Stories by Ibrahim Shinwari

Residents of militancy-hit Tirah, Bara flay lawmakers over ‘broken promises’

Complain survey of damaged houses not completed, forcing them to live in dilapidated structures. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 09:18am

Electricity bill row hits Landi Kotal hospital

Power supply company has a claim of Rs220m arrears against the health facility Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:44am

Peanut can be better substitute to other crops in Bara: experts

Its first cultivation in some areas proves partial success Published 19 Nov, 2025 07:37am

Traditional fort-like houses in Tirah valley in shambles

Most of these historic structures affected by terrorism, military operations Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:20am

5 TTP terrorists killed in KP’s Tirah

Sources say the five TTP men were involved in an attack on a security check point in Bar Qambarkhel area of Bara a few days back. Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:29am

Afghan regime’s move to suspend trade sends shock waves through KP

Business leader fears country will lose big market in both Afghanistan, Central Asia. Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:33am

Month-long Torkham border closure inflicts $45 million trade losses

Exporter says markets in Kabul and Jalalabad flooded with Iranian, Turkish and Central Asian products. Updated 11 Nov, 2025 03:14pm

Future of medical students at stake over Torkham border closure

Pakhtun Students Federation asks govt to facilitate them to appear in exam at Afghan institutions. Updated 05 Nov, 2025 11:07am

TTP agrees to leave Tirah’s Bar Qambarkhel area after talks

Woman killed, two injured in quadcopter strikes. Updated 03 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Stranded Afghans return via Torkham

Officials say focus is on first easing the burden by sending back “illegal” aliens. Updated 02 Nov, 2025 07:59am

Return of Afghans via Torkham starts today after 20-day break

News of border reopening for returning Afghans celebrated by stranded refugees. Updated 01 Nov, 2025 10:37am

Transporters suffer as Torkham border remains closed

Over 4,000 to 5,000 vehicles, loaded with multiple trade goods, await reopening of the border. Updated 27 Oct, 2025 09:03am

KP CM vows no compromise on ‘collateral damage’

• Afridi says peace efforts are supported but not at expense of tribal people, asks ‘powers that be’ to take stakeholders into Published 26 Oct, 2025 06:56am

Second round of talks between Khyber jirga, terrorist groups ends without progress

Jirga members to brief senior security, govt officials about parleys. Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:31am

Delay in college affiliation hampers studies of students

Teachers also demand increase in number of sanctioned posts Published 20 Oct, 2025 05:11am

Residents may vacate houses in restive Tirah valley

Fear military operation against terrorists Published 16 Oct, 2025 06:56am

No headway in Khyber jirga-TTP talks

Terrorists demand Sharia enforcement in country, smooth movement across border. Updated 14 Oct, 2025 09:59am

Lack of facilities fails to dent people’s passion for football in Landi Kotal

Players demand establishment of academy and grassy ground with ample seating capacity Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:05am

Landi Kotal tribe rejects demarcation of Torkham customs’ terminal

Say completion of terminal will be considered incomplete if they’re not taken into confidence about the actual master plan. Published 11 Oct, 2025 05:11am

Protesters shut school in Landi Kotal over shortage of teachers

Complain the school also lacks electricity, laboratories and drinking water Published 09 Oct, 2025 07:18am