The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet, led by Chief Minister Suhail Anwar Khan, has approved the establishment of a new tehsil in District Tank. The cabinet also approved an additional grant of 385 million rupees for the families of martyrs. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister and other senior officials.
During the meeting, the cabinet approved the Ramadan Support Package for low-income families. The formation of a new Quran Board and the appointment of members of the National Commission on Minority Rights were also approved. Additional funds were allocated for police infrastructure projects in southern districts.
The cabinet also approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kalash Marriage Bill 2025 and the Hindu Marriage Amendment Bill 2025. A plan to construct a fruit and vegetable market in Tehsil Bara was also approved.
A representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) has been assigned to conduct courses on emergency response in the WSSP area. The cabinet also approved the payment for the acquisition of land for a graveyard in Mardan.
The cabinet also approved the draft of the Policy for Empowering Women 2026-2030. According to sources, Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is expected to stage a protest in front of the Parliament House’s main gate.
PTI leader Talal Chaudhry said that PTI is now playing a sympathy card, while PTI leaders are trying to hide behind their health issues. Rana Sanaullah, responding to Chaudhry’s comments, said that if the government or the jail authorities are inquiring about Imran Khan’s health, it is a serious offense.
PTI leader Raja Nasir Abbas was quoted as saying that the opposition wants to know the truth about the government’s role in Imran Khan’s health issues.
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the policy of capping fees at medical and dental colleges across the country.
The meeting also discussed important national and internal security issues, including the election of a new president of Azad Kashmir. Farooq Sattar said that national progress will not be achieved until the local and civic system is established.
Information Minister said that Imran Khan is being provided with all facilities and is receiving more concessions than a common prisoner. An investigation report was released regarding the death of a mother and child at a maternity hospital in Mithi.
The steering committee meeting decided that admissions for the ninth class will begin from March 1 to 31. College admissions will begin from June 1.
Chairman Pakistan Ulama Council J said that Pakistan’s history is incomplete without women. The First Lady of Police said that there was a scuffle between ANP workers and opponents during a rally, resulting in injuries to several workers.
The Sindh government has decided to seal high-risk buildings that violate fire safety laws. Karachi has seen over 650 dog bite cases in the past month.
The federal government has established a high-powered committee to prepare amendments to the Pharmacy Act 1967.
The results of Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections are still being announced. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Mohammad Nabi for violating the ICC Code of Conduct.
Shafiq Rahman accused the government of attempting to rig the elections in various parts of the country. The UAE government has banned sweets, chocolates, and potato chips in schools.
Saudi media reported that new ministers, public prosecutors, and other appointments have been made, while several officials have been retired. A senior Indian singer, Aditya Narayan, has been accused of additional charges in a one-year-old case, where his first wife claimed that he delivered their child without her consent.
It is worth mentioning that Aditya Narayan is already facing a case of non-payment of maintenance to his first wife, Ranjana Jha.
