Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 3:47 PM

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has canceled No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for unconstructed hotels and commercial properties located along riverbanks across the province, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

According to an official letter from the Director General of the Land Use and Building Control Authority, all chief planning control officers have been notified of the cancellations to ensure proper implementation.

The decision applies only to properties where construction has not yet begun, aiming to prevent potential damage and losses during floods, particularly after recent incidents in Swat, Malakand, and Hazara divisions.

Authorities revealed that many NOCs were previou...