Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Armed robbers looted Rs135 million in cash and 441 tola of gold during a bank robbery on Kohat Road in Peshawar, officials said. A case has been registered in connection with the incident. Investigators said the suspects broke through a wall to gain entry and even brought a gas cylinder with them. Once inside, they disabled all CCTV cameras and triggered multiple emergency alarms, which rang several times. Authorities also noted serious security lapses, saying the bank had not deployed security guards and the alarm company failed to inform the operations manager in time. #Peshawar…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two volunteers of Ansar-ul-Islam were killed and one person injured when a vehicle in the convoy of Maulana Asjad Mahmood, son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, skidded off the road near the CPEC Wanda York area following rain. According to details, the accident occurred due to slippery road conditions caused by rainfall, leading to the vehicle losing control and going off the road. The deceased were identified as Maulana Qari Ehsanullah Haqqani and Maulana Junaid Ahmad, both residents of Lakki Marwat. One passenger was injured and shifted to a nearby…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN:: Serious irregularities have surfaced in the payment of salaries to more than 300 recently recruited employees under the Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) Dera, raising concerns among low-paid staff working across key healthcare facilities in the district. The affected employees include Class IV workers, ward attendants, stretcher bearers, helpers, watchmen, and security guards posted at Mufti Mehmood Hospital, the District Headquarters Hospital, the Women’s Hospital, and Gomal Medical College. Many of them rely on their monthly wages as their primary source of income. According to sources, employees have reportedly received only 40 to 50…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN:: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Dera has set up a dedicated complaint cell to address passenger grievances during Ramazan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, aiming to improve oversight of the transport system at a time of increased travel demand. Led by Secretary Shaukat Iqbal, the initiative will operate at bus terminals and other key locations across the district, providing passengers with a direct channel to report issues. The move comes amid concerns about common travel problems during peak seasons, including fare overcharging, overloading of vehicles, poor management, and general inconvenience for commuters. According to…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Authorities have launched a crackdown against overcharging, overcrowding, and illegal rickshaws ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr on the directives of Commissioner Dera Division Dawood Khan. Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Shaukat Iqbal visited several bus stations across the city to monitor transport arrangements. The move follows a meeting at the Commissioner’s office, attended by Assistant to the Commissioner (Political and Development) Sajjad Baloch, where key instructions were issued to improve public transport and prevent overcrowding during the holiday period. The Commissioner directed strict regulation of Qingqi rickshaw routes and ordered action against illegal rickshaws, underage…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BAJUR: Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have urged the Pakistan Army to eliminate Fitna al-Khawarij and their supporters following a mortar attack on civilian areas in Bajur allegedly carried out by Afghan forces. The appeal came after the cross-border shelling reportedly killed innocent civilians and triggered strong public reaction across the province. Local residents condemned the attack, saying Afghan forces targeted unarmed civilians. They described the shelling of populated areas as inhumane and called on Afghan authorities to stop targeting ordinary people. One resident said bombing civilian areas and the loss of four members from a single…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi LAKKI MARWAT: Six suspected terrorists were killed during an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials confirmed. The operation took place in the Shagei area, where security forces exchanged fire with the terrorists in a tense and closely monitored encounter. According to the CTD’s Bannu regional office, the operation lasted approximately 40 minutes. During that time, six terrorists were killed, while several of their accomplices managed to escape under the cover of the exchange. Authorities said efforts were ongoing to identify the deceased and verify…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven police personnel, including Station House Officer Sadr Azam Khan, were martyred and one officer injured after a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a police vehicle in the Bettani subdivision on Friday. The blast occurred near the Rasool Khel check post under Shaadi Khel Police Station while the vehicle was on routine patrol. The explosion destroyed the vehicle and caused multiple casualties. Those killed included Constables Shah Bahram, Shah Khalid, Haji Muhammad (ATS), Gul Zada (ATS), Sakhi Zada (ATS), and Insafuddin. Police and rescue teams shifted the bodies and the injured…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi KHYBER: World Quds Day was observed with large-scale rallies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Jumat-ul-Wida, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemning Israeli actions. Cities including Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Abbottabad, Kohat, and Parachinar witnessed widespread participation from citizens, religious leaders, and student organizations. In Dera Ismail Khan, the Shia Ulema Council, Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, and Majlis Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen led a rally after Friday prayers. Speakers, including Allama Muhammad Ramzan Tauqeer and Tanveer Mehdi, emphasized the Muslim Ummah’s responsibility to support Palestine and vowed to continue their struggle for the liberation of Bait-ul-Muqaddas. In Tank, thousands…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Aghosh Alkhidmat has called on philanthropists and donors to support its welfare initiatives as construction of a new orphanage building nears completion. Chairman Zahid Mohibullah Advocate highlighted the role of media in raising awareness about social welfare and urged contributions to meet the residential, food, and solar energy needs of the facility. Speaking at an Iftar dinner for local journalists at the current Aghosh Alkhidmat premises, Zahid Mohibullah said the new building, spread over 8 to 9 kanals near Gomal University, will increase the orphanage’s capacity from 50 to over 200 children. The…