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    KP eyes M-1 motorway BRT service to connect 4 majo…

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    PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is exploring a plan to extend its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network onto the M-1 Motorway, with the proposed service aimed at improving public transport links between Peshawar and several major cities. Officials from the provincial Transport Department said the proposed BRT service could connect passengers with Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi and Charsadda, potentially providing a faster and more convenient travel option for thousands of daily commuters. Under the initial proposal, buses would pick up and drop off passengers at designated toll plazas along the motorway. The exact locations and number of stops, however, have yet to be determined. Officials said a detailed feasibility study would establish where stations should be developed and assess the operational requirements of the proposed service. If approved and implemented, the initiative could strengthen regional connectivity and provide commuters with an expanded public transport option across key areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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    KP makes registration mandatory for street vendors

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    PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed the Street Vendors Protection Bill 2026, making registration and vending certificates mandatory for people operating carts and roadside stalls across the province. The new law is expected to provide legal protection to more than 140,000 street vendors for the first time. Under the legislation, individuals aged 14 years and above will be eligible to register as street vendors. All vendors will be required to complete registration and obtain a valid vending certificate. Registered vendors will receive a modern digital vending certificate containing a QR code. The certificate is intended to formally recognise vendors and provide them with legal protection while carrying out their businesses. The law provides protection against unjustified eviction and harassment. Government employees found harassing street vendors could face strict departmental action. The legislation also introduces penalties for members of the public or shopkeepers who harass vendors. A person found guilty could face a fine of up to Rs20,000 or imprisonment for up to one month. Vendors will also have the right to appeal if their vending certificates are suspended or cancelled. The law prohibits vendors from selling or transferring their vending certificates to another person. Anyone violating this provision could face a fine of up to Rs3,000. The legislation also highlights the economic contribution of street vendors to the province. According to the bill, vendors collectively generate more than Rs380 billion in economic activity every year. The informal vending sector is estimated to contribute around Rs130 billion annually to the national economy. The government expects that better regulation and management of the sector could generate an additional Rs2.5 billion to Rs5 billion in annual revenue. The new legislation aims to bring the informal vending sector under a formal regulatory framework while providing vendors with legal recognition and protection.

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    Tank terrorist attack: 15 martyred including 14 se…

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    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district has resulted in the martyrdom of 15 people, including 14 security personnel, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said the attack took place early Friday and was carried out by militants identified as Fitna-al-Khawarij, a term used by authorities for members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). ISPR said the attackers attempted to breach the checkpost’s perimeter, but their efforts were swiftly stopped by security forces. The personnel deployed at the post responded with courage and professionalism, engaging the attackers and killing 15 militants. According to the statement, after the failed attempt to enter the checkpost, the attackers rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall. The powerful blast caused severe damage to the infrastructure and resulted in the martyrdom of 15 individuals, including 12 soldiers, two police officers, and a government official from the former forest department. A sanitisation operation is currently underway in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining terrorists. ISPR said security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue counterterrorism operations under the Azm-e-Istehkam strategy to eliminate terrorism from the country. The military’s media wing paid tribute to the sacrifices of security personnel, stating that their sacrifices strengthen Pakistan’s resolve to protect the nation. The attack comes amid increased militant activity in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Security forces have recently conducted operations in Bannu and surrounding areas, where several militants were killed during intelligence-based operations. Authorities say efforts are continuing to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent further attacks against security personnel and civilians.

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     K-P CM denies ‘Imran Khan Rehai Force’ exist…

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      Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has told the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) that no organisation called the “Imran Khan Rehai Force” has ever been formed, notified or made operational. In a statement submitted through K-P Advocate General Shah Faisal Uthmankhel, Afridi said no armed group, militant organisation, coercive structure or paramilitary setup exists or has ever been planned under that name. The statement came in response to a petition filed by Islamabad-based lawyer Malik Zaheer Ahmed through Advocate Ali Nawaz Kharal. The petition asked the court to declare any attempt to form or mobilise such a private force or militia illegal and unconstitutional under Articles 5, 17 and 256 of the Constitution and the Private Military Organisations (Abolition and Prohibition) Act, 1973. The FCC had sought Afridi’s response on April 1 and directed him to submit it within 10 days. The case will return for hearing on July 29 before a three-member FCC bench headed by Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan. Afridi clarified that the initiative referred to as a “force” is actually the Imran Khan Rehai Aman Movement, which he described as a peaceful, unarmed and voluntary civic-political campaign. According to the statement, the movement seeks to raise public awareness about due process and the state’s responsibility to ensure fairness in criminal proceedings. Afridi maintained that the campaign supports the release of the PTI founder through lawful, democratic and constitutional means and has no connection with force, militancy or coercion.

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    KP CM visits Hangu, vows support for martyrs’ fa…

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    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi visited Hangu on Thursday to meet the families of police officers who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack on Khazana Check Post. The chief minister offered Fateha for the deceased officers and prayed for the elevation of their ranks. He paid tribute to the policemen, calling them national heroes who sacrificed their lives while protecting the country and its people. Afridi assured the bereaved families that the provincial government would continue to support them through the difficult period. He pledged comprehensive financial and institutional assistance and said the government would use all available resources to ensure the long-term welfare of the martyrs’ families. After returning to Peshawar, the chief minister chaired a high-level meeting to assess the law and order situation across the province. Provincial Information Minister, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Home Affairs, Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Inspector General of Police and other senior officials attended the meeting. Officials briefed the meeting on the security situation, particularly in the southern districts, and discussed recent developments, ongoing operations and emerging security challenges. Afridi directed the authorities to utilise all available resources to combat terrorism and establish lasting peace in the province. He stressed the need for a coordinated, intelligence-based strategy to strengthen public security and effectively counter militant threats. Meanwhile, police personnel killed in Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Hangu were laid to rest after funeral prayers at Police Lines Hangu. The ceremony took place with full state honours and was attended by senior civil and police officials, including Police Training College Hangu Commandant Shaukat Abbas, Deputy Commissioner Basir Ali Rahman and local elders.

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    Upper Dir battles massive cholera outbreak as case…

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    PESHAWAR: A major cholera outbreak has struck several areas of Upper Dir in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, infecting more than 3,000 people and placing severe pressure on local healthcare facilities, officials said on Saturday. The outbreak has affected multiple localities, including Ashirai Dara, Sharingal, Barawal and Dir Khas, where a large number of residents have reported symptoms associated with the waterborne disease. According to Dr. Sahibzada Imtiaz, Medical Superintendent of the District Headquarters Hospital in Upper Dir, the number of cholera patients has risen rapidly over the past few days. He said more than 3,000 people, including women and children, have been infected since the outbreak began. Hospital authorities revealed that 600 patients were admitted in a single day, highlighting the alarming pace at which the disease is spreading. The influx of patients has overwhelmed the District Headquarters Hospital, leaving medical staff under immense pressure. Doctors said several patients remain in critical condition and are being shifted to other healthcare facilities for specialized treatment because the main hospital has reached full capacity. In response to the health emergency, teams from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department have been dispatched to the affected districts. Public health officials are conducting field inspections, monitoring the spread of the disease and working to improve access to safe drinking water. Authorities are also testing local water sources to identify possible contamination, as cholera is commonly spread through polluted water and poor sanitation. Health experts have urged residents to drink only boiled or purified water, maintain proper hygiene and seek immediate medical attention if they experience severe diarrhea, vomiting or dehydration. They stressed that early treatment can significantly reduce the risk of serious complications. The outbreak has raised concerns about public health infrastructure in remote areas, where limited access to clean water and medical services can accelerate the spread of infectious diseases. Officials say emergency response efforts will continue until the situation is brought under control and further infections are prevented.

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    Hangu operation kills terror attack mastermind

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    Security forces have killed the alleged mastermind of the July 30 attack on the Khazina Banda police checkpost in Hangu, where nine police personnel lost their lives. A senior security official told  that the terrorist, identified as Amir Mauviya, was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Chapri Naryab, Hangu. According to security sources, Mauviya held a key position within Fitna-al-Khawarij in Kurram and faced charges in several other terrorism cases. Security forces have intensified operations against militants under Operation 11 Garaj. The July 30 attack on the Khazina Banda checkpost killed nine police officials, including a deputy superintendent of police, and injured 28 others. Police said terrorists attacked the post, triggering an exchange of fire in which 15 militants were killed. In a separate incident on Sunday, an improvised explosive device targeted a police van near Pir Zakorhi Bridge, close to the Peshawar-Islamabad motorway toll plaza. The blast caused minor injuries to two police personnel. Earlier, on July 29, a police officer lost his life and four terrorists were killed during an operation in Matta tehsil of Swat. The latest incidents come days after a deadly attack on a joint police checkpost in Tank district, where 15 people, including 14 security personnel and a government official, were martyred. According to the military’s media wing, security forces killed 12 attackers after thwarting their attempt to breach the checkpost. One terrorist vehicle packed with explosives also struck the perimeter wall, causing significant damage. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to face a growing threat from militant attacks. The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies reported that security personnel deaths in terrorism-related incidents across KP, excluding the merged districts, rose from 12 in June to 38 in July. Terrorist deaths also increased from 37 to 108 during the same period, while civilian fatalities dropped from 26 to seven.

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    KPITB selected for Global Digital Government award

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    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has been selected for an international award in recognition of its efforts to promote digital governance and technology-driven public services in the province. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan announced that KPITB will receive the Digital Government Award during a summit scheduled to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 5 to 7. According to Shafi Jan, the international recognition reflects KPITB’s growing contribution to digital transformation and the provincial government’s efforts to modernise governance through technology. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been strengthening its position as a leading example of digital development in Pakistan. The minister described KPITB’s selection for the award as an acknowledgment of the province’s initiatives aimed at improving digital governance, expanding technology-based services and creating a more digitally connected public sector. Shafi Jan also credited Chief Minister Sohail Afridi with giving greater attention to the province’s digital transformation agenda. He said the government remains focused on developing a “Digital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” by promoting technology, innovation and modern digital solutions across different sectors. He added that international recognition for KPITB would further highlight Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s efforts to use technology to improve governance and enhance public service delivery.

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    Hassan Nisar receives KP Youth Excellence Award

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    PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has presented the Youth Excellence Award to Hassan Nisar, founder of Metrix Pakistan, for his efforts to promote youth development, education and skills across the province. Adviser to the Chief Minister on Sports and Youth Affairs Taj Muhammad Tarand presented the award during a ceremony at Sahibzada Abdul Qayum Hall, University of Peshawar, held to mark International Youth Day. The Directorate of Youth Affairs organised the event, which brought together government officials, students, entrepreneurs and youth representatives. Hassan Nisar, who hails from Khanpur, Haripur, founded Metrix Pakistan in 2022. Since then, the organisation has arranged workshops, training sessions and educational programmes for young people in various parts of KP, particularly underserved communities. Its initiatives cover digital marketing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, entrepreneurship and other technology-related fields, helping thousands of young people gain practical skills and knowledge. Much of the organisation’s work focuses on areas outside major cities, where young people often have limited access to education, technology and professional opportunities. Speaking at the ceremony, Taj Muhammad Tarand praised Hassan Nisar’s efforts to empower young people and contribute to the province’s development. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Muhammad Asif and Director Youth Affairs Abbas Khan Afridi also recognised his contributions. Hassan Nisar said the award encouraged him and his team to continue expanding educational and skills-development opportunities for young people, especially those from underserved communities.

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    KP considers law for computerized prescriptions an…

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    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is considering new legislation that would require doctors to prescribe medicines using their generic names instead of brand names and issue computerized prescriptions to patients. The provincial government has announced plans to consult the federal government, as the matter falls under federal jurisdiction. The proposal was discussed in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly after Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmaker Mehr Sultana submitted a calling attention notice highlighting the absence of an effective legal framework requiring doctors to prescribe medicines by their generic names. According to the lawmaker, many physicians continue to prescribe branded medicines, limiting patients’ ability to choose more affordable alternatives. She argued that requiring doctors to write only the generic or formula name of a medicine would improve transparency, increase competition among pharmaceutical companies, and reduce treatment costs for patients. Mehr Sultana also emphasized the need to make computerized prescriptions mandatory, pointing out that handwritten prescriptions are often difficult to read. Illegible prescriptions can result in medication errors, delays in treatment, and confusion for pharmacists and patients. She urged the provincial government to introduce legislation or regulations that would modernize the prescription system and improve patient safety. Responding to the proposal, KP Health Minister Khaliq ur Rahman acknowledged the importance of the issue but explained that the authority to legislate in this area primarily rests with the federal government. He said the provincial government would formally approach the federal authorities to explore the possibility of introducing the necessary legal changes. The discussion also covered healthcare infrastructure in the province. During the assembly session, lawmaker Shahida Waheed raised concerns over non-functional CT scan and MRI machines at Mardan Medical Complex. In response, the health minister informed the assembly that the CT scan machine had already been repaired, while the MRI machine is expected to become operational within a week. If implemented, the proposed reforms could significantly improve prescribing practices across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by encouraging the use of generic medicines and replacing handwritten prescriptions with digital records. Supporters of the proposal believe these changes would help reduce medication errors, lower healthcare costs, and improve access to affordable medicines, while also promoting greater efficiency in hospitals and clinics. Any legal amendments, however, will require coordination with the federal government before they can be introduced and enforced.