Stories by Mohammad Ashfaq

Mohammad Ashfaq is a Peshawar-based reporter for Dawn covering educational policy, local government systems, and provincial politics, including proceedings of the KP Assembly. He can be found on X at @mashfaqdawn.

KP speaker reluctant to summon PA amid fears of backlash

PESHAWAR / MANSEHRA: Following the emergence of a dissident group of lawmakers within the ruling PTI, Khyber... Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am

Speaker hesitant to convene KP Assembly amid PTI lawmakers’ dissent

“We don’t need any incentives; our one-point agenda is the decisive movement for the release of Imran Khan,” dissident Mushtaq Ghani said. Updated 09 Jun, 2026 01:13am

PTI lawmakers in KP decry ‘lack of efforts’ for Imran’s release

Write letter to party chairman; raise governance concerns; demand comprehensive and organised action plan. Updated 03 Jun, 2026 09:15am

Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmakers flag corruption, law and order issues to CM

Afridi calls PTI parliamentary party meeting attended by 52 out of 92 PTI MPAs. Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:51am

Summer camps in schools to cover learning losses of students in KP

“We will focus on foundational literacy and numeracy to improve the learning level of students,” says official. Updated 01 Jun, 2026 08:46am

KP CM Afridi urges GB chief justice to ensure transparency amid 'alarming' electoral environment

Reports of political workers being harassed, unlawfully detained, and prevented from engaging in political activity were “deeply troubling,” says Afridi. Updated 30 May, 2026 08:46pm

Govt decides to extend semester system to private schools

Official says the policy is meant to end disparity in academic calendars of private and public educational institutions. Updated 11 May, 2026 09:26am

Undergraduate course developed to counter violent extremism

KPCVE chief says draft shared with VCs, academics and college directors for feedback Published 10 May, 2026 07:02am

Planning cadre officers upset over induction of ex-Fata employees

They insist the government's move will impact their promotion. Updated 09 May, 2026 09:32am

Lawmakers raise voice over tree felling in South Waziristan

Call for immediate govt intervention; inquiry also demanded. Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:42am

Technical glitch surfaces over disparity in academic calendar of govt, private schools in KP

Expert calls for across the board enforcement of semester system. Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:18am

KP govt to restore district tier of local government system

LG dept has forwarded draft amendments to law dept for vetting. Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:09am

Many teacher quota posts vacant due to unavailability of non-Muslims, KP Assembly told

Chair refers matter to relevant house committee for discussion, recommendations. Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:40am

KP lawmakers demand tax on tobacco transportation to other provinces

Regret KP has one or two cigarette manufacturing factories. Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:56am

500 low-performing govt primary schools outsourced in KP

Paperwork to hand over 1,500 more schools to private sector begins, say officials. Updated 12 Apr, 2026 10:58am

KP Textbook Board seeks govt nod to ‘develop’ new schoolbooks

Official says move to save around Rs60m being paid annually to private publishers as royalties. Published 06 Apr, 2026 07:41am

KP govt to hire fresh graduates to supervise matric exam

Official says teachers will be taking classes in their respective schools instead of working as invigilators. Updated 26 Mar, 2026 09:30am

Shelter home, hospice for abandoned senior citizens set up in Peshawar’s Hayatabad

Philanthropist puts up four-storey building for 100 people on government land. Updated 15 Mar, 2026 10:54am

PA speaker forms panel to discuss extension of LBs’ tenure

Both treasury, opposition members part of committee Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:13am

Chief minister agrees to form committee for extension of local govts’ tenure

Speaker of provincial assembly will lead the panel to weigh legal options Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:08am