Umar Bacha

Karakoram Highway blocked as protesters demand compensation promised for Diamer Bhasha Dam

Protest organiser says affectees have been demanding payments for a long time but administration, Wapda officials have paid no heed to their demands. Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:57pm

Policeman martyred in attack on checkpost in KP’s Battagram district

DPO says search operation to trace culprits under way; separate police constable martyred on security detail in Peshawar. Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:33pm

KP police arrest 3 for alleged honour killing case in Kolai Pallas

Uncle of 18/19-year-old youth demands arrest of main suspect and justice for his deceased nephew. Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:06am

13 new deaths take KP toll from rains to 59: PDMA

Daily report says 72 people injured, 2,883 houses, 68 schools damaged; Balochistan PDMA says normal weather reported in most districts. Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:04am

Probe finds poor checking at security posts ahead of Bisham bus bombing

It also points out lack of coordination among law-enforcement agencies Published 17 Apr, 2024 07:33am

4 new casualties see KP death toll from rain-related incidents rise to 25

PMD predicts rain across country to continue till April 22 as “strong westerly wave” likely to enter western parts tonight. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 12:46am

13 more deaths in KP, urban flood emergency imposed in Quetta as rains continue

Schools across Balochistan to remain closed today, tomorrow; control room established in KP; 3 people drown in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Updated 15 Apr, 2024 11:39pm

Lightning kills 15 in Punjab, Balochistan amid heavy downpours

PDMAs say 13 killed in Punjab, 2 in Balochistan; CM Sindh instructs KMC, towns, water boards to complete arrangements for heavy rain forecasts; 1 dead each in KP, Balochistan from roof collapse. Published 13 Apr, 2024 08:45pm

Bisham attack: Karakoram blocked in Upper, Lower Kohistan as citizens protest against suspension of officials

Last week, Prime Mini­ster Shehbaz Sharif had ordered action against five senior police officers over negligence. Published 12 Apr, 2024 07:59pm

Shangla police foil honour killing attempt

SDPO Juma Rehman says suspects will be presented in court following which first information report will be registered after taking directions from court. Published 09 Apr, 2024 11:12pm

10 killed, 12 injured in two days as rain batters KP

27 houses damaged amid heavy downpour; Karakoram Highway blocked near Upper Kohistan. Updated 31 Mar, 2024 03:31pm

5 dead, 8 injured in rain-related incidents in KP

Karakoram Highway was blocked at various points but cleared later for traffic to continue. Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:30pm

8 members of a single family die as truck plunges into gorge in KP’s Buner

Deceased include five women, two children and a man; bodies handed over to relatives. Published 28 Mar, 2024 10:36pm

CTD asked to lodge Bisham attack FIR

Investigators said an explosive-laden Japanese hatchback car was used to target the bus transporting Chinese engineers. Updated 28 Mar, 2024 10:08am

JIT to be formed to investigate attack on Chinese nationals in Bisham, says info minister

In high-level meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir vows to fight terrorism "with all our might". Updated 27 Mar, 2024 06:23pm

China seeks answers after engineers killed in Bisham

PM says enemy’s designs will not succeed; Cabinet members visit Chinese embassy to offer condolences. Updated 27 Mar, 2024 09:43am

Beijing demands ‘thorough investigation’ after fatal attack on 5 Chinese nationals in KP’s Bisham

One Pakistani also killed in incident; ISPR says recent terrorist incidents aimed at destabilising internal security and sowing discord with China. Updated 26 Mar, 2024 06:28pm

Shangla police book Nadra official over sexual assault complaint

The victim is a woman who was at Nadra office to apply for a new identity crowd; FIR lodged, suspect arrested. Updated 12 Mar, 2024 08:47pm

2 dead in Shangla after being hit by boulders while clearing landslide rubble

Locals say they started clearing the roads themselves after district admin failed to take notice of their requests. Published 07 Mar, 2024 10:39pm

Relief and rescue operations under way after rain, floods wreak havoc in KP, Balochistan, GB

PM Shehbaz visits Gwadar, announces compensation for flood affectees; death toll in KP rises to 40; Karakoram Highway reopened after 5-day closure. Updated 05 Mar, 2024 08:46pm