The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially clarified that the reports claiming Ghazi Tehsil has been annexed by the federal government are entirely false. A notification currently circulating on social media regarding this administrative change has been dismissed by provincial authorities as a forged document.

Clarifying the status of Ghazi Tehsil

Misinformation regarding the status of Ghazi Tehsil began spreading rapidly after a document surfaced online, suggesting a shift in its administrative control. Provincial government spokesperson Shafi Jan addressed the confusion, stating clearly that no such order has been issued by the provincial cabinet or the federal administration. The government has urged the public to disregard these claims as they lack any official backing.

Why administrative changes require constitutional steps

Changing the geographical or administrative boundaries of a province is not a matter handled by a simple notification. According to legal experts and provincial officials, any alteration to the provincial status of a region requires a formal constitutional amendment passed by the legislature. Shafi Jan emphasized that administrative sovereignty is protected under the law, and the federal government cannot unilaterally seize territory through a notification letter.

  • No official notification exists in the records of the KP government.
  • The legal process for boundary changes requires a constitutional amendment, not just a departmental order.
  • Citizens are advised to rely only on official press releases from the KP Information Department.

What should residents do?

If you are a resident of Haripur or Ghazi Tehsil, you should continue your routine business as usual. There is no change to the local administration, police jurisdiction, or taxation authority in the area. If you encounter individuals or social media posts sharing this false notification, do not forward it, as it creates unnecessary panic and confusion regarding the governance of the region.

What to watch next

While the provincial government has debunked the rumor, it is expected that the authorities will initiate an inquiry to trace the origin of the forged document. Watch for official updates from the office of the Chief Minister or the KP Information Department if any further developments occur. For now, the administration remains firmly under the authority of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.