The District Education Officer (Female) in Upper Dir has recommended the temporary closure of 18 girls’ schools for one week due to security concerns in areas close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The recommendation seeks to suspend educational activities from August 15 to August 22 as a precautionary measure to protect students and teaching staff. The…
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 powerful explosion in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat has killed at least nine people and injured 33 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in a crowded commercial area, causing widespread panic and significant damage to shops, vehicles, and surrounding infrastructure. Authorities said the explosion took place at Phatak Chowk in…
