Dispute over Markhor trophy hunt intensifies between federal and provincial governments
PESHAWAR: The issue of the Markhor trophy hunt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains unresolved, as a disagreement intensifies between the federal government and the provincial wildlife department over the non-exportable quota for hunting Markhor, Ibex, and Grey Goral. The Chief Conservator of Wildlife addressed the matter through a letter to the
KP govt plans modern trains on provincial railway tracks
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has agreed to collaborate with the Pakistan Railways for the betterment of the area’s railway network, and modern trains are already being discussed on the various tracks in the province. The chief minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi headed the meeting, which was attended by the
Shaukat Yousafzai denies claims of opposing Afghan refugees return
PESHAWAR: Ex-provincial minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Yousafzai, has declared that he was never against the idea of Afghan refugees going back to their homeland. While giving an interview to a private news channel, Yousafzai said that if the government drew up a properly planned schedule for the
KP government orders immediate closure of open manholes
PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, has directed district administrations to ensure that no open manholes remain in the province. In a statement issued on the social media platform X, the Chief Secretary ordered the district administration to make sure every manhole in the province is covered.
KP government revises school uniform policy
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has lifted the ban on sweaters of a specific colour in school uniforms, providing relief for government school students during the winter months. According to a statement issued by the department, children attending government schools are now allowed to wear sweaters
Several senior officers transferred, posted in KP government shake-up
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has issued orders for transfers and appointments of 7 officers, including the Registrar Appellate Tribunal for Sales Tax on Services Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this regard, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishment Department has issued a notification. According to the notification, Registrar Appellate
CM Afridi leads tough stance against federal and Punjab governments’ actions
ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has chaired an emergency and important parliamentary party meeting at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad on Wednesday. According to details, the meeting was also attended by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, Provincial President Junaid Akbar Khan, Provincial General Secretary Ali Asghar Khan, provincial ministers, advisors,
CM Afridi says KP treated like a “Stepmother” by federal govt
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi lashed out at the federal government, saying that the province is being treated like a stepmother. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, CM Afridi accused the government of grievance financing and pointed out that no money was given from the annual allocation
Shafiullah Jan criticizes federal government for altering constitution
BATTAGRAM: Shafiullah Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations, has stated that the 27th Constitutional Amendment has replaced the constitution of Pakistan that was previously agreed upon through consensus. These remarks were made during his trip to the Battagram Press Club.
Sohail Afridi announces new government policy framework
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, on Friday, announced his government’s policy framework and major expected rules. The provincial cabinet meeting was chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. During this meeting, the Chief Minister outlined the policy guidelines of his government. He expressed gratitude to
