PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has lifted restrictions on the sale, purchase, storage, supply and transportation of fertilisers across the province, allowing commercial activities to resume under a monitoring system.
The Directorate General of Agriculture (Extension), KP, has issued a notification announcing the restoration of fertiliser trade in all remaining districts with immediate effect.
According to the notification, the decision follows recommendations made during a meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) held at the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) headquarters in Islamabad.
Fertiliser-related activities had already been permitted in Peshawar, Mardan and Swat. The latest order extends the relaxation to the rest of the province.
However, the movement and distribution of fertilisers will remain subject to monitoring through the Precursors Track and Trace System (PTTS).
Dealers and distributors have been instructed to follow the prescribed tracking procedures, with authorities authorised to take action against violations.
The Agriculture Department has also directed its district-level officials to ensure enforcement of the new arrangements. Deputy commissioners, district administrations and law enforcement agencies have been informed of the decision.
The latest notification also cancels an earlier order issued on July 28, 2026, which had imposed restrictions on fertiliser sales and transportation.
Previously, district administrations in Bajaur, South Waziristan and Bannu had restricted fertiliser trading, storage and transportation over security concerns, as certain fertilisers can potentially be used in manufacturing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The Ministry of Interior had also placed fertilisers and certain powders on its list of restricted items, introducing additional safeguards for their purchase and distribution.
Under an earlier directive, biometric verification through the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was made mandatory for purchasing restricted fertilisers and powders.
Authorities had justified the measures on public safety grounds, citing the potential misuse of certain chemical substances in explosive devices.
