Pakistani security forces said on Saturday they killed 48 militants in a series of intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan, as counterterrorism police in Sindh arrested a suspected supplier of drones and electronic components for the Pakistani Taliban. The developments come amid a surge in militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, where the Tehreek-e-Taliban […]
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PESCO approves one-month salary bonus for employees
The Board of Directors of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has approved an annual performance bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary for its employees for the fiscal year 2025–26, according to an official notification issued on Saturday. Read More: PESCO introduces QR code bill payments The decision applies to regular, contract, and deputation employees […]
Prince Aga Khan assures KP CM of investment in province
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at the Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured him of investment in the province. Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit – his first to the country since being named the spiritual leader of […]
Ringleader among 23 India-backed terrorists killed in KP IBOs
In a determined effort to eliminate terrorist threats and dismantle the khwarij networks, security forces continue to conduct series of intelligence based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, based on credible intelligence leads. Operations have been further expanded to hotspots including Datta Khel, Spinwam and Bannu. Over the last 48 hours, during the conduct of these […]
Blast in Lakki Marwat kills seven, including policemen
At least seven people, including two police officials, were killed and 23 others injured in a blast in Serai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, police said. Read More: Two peace committee members shot dead in Lakki Marwat According to a spokesperson for the district police officer, Qudratullah Khan, the nature […]
Four children among seven killed in KP as mortar shells fired from across Afghan border
At least four people died and 12 others injured in a mortar shell attack in a market near a petrol pump in the Dorri Banda area of Hangu on Thursday, police said. According to police, the mortar shell landed in market during an exchange of fire in the area. The explosion caused panic among residents […]
37 militants killed as forces foil attack on border post in KP
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said security forces had foiled an attempt by the Afghan Taliban and terrorists to attack a border post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Ghulam Khan Sector, in which 37 of the attackers were killed and more than 80 were injured. According to the minister, the incident took place on the night […]
26 people dead, 77 injured in KP rains since March 25: PDMA
At least 26 people died and 77 others sustained injuries during rains related incidents since March 25 in parts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa. According to a report issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regarding human and financial losses in various districts of the province due to rains since March 25, a total […]
Four cops injured in explosion in KP’s Lakki Marwat
Four cops were injured in an explosion in the Serai Naurang town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Wednesday, according to police. District police spokesperson Qudratullah Khan told Dawn that the explosion occurred on the busy Bannu-DI Khan Road near a fruit and vegetable market. He said that according to initial information, the attackers […]
Tirah operation sparks debate in Senate
ISLAMABAD: Alarm bells were raised in the Senate on Monday over the ongoing military operation in Tirah, Khyber tribal district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ANP chief Senator Aimal Wali Khan accused the federal government of being in a “deep slumber,” leaving residents helpless amid displacement and disruption. He said that previous operations in KP involved consultations with […]