Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan on Tuesday approved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art motorway via Mansehra, Kaghan, Naran, Jhal Khand, and Chilas (MNJC) to provide a safe alternative route to the Karakoram Highway (KKH). The decision was taken in a meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA) held under the chairmanship of the […]
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Man swept away in floodwaters after dam spillway opens in Mansehra
A man was swept away by strong floodwaters in the Achhranala stream after the spillway of Kotkai Dam was opened in Mansehra here on Sunday. The victim, identified as Arshad, a lineman and resident of Khara Mir, was reportedly caught in the surge of water released from the dam. His body was later recovered from […]
Lt Col Shehzada Gul Faraz laid to rest in Mansehra
Lt Col Shehzada Gul Faraz laid to rest with full military honours in Mansehra Lt Col Shehzada Gul Faraz, who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, was laid to rest after his funeral prayer was offered at Thakra Stadium in Mansehra on Sunday. A large number of people from all walks of life attended […]
Rain, snowfall continues in Mansehra
Intermittent rain continued in Mansehra city and its adjoining areas since late night, while snowfall persisted in the upper regions and mountainous areas of Kaghan, Siran, and Konsh valleys, intensifying the cold weather across the district. Fresh snowfall has added approximately six inches of snow in the tourist resort of Shogran, while four to five […]
PTI social media activists arrested over online posts against PML-N lawmaker
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday arrested two social media activists affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in Mansehra. The arrests were made following a complaint by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Syeda Sonia Hussain over alleged character assassination on social media. Ms Hussain told reporters that she had approached the NCCIA seeking […]
Mansehra clears encroachments, marks 20 years of prosthetic aid
MANSEHRA: The district administration on Friday carried out a major operation to remove illegal structures and commercial buildings on land owned by the forest department in the Shinkiari area. Over a dozen buildings along the Karakoram Highway were demolished to reclaim government land and ensure smooth traffic flow. Baffa-Pakhal Assistant Commissioner Nayab Abbasi said personnel […]
Heavy rains trigger school closures in Mansehra and Torghar
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains and floods in Mansehra and Torghar districts. Due to these warnings, local authorities decided to close schools in both areas. Deputy Commissioners of Mansehra and Torghar issued separate announcements to inform the public. Schools in Mansehra will close on August 18 and 19, while in Torghar, schools will […]
Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper and central Pakistan from june 13 to 16
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in upper and central regions of the country from June 13 to 16. According to officials, moist winds are entering the northern parts of Pakistan. A new wave of westerly winds is likely to affect upper areas starting Thursday. From June 13, areas like Kashmir, […]
Mansehra: CTD apprehends TTP terrorists
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two terrorists of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) here on Friday. The CTD sources said that on intelligence tips-off, operations were conducted in different areas of Mansehra and Abbottabad. During operations, TTP commander Azeem Jan and another extremists Muhammad Anwar was apprehended. The nabbed TTP terrorists were shifted to undisclosed […]
Four TTP terrorists arrested from Hazara, says official
Four members of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists have been arrested from Upper Hazara division, District Police Officer Mansehra Zaibullah Khan on Friday. The official addressed a press conference and said that the four were wanted in cases related to terrorism, target killing, and extortion activities in Karachi. Mansehra police official said that police, along […]