The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved the release of Rs1 billion for flood relief and rehabilitation efforts, according to an official notification issued by the provincial finance department. The funds have been allocated in light of the provincial cabinet’s decision taken on August 20, 2025. 

As per the notification, the amount will be transferred to the Director Relief, PDMA, under the supplementary grant. It was further stated that the Rs1 billion relief fund has already been incorporated into the budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. The finance department asserted that the utilization of funds will be carried out strictly in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)