The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday formally established District Paharpur, creating a new administrative unit by bifurcating Dera Ismail Khan, officials confirmed.
According to the official notification, the new district comprises Tehsil Paharpur and Tehsil Paniyala, which previously functioned as subdivisions of DI Khan.
The provincial government has also declared Paharpur town as the district headquarters.
The decision was originally approved during the 39th provincial cabinet meeting held on Oct 2, 2025, chaired by then-chief minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, and has now entered the implementation phase.
Following the notification, the provincial administration has begun reorganizing the local governance structure.
Officials say the creation of District Paharpur will improve administrative efficiency, enhance service delivery, and strengthen grassroots-level coordination.
Residents have welcomed the move, saying the new district will reduce their dependence on DI Khan city for official matters.
Locals noted that long travel distances previously caused financial strain and time delays, particularly for low-income communities.
The establishment of District Paharpur marks a significant administrative development aimed at bringing government services closer to citizens across the region.
