KP seeks Governor’s approval for Rs13.87 billion...

Summary

• PESHAWAR:  The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has forwarded a summary worth Rs13.87 billion to the provincial governor for approval of additional expenditures in the merged tribal districts during the fiscal year 2026-27, citing growing security challenges and operational requirements.
• Demand revised after security concerns The government initially proposed Rs5 billion to meet operational requirements in the merged districts.
• Another Rs2 billion has been proposed for operational requirements, including repairs to existing police facilities and the construction of new check-posts in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Khyber, Kurram, Mohmand, Bajaur and Orakzai.

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PESHAWAR:  The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has forwarded a summary worth Rs13.87 billion to the provincial governor for approval of additional expenditures in the merged tribal districts during the fiscal year 2026-27, citing growing security challenges and operational requirements.

The summary was jointly prepared by the Finance Department and the Home and Tribal Affairs Department. According to documents available with Minute Mirror, the proposed funding will be used to procure weapons, vehicles, heavy machinery and other equipment required to strengthen policing and improve security in the merged districts.

Demand revised after security concerns

The government initially proposed Rs5 billion to meet operational requirements in the merged districts. However, the demand was subsequently increased to Rs15 billion amid concerns over rising militant activity and the use of advanced weapons by armed groups.