Protests continue across Malakand Division! Traders, lawyers, political leaders, and local elders staged rallies in Swat, Lower Dir, and Bajaur, demanding the immediate withdrawal of newly imposed taxes. Protesters argued that the region has endured years of conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and underdevelopment, making the new taxation policy unfair. Leaders warned that if their demands…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has announced a comprehensive performance framework for provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, and administrative secretaries, making public satisfaction and service delivery the primary benchmarks for evaluating government performance. Speaking at a special meeting following the approval of the provincial budget and the start of the new financial year,…
Five people were injured after unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of Awami National Party (ANP) Swat district vice-president Malik Mumtaz Khan in the Shakardara area of Swat, police confirmed. According to officials at Matta Police Station, the attackers opened fire on the house, injuring several people. As the wounded were being transported to a hospital,…
The protest by displaced families from Tirah Valley has entered its 150th consecutive day outside the Bara Press Club, with demonstrators continuing to demand an immediate government plan for their safe, dignified return and long-term rehabilitation. Leaders of the Tirah Affectees Movement, including Chairman Rahmat Shah Afridi, Spokesman Sohbat Khan Afridi, and Minhaj Afridi, said…
Two police personnel, including Station House Officer (SHO) Zaitullah and Elite Force constable Noor Zeb, were martyred after terrorists attacked a police patrol vehicle in Mohmand district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during a late-night assault, according to police officials. Authorities said the attackers targeted the police patrol while officers were performing routine security duties. Despite the sudden…
A 19-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a suspected honour killing in the Kharkai village of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after she was reportedly seen speaking with a neighbour outside her home. Police say the victim was allegedly shot with a Kalashnikov rifle by her paternal uncle and cousin. According to investigators, the victim was…
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad and several parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) late Wednesday night, sending residents rushing out of their homes and buildings as strong tremors were felt across multiple cities. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake occurred at approximately 10:57 PM Pakistan Standard Time. Seismic experts reported…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has ruled out any ongoing negotiations with the federal government, clarifying that recent contacts have not progressed beyond an offer for dialogue while rejecting reports that the party plans to boycott the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. Speaking to reporters outside the Peshawar High…
Police in Lakki Marwat have launched an investigation after the bodies of three men, all bearing bullet wounds, were discovered at two separate locations on Saturday. Authorities believe the victims were shot by unidentified attackers before their bodies were abandoned in fields. According to police officials, two bodies were first found by local residents in…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially announced a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram 1448 AH, subject to the final decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee regarding the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon. According to an official notification issued by the provincial administration, the holiday will be observed to…
