Umar Bacha

They were among 32 miners abducted by unidentified assailants from a coal mine in Kala Khel in 2011. Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:31pm

A physically challenged community, comprising mostly of poor coalminers who had crippling accidents,wait for the government... Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:55am

SHANGLA: The workers who returned home from Gulf countries before and during the Covid-19 pandemic are finding it... Published 02 Jan, 2021 07:02am

Many of them insist that their lungs have stopped working. Updated 29 Dec, 2020 09:53am

They often don't get paid for months, are seen with suspicion, and lack PPE, but KP's Lady Health Workers are not giving up. Updated 20 Nov, 2020 09:47am

Independents in 2nd place with 7 seats; Maryam claims election was "rigged", PPP calls for countrywide protests. Updated 17 Nov, 2020 09:09am

Unconfirmed results trickle in from different parts of the region. Updated 16 Nov, 2020 08:07am

SDPO says rescue work has been completed and the road is being cleared for traffic. Published 18 Oct, 2020 02:59pm

Trees planted over 9,907 hectares in three phases under BTAP... Published 09 Oct, 2020 07:16am

Classes are held under open skies as many government schools still await reconstruction. Published 08 Oct, 2020 07:08pm

Data shows that flash floods have caused 3 deaths and damaged 32 houses, 7 roads, 12 bridges and 4 mosques. Updated 08 Sep, 2020 10:43am

Houses, water supply lines damaged, roads blocked in various districts including Bunir, Battagram and Shangla. Updated 02 Sep, 2020 09:06pm

Flooding reported in storm-water drains of Swat, Chitral and Kohistan; PDMA says relief efforts ongoing. Updated 01 Sep, 2020 07:50pm

Eight people have died in Upper Kohistan, six in Swat and two in Shangla, according to the PDMA. Updated 28 Aug, 2020 08:04pm

Managements of five hotels who broke the seals placed by the district administration booked, says official. Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:49pm

Covid-19 cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tourist spots have seen a marked increase since the government lifted lockdown measures. Published 23 Aug, 2020 07:20pm

Coalminers spend their days in utter darkness and are used to working with death looming. But will their children also be forced to take up this deadly profession like those before them? Updated 31 May, 2020 03:40pm

Police have arrested the suspect after registering an FIR on the complaint of the deceased's father. Updated 08 May, 2020 12:16pm

Religious affairs ministry, CII to hold discussions with ulema on Thursday to decide if prayers can be offered at home. Updated 25 Mar, 2020 08:26am

One of the hidden treasures buried deep within Shangla is Jenako Maidan, located a few miles from Pir Sar. Published 13 Feb, 2020 12:57pm