Manzoor Ali

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to shift to funded pension scheme by 2045

Pay, pensions dominate govt expenditure; since launch of Defined Contribution scheme, govt has enrolled 59,433 employees. Updated 20 Jun, 2025 11:33am

In a first, Centre okays full disbursement of uplift funds for tribal districts

CM’s aide complains PSDP has little allocations for KP. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:00pm

KP unveils tax-free budget of Rs2.12tr

The minimum wage has been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000 per month, in contrast to the federal govt's budget. Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:40pm

Gandapur awaits Imran’s nod as KP unveils budget today

Peshawar-Dera Motorway among five to seven mega projects to be included in ADP. Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:27am

Have former tribal districts lost more post-merger?

Details available with Dawn show federal releases for the merged districts have stagnated, whereas expenditures have skyrocketed. Updated 04 Jun, 2025 02:09pm

Centre, provinces to draw up water storage plans

PM Shehbaz addresses Peshawar jirga, calls on authorities to fast-track work on Bhasha dam; NFC meeting in August. Updated 04 Jun, 2025 08:32am

KP received Rs42 billion less than its share in divisible pool: CM aide

Muzammil Aslam says health, education and security will be prioritised in next budget. Updated 16 May, 2025 10:41am

Forces kill 17 more terrorists near border

PESHAWAR: As many as 17 more terrorists were killed during a sanitisation operation in the Hassan Khel area of North... Published 29 Apr, 2025 06:19am

Rs2.2bn Peshawar Safe City project to be completed in six months

Govt, NRTC ink agreement for initiative. Updated 23 Apr, 2025 11:27am

Fazl asks world, rights bodies to take note of Afghans’ expulsion

Says both countries should sit together to devise repatriation mechanism. Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:28am

Rain expected in country’s northern parts from today

Heatwave conditions to persist in southern regions. Updated 16 Apr, 2025 11:00am

Shutter-down strike in Parachinar as residents want sole road to city reopened

Trade union president claims no aid convoy entered city since March 27, creating shortage of essentials. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 08:22pm

KP govt under fire over proposed changes to law on mines and minerals

Aleema calls for putting bill on hold; CM rejects "rumours and misconceptions". Updated 10 Apr, 2025 12:15pm

More bad blood among PTI’s KP cadres

Qaiser, Tarakai take exception to CM’s "conspirator" label; Atif, Junaid Akbar deny speaking against Gandapur. Updated 05 Apr, 2025 09:08am

KP urges Centre to call meeting on Rs1.5tr hydel profit issue

In letter to PM, CM calls for early resolution of matter in light of province’s financial constraints Published 03 Apr, 2025 07:14am

KP govt apologises for civilian casualties in Mardan operation; probe underway

Protests erupt in Swat, demonstrators claim operation was a "drone strike" that killed nine people. Published 29 Mar, 2025 09:41pm

KP govt urges president to call ‘long overdue’ NFC meeting

Seeks inclusion of tribal people in resource allocation. Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:56am

KP action plan to give civilian agencies lead role in counterterrorism efforts

Envisions new recruitments, training, procurement of modern weapons; database of terrorists, facilitators to be established. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Fake squash players try to get New Zealand visas through forged govt letter

Official says FIA is looking into the matter. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:35pm

Lashkar-i-Islam founder Mufti Shakir succumbs to injuries from Peshawar blast: hospital official

Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson says he was brought in critical condition; police statement says three others injured. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 09:05pm