PESHAWAR – Unidentified assailants attacked the residence of local PML-N leader Nawabzada Waheeduddin Khan in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, late Tuesday night, police and party sources reported. The attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. at Waheed’s home in the Haji Lawang area, located on the outskirts of Khar tehsil. Preliminary investigations suggest that hand grenades were […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP forms special panel to review security operations
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Tuesday decided to establish a special sub-committee to monitor development work and “review any military operations” in certain districts. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting at the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar to review the overall security situation in the province. According to a handout, the meeting was attended […]
Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for KP CM Afridi in PECA case
An Islamabad court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case pertaining to misleading statements against state institutions and damage to their reputation. The case was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), 2016, following allegations […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa set to launch first robotic surgeries at Institute of Kidney Diseases
PESHAWAR: The Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) at Hayatabad Medical Complex plans to introduce robotic surgeries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the first time, following a live workshop held last Friday. The one-day event featured two robotic surgeries performed by Prof. Martin Sheriff, director of Robotic Surgery at West Kent Urology Cancer Centre, Medway NHS Foundation […]
Pakistan security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
ISLAMABAD/KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: Pakistan security forces killed 24 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 4–5, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Friday. Read More: President, PM praise security forces after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa According to the ISPR, the operations targeted militants belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred to by the state […]
KP Under-21 Games open with grand ceremony in Peshawar
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-21 Games commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the Peshawar Sports Complex on Wednesday, marking a major sporting event aimed at promoting youth talent across the province. Athletes from all regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participated in a colourful march past, accompanied by cultural performances featuring traditional folk dances that reflected the […]
KP CM exposes federal government neglect
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the federal government owes the province over Rs 4,400 billion. He claimed Islamabad treats KP like a stepmother. Afridi urged youth to take responsibility for Pakistan’s future and improve the country’s economic and security conditions. Afridi stressed that the law must apply to everyone equally. He said […]
Shehbaz, Afridi parley remains apolitical with focus on funds, counterterrorism
In his first meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasised the need for cooperation between the Centre and the KP government. The two leaders met at the PM House in Islamabad. During the meeting, which CM Afridi said was held at the premier’s invitation, the two discussed […]
PM Shehbaz, KP CM Afridi discuss pending funds and counter-terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi on Monday at the PM House to discuss pending provincial funds, development projects, and counter-terrorism measures. Read More: KP CM writes to PM over ‘failure’ to release funds During the meeting, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of cooperation between the federal and provincial […]
Three suspected robbers killed in Lakki Marwat police encounter
PESHAWAR: Three suspected robbers were killed during an alleged police encounter near Dallu Khel Phatak in Lakki Marwat, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. Read More: SHO injured in gunfight with criminals embraces martyrdom According to a police spokesperson, the encounter took place after law enforcement personnel came face-to-face with armed suspects, leading to an exchange […]