Stories by Haleem Asad

CM Afridi vows to oppose decisions made behind ‘closed doors’

Claims conspiracies being hatched to impose governor’s rule in KP, disqualify and even assassinate him. Updated 26 Jan, 2026 11:22am

Dir residents seek revival of orphanage, school

LOWER DIR: Built in 2012 to shelter and educate orphaned children, the Welfare Home for Orphans at Gul Maqam,... Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:14am

Emotions run high as Dir residents bid farewell to repatriating Afghans

Girls’ video goes viral; politicians support govt’s Afghan policy. Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:39am

Lower Dir oranges in high demand amid falling production

LOWER DIR: As winter grips Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, demand for locally grown oranges has surged across the Malakand... Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:31am

Three suspects arrested for allegedly attacking cricketer Naseem Shah’s house in KP’s Lower Dir: police

Police claims all three confessed to the crime during interrogation. Published 16 Nov, 2025 03:27pm

CM Afridi accuses Centre of delaying key energy projects in KP

Inaugurates 40.8MW Koto hydropower project in Dir. Updated 16 Nov, 2025 10:56am

Unknown attackers open fire on cricketer Naseem Shah’s house in KP’s Lower Dir: police

Mayar police have registered a case and launched an investigation, rule out terrorism. Updated 10 Nov, 2025 09:40pm

Teacher shortage hits Timergara girls college

Parents claim six senior teachers got themselves transferred to institutions of choice Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:54am

Gunship helicopters pound terrorist hideouts in Lower Dir’s Maidan

Bannu police kill two terrorists in clash. Updated 27 Sep, 2025 11:32am

Four terrorists gunned down in Mastung: ISPR

Forces shell militant hideouts in Lower Dir; police kill ‘commander’ in Lakki Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:01am

Seven FC men martyred, one missing in Dir

Security forces repel assault on police post in Lajbook; Section 144 imposed; 19 militants killed in separate operations across KP. Updated 12 Sep, 2025 08:27am

Residents seek decisive action against militants in Dir

Jirga warns that residents would not abandon their homes under any circumstances. Updated 29 Aug, 2025 12:35pm

Three more militants killed in Upper Dir

LOWER DIR: Three more militants were killed in a joint search and strike operation in Upper Dir district on Tuesday,... Published 27 Aug, 2025 04:54am

KP handed over to terrorists, alleges governor Kundi

Alleges that in the past, a prime minister, in collusion with an army general, had resettled terrorists in the province, causing unrest. Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:49am

Girl distressed by matric result ends life in Dir

Another girl in critical condition after she attempted to end her life over dissatisfaction with exam results. Updated 01 Aug, 2025 11:03am

Govt urged to invest more in higher education to promote research

Panellists at seminar say budget will significantly impact development trajectory in Malakand Published 29 Jul, 2025 07:10am

Koto hydropower project faces further delay

LOWER DIR: Social activists in Lower Dir have criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over prolonged delays in... Published 19 Jun, 2025 09:57am

Dir teacher becomes a symbol of dedication

Umar Baz continues work at the school he retired from Published 15 May, 2025 05:53am

Senior TTP commander killed in Dir action

LOWER DIR: Senior commander of the outlawed terrorist outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Hafeezullah alias Kochwan ... Published 12 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Malakand university dismisses teacher for harassing student

LOWER DIR: The University of Malakand (UoM) has dismissed a teacher for harassing a student. According to a... Published 06 Mar, 2025 12:47pm