Motorcycle, rickshaw transfer fees abolished amid petrol price hike
- 06-Apr-2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has abolished transfer fees for motorcycles and rickshaws by approving an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Registration Bill. This move aims to provide relief to the public amid the fuel crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran, ARY News reported. Dawood Shah, a member of the ruling Pakistan […]
New University for Merged Districts and 26-Month Paid Nursing Internships approved
- 03-Apr-2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet on Friday approved the establishment of a modern university in the province’s merged districts, ARY News reported. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The session resulted in several key decisions across the education, religious affairs, health, livestock, and administration sectors. In a move to streamline […]
KP announces work from home on Fridays, academic spring break
- 17-Mar-2026
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced a temporary policy introducing work from home on Fridays for all government offices, along with spring holidays for educational institutions starting March 24. According to an official notification issued by the Establishment and Administration Department on Tuesday, the decision has been taken on the directives of the […]
Five policemen martyred in terrorist attack on patrol vehicle in KP
- 23-Dec-2025
Five police officers were martyred after a police patrol vehicle came under gunfire in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to police sources, the police patrolling party was attacked in Aman Kot area, within the jurisdiction of Garagri Police Station in Karak district. The officers who lost their lives in the terrorist […]
9 Khwarij killed in KP operations: ISPR
- 06-Dec-2025
RAWALPINDI: At least nine terrorists belonging to Indian proxy fitna al khwarij were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. According to the military’s media wing, security forces conducted an operation in Tank district following reports of militant presence. During the conduct of operation, security […]
KP announces cash grants for minority communities
- 30-Nov-2025
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Department has announced a special cash grant programme for members of non-Muslim minority communities, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, the Kalash people, and others. According to a notification issued by the Minority Affairs Department, applications have been invited from deserving individuals belonging to minority communities for […]
Over 43kg hashish smuggling bid from KP to Punjab foiled
- 27-Nov-2025
ATTOCK: The Khurd police on Thursday foiled a major attempt to smuggle narcotics from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab, seizing over 43 kilograms of hashish worth millions of rupees during a search operation at the Search Park checkpoint. According to police, a truck transporting fruit crates was stopped for routine checking. During inspection, a large quantity […]
NADRA revises centre timings for winter 2025
- 19-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced revised operating hours for its centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the winter season of 2025. The new timings have come into effect starting today, November 19, according to NADRA officials. According to the schedule issued by the NADRA, the regional head office and zonal offices […]
KP govt bans brick kilns to curb smog, pollution
- 23-Oct-2025
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to impose a ban on traditional brick kilns as part of efforts to control environmental pollution and smog. According to the provincial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), all traditional brick kilns in Peshawar must be shut down by November 15. The EPA has issued a formal notification to […]
KP waives fee for lying telecom cables for three years
- 06-Oct-2025
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has waived charges for telecom companies for laying underground cable networks for the next three years. The move aims to promote affordable, high-speed internet across the province by reducing infrastructure costs. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Science and Technology, Dr Shafqat Ayaz, stated that improved internet access will […]