Umer Farooq

ANP boycotts briefing on minerals bill

Calls draft legislation attack on province’s autonomy; KP Assembly speaker says action on bill after Imran’s approval. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 11:04am

‘Ringleader’ among seven terrorists killed in KP

PESHAWAR / SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Seven terrorists, including a key militant commander, were killed in separate ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:19am

Afghan envoy says Kabul ready to take care of returning refugees

Says high-level delegation of interim govt to visit Islamabad soon to discuss repatriation. Updated 17 Apr, 2025 10:17am

PTI lawmakers boycott briefing on mines and minerals bill

Say bill acceptable only if okayed by Imran. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 10:43am

Over 860,000 Afghans left Pakistan since Sept 2023

Official data shows over half a million exited through two crossings in KP. Updated 13 Apr, 2025 10:02am

Cabinet members briefed about technical aspects of mines and minerals bill

Restoration, enhancement of grant approved for seminaries Published 12 Apr, 2025 06:24am

8 terrorists killed after infiltration bid foiled, says ISPR

PESHAWAR: Security forces foiled an attempt to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and killed eight ... Published 07 Apr, 2025 06:12am

KP MPAs demand judicial probe into Mardan ‘drone strike’

Say chief secretary, police chief should brief them about security operation. Updated 05 Apr, 2025 10:08am

153 refugees voluntarily leave for Afghanistan via Torkham border

Official insists force to be used only if ACC holders refuse to leave voluntarily. Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:26am

Deportations begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion

UNHCR spokesperson says some ACC holders may require "protection", urges Islamabad to view their cases sympathetically. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:47am

KP govt orders probe into civilian casualties in Mardan strike

Victims’ families warn of march toward Islamabad if justice not served. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:29am

11 terrorists killed in security operations across KP

ISPR statement says the encounters took place on March 26 and 27. Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:50am

KP police lack modern equipment to fight terrorists: IGP

Hameed says police will move from defensive position to offensive one in near future. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 11:16am

Cross-border infiltration bid foiled in North Waziristan

Pakistan’s envoy at Kabul ceremony says both countries’ economic interests are intrinsically linked. Updated 24 Mar, 2025 08:04am

KP police to replace security forces in areas with low terror threats

Officials say security forces to still play lead role in highly volatile areas of southern districts. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 10:22am

At Haqqania, Fazl declares killing Muslims ‘not jihad’

Asks students not to allow contradictions to pollute their minds. Updated 10 Mar, 2025 07:46am

Militants still operating from Afghan soil: COAS

PESHAWAR: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir on Thursday insisted that militant groups continue to ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:21am

Treasury members in KP Assembly resent ‘curbs’ on meetings with Imran

Call for assembly session outside Adiala Jail. Updated 04 Mar, 2025 10:34am

KP awaits Centre’s nod for talks with Kabul

Barrister Saif vows to ensure dialogue is aligned with security, foreign policies. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 07:43am

CTD offers bounty to hunt Haqqania attacker

• Case registered at Mardan police station • Funeral of slain cleric held at seminary under strict security • Brother takes Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:10am