Stories by Sirajuddin

Ramazan moon sighted, holy month to begin from tomorrow

Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad makes announcement at press conference in Peshawar. Updated 22 Mar, 2023 10:19pm

At least 10 dead, 62 injured in KP after earthquake

PDMA report says 10 homes completely destroyed, 55 homes partially destroyed. Updated 22 Mar, 2023 04:39pm

At least 2 dead, 6 injured as 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country including Islamabad, Lahore

PMD DG says tremors also felt in Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Kohat, South Waziristan, other areas; epicentre in Hindu Kush region. Updated 22 Mar, 2023 02:07am

‘Mastermind, handler’ of Peshawar mosque attack traced; TTP faction involved in blast: KP police

"Backup bomber" arrested; terrorist who carried out attack was trained in Afghanistan's Kunduz. Updated 17 Mar, 2023 04:03pm

GB police chief transferred after claims of force’s involvement in ‘assault’ on Punjab police in Lahore clashes

Dar Ali Khan Khattak appointed GB's new inspector general of police; GB CM terms govt's allegations "baseless". Updated 15 Mar, 2023 08:30pm

Policeman martyred in attack on census team in DI Khan

Police spokesperson says four others injured, search operation under way to hunt down attackers; TTP claims responsibility. Published 08 Mar, 2023 08:26pm

KP Governor says he hoped for ‘unanimous’ decision on KP, Punjab poll dates

Says ECP letter will be opened on Monday once his secretary returns from holiday. Published 04 Mar, 2023 03:28pm

PHC suspends schedule for upcoming by-election on 24 NA seats in KP

Issues notices to respondents; by-elections on 24 vacant NA seats in KP were to be held on March 16 and 19, respectively. Updated 03 Mar, 2023 04:48pm

6 TTP militants killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s Lakki Marwat: police

Police say the terrorists had been declared wanted by the Lakki Marwat police and CTD for involvement in attacks on police. Published 23 Feb, 2023 10:15am

Islamabad Police file case against unknown person after ‘pet’ leopard runs amok in residential area

Say suspect "endangered lives" by "keeping dangerous animals"; Sherry says leopard "alive and well"; two cubs killed in Tirah. Updated 17 Feb, 2023 06:01pm

Terrorists attack CTD officials in Kalabagh, TTP commander killed in exchange of fire

Two terrorists manage to flee; hand grenade hurled at Peshawar police station. Updated 17 Feb, 2023 02:45pm

Peshawar ATC acquits activist Gulalai Ismail’s parents in sedition case

Rules that charges against Prof Mohammad Ismail and his wife could not be proven. Updated 15 Feb, 2023 12:12pm

Peshawar sees rallies for 2nd straight day over demand for peace, protection from terrorism

Section 144 imposed in the city for 10 days due to "security concerns". Published 04 Feb, 2023 11:08pm

Death toll from Peshawar mosque bombing rises to 101 as police say ‘major arrests’ made

CCPO Ijaz Khan says police cannot rule out internal assistance to carry out attack; Justice Qazi Faez Isa asks "where is the state". Updated 01 Feb, 2023 06:06pm

Death toll from Kohat boat tragedy climbs to 51

ISPR says 5 students have been rescued alive, search for one missing individual ongoing. Published 31 Jan, 2023 10:48pm

Death toll from suicide attack on mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines rises to 100

Rescue operation complete; JIT formed to probe attack; day of mourning observed across KP; India offers condolences. Updated 31 Jan, 2023 06:06pm

59 killed, 157 injured in blast at Peshawar Police Lines mosque

"This is no less than an attack on Pakistan," says PM Shehbaz; Peshawar CCPO says "smell of explosives" detected but "too early to say anything". Updated 31 Jan, 2023 01:10am

At least 10 children dead as boat capsizes in KP’s Tanda Dam lake: rescue official

Rescue 1122 spokesperson says 17 children rescued and moved to DHQ Kohat. Updated 29 Jan, 2023 02:47pm

Widespread outages persist despite govt’s claim of ‘fully restoring’ power

Dastgir says probe under way to rule out whether "foreign intervention" caused breakdown; PM Shehbaz offers "sincere regrets" for prolonged outage. Updated 24 Jan, 2023 06:48pm

5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP: PMD

No loss of life or property reported so far. Updated 19 Jan, 2023 06:45pm