The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sought additional funding to address a growing backlog of children awaiting cochlear implant procedures under the Sehat Card Plus programme. Health officials said around 1,000 children with hearing and speech impairments are currently on the waiting list for the procedure. The move aims to ensure timely treatment, especially for children…
Tribal elders in Mohmand district have stepped forward to offer mediation through the traditional jirga system in an effort to reduce rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The proposal was presented during a jirga meeting held in Ghalanai, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yasir Hassan. The gathering included prominent tribal elders and representatives from various…
A reported quadcopter explosion in Bannu left eight people injured, including women, after the device crashed near a residential area late Friday night. According to police officials, the drone entered the locality from an unknown direction and exploded shortly after hitting the ground, causing panic among residents. Locals rushed to the scene and provided initial…
A serious security incident has been reported in Tank, where three officials of Rescue 1122 were abducted by unidentified armed men. According to officials, the incident occurred near Safdar village within the jurisdiction of the Syed Mureed Akbar police station. Tanveer Ahmad confirmed the abduction and stated that an investigation is currently underway. Reports indicate…
A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking urgent measures to protect religious scholars following the killing of Maulana Mohammad Idrees. The petition, submitted by Noor Zaib through his counsel, calls for the establishment of a dedicated Ulema Protection Cell at the Central Police Office. The proposed unit would be responsible for…
Peshawar police have finalised a comprehensive security and traffic management plan to ensure peace and smooth movement across the city during Eidul Fitr. The authorities have deployed more than 5,500 personnel to maintain law and order during the festive period. According to official statements, multiple police units will be actively engaged in security duties. These…
A wanted militant involved in a deadly attack on police personnel has been killed in a joint operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police in Dera Ismail Khan. According to officials, the operation was carried out in the Wanda Badh area of Paharpur tehsil after intelligence reports indicated the presence of…
