Manzoor Ali

KP govt apologises for civilian casualties in Mardan operation; probe underway

Protests erupt in Swat, demonstrators claim operation was a "drone strike" that killed nine people. Published 29 Mar, 2025 09:41pm

KP govt urges president to call ‘long overdue’ NFC meeting

Seeks inclusion of tribal people in resource allocation. Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:56am

KP action plan to give civilian agencies lead role in counterterrorism efforts

Envisions new recruitments, training, procurement of modern weapons; database of terrorists, facilitators to be established. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Fake squash players try to get New Zealand visas through forged govt letter

Official says FIA is looking into the matter. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:35pm

Lashkar-i-Islam founder Mufti Shakir succumbs to injuries from Peshawar blast: hospital official

Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson says he was brought in critical condition; police statement says three others injured. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 09:05pm

FOOTPRINTS: SHADOWS OF THE PAST

Former seminary student blames attack on “enemies of Islam”, critical of seminary’s lax security protocols. Updated 02 Mar, 2025 10:12am

JUI-S leader Maulana Hamidul Haq among 6 dead in Nowshera madressah suicide blast; 15 injured

Blast occurred during Friday prayers; KP IG says madressah head Maulana Hamidul Haq targeted; 3 cops among injured. Updated 01 Mar, 2025 12:11am

KP seeks greater input in fiscal policies

Aurangzeb visits Peshawar to thank provincial govt for IMF support, agrees to "gradually" end Fata tax exemptions. Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:58am

KP govt to name Peshawar’s cricket stadium after Imran

KP CM Gandapur okays summary for cabinet’s nod. Updated 23 Feb, 2025 04:24pm

151 bunkers torn down in Kurram with complete demolition’s deadline for Mar 23

KP CM says a total of 9 convoys comprising 718 vehicles carrying essential goods have been sent to the area so far. Updated 17 Feb, 2025 07:24pm

Footprints: THE GOLD RUSH

Despite ecological concerns, the lure of gold in the Indus has turned a desolate area into a bustling hub for mining. Updated 17 Feb, 2025 08:13pm

JUI-F jirga plans Pakhtun moot about lawlessness in southern, tribal districts

Calls for ‘meaningful’ dialogue to restore peace Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:53am

Afghan currency stabilises after significant decline in exchange rate

Peshawar’s currency market wears deserted look Published 05 Feb, 2025 07:23am

KP asks Centre to withdraw committee on ex-Fata uplift programme

Declares move "ill-conceived political adventurism" Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:58am

KP asks Centre to make ex-Fata funding part of its divisible pool share

Calls for revision of NFC Award as constitutional requirement. Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:03am

KP govt vows ‘indiscriminate action’ as bunker demolition in Kurram resumes

Says both parties in district's ongoing tensions should formulate a procedure for demilitarising Kurram and submit it to government as soon as possible. Updated 22 Jan, 2025 11:55pm

KP to move CCI for repeal of ‘tweaks’ in Irsa ordinance

Sources say as the federal government had to take the ordinance to parliament, both KP and Sindh want it to address their concerns about it. Updated 22 Jan, 2025 12:19pm

KP govt moot on Kurram says action against ‘miscreants’ unavoidable

Jirga members from Upper Kurram call for action against militants in letter to political leadership, army chief; PDMA says 22-truck aid convoy set to reach Hangu. Published 19 Jan, 2025 06:03pm

KP wildlife dept moves for conservation of Indus blind dolphin

Urges Punjab, Sindh to advocate for declaring more area as Indus biosphere reserve. Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:41am

Wildlife department bifurcated for six months

‘Administrative arrangement’ will be reviewed later, says notification Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:02am