CHARSADDA, Nov 13: An elderly person was shot dead for violating curfew amid security forces pounding militant hideouts in disputed villages on the outskirts of Charsadda on Thursday.

The security forces shot dead 50-year-old Sangeen Khan of Fatmakhel area in Sarokalley, Shabqadar, for violating curfew.

The curfew was clamped in the area after a suicide attack on army, stationed at government high school Subhan Khwar, which left four security personnel and a civilian dead.

The local administration announced closure of all education institutions in Shabqadar for indefinite period.

However, shops and bazaars remained partially opened on Thursday when curfew was relaxed for a short interval. Roads were also closed in the area.

The security forces pounded militant position in Aisha Korona, Juma Khan Korona, Shnow Ghundai and Mullah Ghani Baba areas on Wednesday night.

However, there was no report of casualty. —Correspondent

Opinion

Editorial

Iran stalemate
Updated 02 May, 2026

Iran stalemate

THE US and Iran are currently somewhere between war and peace. While a tenuous ceasefire — extended largely due to...
Tax shortfall
02 May, 2026

Tax shortfall

THE Rs684bn shortfall in tax collection during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is a continuation of a...
Teaching inclusion
02 May, 2026

Teaching inclusion

DISCRIMINATORY and exclusionary content in Punjab’s textbooks has been flagged in Inclusive Education for a United...
Water vision
01 May, 2026

Water vision

WATER insecurity in Pakistan has been building up for decades as per capita water availability has declined from...
Vaccine policy
01 May, 2026

Vaccine policy

PAKISTAN has finally approved its first National Vaccine Policy; a step the health ministry has rightly described as...
Labour rights
Updated 01 May, 2026

Labour rights

THE annual observance of May Day should move beyond statements about the state’s commitment to the rights of...