Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement, Aqibullah Khan, strongly rejected the federal government’s statement on the displacement of residents from Tirah Valley, accusing the centre of attempting to shift blame onto the provincial government. He noted that the nation is aware of federal ministers’ speeches in the National Assembly regarding the military operation in Tirah Valley. He added that the official letter issued by the Deputy Commissioner and the position of the 24-member local committee of Tirah are publicly available. Aqibullah Khan said that residents were forced to migrate due to the operation…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi SWABI: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Secretary General of Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan, Asad Qaiser, strongly criticized the recent sentences awarded to Iman and Hadi, asserting that these verdicts reflect the practical collapse of the country’s justice system. Addressing a gathering in Swabi, Asad Qaiser described the current political system as a “sham democracy,” claiming that justice is being openly undermined. He demanded that higher courts immediately take up the cases, warning that continued disregard for fair judicial proceedings would erode public trust in the courts and push the nation toward anarchy. He also criticized the state…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Prominent elders and political figures from Tehsil Darazinda, Tehsil Daraban Kalan, Chodhwan, Musa Zai and surrounding areas formally joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) under the leadership of former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. The ceremony was held at the District Auditorium under the supervision of Tehsil Nazim Darazinda, Izzat Gul Sherani, with Gandapur as the chief guest. Notable participants included Najib Shah, Ashraf Khan, Sheikh Quddus, Rozi Khan, Mansoor Khan, Khidmat Khan, Sher Ali Khan, Rahim Khan, Amanullah Khan, Syed Rahim Shah, Fazal Khan, Pir Zahir, Pir Azhar, Sheikh…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Former Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Siraj-ul-Haq, criticised the nomination of Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying it undermined the sentiments of the Muslim community and highlighted the neglect of Palestine’s struggle in international peace efforts. Speaking at the central three-day annual gathering of Jamiat Tulba Arabia members at Markaz-e-Islami Peshawar, he said global powers act only in their own interest, noting the millions of Muslims martyred in Afghanistan and Iraq by the United States. He controversially remarked that if Trump were worthy of a Nobel Prize, historical conquerors like Halaku Khan and Genghis…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The annual elections of the Dera Press Club (Registered) were concluded in an atmosphere of harmony and mutual understanding, resulting in the election of Ahmed Khan Kamrani as President and Naveed Sultan as General Secretary. The annual general meeting, presided over by outgoing President Muhammad Yaseen Qureshi, was attended by a large number of members. Qureshi presented the performance report of the past year, which was unanimously approved. Following tradition, the chair proposed Kamrani and Sultan for the new leadership, and both were endorsed by majority vote. The newly elected cabinet includes Muhammad…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan, an operation to identify and facilitate the voluntary removal of encroachments was launched under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Syed Muhammad Arsalan. The drive targeted areas including Basti Dewala near Haidari Mosque and Baisakhi Ground, Basti Munshi Shehp Shah, and Basti Istrana South. Officials marked encroachments established on government land and road rights of way, including a portion of a residential boundary wall in Basti Dewala that falls within Section-4 of the under-construction flyover project. Voluntary demolition of the wall has been initiated in…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The district lawyers’ wing of the Awami National Party (ANP), Malgaray Wakeelan, expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of senior lawyer Abdul Majeed Lagari Advocate in a suicide bombing at a wedding ceremony. The organization strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a heinous act of terrorism targeting innocent civilians. Abdul Rahim Bettani, General Secretary of Malgaray Wakeelan, and other members called for strict action against those responsible. The blast claimed several lives, including Abdul Majeed Lagari, a prominent member of the District Bar Association. The lawyers’ wing urged law enforcement agencies to…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Hussaini Foundation and the World Federation organised a dignified collective wedding ceremony for 25 poor and orphan couples in Paharpur, providing the newlyweds with dowry items and valuable gifts. The event was attended by prominent figures including Allama Muhammad Ramzan Tauqeer, Central Vice President of the Shia Ulema Council Pakistan and former adviser to the Chief Minister, as chief guest. Other participants included Syed Asif Abbas Shah, chairman of the Hussaini Foundation, District President Shia Ulema Council Maulana Karamat Ali Haidari, Syed Jameel Hussain Shah, former Chief Minister’s focal person Syed Kamran…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Relief goods for families affected in Tirah Valley and Kurram have arrived at the Governor House in Peshawar, officials said, following special instructions from the governor of Punjab. The items were handed over by the Punjab Red Crescent Society to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Merged Districts branch of the Red Crescent during a ceremony at the Governor House. The event was attended by Principal Secretary to the Governor Zubair Arshad, PRCS Merged Districts representative Imran Wazir, Secretary Shahid Malik, PRCS Punjab general secretary Mehboob Qadir Shah, and Zeeshan Ashfaq. The relief consignment includes 500 food packages,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a comprehensive initiative to protect students and the younger generation from the dangers of drug abuse, officials said.Alongside a zero-tolerance policy against drug mafias, dealers, smugglers and sellers, the government has begun organizing awareness sessions and seminars in universities and other educational institutions to educate students and society about the social and health risks associated with drugs.Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Syed Fakhar Jehan visited the University of Peshawar to formally inaugurate the campaign and to initiate a series of visits to educational institutions…