Stories by AK Wazir

Waziristan residents resent prolonged mobile, internet disruptions

Say educational, business activities worst hit. Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Cultural festival in Waziristan village draws huge crowd

Locals say such events revive tribal heritage and strengthen community bonds Published 24 Mar, 2026 06:05am

2 policemen martyred, 5 more among 31 injured in IED blast in KP’s Wana

KP CM Sohail Afridi takes notice, seeks report from IG. Updated 08 Mar, 2026 01:40am

Fighting along Angoor Adda, Landi Kotal border areas stops; armed forces capture several Afghan checkposts

Afghan Charlie Post and Afghan Babri Post in the Angoor Adda sector were completely destroyed during the fighting, security sources say. Updated 27 Feb, 2026 01:09pm

Local administration imposes Section 144, 12-hour daily curfew in South Waziristan

Officials said in a statement that residents have been instructed to stop their vehicles at least 50 metres before approaching security forces. Updated 26 Feb, 2026 01:23pm

Police constable martyred as unidentified assailants open fire in Wana

“Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators," the district police officer says. Updated 24 Feb, 2026 08:14pm

Unidentified attackers blow up school in South Waziristan, no casualties reported

Blast was so powerful that it was heard in distant areas; nearby residential structures also suffered minor damage. Published 24 Feb, 2026 03:08pm

Poor mobile, internet services in Waziristan resented

LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Residents of Lower South Waziristan have been facing severe communication difficulties for... Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:06am

Policeman martyred in South Waziristan firing incident; father, brother injured

Police say the condition of the injured persons is critical. Updated 08 Feb, 2026 10:55pm

Westerly wave to persist until tomorrow, says NWFC; northern areas experience below-freezing temperatures

According to National Weather Forecasting Centre, upper parts of the country, including Malam Jabba, Parachinar, and Gupis, saw the temperature dip to -7°C. Updated 27 Jan, 2026 01:50pm

Wana’s major bazaar closed due to security threats

DPO asks residents to avoid visiting ‘sensitive’ areas Published 16 Jan, 2026 06:28am

Rustam Bazaar in KP’s Wana temporarily closed due to security threats: police

District police officer says market evacuated as a precautionary measure; search and clearance operation launched. Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:30pm

JUI-F leader succumbs to injuries following blast in Lower South Waziristan

DPO says an investigation into the incident is under way; peace committee chief unhurt in suspected IED blast. Updated 10 Jan, 2026 03:25pm

Former lawmaker seeks separate medical college seats for Waziristan districts

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Former MPA Nasirullah Khan Wazir has moved the Peshawar High Court against the “discriminatory... Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:28am

South Waziristan residents welcome snowfall and rain as winter sets in

Recent snowfall and rainfall expected to halt the continuous decline in the groundwater table, says Irrigation Department official. Published 30 Dec, 2025 08:02pm

Police constable martyred in crossfire at Wana’s Rustam Bazaar

Police immediately cordon off the area and bring the situation under control; two suspects arrested. Published 24 Dec, 2025 08:18pm

South Waziristan residents protest ‘worsening’ law and order situation

District admin promises to address their concerns. Updated 20 Dec, 2025 10:14am

Three boys martyred in KP’s Bannu as quadcopter crashes

Afghan girl killed in Lower South Waziristan IED blast. Updated 14 Dec, 2025 07:23am

Oak forest depletion in South Waziristan raises alarm bells

Local elders say deforestation goes unchecked amid weak law enforcement and negligence of the forest department. Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:05am

Pine nut price witnesses unprecedented decline in South Waziristan

Traders cite high production, shrinking demand and harassment by police and customs officials as main reasons. Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:39am