Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said the postponement of PTI’s planned Islamabad march weakened the party’s momentum and that no special preparations had been made for the protest. Speaking to journalists, Gandapur said continued political pressure on the federal government could eventually lead it to accept PTI’s demands. He also criticised...
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Tarar Accuses PTI-Led KP Government of Acting as TTP’s ‘B-Team’
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of failing to take effective action against militancy and alleged that it is facilitating the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Speaking at a press briefing, Tarar described the provincial government as the TTP’s “B-team” and the Tehreek-i-Taliban Afghanistan’s “C-team”. He also criticised KP Chief...
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K-P Police to Establish Dedicated Help Desks for Transgender People
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police have decided to establish dedicated help desks for transgender people at police facilitation centres across the province, aiming to provide a direct platform for complaints and assistance. Mardan Deputy Inspector General Qasim Ali Khan said addressing the concerns of transgender people is among the police’s priorities, alongside providing facilities for women, elderly citizens,...
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Four Killed, Including Two Women, in Firing Over Land Dispute in Baka Khel
MIRANSHAH: Four people, including two women, were killed and two others injured after rival groups exchanged gunfire over a land dispute in Baka Khel, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday. According to Baka Khel police, the incident occurred in a mountainous area within the police jurisdiction after the two groups confronted each other over a dispute involving road...
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Police Constable Martyred, Another Injured in Lakki Marwat Terror Attack
A police constable was martyred and another seriously injured when terrorists opened fire on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Sunday, police said. The attack took place near the Saeedkhel graveyard, within the jurisdiction of the City Police Station. According to District Police Officer spokesperson Qudratullah Khan, the attackers targeted personnel...
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Two Policemen Injured in IED Blast Targeting Police Van in Peshawar
Two police personnel sustained minor injuries after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near a police van in Peshawar on Sunday, in the latest militant attack targeting law enforcement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to police, the explosion occurred near Pir Zakorhi Bridge, close to the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway toll plaza, as a police vehicle was passing...
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Two Policemen Martyred in Ambush on Police Patrol in DI Khan
Two police officers were martyred after unidentified armed men ambushed a police patrol in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) on Friday, according to police officials. The attack has prompted a large-scale search operation to apprehend those responsible. Regional Police Officer Ghulam Mubashir Mekan said the attack occurred near Shah Alam Mor...
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Protected Leopard Killed in Bajaur After Livestock Attacks, Wildlife Department Launches Legal Action
A protected common leopard was shot dead by residents in Bajaur’s Wara Mamund tehsil after it allegedly attacked livestock over several days, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department to launch legal action against those involved. According to residents, the leopard had been entering populated areas at night and repeatedly preying on cows, goats, and other...
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PM Shehbaz Orders Stronger NDMA-Province Coordination as Monsoon Rains Intensify
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to strengthen coordination with provincial governments and disaster management authorities to ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies during the ongoing monsoon season. The directive came during a meeting with NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, where the country’s preparedness for...
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Security Forces Foil Terrorist Assault on Military Post in North Waziristan, Multiple Militants Killed
Security forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on a military post in North Waziristan, preventing what could have been a major security breach in the region. According to security sources, militants launched a coordinated assault on the installation, but troops responded swiftly and effectively, forcing the attackers to retreat after an intense exchange of fire....