Stories by Umer Farooq

MPAs call for joint efforts to claim due share of KP in NFC Award

Raise questions about provincial government’s failure to announce the Provincial Finance Commission. Updated 02 Dec, 2025 08:36am

PTI to stay calm despite being pushed towards conflict: KP CM

Afridi announces weekly protests outside IHC, Adiala jail; claims PTI founder Imran Khan kept in isolation and visitors denied access. Updated 01 Dec, 2025 08:05am

KP govt to participate in NFC meeting, fight case for province and its people: CM Afridi

Says his name is added to no-fly list, "persistent efforts have been made to isolate the PTI". Updated 01 Dec, 2025 02:17am

PTI lawmakers to protest outside IHC, Adiala Jail

CM Afridi says he himself would visit Adiala Jail every Thursday until he met Imran Khan. Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:29am

Hunt underway for facilitators after Peshawar FC HQ attack

Three personnel martyred repulsing assault during morning assembly; all assailants swiftly gunned down. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 07:56am

3 FC men martyred in suicide attack on force’s headquarters in Peshawar

"One terrorist blew himself up at the gate, while two others tried to enter the premises but were gunned down by FC personnel,” says Peshawar CCPO. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 07:09am

27 militants killed in KP operations

IBO carried out on reported presence of nearly two dozen terrorists in Kurram district’s Manato and Marzai areas, as per sources. Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:40am

PTI slams article against Imran as ‘recycled propaganda’

• Says report relies on ‘half-truths, innuendo and selective outrage’ • Demands writers, publication issue immediate public Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:54am

KP govt to withdraw plea favouring action in aid regulations

Cabinet resolves to undo a 2019 decision in line with a provincial assembly resolution; okays probe into May 9 attack on Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:45am

KP government to withdraw appeal against Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulation

Aide says provincial govt would enhance the police’s capacity to enable the department to counter militancy in KP Published 15 Nov, 2025 12:04am

CM condemns ‘disappearance’ of banned PTM workers

Says military leadership in province should look into it Published 14 Nov, 2025 09:08am

CTD kills two militants in Mardan gunfight

Slain militants were implicated in murders of three people, including two security personnel, says CTD. Published 14 Nov, 2025 06:31am

KP CM demands ‘policy shift’ in counterterrorism decisions

• Says Centre must take all stakeholders in province on board • Peace jirga asks federal govt to prioritise talks with Afghanis Published 13 Nov, 2025 05:04am

KP peace jirga demands Centre prioritise talks with Kabul, consult province on Afghan policy

Participants demand in-camera briefing for lawmakers on the ongoing military actions against terrorists. Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:45pm

22 terrorists killed in KP operations: ISPR

PESHAWAR: At least 22 terrorists were killed in separate operations by security forces across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ... Published 11 Nov, 2025 07:16am

Only CM will make decisions for peace: minister

Says govt believes in sorting out matters through dialogue; all political parties invited to Nov 12 jirga Published 07 Nov, 2025 06:58am

Only Sohail Afridi can make decisions for peace in KP, says CM’s aide

"Any decision for lasting peace in the province will be made by the chief minister, and the provincial government will implement it,” says Shafiullah Jan. Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:09pm

KP MPAs seek role in decision making

KP Assembly continues discussion on law and order situation. Updated 04 Nov, 2025 10:46am

KP CM discusses law and order situation with opposition leaders over phone

Says jirga to be called to develop joint strategy for sustainable peace. Updated 02 Nov, 2025 12:53pm

10 ministers sworn in as KP cabinet takes shape

Size of all-male cabinet swells to 13 with addition of two advisers, a special assistant Published 01 Nov, 2025 06:29am