Author: Dr Zardad Wazir

By Dr Zardad wazir WANA: A bomb explosion in South Waziristan killed three people, including prominent tribal elder Malik Tariq, and injured at least three others, in an attack that once again underscored the fragile security situation in Pakistan’s former tribal regions. According to District Police Officer Muhammad Tahir, the blast took place in the Rustam Bazaar area of Wana, where the explosive device detonated near Malik Tariq. Officials said the tribal leader died at the scene along with two other individuals who were present at the time of the explosion. According to hospital sources, the deceased were identified as…

Dr Zardad Wazir WANA: Journalists in Wana staged a protest following a call from the Khyber Union of Journalists and the Peshawar Press Club, joining similar demonstrations held across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The protest took place at the registered District Press Club Wana and was attended by District Press Club Wana President Qismatullah Wazir, Vice President Zardad Wazir, along with journalists, video journalists and other media workers. Protesters carried placards with slogans demanding protection of journalists’ rights, payment of pending salaries, action against the PECA Act and an end to forced dismissals. Speaking on the occasion, President Qismatullah…

By Dr  Zardad wazir WANA: A delegation representing nine tribes of the Suleman Khel group, led by Sardar Nasir Khan, held an emergency press conference at the District Press Club Wana, expressing serious concerns over alleged land occupation in Gul Kach Zarmalan, administrative inaction and delays in legal proceedings. Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Nasir Khan said Gul Kach Zarmalan is the ancestral area of the nine tribes of Sultan Khel, where they have been settled for a long time. He said two cases regarding the disputed land are currently under hearing in court and the community is pursuing legal…

By Dr Zardad Wazir SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The Alkhidmat Foundation distributed ration packages among families affected by reported unprovoked firing from across the Afghan side in the Angoor Adda border area along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier. According to details, the organization provided food supplies to 75 affected families in Lower South Waziristan. Officials said the relief effort was aimed at easing hardship in an area already strained by cross-border tensions and insecurity. Alkhidmat Foundation Lower South Waziristan President Umar Wazir said the organization continues its humanitarian mission, adding that relief goods were delivered under directives from provincial leadership to support families impacted…

By Dr. Zardad Wazir LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Allegations of irregularities in the recruitment of Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) in Lower South Waziristan have drawn a strong reaction, with concerns raised over merit, transparency and alleged discrimination in the hiring process. Chairman of the Councilors Alliance of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Ahmad Wazir, described the alleged deprivation of local candidates, particularly the daughters of Lower Waziristan, of their rightful share as intolerable injustice and an irony. Responding to a query from Daily Metro Morning, District Health Officer Dr Adnan Dawar said the recruitment process had been carried out strictly in…

By Dr Zardad Wazir SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A senior leader of the National Democratic Movement, Syed Muhammad Wazir, said ongoing tensions at the Pak-Afghan border in the Angoor Adda area had severely affected the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe living on both sides of the frontier. He said that over recent months, forces from Pakistan and Afghanistan had exchanged mortar fire and used heavy weapons, causing significant hardship for the local population. He described it as deeply unfortunate that civilians were bearing the brunt of the clashes. Residents of Angoor Adda and nearby villages were living in fear and uncertainty, facing serious difficulties…

By Dr. Zardad Wazir Wana SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: One man was killed and his brother critically injured when unidentified armed men opened fire in Sarki Kot, an area of Karikot near Wana in South Waziristan. According to sources, the attack happened suddenly when unknown assailants fired indiscriminately at the two brothers. Muhammad Aslam Wazir, who worked in the health department, was killed on the spot, while his brother Noor Salam, an SDO in WAPDA, sustained serious injuries. The injured man was shifted to a nearby hospital where he remained in critical condition, hospital sources said. Following the incident, fear and panic…

By Dr Zardad Wazir SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A five-day sit-in in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan ended after successful negotiations between protesters and government officials, with authorities seeking time to implement agreed measures. The protest, which had disrupted traffic and movement across the region, was called off after both sides agreed to allow the administration five days to complete security and safety arrangements. Officials said the road would be secured during this period, after which at least a five-yard passage would be opened for public use. Under the agreement, diesel tankers and buses belonging to Ummah Children Academy Wana…

By Dr. Zardad Wazir SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in South Waziristan have expressed support for an ongoing sit-in in Azam Warsak, calling on authorities to immediately reopen blocked roads across Lower South Waziristan. Addressing a press conference, district amir Asadullah Bheer said residents, particularly in Azam Warsak in Tehsil Birmal, were facing severe hardship due to prolonged road closures and a worsening security situation. He said markets had become deserted and several homes abandoned amid frequent incidents of bomb blasts, targeted killings and daily gunfire, which had created an atmosphere of fear among residents. Bheer added that the closure of…

By Dr Zardad Wazir WANA: Funeral prayers for two South Waziristan Police officers, Constable Mirza Naeem and Head Constable Gul Shah, who were martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Wana Bazaar, were offered at the Wana Police Lines on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Lower South Waziristan Musarat Zaman, Colonel Commandant Tahir, ADC Khalid Burki, and Assistant Commissioner Rizwan, along with senior officials from the police, security forces, and district administration. Participants paid tribute to the martyrs for their sacrifice and praised their dedicated service for the peace and stability of the region. Following…