PESHAWAR/KHYBER: Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi strongly condemned the deaths of four civilians in Tirah Valley, calling the incident a result of “incompetence” by security personnel deployed in Khyber tribal district. Read More: 14 terrorists, 10 civilians killed in Tirah militant compound ‘blast’ In a statement posted on X, the chief minister said, “Once again, innocent people have been […]
Khyber district
Tirah IDPs report mismanagement at registration centres
Displaced families evacuating from the conflict-hit Tirah valley have complained of mismanagement, long delays and inadequate facilities at registration centres on the route to Bara in Khyber district. The fresh wave of internally displaced persons (IDPs) follows intensified security operations in the area ahead of a full-scale offensive against militant groups. Read More: Khyber elders […]
Tirah residents decry neglect as damaged homes remain unrepaired
KHYBER: Residents of the militancy-hit Tirah Valley and Upper Bara have accused their elected representatives of ignoring their plight, despite their return home years ago. Many say that since repatriation in 2015 and 2022, they have not seen their lawmakers visit the region. Read More: Floods damage 229,000 homes, kill 22,841 livestock Locals complained that MNA Iqbal Afridi […]
No visa, no stay: Khyber cracks down on Afghan nationals
The Khyber district administration has instructed all Afghan nationals in Landi Kotal to obtain valid visas and passports by August 31. In a meeting with local elders, Assistant Commissioner Afrasiyab Zubair and Additional Assistant Commissioner Shahabuddin explained the new legal requirements. Afghan residents, even those holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, must now also carry […]