations for officers in the Directorate of Law and Human Rights have been reduced by up to 25 per cent. While the Director General’s petrol limit will […]
KP cabinet approves major health, welfare and infrastructure decisions
- 26-Feb-2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet approved a series of key decisions during its latest meeting, focusing on healthcare, social welfare, education, and infrastructure development across the province, ARY News reported. According to reports, the cabinet approved more than Rs4.06 billion to address staff shortages in hospitals. The funds will be used to recruit 2,439 doctors, […]
KP Govt to establish crematoriums, graveyards for minorities
- 26-Jan-2026
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to establish crematoriums and graveyards for minorities in various districts of the province. The government will purchase land with funds allocated for the project, provincial Auqaf department papers read. “Rs 500 million have been earmarked for the worship places in Chitral, Nowshera and Dera Ismail Khan districts”. Crematoriums for […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sees rise in terror attacks in 2025: CTD
- 07-Dec-2025
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has released terrorism statistics for 2025, showing a rise in attacks on police and significant increases in arrests and intelligence operations. According to the CTD, attacks on police rose from 327 last year to 510 this year. The department also reported the arrest of 25 high-value terrorists […]
KP police told to stay neutral: No officer allowed in politics, says IG
- 01-Dec-2025
PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police has directed all officers to strictly refrain from exceeding their geographical and legal jurisdiction, issuing a formal notification in compliance with a recent Peshawar High Court order, ARY News reported. According to reports, the IGP instructed senior officers to ensure that all personnel under their command […]