In a rare moment of complete agreement, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly unanimously approved a resolution calling for the creation of a separate Hazara province.
Lawmakers from both the government and the opposition supported the move, showing unity on an issue that has been discussed for many years.
The assembly also came together on another major matter: increasing KP’s share in the upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) award. Both sides demanded that the province’s share be raised from the current 14.6% to 19.4%.
Members said this increase is necessary to meet the growing needs of the province, especially for development projects, security requirements, and support for the merged districts.
During the session, several other resolutions were also passed. One of them officially recognized former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as a “national martyr.”
Another resolution called for preventing the misuse of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law against political workers, saying such actions harm democratic rights. The assembly further approved a resolution to restore the tobacco quota for farmers, which has been a long-standing demand of growers who rely heavily on tobacco cultivation for their income.
Lawmakers stressed that securing KP’s fair and rightful financial share is essential for the province’s progress. They said that without proper funding, it is difficult to deliver basic services, improve infrastructure, and maintain peace in both settled and merged districts.
The session ended with members urging the federal government to take these demands seriously and ensure that KP receives the resources it needs to support its people and continue its development journey.
