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Uplift of oil and gas producing districts our priority: KP CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday said as his government had prioritised the development of oil and gas producing districts, a three-tier consultative framework had been formulated to fulfil the demands of people from North Waziristan tribal district.

He said this while chairing a meeting of the provincial joint commission on matters regarding the recently discovered petroleum and gas resources in North Waziristan district.

The commission was constituted to protect rights of the local population with regard to the revenue and royalty of the recently discovered natural resources in North Waziristan by ensuring fair and just disbursement and utilisation of development funds, according to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.

It added that the commission would also formulate long-term policies and strategies to ensure that the recently discovered natural resources are utilised in the best interests of the country, region, and local population, acting as a liaison among committees at district and tehsil level, provincial and federal governments, and other stakeholders.

During the meeting, CM Gandapur said that gas production would generate Rs5 billion.

“Commencement of gas production from North Waziristan will yield an annual royalty of Rs5 billion for the province. Fifteen per cent of this royalty will be earmarked for the development of the producing district,” he said.

Mr Gandapur said that royalties and other initiatives would only be realised if progress was made collaboratively and production began.

He urged the commission to swiftly move forward under the established guidelines and said district and tehsil level committees should be finalised without delay.

“The committees must include elected local representatives, community elders, and district administration officials,” he said.

The chief minister said the commission should come up with viable recommendations in the next 15 days by conducting extensive consultation with the local community through the mentioned committees.

He said the provincial government was committed to fulfilling the legitimate and legal demands of the local population, while matters involving the federal government would be raised with the relevant federal authorities.

“Unnecessary delays in such projects are in the interest of neither the nation nor the local communities,” he said, stressing the need for timely solutions to drive the region toward development.

Mr Gandapur said delays in development projects’ completion also discouraged investment.

“We are striving to foster a conducive environment attracting investors to the province,” he said.

The chief minister said practical steps were under way to provide employment opportunities for the youth of the merged districts and directed Tevta officials to immediately establish a technical and vocational training center in a suitable building already available in North Waziristan in order to equip local youth with market-based skills and provide them interest-free loans under the approved schemes of the provincial government.

He said that the input of local leaders would be included in development projects and expressed his commitment to see underdeveloped districts like North Waziristan thrive and assured that all necessary measures would be taken to achieve this goal.

The meeting was attended by North Waziristan MNAs and MPAs, officials of energy department and relevant divisional administration, representatives of 11 Corps, SNGPL, Mari Petroleum Company and other relevant institutions.

Senior officials of the petroleum ministry were also in attendance via video link.

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CM Gandapur announces restoration of student unions

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced reviving student unions in the province, highlighting empowerment of youth as essential for the national progress.

Speaking at the ceremony of the government colleges’ solarization project at the Govt College Peshawar, he emphasised that the youth are Pakistan’s valuable assets, committed to reviving student unions to align with PTI’s founder’s vision.

The CM also addressed issues of autonomy and justice, asserting that Pakistan’s real freedom lied in self-dependence and decision-making.

The solarization initiative will see 10 KVA solar system installation in 80 government colleges, significantly reducing monthly electricity bills and paying for itself in under three years, he explained.

He said this project aimed to increase substantially and financial saving for educational institutions.


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As per IMF program KP gov. Had target to achieve of 45 Billions and they achieved it with total figure of 103 Billion.

While Maryam the witch govt. Had to achieve 160 Billion surplus , however they Punjab govt. is in 150 Billion loss leaving IMF program in jeopardy @Bewal Express Nani's vision just spread the /¡\
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KP CM Gandapur slams government's crackdown on PTI workers

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur openly denounced the state’s approach towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, asserting that the government's tactics are aimed at planting fear but have instead highlighted the flaws in the country's system.

Addressing the media in Peshawar while welcoming the government employees released from jail, Gandapur described the arrests of numerous PTI workers, highlighting that their protests remained peaceful and were within their constitutional rights.

"Despite our peaceful stance, we faced fascist actions, including tear gas shelling, rubber bullets, and other aggressive measures," he stated.


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KP CM Gandapur slams government's crackdown on PTI workers

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Meanwhile KPk govt employees who participated during D choke protest were invited to CM house today, they were served lavish meal, given 1 week special leave from their Duty , definitely political motives but altleast they are appreciated
 

KP apex committee calls for socio-economic development of merged districts​


A meeting of the apex committee of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held in Peshawar on Thursday with Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in the chair.

Corps Commander Peshawar, chief secretary, IGP and high civil and military officials attended the meeting.

The forum agreed to improve the quality of life of the people of the merged districts and to pay special attention to socio-economic development of districts.

It was also agreed to spend more financial resources for rapid social development in the merged districts.

The forum also decided to continue the joint efforts of the civil government, security forces and the people to deal with the scourge of terrorism in the province.

The apex committee agreed on an important initiative of chief minister for the families of martyrs of security forces.

Also Read: KP apex committee vows stern action against terrorists

It was decided to give financial package to the families of 178 martyrs who were martyred during the last six months.

The committee also decided to use all available options for law and order in the Kurram district by protecting life and prop
erty of people.

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Imran Khan to give final call this month, says Gandapur at Swabi rally​


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that PTI founder Imran Khan would give a final call this month and party workers should be prepared for it.

He was addressing a public rally in Swabi on Saturday.

“We will not return without securing the release of our leader,” said Gandapur, while addressing the charged crowd at Swabi.

He lauded the party workers and said that they are the real strength of Imran Khan.

He added that the freedom cannot be achieved without sacrifice and we all should be ready for it.

Ali Amin Gandapur asked the party workers to start preparations for the final battle.

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Imran Khan to give final call this month, says Gandapur at Swabi rally

Ali Amin Gandapur asked the party workers to start preparations for the final battle
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We are fully prepared, will not return until demands are met: Ali Amin Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has stated that the preparations for the protest are already complete, and they will not return until their demands are met.

Speaking to the media in Peshawar, when asked about Aleema Khan’s announcement of a rally, Gandapur replied that their preparations were already in place and they had been working diligently.

He added that preparations are still ongoing, and this time, they will ensure everything goes as planned.

It is noteworthy that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has issued a final call for a protest in Islamabad on November 24.

Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, stated that her brother has called for the entire nation to come out in protest for their stolen mandate.

She confirmed that Imran Khan has given the final call for the Islamabad protest on November 24.


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Gandapur says Nov 24 protest will go on until demands are met

Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur said that the upcoming protest on November 24 is a ‘decisive call’, asserting that it will persist until all demands are fulfilled, ARY News reported.

According to reports, Ali Amin Gandapur chaired a consultative meeting in which the PTI’s parliamentarians from various regions, including Hazara, Malakand, Peshawar, and the South Regions, gathered to discuss preparations for the November 24 protest.

The discussions focused on strategizing and organizing the November 24 protest, with the PTI leadership showing determination to ensure its success.

CM Gandapur emphasised that the call for the protest was given by the PTI founder, Imran Khan himself, and urged participants to put in their full effort to make it successful, stating, “This is a decisive call, and we will not back down until our demands are met.”

He directed party parliamentarians and leaders to mobilise workers and the public, conduct meetings with local party units at the union council level, and finalize preparations to bring people to Islamabad on November 24. CM Gandapur expressed confidence that the protest would be as successful as previous ones.


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Gandapur requests PM to ensure regular CCI meetings

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Monday requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure the regular convening of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) meetings as required by the Constitution.

In a letter, a copy of which is available with Dawn, Mr Gandapur toldMr Sharif that under Article 154(3) of the Constitution, a CCI meeting was required to be held at least once every 90 days but that requirement was not being met, with the last meetings held in January this year.

He insisted that long delays in the holding of CCI meetings had adverse implications for vital economic interests of provinces.

“Convening CCI meetings on time is essential for addressing critical issues faced by federating units. These meetings will enhance the collaborative efforts in bringing peace and harmony among the provinces which is also critical for socio-economic development of Pakistan,” he said in the letter.

Mr Gandapur requested the prime minister to take personal interest in ensuring the holding of regular CCI meetings as mandated by the Constitution.

“This [intervention] will go a long way in addressing the socio-economic and political challenges faced by Pakistan,” he insisted in the communication.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentary leader in the KP Assembly Ahmad KarimKundi also advocated for CCI meetings.

He told Dawn that the CCI was the most important forum for discussing issues facing smaller provinces.

“Punjab and Sindh are larger provinces, while Balochistan also faces little issues compared with KP.

Mr Kundi said that the last general elections were held on Feb 8 this year, while assembly members-elect took oath on Feb 28, but no CCI meeting had been called for the almost nine months.

“Though this is a belated move, I still call it a good initiative because our province has multiple issues that are required to be discussed at the CCI forum for effective resolution,” he insisted.

The PPP lawmaker argued that it was a constitutional obligation to hold four CCI meetings a year, so those not doing so were violating the Constitution.

He said that apart from holding the meeting a year as mandated by the Constitution, the prime minister could order the holding of an urgent meeting anytime, while a chief minister could write to the prime minister for issuing orders for the convening of the meeting.

“Everyone knows that we have emphasised on multiple occasions that the Council of Common Interests is the only national forum where the issues facing our Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province could be discussed,” he said.

Also, adviser to the chief minister on information and public relations Barrister Mohammad Ali Saifalso pointed out that the CCI meeting should be called not only to meet theconstitutional obligation but crucial to discuss the issues of provinces as well.

“Not only that the KP faces financial issues that are required to be discussed at the CCI but this is also a constitutional requirement to hold such meetings regularly,” he said.

The aide to the chief minister also said that if the Constitution was followed in letter and spirit, things would run smoothly.

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PML-N’s Zahid slams KP CM Gandapur for prioritising Islamabad march over Kurram

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Zahid Khan has slammed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for not visiting the Kurram area after over 41 people were killed and marching to Islamabad.

“Everyone has their priorities. We should ask our CM, you are from Dera Ismail Khan and what is the distance from Kurram to DI Khan? How many times you have visited Kurram and why did you choose to visit Islamabad instead of visiting the area,” he said while appearing on Rubaroo which was aired on Aaj News on Friday.

More than 40 people, including women, were killed when unidentified gunmen sprayed bullets at Peshawar-bound passenger vans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district on November 21. The van was coming from Parachinar.

Clashes following the attack left more people dead and attacked houses. The provincial government brokered a seven-day truce, but it did not hold. Later, local tribal elders made renewed negotiations for a truce and it was expected that a truce would take effect soon.

Zahid blamed the spillover Afghan war, saying that his former party called for protection for the people when the Taliban took over the Afghan government. “You cannot separate banned TTP from Afghan Taliban as they have fought together. This is not possible.”


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Gandapur throws down gauntlet to Centre amid governor rule speculations in KP

Amid growing speculations about the possible imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur warned the federal government that opposition PTI cannot be "intimidated" by such actions as tensions grow following the late-night crackdown against the party protesters in Islamabad.

"Imposition of governor's rule or emergency cannot hold us back," the chief executive said while speaking to journalists in Peshawar outside the KP Assembly.

A day earlier, Adviser to PM on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said the federal cabinet in its meeting discussed the option of imposing governor’s rule in KP but a consensus could not emerge and the matter was deferred for further deliberations.

Sanaullah was responding to a question posed by Hamid Mir on his Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’ on Thursday. He said the matter came up for consideration in the cabinet meeting as KP resources are being used for staging violent protests and marching on Islamabad.

The recommendation was tabled by federal minister Amir Muqam, seeking strict action against the PTI, during the federal cabinet’s session that was backed by a “majority of members”, sources told Geo News.

The KP chief executive had been leading the PTI's protests demanding the release of "political prisoners" including incarcerated former premier Khan, which caused unrest in the federal capital and adjoining cities, drawing criticism from the ruling coalition over the alleged use of state machinery.

Talking to the media today, Gandapur said that they stand by PTI’s ideology, asking the Centre to fulfil its desire for governor’s rule.

Meanwhile, the chief minister — while speaking at the KP Assembly floor — castigated the authorities for firing at "peaceful" protesters, marching for the release of their leader — PTI founder Imran Khan.


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KP CM orders Mashal Yousafzai’s removal as special assistant

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has ordered the removal of Special Assistant to Chief Minister Mashal Yousafzai from her position, it emerged on Saturday.

A letter from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to the secretary of the KP government’s administration department, dated November 29 and seen by Dawn.com, said: “CM KP has directed that Miss Mashal Azam, special assistant to CM KP, may immediately be de-notified.”

It ordered that necessary action regarding the matter be taken at the earliest under intimation to the secretariat.

The development comes following an interview of Yousafzai, who is also the spokesperson for PTI founder Imran Khan’s spouse Bushra Bibi, on Geo News programme ‘Naya Pakistan’ a day ago.

Speaking on the show about the events surrounding the November 24 protest called by PTI, she spoke about Bushra Bibi’s participation in the protest and subsequent return to KP.

Asked whether Bushra Bibi was taken forcefully from the protest, Yousafzai had said: “This is correct that she didn’t want to go from there, the reason she came back [from the site of the protest] was that there was direct firing on her car.

“Still, she didn’t want to go but then there was some chemical thrown on her car’s windscreen which blurred it and nothing was visible. She was told the cars would be changed and she would be brought back to the party workers but the version after that I don’t know.”

Yousafzai also denied reports of Bushra being in contact with anyone in the party or attending and chairing any party political committee meeting after her return from the protest.

Questioned about criticism by PTI leaders on Bushra’s decision to persist with the location of D-chowk for the protest amid suggestions of Sangjani as an alternate venue, Yousafzai responded that she was an eyewitness to the discussions between the former first lady and PTI leaders when Bushra was told that Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif had gone to meet Imran at Adiala Jail.

She added that Bushra had retorted that Imran had taken a promise from her to reach D-chowk no matter the circumstances and wanted to talk to him directly to receive confirmation.

Mashal quoted Bushra as saying that she would have gone to Sangjani if Imran had ordered her.

Government ministers had mocked CM Gandapur and Bushra in the early hours of Wednesday for fleeing as law enforcement agencies took action to disperse PTI protesters from Islamabad’s D-Chowk.

Protesters had managed to gather at the site for the party’s protest to demand Imran’s release, among other things, amid reports of intense tear gas shelling by security forces to curtail the large crowds. The PTI convoys had been plying roads countrywide since Nov 24.

It was a day of pitched battles between security forces and PTI protesters across the federal capital which ended in a hasty retreat of the party’s top leadership and supporters from the Red Zone in the early hours of Wednesday.

At least six lives were lost in the three days of protests, which included a policeman and three Rangers officials who were knocked down by a speeding vehicle, officials and hospital sources said.

The late-night retreat by the PTI leadership, including Bushra Bibi and Gandapur, came after the latter was heard telling the protesters “to go home, have dinner and return tomorrow”.

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Gandapur announces Rs1b boost for CTD​


Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Headquarters on Sunday and inaugurated the newly-constructed Investigation and Intelligence Block.

Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur praised the substantial progress made by the CTD over the past year.

He announced an additional Rs1 billion to further strengthen the department. New bomb-proof vehicles, high-tech equipment, sniper rifles, drones, and thermal devices will soon be procured.

He commended the police for their sacrifices, honoring the martyrs and pledging comprehensive support for their families. The provincial government is providing plots to the families of police martyrs, and the recruitment quota for their children has been increased from 5% to 12.5%.

The CM assured that all police needs would be met on a priority basis and that financial constraints would not hinder these efforts.

Earlier, a guard of honour was presented to the CM at the CTD Headquarters, where he also toured various departments in detail.

The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a modern auditorium, conference room, library, offices, and other essential amenities.

Chief Minister's Adviser on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat Gandapur, Additional Chief Secretary Home Muhammad Abid Majeed, and other senior officials were present at the event.

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KP govt announces new life insurance scheme

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial government has announced the launch of a new life insurance scheme, effective January 1st of the coming year. The scheme, estimated to cost Rs4.5 billion annually, will be fully funded by the provincial government.

Under the program, the government will provide financial assistance to the families of deceased individuals who are heads of households. The payout will be made if the death occurs in a government hospital or any hospital listed on the Sehat Sahulat Card panel.

The insurance payout will be Rs10 million rupees for individuals who die before the age of 60, and Rs5 million for those who die at age 60 or older.

The Chief Minister, during a recent meeting, set a three-month deadline for the establishment of the Provincial Islamic Takaful Insurance Company.


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Girls’ education our top priority: KP CM

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Thursday said that girls’ education was the top most priority of the provincial government, which was spending lots of funds for the purpose.

“By investing in girls’ education, we want to make educated girls one of our greatest assets as they possess huge talent and only need proper attention and adequate opportunities to utilise it,” Mr Gandapur told the inaugural ceremony for the government degree college for girls in Bara.

Mr Gandapur told the local schoolgirls that the government would provide them with all possible facilities and opportunities so that they could positively utilise their natural talent.

He announced the upgradation of Category-D hospitals in Dogra, Bara and Jamrud areas as well as the establishment of a nursing college in Khyber district.

“We are also in process of raising the issue of a higher quota for tribal students in medical college admissions with the federal government,” he said.

The CM directed authorities to expedite the construction of Bara-Peshawar Road along with settling the issue of compensation for land utilised for the construction of Nawgazi Baba Road through a local jirga.

He, however, didn’t address the issue of the lack of furniture in the college, which has only chairs and tables for 60 out of the total 263 students.

Also, there was no mention of his previous promises about the establishment of computer and science labs in the college.

The CM reached Bara by a helicopter. The local administration severed the main electricity wires for the helicopter landing near the college premises, suspending power supply to most parts of Bara, including hundreds of industrial units in the nearby Karigar Garrhai Industrial Zone. Leaders of Bara Siyasi Ittehad criticised the CM for taking a helicopter to visit Bara, saying the area is just 12km away from the CM’s House in Peshawar.

They also accused the CM of failing to regularise the services of girls college teachers and complained that the higher secondary school departments had yet to issue the schedule of new expenditure for the college.

The BIS leaders said the department made contractual staff members of the college wait for 10 months to get salary and that, too, for five months only, with the rest withheld for no reason.

Former MNA from Bara Hamidullah Jan Afridi insisted that the college was approved during his tenure as MNA in 2007-8 but its credit was claimed by PTI lawmakers from the area.

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KP govt accused of releasing funds to PTI-backed tehsil councils only

Local government representatives have blasted the provincial government for denying them development funds, and termed it against the very manifesto of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf.

Reacting to the allocation of funds to only 51 tehsil out of the total 131 tehsils of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, they insisted that getting their share in development funds was their constitutional right, which the provincial government had violated.

Talking to reporters here on Friday, Shahid Khan, chairman a neighbourhood council in Jamrud, said they had been denied funds for last three years.

He said that delegating powers to the lower tier of the government was the stated vision of PTI’s incarcerated chairman Imran Khan, but the provincial government was constantly denying the local government representatives their constitutional right.

Landi Kotal tehsil chairman Shah Khalid alleged the provincial government under the Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) share had allocated funds only to the PTI-backed chairmen and city mayors, while ignoring the elected representatives of opposition parties.

He said while these funds were released under the title of tehsil development programmes, the authority to utilise them was given to district development advisory committee, and the deputy commissioners were empowered to approve and sanction development schemes.

“This is a clear violation of the local government laws as the tehsil chairmen and their colleagues are denied any say in recommending or approving development schemes.”

Mr Khalid said that the opposition members would approach the courts against the “unjust” move of the provincial government.

“The provincial government is not sincere in delegating powers to the grassroots level, and wants to fail the system,” he claimed.

He accused the chief minister of weakening the local government system as he had backtracked on his promise that the tehsil chairman would be empowered to recommend and approve development schemes.

Teachers protest

Teachers in Khyber held protest demonstrations on Friday to condemn the murder of a colleague in Bara, and the district administration’s apathy to pay any heed to the threats the deceased teacher was receiving.

Members of Malgari Ustazan and all teachers association demonstrated outside the Bara Press Club, holding black flags and placards inscribed with different slogans, calling for an early arrest of the killers of Roohul Amin.

Speaking on the occasion, Gulab Din of Malgari Ustazan and Naseer Shah of all teachers association warned of a province-wide protest if the authorities failed to arrest the killers.

They also demanded action against those who failed to take any preventive measures after the deceased teacher and his family conveyed their concerns to the district administration about repeated threats to his life.

The protesting teachers also announced three days of mourning and demanded payment of compensation to the family of the slain teacher.

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ATC issues arrest warrants for CM Gandapur, Bushra Bibi

A anti-terrorism court has issued arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Bushra Bibi, MNA Shahid Khattak and MPA Sohail Afridi.

The warrants were issued in connection with a case registered at Ramna Police Station, following a request by the police.

ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra approved the police plea and directed the issuance of the warrants.

The case involves charges under anti-terrorism laws, with the police seeking custody of the accused for further investigation.


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Gandapur vows revenge for blood of PTI workers martyred in November 26 protest​


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has vowed that the sacrifices of PTI workers who were martyred during the 26 November protests at D-Chowk will not be forgotten, pledging to seek justice for their deaths.

Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Havelian Water Supply Scheme, Gandapur stated, "We will definitely take account of the blood of our martyrs. I salute those who sacrificed their lives for true democracy."

He added that the struggle for a self-reliant and independent nation will continue.

The project, with an estimated cost of PKR 4.64 billion, is expected to be completed in two years. Once finished, it will provide 250,000 gallons of water per day to both urban and rural areas of the Havelian Tehsil, benefitting nearly 94,000 people.

Alongside the water supply scheme, Gandapur announced several other multi-billion rupee development projects for Havelian, including the purchase of land for a cemetery, construction of the Havelian City Bypass, and other infrastructure upgrades. He committed to making Havelian a model developed area.

The Chief Minister also urged local officials to increase their engagement with the public, calling for daily open court sessions and at least one hour of direct interaction with citizens in their offices.

He instructed authorities to crack down on illegal mining and unregistered crushing plants, and mandated the registration of all warehouses in the division by January 1.

In his address, Gandapur emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in development projects, saying, “Development projects are funded by the public’s taxes. The people must take ownership of these projects and ensure their quality. If any substandard work is identified, the government will take action.”

He also stressed the importance of building public trust in government institutions.

Gandapur further directed that inspections of shops and businesses should be carried out by a single team to avoid harassment of traders, and that first-time violators should be given a warning before penalties are imposed.

He also announced the introduction of an e-payment system for fines to improve the collection process.

The KP CM’s visit and announcements aim to further consolidate PTI’s development agenda in the region, while addressing public concerns and seeking justice for those who lost their lives during the political unrest.

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“No clarity on civil disobedience movement yet,” says KP CM Gandapur​


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur clarified that the announcement of the civil disobedience movement was made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, not him.
Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Gandapur said, “There is no clarity on this matter yet. We will act on civil disobedience once clarity emerges.”

He said that their demands include the release of the party founder, restoration of their mandate, and reversal of unconstitutional amendments.

Addressing regional concerns, the Chief Minister criticized the federal government’s delay in negotiations with Afghanistan, stating, “If the federal government shows reluctance, I will engage at my level to resolve matters with Afghanistan.”

Ali Amin Gandapur noted that the KP government is also taking steps to improve the security situation and highlighted that its performance surpasses other provinces.

He mentioned that even the IMF has recognised the efforts of the KP government.

Gandapur affirmed the province’s commitment to combating terrorism and acknowledged the sacrifices made in this fight.

Regarding the civil disobedience movement, Gandapur reiterated that the decision rested with Imran Khan, and whatever action he announces will be followed.

Earlier, Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza said that the strategy of the proposed civil disobedience movement has been devised, claiming it would be more successful than the 2014 one.

Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Sawaal Ye Hai’, Sahibzada Hamid Raza said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepared the plan for the civil disobedience movement.

Responding to a question, Sahibzada Hamid Raza revealed that he was already aware of the proposed movement even before its public announcement on X, with the issue being discussed during his meeting with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

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"No clarity on civil disobedience movement yet," says KP CM Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur clarified that the announcement of the civil disobedience movement was made by the Pakistan
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KP CM seeks report as cop martyred, 2 polio workers injured in separate attacks

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday, while strongly condemning casualties in attacks on polio workers in two separate incidents, sought reports from senior police officials and directed them to take action against the elements involved.

Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic, with the disease mostly affecting children under five, and sometimes causing lifelong paralysis.

Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation have slowed progress.

The attacks took place a day after health workers launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign against the resurgent disease.

According to a press release issued by the CM office, the separate attacks took place in KP’s Karak and Bannu districts, in which a policeman embraced martyrdom while two polio workers were injured.

While the statement did not specify the details of casualties in each attack, state-run Radio Pakistan reported a cop was martyred and a polio worker was injured in Karak’s Tehsil Banda Daud Shah, where unknown gunmen opened fire at a vaccination team.

Gandapur directed for steps to be taken to improve the security of anti-polio teams.

He offered his condolences on the martyrdom of a police official assigned for the security of the anti-polio team and expressed sympathies to the family, assuring complete financial support.

Gandapur hoped for the speedy recovery of the two injured polio workers and gave instructions to ensure the timely provision of medical assistance to them.

“Those who attack the anti-polio teams are enemies of our children’s secure future,” the chief minister said, adding that such cowardly attacks will not demoralise the teams.

“Front-line anti-polio workers are our heroes and benefactors,” Gandapur said.

He reaffirmed that the provincial government was determined to eradicate polio from the province.

Hundreds of police and polio workers have been killed in the country over the past decade, mainly due to the propaganda surrounding the vaccination campaign.

On the other hand, police officers who are routinely deployed to protect polio workers going door-to-door frequently come under attack by militants waging a war against security forces.

In September, a police officer and a polio worker were shot dead when unknown assailants attacked a polio vaccination team.

Two policemen guarding a polio vaccination team were also shot dead by militants in KP’s Orakzai district in October.

President condemns attack on polio workers

President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the attack on polio workers in KP’s Karak district, according to a statement by the President House.

“President expresses grief over the martyrdom of security personnel in the attack,” the statement said.

It added that the people of Pakistan should actively participate in the polio campaign, requesting them to administer polio drops to their children.

“Terrorists do not want to see the people of Pakistan healthy and prosperous,” the president said.

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, seeking a report on the incident, termed the attack a “cowardly act”.

He expressed grief over the loss of the cop’s precious life and issued directives for the best medical treatment of the injured worker, Radio Pakistan said.

‘Attack on Pakistan’s future’

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also condemned the incidents targeting polio teams in Karak and Bannu calling it “an attack on Pakistan’s future”, according to APP.

He expressed concern for the two polio workers who were injured and prayed for their speedy recovery.

“Polio workers and the police personnel protecting them are striving for a healthy future for our nation. Such attacks are intolerable and must be stopped,” he said.

Naqvi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of polio teams, emphasising that safeguarding these workers is crucial for eradicating polio and securing Pakistan’s future

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Court upholds arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in audio leak case

The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has ordered that the non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur remain in effect in the audio leak case.

The hearing, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Abdul Ghafoor Kakar, addressed the request to cancel the warrants.

Neither Ali Amin Gandapur nor co-accused Asad Farooq appeared in court.

The defendants' lawyer, Raja Zahoor-ul-Hassan, represented them during the proceedings.

The court upheld the non-bailable arrest warrants for both Ali Amin Gandapur and Asad Farooq and adjourned the hearing until January 9.

It is worth noting that the audio leak case against CM Ali Amin Gandapur is registered at the Golra Police Station in Islamabad.


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How many cases are registered against CM KP?​


According to official documents, 65 cases are registered against Ali Amin Gandapur, with 32 of these cases being in Islamabad and 33 in Punjab.

Additionally four cases have been registered in Faisalabad, three in Attock, and one in Gujranwala. In Islamabad, cases have been registered at 15 police stations, while in Rawalpindi, 11 police stations have registered 16 cases against the Chief Minister.

The charges against Ali Amin Gandapur include terrorism, attempted murder, and activities against the state.

Earlier today, An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has dismissed the pleas of PTI founder Imran Khan and 10 other party leaders against their indictment in the GHQ attack case.

As per details, the court ruled that the prosecution’s evidence is sufficient to start the trial, and that the indictment of the accused has already been made.

The court also stated that after the indictment, requests under Section 265-D are no longer effective. Other PTI leaders whose pleas were dismissed include Ali Amin Gandapur, Kunwal Shauzab, Fawad Chaudhry, and Shibli Faraz.

The prosecution was represented by Rana Rafaqat Zahoor Shah, while Imran Khan’s legal team consisted of Muhammad Faisal Malik and Faisal Farid Chaudhry.

The surge in the cases against Ali Amin Gandapur occurred when incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan issued a call for a protest in the federal capital on November 24, 2024.

CM KP, along with Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, played a crucial role in leading the rally from Peshawar into Islamabad. The incidents during the protest led to a spike in legal cases against Gandapur, with multiple charges.

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How many cases are registered against CM KP?​


According to official documents, 65 cases are registered against Ali Amin Gandapur, with 32 of these cases being in Islamabad and 33 in Punjab.

Additionally four cases have been registered in Faisalabad, three in Attock, and one in Gujranwala. In Islamabad, cases have been registered at 15 police stations, while in Rawalpindi, 11 police stations have registered 16 cases against the Chief Minister.

The charges against Ali Amin Gandapur include terrorism, attempted murder, and activities against the state.

Earlier today, An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has dismissed the pleas of PTI founder Imran Khan and 10 other party leaders against their indictment in the GHQ attack case.

As per details, the court ruled that the prosecution’s evidence is sufficient to start the trial, and that the indictment of the accused has already been made.

The court also stated that after the indictment, requests under Section 265-D are no longer effective. Other PTI leaders whose pleas were dismissed include Ali Amin Gandapur, Kunwal Shauzab, Fawad Chaudhry, and Shibli Faraz.

The prosecution was represented by Rana Rafaqat Zahoor Shah, while Imran Khan’s legal team consisted of Muhammad Faisal Malik and Faisal Farid Chaudhry.

The surge in the cases against Ali Amin Gandapur occurred when incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan issued a call for a protest in the federal capital on November 24, 2024.

CM KP, along with Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, played a crucial role in leading the rally from Peshawar into Islamabad. The incidents during the protest led to a spike in legal cases against Gandapur, with multiple charges.

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How many cases are registered against CM KP?

Peshawar: The details of the cases registered against Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur in the federal capital Islamabad and the
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KP cabinet okays 365km Peshawar-Dera motorway project

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday approved the construction of the 365km Peshawar-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway as a public-private partnership project and directed the finance department to arrange funds for land acquisition.

The development came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur and attended by cabinet members, chief secretary, additional chief secretaries and administrative secretaries here, according to an official statement.

The cabinet also granted “one-step up-gradation to all employees of the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas’ development corporation in line with the recommendations of a committee, formed for looking into their grievances, as well as a Supreme Court decision.”

It approved Rs40 million funds for around 80 churches in the province as a Christmas gift, with each getting Rs500,000, and directed the finance department to release the amount immediately.

The government has already released salaries to its Christian employees and said it was committed to ensuring peace, stability, and equal opportunities for all communities, according to the statement.

The cabinet also approved Rs300 million for a medical and dental college at Pakistan-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology Haripur in two tranches, with Rs150 million for the current financial year and Rs150 million for the next.

It also approved the proposal to forward a provincial assembly resolution, which read: “Although Article 33 states that the state shall discourage partisan, racial, tribal, sectarian and provincial prejudices among its citizens, the Islamabad police are committing atrocities against the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially Pakhtuns, and are harassing Pakhtuns who do business there. These atrocities are illegal and unconstitutional.” The assembly urged the provincial government to recommend to the federal government that the Islamabad police do away with those atrocities and acts of harassment.

Also, the cabinet approved partnership with the Bank of Khyber Peshawar regarding the Annual Development Programme 2024-25 for the development of community-based accommodation to facilitate tourists.

According to the official statement, the Mezban project is aimed at boosting tourism through improving community-based accommodation facilities for tourists and that the maximum ceiling of loan for every individual will be Rs3 million. The target districts include Dir, Chitral, Swat and Mansehra, with priority to be given to valleys with higher tourist influx.

The cabinet approved the allocation and release of recurring grant for disbursement among the public sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to pay regular pension and its liability and salaries.

It approved amendments to Rule 12(2) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Servants (Appointments, Promotion & Transfer) Rules, 1989. Under amendments, posts in BPS-3-15 of the district cadre should be filled only from domicile holders of the district concerned.

The cabinet, to make the establishment of the Dera Ismail Khan Girls’ Cadet College as functional, approved extension of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Education and Training Institutions Ordinance, 1971, to that college. It also approved a grant of Rs300 million for it.

It approved amendments to sections 13(2) and (3), 18 and 20(2) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Financial Management Act No XXIX of 2022, to “bring uniformity in legislation with other provinces and maintain provincial autonomy.”

The move is aimed at best utilisation of the treasury and accounts establishment, which is the attached formation of the finance department, according to the official statement.

The cabinet approved the allocation and release of Rs3.5 million grant-in-aid for the financial year 2024-25 for China Window in Peshawar.

The China Window was established as the result of a memorandum of understanding signed with the Embassy of China in Islamabad, to help bring people of both countries closer.

The cabinet also approved the establishment of the Water and Sanitation Services Company in Haripur along with the provision of Rs250 million in the upcoming budget through supplementary grant for it.

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ATC initiates process to declare Ali Amin Gandapur a fugitive

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has initiated proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a fugitive in an arson case.

The action was taken due to Gandapur's continuous absence in a case registered at Hassan Abdal police station. The KP Chief Minister faces over 56 cases across Punjab.

The ATC has ordered him to appear by January 21, 2025.

The ATC has warned that failure to appear would result in him being officially declared abscondor.


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CM Gandapur urges ‘all stakeholders’ to support govt’s Kurram peace initiative

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Friday said the provincial government was aware of the challenges facing Kurram residents and was utilising all available resources to mitigate their hardships.

“Efforts are under way to resolve issues in Kurram as quickly as possible. We hope that peace and normalcy will return to the area soon,” Mr Gandapur said in a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.

Mr Gandapur said the government was making every possible effort to find a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution to the crisis, and urged all stakeholders and local elders to support the government’s peace initiatives for the betterment of the region.

“Ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property, as well as maintaining law and order are the provincial government’s top priority and responsibility,” he said.

Says 10 tons of medical supplies already delivered to the region

The chief minister said that keeping in view the problems faced by Kurram residents, especially those caused by road closures, the provincial government launched a helicopter service to airlift the people from Kurram.

He said that a total of 613 individuals had so far benefitted from the service of the government-owned MI-17 helicopter.

According to the statement, the government’s helicopter conducted six flights to Kurram on Thursday, transporting a total of 145 individuals. During the first flight, 29 passengers were transported from Peshawar to Parachinar, while in the second flight, 31 passengers were flown from Parachinar to Kohat.

The third flight carried 10 individuals and one body from Kohat to Parachinar, the fourth 31 passengers from Parachinar to Kohat and the fifth five passengers from Kohat to Parachinar. The final flight of the day transported 39 individuals, including eight children, from Parachinar to Peshawar.

The individuals included jirga members as well as ordinary citizens, including women, children, students, and patients, according to the statement.

It added that essential medicines were also being supplied to Kurram via the provincial government’s helicopter, with around 10 tons of medical supplies already delivered to the region.

Meanwhile, PTI MNA Faisal Amin Khan has claimed that the recent tensions in Kurram were caused by multiple tribal land issues, which were being misused by “miscreants on both sides to give it a sectarian angle.”

In a statement, Mr Faisal, who is the brother of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, rejected the comments of the ISPR director general about governance in KP as “unwarranted” and said that the provincial government had airlifted 12.8 tons of medicines to Kurram hospitals in its choppers, with hundreds of patients flown out of the restive tribal district.

He added that 2,000 metric tons of subsidised wheat was released by the provincial government for residents.

The MNA said that since Kurram was a border area and there was cross-border movement, things got complicated.

He said that KP had the highest budget surplus of Rs103 billion against the International Monetary Fund target of Rs45 billion.

Mr Faisal said that 75 per cent of the province’s budget targets had been achieved in the first half of the current year, while the province had Rs 150-200 billion in cash, the highest in history.

He also said that the provincial government had spent Rs30.3 billion on its flagship healthcare programme, Sehat Card scheme, while the province’s development releases also reached historic highs.

The PTI lawmaker said that the provincial government had achieved all that though the federal government illegally withheld KP’s money amounting to Rs1.5 trillion.

He added that not a single penny out of Rs8.6 billion for development of terrorist hit merged areas had been released this year.

“Our [provincial] government has continued to fund development projects in merged tribal districts from its own resources,” he said.

Mr Faisal said that KP was the only province that honoured law-enforcement and security personnel, who were martyred on its soil.

“We [KP] provided the Shaheed Package to all soldiers and officers of security forces, including employment for their children and free plots for Shuhada’s families,” he said.

The MNA wondered whether any other province, which was more resourceful than KP, was doing the same. He criticised the Punjab government over a “lack of performance”.

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