News stories for Javid Hussain

Parachinar Airport becomes operational after long hiatus

Pakistan Army Aviation completed six successful landing and takeoff trials, after which the airport runways were declared compliant with professional standards and safety protocols. Published 27 Apr, 2026 01:04pm

5 dead, 4 injured as vehicle plunges into ravine in KP’s Kurram: police

Say vehicle lost control on a narrow and dangerous bend and fell off the road. Published 11 Jul, 2025 03:56pm

Leader of weeks-long Parachinar sit-in arrested: police

Malik Zartaj is among organisers of protest held since March 2 against closure of sole road to city. Updated 20 Apr, 2025 05:33pm

Parachinar traders go on strike against road closure

Say several areas in Kurram face shortage of edibles, medicines Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:25am

Shutter-down strike in Parachinar as residents want sole road to city reopened

Trade union president claims no aid convoy entered city since March 27, creating shortage of essentials. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 08:22pm

48 ‘miscreants’ arrested so far for involvement in recent Kurram instability: official

KP chief secretary vows to ensure law and order, says decision taken to intensify operations against terrorist elements involved in recent incidents. Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:28pm

‘Miscreants’, facilitators held in Kurram action

Drivers stranded during ambush on convoy rescued, food supplies recovered. Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:45am

Funeral prayers held for policeman slain in fresh Upper Kurram firing

Syed Ashiq Hussain embraced martyrdom after being shot at by a sniper while posted on security duty on Friday evening. Published 01 Feb, 2025 12:19pm

Firing injures assistant commissioner in Upper Kurram: hospital official

Hospital official says AC (revenue) Manan was accompanied by police during his visit for peace efforts. Updated 31 Jan, 2025 06:31pm

Six more bunkers destroyed in lower Kurram under peace agreement

A dozen vehicles with essential food items, drugs reach Bagan. Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:53am

Another aid convoy reaches Kurram

Upper Kurram tehsil chairman arrested for holding protest; Lower Kurram leaders to hold talks today to end their sit-in. Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:39am

5th aid convoy departs for Kurram amid tight security arrangements: official

Security personnel have been deployed at various places for the safety of the convoy, Hangu DPO says. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 01:23pm

Relief convoy reaches Kurram amid heavy security

KP govt to convene jirga to highlight responsibilities of peace accord signatories; military operation concludes after 4 days. Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Miscreants’ hideouts targeted in Kurram operation

Curfew continues in Bagan and surrounding regions, forcing several families to move to Thall. Updated 21 Jan, 2025 08:21am

Operation to rid Kurram of ‘spoilers’ launched

Law enforcers take over bunkers, check posts amid plan to secure Parachinar route; sit-in in Bagan demanding operation, compensation enters 4th week. Updated 20 Jan, 2025 08:00am

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

Kurram villagers to shift as limited operation on cards

• DC’s letter says counter-terror offensive to take place in four villages of Lower Kurram • Around 1,000 families expected to be Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:22am