Peshawar, Aug. 24 -- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a relief effort for flood victims by deducting salaries from public and semi-government employees, ARY News reported.

This initiative aims to provide much-needed support to the regions affected by the recent monsoon floods, which have not only claimed hundreds of lives but also severely damaged infrastructure.

The salary deduction will commence from the August 2025 payroll, and the amount deducted will vary based on the employee's grade level. Officers in Grade 17 and above will contribute two days' worth of their basic salary, while employees in Grades 1 to 16 will donate one day's pay.

According to ARY News, the salary deduction in KP applies to all government, semi-...