Author: Mehrab Shah Afridi
LANDI KOTAL: A wave of student protests surged through the streets of Landi Kotal as students voiced their demands for security and peace. From Hospital Chowk to Charwazgai, hundreds of students affiliated with private educational institutions marched in solidarity, calling for those responsible for recent acts of violence to be held accountable. Last night’s explosion near the main gate of a private school prompted condemnation not only of the attack but also of the perpetrators who seek to undermine education by resorting to violence. Students vehemently declared that those resorting to bombings to target educational institutions are enemies of education…
TORKHAM: Under the Temporary Admission Documents (TAD) agreement, freight vehicles have been granted permission to cross the Pak-Afghan Torkham border. According to customs sources, these vehicles, along with their drivers and helpers, can now freely enter Afghanistan from Pakistan and vice versa. Customs officials at Torkham have confirmed that TAD registration began on May 1, 2024. So far, 16 vehicles have been registered at the Torkham border, and 18 at the Ghulam Khan border. Recently, three vehicles crossed the Torkham border, and one crossed the Ghulam Khan border. Currently, the TAD agreement covers only export and import, with transit to…
By Mehrab Shah Afridi Marking the International Day for Environmental Pollution is indeed commendable, as it raises awareness among the masses. However, merely publishing advertisements, organizing a few seminars, or holding walks are insufficient measures. Environmental pollution is a more significant and severe issue than terrorism, yet, regrettably, there are no substantial and noteworthy efforts being made in Pakistan to tackle it effectively. As a result, Pakistan’s major cities are ranked among the most polluted globally, tarnishing the country’s reputation and causing numerous adverse effects. Pakistan, an agricultural nation, has vast barren and dry lands. If farmers are tasked with…
BARA: Provincial Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah visited the Category D Dogra Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, inaugurating several projects. He was accompanied by MPA Abdul Ghani, MPA Suhail Afridi, MNA Iqbal Afridi, and DHO Khyber Zafar. During the visit, the health minister inaugurated a 90 KVA solarization project and a water filtration plant for clean drinking water at the hospital. He also administered polio drops to a child as part of the ongoing polio eradication campaign. Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah also inaugurated the newly constructed conference hall and laboratory at Dogra Hospital. Addressing the ceremony, the health minister assured…
LANDI KOTAL: A protest was held by the Landi Kotal Bargain Union against the apparent raids and illegal arrest of a man from a bargaining site by the SHO of Jamrud Police Station. The Pak-Afghan highway was closed for all kinds of traffic due to protest carried out against the arrest. The Landi Kotal Bargain Union protested against the illegal raids and arrests by the police, claimed that the SHO of Jamrud conducted a raid on their bargaining site without a warrant, and allegedly abducted a man. They accused the SHO of filing a false FIR related to possessing drugs.…
LUNDI KOTEL: After two days of intense protests against inadequate electricity supply at the Lundi Kotel Grid Station, a successful negotiation was reached between the protestors and local officials. The resolution came after the Provincial Minister for Religious Affairs, Allama Muhammad Adnan Qadri, along with Task Force executives and other authorities, engaged in fruitful discussions with the demonstrators. The agreement promises the villagers four hours of daily electricity supply and the replacement of outdated relays at the grid station to prevent power cuts. Additionally, the operational staff at Lundi Kotel Tesco Grid Station will be replaced after new recruitment. To…
LANDI KOTAL: Residents of Khyber district staged a protest inside a grid station in response to prolonged load shedding, citing frustration with the lack of electricity supply. The protest took place in Landi Kot, Khyber district, where the behavior of the Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO) and the unannounced and prolonged load shedding of electricity prompted residents to take to the streets and march towards the Landi Kot grid station in protest. Subsequently, the demonstrators peacefully entered the grid station and initiated a protest sit-in. However, the staff of the grid station disappeared before the protesters could reach them. At…
LANDI KOTAL: The number of children affected by Leishmaniasis in Landi Kotal has exceeded 500, with District Headquarters Hospital failing to administer a single injection to any patient in the last 8 months. The Health Department’s claims have been laid bare, with no vaccine available for the treatment of children in the hospital. The absence of vaccines has led to the disfigurement of children’s once radiant faces, much to the dismay of authorities. Previously, external assistance aided in the treatment of Leishmaniasis, but now it remains uncertain whether the shortage of injections is artificial or a different issue altogether, necessitating…
JAMRUD: Malik Basmaullah Khan Afridi, the spokesman for the FATA National Movement, addressed a press conference at the Landi Kotal Press Club in the Khyber District. He stated that a decisive jirga will be held in Jamrud on May 8th, with tribal communities from Waziristan to Bajaur participating. The gathering aims to protest against forced integration and to demand the Supreme Court form a larger bench to hear their case. He emphasized that they will not accept any new decisions that deviate from the principles laid down by the Quaid-e-Azam. The tribes reject the imposition of any external authority over…
TORKHAM: In a significant development aimed at streamlining cross-border trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the process of working on Temporary Admission Documents (TAD) for vehicles, drivers, and conductors will commence at the Torkham border starting today (Friday). Director Transit Customs, Babar Qaisar Hamid, will spearhead the initiation of this process, marking a pivotal step towards facilitating commercial transportation between the two nations. According to customs authorities, both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border will allow commercial vehicles to carry goods without requiring a visa or passport. In the initial phase, registration of Afghan vehicles, drivers, and conductors will take place. Subsequently,…