Pakistan, Sept. 12 -- The federal government has declared 26 districts across six regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as hard areas. It has also approved a security risk allowance for federal administrative and police officers. The decision covers districts affected by terrorism across the province.

The Establishment Division in Islamabad informed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary about the decision. According to the letter, the allowance will apply to federal officers serving in designated districts. The new allowance will take effect from July 1, 2026.

The designated districts include Peshawar, Khyber, Mardan, Charsadda, Mohmand, Nowshera and Kohat. Hangu, Karak, Kurram, Orakzai, Bannu, Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan also qualify. T...