2 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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19 h. ago Five militants linked to TTP killed in KP operations, weapons seized

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five suspected terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The operations, conducted on June 15 and 16, targeted militants allegedly backed by Indian interests, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first operation took place in […]

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26 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt soars to Rs 723 billion, driven by foreign loans

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt has surged by Rs 43.59 billion over the past year, reaching a projected total of Rs 723.13 billion by July 1, 2025. According to official figures, the province began the current fiscal year with Rs 679.54 billion in debt. Interestingly, KP remains free from domestic borrowing. The entire debt burden […]

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26 h. ago Five terrorists killed in Khyber Paktunkhwa operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI – Security forces have killed five terrorists in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on June 15

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44 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Rains, windstorms likely

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday night and Monday.

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51 h. ago KP boosts health and education budgets in major welfare push: barrister Saif

PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has significantly increased spending on health and education, making them top priorities for the province, said Adviser on Information Barrister Dr. Saif. Speaking to the media, Barrister Saif highlighted that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, following the vision of PTI founder Imran Khan, is focused on improving […]

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63 h. ago Pakistan says 700 army personnel killed in militant attacks in last 2 years

Around 700 army personnel have been killed in various militant attacks over the past two years, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Saturday, accusing India of supporting terror outfits in the country. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks since November 2022 in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and southwestern Balochistan provinces […]

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69 h. ago KP’s Finance Advisor terms provincial budget ‘realistic, development

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzzammil Aslam, announced that the provincial government has prepared a realistic budget for 2025-26, focusing on financial discipline and development needs without taking new loans. Addressing a post-budget press conference, he said that KP did not receive its full share of funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and Annual […]

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3 d. ago Kundi lauds FPCCI for pivotal role in driving country’s economic development

  Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday praised the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)

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3 d. ago ‘won’t act under political pressure,’ Kundi refuses to summon KP budget session

KP provincial assembly’s budget session was scheduled for Friday PESHAWAR: “What is being described as an assertion of constitutional authority,” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi declined to immediately summon the provincial assembly’s budget session scheduled for Friday, asserting he would not act under “political pressure.” Defending his stance, the governor emphasized that while he […]

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3 d. ago Rain update for Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Wet spell to continue till June 16

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms with few hailstorms are expected in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa till June

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3 d. ago KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus

  PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]

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4 d. ago KP governor delays approval for budget session, cites constitutional window

Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has delayed signing the summary to call the provincial budget session. The summary was sent by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to convene the assembly for presenting the annual budget. Governor Kundi confirmed receiving the request but chose not to act on it immediately. He said he […]

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4 d. ago ‘KP budget’: Rift in PTI causing doubts about budget handling, approval

A strong party group wants consultation with Imran Khan before tabling budget PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, but “a reported rift” in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is causing doubts about how the budget will be handled and if it will be approved. Reports quoting […]

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5 d. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sees record tourist influx during Eidul Azha

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s scenic tourist spots experienced an overwhelming surge in visitors, with over 932,000 tourists flocking to the region during the three days of Eidul Azha. Swat proved to be the most popular destination, attracting 288,424 domestic tourists and 63 foreign visitors. Other major spots, including Galiyat (177,000 tourists), Naran Kaghan (168,000), Malam Jabba […]

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5 d. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announces no new taxes in upcoming budget

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced that the provincial government will not impose any new taxes this fiscal year. Speaking on the province’s financial discipline, Gandapur emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has not taken any new loans but allocated Rs150 billion for loan repayments, ensuring responsible debt management. The CM highlighted the […]

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6 d. ago Dera Ismail Khan sizzles at 49°C as heatwaves prevail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR – Dera Ismail Khan sizzled at 49°C as severe heatwaves continued to prevail in the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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7 d. ago KP unveils Rs2 trillion budget with Rs200 billion surplus, focus on development and social sectors

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to present a Rs2 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, featuring a Rs200 billion surplus. According to Finance Department sources, the development budget is expected to exceed Rs433 billion, reflecting a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Around 500 new development schemes will also be introduced. […]

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7 d. ago Lahore experiences hottest day as heatwaves prevail in Punjab

LAHORE – Dera Ghazi Khan sizzled at 49°C as heatwaves continued to prevail across Punjab. The temperature reached 45°C in

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7 d. ago Gandapur assures development measures for D.I. Khan, southern districts

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has assured residents of southern districts, including Dera Ismail Khan, that solid measures are being implemented to address their developmental needs. The chief minister made these remarks while interacting with local dignitaries, party workers, and citizens at his residence on the second day […]

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