Six suspected militants were killed during a joint operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, authorities said on Wednesday. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation targeted individuals allegedly involved in the recent attack on the Badwan Bridge Police Checkpost, which took place on […]
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Strong winds hamper efforts to control KP forest fires in Dir
LOWER DIR: Firefighting operations continued for the third consecutive day in the mountainous region of Bar Charai Talash as strong winds, intense heat and rugged terrain hampered efforts to contain spreading forest fires, officials said on Monday. Read More: PDMA issues advisory for farmers, herders, general public Rescue officials reported that the wildfire in the […]
Balambat rehabilitation centre offers hope for drug recovery
LOWER DIR: A government-run rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Balambat has become a key source of support for patients and their families, who are urging the provincial government to provide funds and permanent facilities to strengthen its services. The centre currently operates out of a rented building, limiting space and resources despite increasing demand. […]
KP CM inaugurates the 40.8MW Koto Hydropower Project in Lower Dir
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi formally inaugurated the 40.8 megawatt Koto Hydropower Project in Lower Dir district on Saturday. The project, completed at a cost of Rs 21.7 billion, was expected to generate 207 million units of electricity annually, forecasting an annual income of Rs 2.4 billion for the province. During a briefing […]
Gunfire at Naseem Shah’s House Sparks Police Investigation
Unidentified attackers opened fire in the early morning during a suspected Naseem Shah house attack in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police said the incident happened around 1:45am when armed men shot multiple rounds at the main gate. The bullets left visible holes in the metal gate. Fortunately, no one inside the house was hurt. Authorities […]
Lower Dir shooting: 3 hurt, 2 arrested
Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Dir arrested two men on Monday after they opened fire in a busy market, injuring three people, including two children. The suspects—a man and his son—were caught soon after the incident in Mayar Bazaar, according to a police press release. Spokesperson Adnan Haider told that the shooting was the result […]
Two terrorists killed in security forces operation in Lower Dir
In Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation that resulted in the death of two terrorists. The operation successfully targeted a known militant, Hafizullah, who was on the list of most wanted individuals. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat terrorism in the region. Hafizullah, also […]
Protesters, police clash during anti-loadshedding demonstrations in Dir
NAWABSHAH: Ugly scenes were witnessed when residents of Talashi area in Lower Dir clashed with police officials during protests against prolonged spells of loadshedding on Thursday. Protesters, including scores of women, gathered outside the WAPDA, while they also blocked the main GT road. The load-shedding stricken demonstrators later gathered outside the Talash police station, […]
Eight-year-old’s mutilated body found in Lower Dir
TIMERGARA: The dead body of Zaid Khan, an eight-year-old from Lower Dir district, was found on Sunday from an orange garden. According to the authorities, the eight-year-old went missing on December 25, 2017 and despite efforts, the police and family members were unable to locate him. Police found the dead body after an anonymous letter sent […]