Stories by Umer Farooq

KP lawmakers unanimously condemn killing of Maulana Idrees

Demand steps to prevent such incidents; question "failure" of intelligence agencies to prevent the attack. Updated 12 May, 2026 10:06am

Jirga flays drone attacks, calls for dialogue with stakeholders

CM complains peace elusive in tribal districts despite security operations Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

CM warns of protest against ‘persistent drone attacks’ in KP

Says collateral damage in such strikes is a curse Published 02 May, 2026 06:11am

KP CM Afridi warns of protests against drone attacks

A day earlier, he had also hinted at introducing legislation to criminalise collateral damage in such incidents. Updated 01 May, 2026 10:14pm

Afridi rails against ‘collateral damage’ in drone attacks

Hints at bringing legislation to criminalise damage to life and property in such incidents Published 01 May, 2026 07:01am

KP CM Afridi hints at legislation against collateral damage in drone strikes

Also questions the results of military operations during the last 20 years; terms Action in Aid of Civil Power Ordinance a “draconian law". Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:40pm

Treasury lawmakers flag ‘militant movement, drone strikes’ in Peshawar

Question performance of security agencies. Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:16am

Three hurt as Afghan forces target civilians in South Waziristan

Security forces destroy posts of attackers in Afghanistan. Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:15am

KP Assembly breaks tradition with open-air sitting

CM Afridi slams Centre over alleged baton charge on Imran’s sisters; Insists he placed his political capital at stake by engaging with federal govt. Updated 23 Apr, 2026 07:58am

KP Assembly supports Islamabad peace talks

Says Pakistan’s initiative will promote regional stability​. Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:30am

Forces target terrorist positions on Peshawar outskirts

Officials claim success in Hassan Khel operation; Suggest several militants eliminated, their hideouts destroyed. Updated 20 Apr, 2026 07:54am

Renowned Peshawar doctor seriously injured in gun attack

Urologist Dr Asif Malik under treatment in ICU after unidentified gunmen open fire. Updated 01 Apr, 2026 01:43pm

Cash, Rs210m worth gold stolen in Peshawar bank heist

Police pore over CCTV for clues, launch raids in different districts. Updated 23 Mar, 2026 08:30am

PTI leaders yet again denied meeting with Imran

Mr Niazi, who claims to be a spok­esperson for both Mr Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, said he had not been allowed to meet the former premier since April 2 last year. Updated 20 Mar, 2026 07:54am

KP police set up country’s first dedicated UAV division

Officials point out strategic shift in counter-terrorism efforts. Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:19am

3 FC personnel martyred after terrorists target ambulances in Karak

• Three rescuers, who were transporting injured personnel following quadcopter attack on FC fort, also injured Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:54am

Denial of personal doctors to Imran ‘unconstitutional’: KP CM

Claims peaceful five-day sit-in mishandled; warns continued refusal poses risks for govt and country. Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:00am

Police repulse attack on checkpoint in Peshawar outskirts

Peshawar CCPO says the situation is 'under control'. Updated 09 Feb, 2026 12:20am

Capital bombing ‘mastermind’ among four held

• IS claims responsibility as death toll rises to 36 • Interior minister says suicide bomber trained in Afghanistan, India Published 08 Feb, 2026 07:38am

Lawmakers flay shifting of Imran to hospital without informing family, PTI

“Inmates could meet family members and friends but the PTI founder is being denied visitation rights,” says housing minister Ajmad Ali. Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:04am