Stories by Muqaddam Khan

Tobacco industry questions levies, use of cess funds

Small cigarette makers protesting against tax for two months. Updated 12 Jul, 2026 09:38am

Tributes pour in from across nation for Kargil hero

Citizens from all walks of life visit his mausoleum on 27th anniversary Published 06 Jul, 2026 07:00am

'Hero of Kargil': Military top brass pays tribute to Karnal Sher Khan on 27th martyrdom anniversary

People from all walks of life visit hero's tomb at Karnal Sher Khan village in Swabi to pay tribute. Published 05 Jul, 2026 03:34pm

Mashal’s sister gets degree from Toronto varsity

"I chose journalism to tell the truth", says Saba Iqbal, recounting the painful incident of her brother being lynched to death. Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:25am

Tobacco growers reject move to scrap price mechanism

Demand consultations before changes to tobacco laws; term official profit figures presented to cabinet "misleading". Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:26am

Former senator Taj Afridi dies in M-1 motorway crash

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani expresses deep grief over the former senator's demise and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Updated 12 Jun, 2026 06:00pm

Gadoon industrial estate faces crisis

Industrialists blame outages, gas shortages, high costs for downturn. Updated 30 May, 2026 07:30am

Global surplus hits tobacco exports

$30m loss reported in July-March 2025-26. Updated 17 May, 2026 10:12am

High-profile terrorist killed in Bannu was Afghan special forces member: security sources

The terrorist was an active member of the Afghan Taliban regime’s Yarmook 60 Special Forces Battalion, which operates under the Ministry of Interior Affairs. Published 08 May, 2026 07:00pm

Concern voiced over slow work on Swabi medical college project

Dean says contractor’s ‘delaying tactics’ no more acceptable Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Police clear motorway of PTI protesters after five days

No leader of party arrested during crackdown. Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:03am

Hoti blames terror surge on Tehreek-i-Insaf

Calls for accountability of those responsible for terrorists’ regrouping in province Published 11 Feb, 2026 07:30am

CM Afridi vows to continue struggle for Imran’s release

Blasts Centre for keeping nation in the dark about "poor" health of incarcerated PTI founder. Updated 01 Feb, 2026 10:24am

Two killed as five vehicles collide on motorway near Swabi interchange

SWABI: Two people were killed and 10, including three women, suffered injuries as five vehicles collided with each... Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:45am

2 killed, 10 injured in accident on Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway

Traffic on the M-1 was disrupted following the incident; five of the injured in critical condition. Published 27 Jan, 2026 09:28am

Pehur canal project faces further delay

SWABI: The Pehur High Level Canal Extension Project (PHLCEP) which was expected to bring “green revolution” in... Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:45am

Rivalry among big powers fuels terrorism in region: ANP leader

SWABI: Awami National Party provincial president Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that terrorism has been on the rise... Published 28 Nov, 2025 08:11am

Two terror suspects gunned down in Topi

Slain men were active members of Fitna al-Khawarij, authorities say. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 08:41am

PM Shehbaz congratulates PML-N candidates for ‘brilliant success’ in by-elections

Ruling party secures all NA seats, including NA-18 held by Omar Ayub; PML-N also bags 6 out of 7 Punjab seats; PTI alleges polling discrepancies in Haripur. Updated 24 Nov, 2025 04:38pm

Tobacco companies slash demand, take profit from surplus

Farmers face financial strain amid limited storage, low prices; firms cut purchases by 23m kg in four years. Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:28am