Ibrahim Shinwari

Tribal industrialists object to Centre’s plan to roll back tax relief

Say if industrial units are taxed, they will be ruined. Published 18 Apr, 2025 08:53am

Bara growers switching over from poppy cultivation to orchard farming

Official says vertical farming ‘financially productive’ Published 13 Apr, 2025 07:47am

Tribal elders reluctantly agree to ‘internal migration’ in Tirah

Understanding reached with security forces over intelligence-based operations. Updated 12 Apr, 2025 10:26am

Torkham witnesses emotional scenes as Afghans return

Refugees share memories of decades-long stay in Pakistan. Updated 10 Apr, 2025 12:20pm

Newly-published book narrates achievements of 50 Bara elders

KHYBER: A book, showcasing the achievements of 50 people from Tirah and Bara, was launched at a simple ceremony at... Published 09 Apr, 2025 09:49am

Torkham witnesses largest deportation of Afghans since April 1

Over 750 refugees sent back following arrest in Islamabad, Punjab. Updated 06 Apr, 2025 12:04pm

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

50 Afghan children sent back through Torkham on ‘humanitarian’ grounds

The children, most under age 10, trespassed into Pakistani territory by breaching fence near main border crossing. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 11:19am

Torkham border reopens for pedestrians

Stranded Afghans allowed to return amid complaints of visa curbs; 4,000 Afghans cross back into their country; 1,100 Pakistanis return home. Updated 23 Mar, 2025 08:14am

Pedestrian movement at Torkham delayed ‘due to repairs’

FIA official says working to restore internet system, waiting lounge for departing Afghans. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 09:46am

Life returns to Torkham after border reopens for trade

Local traders believe Pakistan lost $40.5m in possible profits due to extended closure. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 07:51am

Talks to reopen Torkham ‘end on positive note’

Afghan side insists on border reopening without any prior conditions; Pakistan wants it linked to six-month ceasefire. Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:48am

26-member jirga to hold second round of talks in Afghanistan today

Tribal elder said it will be "fully authorised with powers to make prompt and on the spot decisions". Updated 17 Mar, 2025 11:16am

Fear grips Tirah residents after trader’s murder

Business centres of Lar-Bagh Markaz, Bar-Bagh Markaz and Peer Mela wear deserted look. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 12:05pm

Pak-Afghan jirga postponement dismays delegates

KHYBER: The scheduled meeting of the Pakistan and Afghanistan jirga members was postponed on Wednesday owing to... Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:49am

Hopes revived for Torkham reopening

Pakistani jirga members meet security officials to assess situation. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:13am

Jirga sets forth terms for Torkham peace

Pakistani, Afghan elders meet; Kabul asked not to violate border alignment Updated 10 Mar, 2025 07:39am

Clashes with Afghan forces continue along border

Pakistani civilian injured amid mortar shelling. Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:11am

Pakistani, Afghan forces target each other’s positions on border

Residents claim several buildings on Pakistani side damaged. Updated 05 Mar, 2025 10:43am

Bara farmers earn handsome profit by exporting vegetables

Officials say agriculture dept provides training and assistance to growers Published 05 Mar, 2025 06:09am