SWABI — More than 300 illegal Afghan nationals were arrested during a series of raids conducted by district police in various localities of Swabi district on Sunday, authorities said. The crackdown follows a joint decision by the district administration and police to repatriate undocumented Afghans residing in the area. Read More: Search operations against illegal Afghan refugees […]
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Mysterious disease claims lives of four children in Swabi within a week
A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of four children within a single week in Gandaf village of Swabi district, triggering fear and concern among local residents. According to reports on Monday, the deceased children include three-month-old Muhammad Owais, two-year-old Abu Zar Umar, nine-month-old Umar Khan and five-year-old Abu Huraira. All the deaths occurred over […]
Twelve arrested in Swabi dance party raid
SWABI: Police arrested 12 people during a midnight raid on a dance party in Razaar tehsil, Swabi, officials said on Sunday. The group included women dancers, spectators, and two transgender persons, who were later released. Read More: Three ‘extortionists’ among nine nabbed in raid at Qadri House DSP of Razaar tehsil circle Hassan Khan said the […]
Swabi police conduct mock drills, urge schools to boost security
SWABI: In response to rising terrorist incidents across the country, Swabi police conducted extensive mock exercises on Friday and urged educational institutions to strengthen their security measures. The drills took place at the Shahmansoor Judicial Complex, Zaida police station limits, and the China Camp area, home to Chinese workers engaged in the Tarbela Dam’s fifth […]
KP launches inquiry into poor performance of government schools
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department has initiated an inquiry into the poor performance of government schools in the annual 9th and 10th-grade examinations. According to sources, school heads and teachers whose institutions recorded results below 40% will face disciplinary action. The department has summoned principals and staff to appear with complete academic records, while […]
Pakistan taking effective measures against terrorists in Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said on Thursday that Pakistan has taken effective measures to counter the presence of terrorists in Afghanistan and to ensure peace along the border. The DG ISPR made these remarks during his visit to the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering […]
CTD foils attack in Swabi, eliminates two wanted terrorists
Two most-wanted Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists were killed in a joint operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in Swabi, officials confirmed. According to a CTD spokesperson, the Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists, riding on a motorcycle, opened fire on CTD and police personnel during an intelligence-based operation. Law enforcement officials retaliated, killing both assailants on the spot. Weapons […]
Section 144 imposed in Peshawar, Malakand, Swabi
All AC and DC offices are open in KP: PTI workers and leaders are asked to contact the nearest AC or DC office or police station if they want to be court-arrested. All deputy commissioner and assistant commissioner offices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa opened on Thursday. Section 144 has been imposed in Peshawar by the deputy […]
ATC judge murdered along with family in Swabi, PM vows to arrest culprits
Swabi: An Anti-Terrorism Court judge Aftab Khan Afridi was killed along his family after unidentified gunmen opened fire at his vehicle, in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the details from police, the judge was targeted by unidentified men near Ambar interchange in Swabi, and was killed along with his wife and two children. “Two security […]
Passenger travelling to Saudi caught with Rs96m worth of ice
PESHAWAR: Jamshed, a Pakistani from Swabi was caught on Wednesday night while trying to smuggle ice, the street name for crystal methamphetamine, when his baggage was checked at the Bacha Khan International Airport Peshawar by the Air Freight Unit (AFU). The Saudi-bound passenger was attempting to board a flight to Ras al-Khaimah when the AFU foiled the bid […]