Newspaper - Peshawar - April 28, 2026

Suspected drone strike damages another mosque in Hassankhel

According to locals, it was the third drone strike in the same area and the second one that damaged a mosque.

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:19am

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Treasury lawmakers flag ‘militant movement, drone strikes’ in Peshawar

Question performance of security agencies.

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:16am

Five National Radio Telecommunication Corporation workers abducted in Bannu

Police sources say that the incident took place in the Mamash khel area, within the jurisdiction of the Cantt police station.

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:25am

ANF official, FC soldier martyred in Lakki attacks

LAKKI MARWAT: Two law enforcement personnel were martyred in separate gun attacks here on Monday.

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

University of Peshawar employees block road against non-payment of salaries, pension

A large number of employees also blocked the busy Jamrud Road outside the university campus and chanted slogans against provincial government and university administration.

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:22am

South Waziristan reports 255 leishmaniasis cases

District health officer stressed the need for awareness campaigns in the affected areas to inform people about the measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Enrolment in KP varsities increased despite funds shortage: HEC chairman

PESHAWAR: The chairman of Higher Education Commission, Prof Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, has said that despite meagre ...

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Centre, KP on same page over Afghans’ return: Kundi

KHYBER: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that federal and provincial governments are in...

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Bajaur residents protest closure of roads

BAJAUR: Residents of four areas of Salarzai tehsil here on Monday staged a demonstration against the closure of ...

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Suspected remains of ‘missing’ girl found in Dir

Police say final identification possible only after forensic report

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

US-based charity restores vision of 10,000 people in Pakistan since 2017

Founder of foundation says $3.5 million spent on buying corneas

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

SCCI criticises increase in policy rate

PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Monday expressed serious concern over the State Bank of...

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Police accused of colluding with mosque attackers

PESHAWAR: Family members of the two men, who were shot dead inside a mosque during Taraweeh prayers in Ramazan, have...

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Man killed, cousin injured over enmity in Kanju

SWAT: A man was killed, and his cousin sustained injuries in a firing incident in the jurisdiction of Kanju police...

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Technical glitch surfaces over disparity in academic calendar of govt, private schools in KP

Expert calls for across the board enforcement of semester system.

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:18am

Civilian killed, two injured in Bannu incidents

BANNU: A civilian was killed, and a policeman and his daughter were injured when unknown assailants opened fire on...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:17am

Tribal elder shot dead in Bajaur

BAJAUR: Unidentified gunmen killed an elder in the Inayat Kallay Bazaar here on Sunday, police and traders said. They said Malik

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:16am

Rs300m released for streetlights in Peshawar

Officials say the project will improve visibility, support business activities and enhance overall security.

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:15am

Three hurt as Afghan forces target civilians in South Waziristan

Security forces destroy posts of attackers in Afghanistan.

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:15am

University of Peshawar directed to disperse payments to students under scholarship programme

High court rules financial constraints can’t be excuse for denying scholarship to petitioners.

Updated 27 Apr, 2026 09:41am

Mediatory role boosts country’s image worldwide, says Sirajul Haq

He hoped that Pakistan’s efforts will result in forging lasting peace in the volatile Middle East.

Updated 27 Apr, 2026 09:36am

Kohat traders, WSSC to strengthen cooperation for better service delivery

KOHAT: The business community and the municipal authorities have agreed to strengthen cooperation to improve...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:12am

Govt hospitals in Swabi to function five days a week from today

OPD timing extended up to 4:30pm

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:10am

ANP flays govt for not announcing LG polls

PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) provincial president Mian Iftikhar Hussain has criticised the Khyber ...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:09am

Newly-published book termed crash course for young scholars

Rani Shafiqur Rehman’s critical study on Dr Ishaq Wardag unveiled

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:08am

Traders demand withdrawal of hike in fuel, power rates

Call for end to privileges for elite class to improve economy

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:07am

KP immunises 97pc of children against polio in recent drive

Officials hopeful about eradicating the crippling disease in the province

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:06am

Wapda files damages suit against 23 people over Kohistan power unit ‘closure’

Claims it suffered Rs360m losses after water channel diverted

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:05am

Rs200m uplift schemes for Bara approved

KHYBER: The provincial government has approved various development schemes worth Rs200 million for Bara, the home...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:04am

Tribal elders, youth seek provision of basic amenities

Khuli kutcheri held, Bittani subdivision described as symbol of neglect

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:03am

In a first, psychologists appointed to DHQ hospitals in KP

Official says initiative to ensure timely diagnosis, management of people with mental disorders.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:13am

Four injured in clash over ownership of Waziristan gold mine

Legal action initiated against both parties involved in the incident.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:54am

Police station, shops damaged in Dera terror attack

During the attack, the terrorists allegedly used rocket launchers, causing a boundary wall of the police station to collapse.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:15am

Man kills ‘estranged’ wife in Bannu

BANNU: A man allegedly shot dead his ‘estranged’ wife in the Surani Mewakhel area in the limits of the Basiakhel...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:54am

KP govt to restore district tier of local government system

LG dept has forwarded draft amendments to law dept for vetting.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:09am