A 54-year-old French woman and her children have been rescued by police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district after authorities received information alleging that she had been subjected to years of domestic abuse. According to police officials, a raid was conducted on June 18 in Bara tehsil after verified information was received regarding the situation. During […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP unveils Rs2.17 trillion budget for 2026–27, prioritises health, education and security
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Thursday presented its 2026–27 budget with a total outlay of Rs2.17 trillion, focusing heavily on welfare, security and infrastructure development while projecting a modest Rs48 billion deficit. The budget was tabled in the provincial assembly by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who said the shortfall would be managed through […]
Seven killed, three injured in twin explosions in KP’s Bannu district
BANNU: At least seven people were killed and three others injured in two consecutive explosions in the Marka Bera area of Bannu Wazir subdivision on Saturday, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. According to Bannu District Police Officer Yasir Afridi, seven people were martyred while three sustained injuries in the back-to-back blasts. Security forces […]
Pakistan rejects Afghan claims of drone strikes on alleged Daesh camps in KP, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan has rejected claims circulating through Afghan Taliban government channels regarding alleged drone strikes on purported Daesh camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, describing the assertions as false propaganda. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said the Afghan government had been promoting the claims through official […]
Strong winds and heavy rain kill nine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: At least nine people have lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries after strong winds, lightning and heavy rain swept across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The PDMA said the severe weather conditions affected several areas, including Dera Ismail Khan, Upper Dir, Kohat and Orakzai, […]
Bilawal says budget talks with government continue
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that discussions with the government over concerns regarding the federal budget are ongoing, indicating continued engagement between coalition partners on key fiscal issues. The remarks came after a meeting between Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and a government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister […]
Security forces intensify crackdown, eliminate 48 terrorists
Security forces have killed 21 terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations conducted in and around Miran Shah in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Military officials said the operations took place over the last 72 hours and involved intense exchanges of fire with militants hiding in the area. The latest success forms part of […]
Security forces kill 21 militants in North Waziristan
Pakistan’s security forces have killed 21 militants during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted over the past 72 hours in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s media wing. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations said security forces targeted multiple militant hideouts in and around Miranshah following intelligence reports […]
Two police constables martyred in separate attacks in Bannu
Two police constables were martyred in separate targeted attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, prompting authorities to launch investigations and search operations to apprehend those responsible. According to police officials, the first incident occurred on Friday morning when Police Constable Mishqat Amir was returning home after attending a gathering at the Hamza Tablighi Centre. He […]
Two sons of tribal leader killed in Waziristan shooting
Two sons of a tribal leader were killed in a shooting incident in Waziristan on Friday, while a passerby was injured, according to local police officials. The incident occurred near the Karrikot Bazaar area of Wana, where unidentified armed men opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the two victims at the scene. The attackers […]