Manzoor Ali is a Peshawar-based reporter for Dawn with over 15 years of experience covering governance, climate, and the economy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He can be found on X at @Manzoor.
As climate change wreaks havoc across the globe, its impact is especially pronounced in the Hindu Kush, where communities have long lived in close proximity to rugged, unforgiving terrain.
Updated27 Jul, 202611:14am
At least 21 have died across Punjab, while 22 have lost their lives in KP; torrential rains hit agricultural land in Lower South Waziristan.
Updated23 Jul, 202601:57pm
Search for other commuters under way; six fatalities, including those of Afghan returnees, reported in rain-related incidents in KP; man electrocuted to death as parts of Lahore receive heavy showers.
Updated20 Jul, 202604:32pm
The draft approved by the provincial cabinet did not contain any provision extending blue passport facilities to members’ children or spouses, or granting them as a lifetime entitlement, says Shafi Jan.
Updated14 Jul, 202607:16am
Provincial information minister assures that the government will address the concerns of both the journalist community and the general public.
Published10 Jul, 202609:49pm
• In letter to premier, CM Afridi says federal commitments to provide financial support, assistance for integration and uplift
Published09 Jul, 202607:07am
MPAs will also be entitled to use VIP lounges at all airports, while club memberships will be available on the same terms and rates as those for government officers.
Updated08 Jul, 202608:23am
The KP budget’s provincial own receipts have been projected to increase by 41.3pc, indicating efforts to strengthen domestic...
Published22 Jun, 202607:03am
CM unveils Rs2.17tr budget, says only PTI founder can authorise payments to federal govt; claims funds for former tribal areas not released in full.
Updated20 Jun, 202607:25am
Party’s KP chief directs committee members to avoid contact with leaders "violating party discipline"; In purported "leaked clip", Gandapur criticises directive as "dictatorial".
Updated12 Jun, 202607:58am
Four houses have been fully damaged and 36 partially damaged in the province, PDMA data released after rain on Monday night shows.
Published19 May, 202606:11pm
