Javid Hussain

Guns n’ roses: Why ‘paradise on earth’ Parachinar descends into hell every few years

Recent hostilities in KP's Kurram district have claimed the lives of 50 people and left over 200 wounded. Updated 02 Aug, 2024 09:20pm

Tribal clashes in Kurram come to halt after claiming 49 lives within a week: DC

Kurram's deputy commissioner says security forces deployed on bunkers after fighting parties removed from there. Updated 30 Jul, 2024 09:15pm

Five security men martyred in Kurram IED blast

KURRAM: Five security personnel were martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Kurram district on... Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:15am

4 dead, 2 injured in IED explosion in central Kurram

Two brothers killed in a separate incident in lower Kurram, police say. Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:01pm

Four security men injured in cross-border attack in Kurram

Sources claim 12 alleged attackers killed; 4 of a family killed in South Waziristan explosion. Updated 15 May, 2024 08:43am

Pakistan carried out intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations in Afghanistan, FO confirms

Afghan govt says 8 killed in border provinces hit by airstrikes; ISPR says Afghan govt providing safe haven to terrorists. Updated 18 Mar, 2024 07:53pm

4 killed, 3 injured in firing on passenger coach in KP’s Kurram: police

The deceased include two security officials, says DPO Imran. Updated 07 Jan, 2024 12:36pm

At least 5 killed, 12 wounded in ‘twin blasts’ targeting mosque inside police station in KP’s Hangu

Peshawar corps commander commends police officers for averting "major destruction", calls the incident regrettable. Updated 29 Sep, 2023 07:17pm

In a first, Christian woman posted as additional SHO in KP’s merged districts

Samreen Amir takes charge of women police reporting centre in Parachinar. Published 13 Sep, 2023 03:34pm

13 labourers killed in late night roadside blast in North Waziristan: official

DPO says two are injured; incident took place near Pak-Afghan border. Updated 20 Aug, 2023 01:42pm

Death toll from Bajaur blast rises to 54; FIR registered against unidentified culprits

CTD official says evidence collected from crime site, geo-fencing completed; Peshawar corps commander visits Khar, meets injured persons. Updated 31 Jul, 2023 08:55pm

At least 44 killed, over 100 injured in ‘suicide’ blast at JUI-F convention in KP’s Bajaur

JUI-F tehsil emir Ziaullah Jan among those killed; PM Shehbaz summons report on blast; KP IG says 10kg of explosives used in blast. Updated 30 Jul, 2023 11:42pm

Kurram’s warring tribes agree to cease hostilities for a year

“The military has now moved in and occupied vacated positions [in Kurram tribal district],” says official. Updated 13 Jul, 2023 08:02am

As death toll rises to 13, officials look to jirga elders to agree upon ceasefire in Kurram

Tribal leader says two of five warzones have been successful in establishing ceasefire, military forces being deployed simulatneously. Updated 12 Jul, 2023 06:49pm

KP govt asks for army help to end Kurram conflict

Death toll rises to 11; PPP's Faisal Karim Kundi calls on PM Shehbaz to intervene. Updated 12 Jul, 2023 01:01pm

Tribal clashes in KP’s Kurram claim 2 more lives as death toll rises to 11

HRCP says govt must "immediately undertake to resolve all sectarian differences peacefully and restore law and order". Updated 11 Jul, 2023 04:12pm

Call for halt to Kurram violence as toll hits nine

Govt accused of looking other way as "terrorists" enter from Afghanistan; minister promises ceasefire to be brokered immediately. Published 11 Jul, 2023 07:14am

Death toll from tribal clashes in KP’s Kurram rises to 9

Area medical superintendent says 42 people injured; residents complain of food and medicine shortages. Updated 10 Jul, 2023 07:34pm

PM Shehbaz urges special care for flood-hit people as nation celebrates Eidul Azha

PM, COAS celebrate Eid with troops in Parachinar; Acting President Sanjrani says now is the time to "overcome all our political affiliations". Updated 29 Jun, 2023 06:16pm

6 security personnel martyred in attack on Hungarian-owned oil site in Hangu

Up to 50 terrorists target two wells, killing 4 FC personnel, 2 private guards; Hungarian embassy "assessing information". Published 23 May, 2023 03:33pm