APS attack anniversary observed in Landi Kotal on December 17, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Third anniversary of martyrs of Army Public School (APS) was observed in Landi Kotal with the pledge to root out terrorism from the country. In this connection, a gathering was organised under the auspices of local Christian community at the Government Girls’ High Secondary School on Saturday. Teachers and school children participated in […]
Bid to smuggle narcotics foiled on December 6, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: The Khasadar Force foiled a bid to smuggle narcotics from Bazaar Zakha Khel area to Landi Kotal and seized 24kg hashish from a vehicle at Zayarai Kandaw Checkpoint on Tuesday. According to details, security officials intercepted a vehicle at the checkpoint and recovered 24kg hashish hidden in several cavities of the vehicle. Published […]
Goods distributed among physically impaired people on December 4, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: As in many parts of the world, International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed in Khyber Agency on Sunday. In this connection, a gathering was organised under the auspices of Niaz Bahadar Disabled People Organisation in Jamrud. Member National Assembly Haji Shahjeegul Afridi was chief guest at the occasion in which a […]
Winter packages distributed among war-torn families on November 23, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Al-Khidmat Foundation Khyber Agency distributed winter packages among 30 families of war-torn areas of Bara Teshil on Tuesday evening. In this connection, a gathering was held in Iqra public school Bara which was attended by scores of victims, tribal elders and members of civil society. Al-Khidmat Foundation Khyber Agency President Qari Said Hakeem, […]
FC man injured in cross-border attack on November 21, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier sustained bullet injuries when unidentified militants from the Afghan side of the border opened fire on security forces manning a checkpost in Zakha Khel Bazaar of Landi Kotal tehsil, Khyber Agency. Security forces, while confirming the incident, said that troops were executing surveillance at the border when one […]
One injured in blast on November 4, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: One person was injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in parking lot of a Landi Kotal market on Friday morning. Assistant Political Agent (APA) Landi Kotal Niaz Muhammad said the heavy intensity bomb was placed near boundary wall of the parking lot, and injured a passerby. The injured, identified as […]
Residents protest against planned shifting of BHU on October 28, 2017 KHYBER AGENCY: Residents of Bacha Mena, an area adjacent to Torkham border, staged a protest demonstration on Friday against the decision to move their locality’s basic health unit (BHU). Dozens of Bacha Mena residents gathered on the road holding banners inscribed with slogans condemning the authorities for the decision to move the BHU. The […]
‘Clearing agents vital for trade enhancement’ on October 22, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Former member national assembly (MNA) and federal minister Noor-ul-Haq Qadri asked the clearing agents to utilize their energies for the betterment of the country and enhance business activities on the Torkham border. He expressed the views during oath taking ceremony of new cabinet of Clearing Agents Association Torkham held in Landi Kotal on […]
Soldier killed, another injured in Khyber Agency attack on October 4, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: A soldier embraced martyrdom and another sustained injuries when militants opened fire on a forces check post in Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency on Tuesday. Officials said that the incident took place on the Pak-Afghan border in Rajgal area. “Two soldiers posted at the checkpoint were targeted with sniper fire from across the […]
Curfew imposed in Jamrud on July 5, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Security forces imposed curfew at night in some areas of Tehsil Jamrud of Khyber Agency. The residents said that the announcement was made through megaphones and loudspeakers from the mosques. Residents of Ghundi, Bakarabad, Godar, Lashora, Mulagori and Nai Abadi were directed to remain in their homes from 8pm to 5am. According to […]