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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has launched an intensified province-wide crackdown against property tax defaulters, sealing multiple properties and recovering significant outstanding dues across several districts.
According to officials, enforcement actions have been escalated against chronic defaulters who failed to clear their liabilities despite repeated notices. Authorities have also initiated legal proceedings in cases where non-compliance persists.
In Nowshera’s Jehangira area, several properties were sealed, and approximately Rs300,000 was recovered in a single day. Similar کارروائیاں in Mardan led to the sealing of multiple units and recovery of over Rs2.14 million, which has been deposited into the government treasury.
Operations were also carried out in Mansehra and Peshawar, including commercial hubs such as Karkhano Market, where properties were sealed over non-payment of taxes.
Officials reiterated that the campaign will continue across the province and urged property owners to clear their outstanding dues promptly to avoid penalties, property sealing, and further legal action.

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The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is examining a proposal to construct a second ring road in Peshawar to address the growing traffic pressure in the provincial capital.
The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, where officials reviewed development priorities for the Peshawar region and considered major infrastructure initiatives.
According to officials, the proposed second ring road, also referred to as the Outer Ring Road, is expected to be approximately 31 kilometres long and will primarily cover the southern areas of the city where traffic congestion has significantly increased in recent years.
Preliminary estimates suggest that the project may cost between Rs50 billion and Rs60 billion. The new road is intended to complement the existing ring road network and improve connectivity for commuters while facilitating smoother traffic flow across the city.
Officials also informed the meeting that suitable interchanges would be incorporated into the project to improve accessibility, while coordination with the National Highway Authority is being considered to link the project with major transport corridors, including the Peshawar Bus Terminal.
The chief minister directed relevant departments to conduct a detailed feasibility study and ensure that future urban growth and transportation needs are taken into account during planning.
Authorities believe the proposed ring road will not only help reduce congestion but also promote commercial activity and support the expanding urban landscape of Peshawar.

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The governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan announced a series of fuel-saving measures aimed at reducing energy consumption amid the global fuel crisis triggered by the US–Israel war on Iran. Under the new directives, authorities decided to temporarily close educational institutions and reduce fuel allowances for official vehicles in order to manage fuel resources and limit transportation needs.
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved a two-month Fuel Conservation and Responsible Governance Initiative, under which the fuel allowance for official vehicles will be reduced by 25 per cent. According to an official handout issued after a provincial cabinet meeting, teaching, academic, and administrative activities in educational institutions across the province will remain suspended during the specified period as part of the conservation plan.
Separately, the Balochistan School Education Department issued a notification stating that all public and private educational institutions in the province will remain closed from March 9 to March 23 as a precautionary step in view of the prevailing regional situation. The notification stated that the measure was taken to ensure administrative preparedness in case of any emergency and to facilitate the public amid possible transportation constraints.
However, the department clarified that ongoing school enrollment campaigns, the digital census of schools, and scheduled examinations will continue according to the prescribed schedule. Authorities have directed relevant officers and staff to ensure that these activities are carried out effectively in line with previously issued instructions.