Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Acting on directives from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone, a joint operation was conducted in the Pahari Pura area targeting the illegal trade of misbranded and repackaged surgical items. The raid, supervised by the Deputy Director FIA ACC Peshawar, involved a team including SHO Talha Zaman, SI Zahoor Ali, SI Fahad Khan, ASI Ilyas, ASI Javed Afzal, FC Sabi Ullah, HC Asif Khan, Lady Constable Nazia Wazir, and FC Muhammad Khan. Provincial drug inspectors, led by Senior Drug Inspector Safi Ullah and Inspector Irfan Wazir, also assisted, with support from local police. Authorities…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: DPO Ziauddin Ahmad carried out a surprise visit to the Police Facilitation Center, Driving License Branch, and Emergency Helpline 15 to review the quality of services provided to citizens. During the inspection, the DPO interacted directly with visitors, heard their complaints, and issued immediate orders for resolution. He assessed service quality, staff conduct, and overall efficiency of operations. At the License Branch, he examined each stage of the licensing process, instructing officials to ensure transparency, merit-based procedures, and to prevent unnecessary delays. He emphasized full computerization and regular updating of records to reduce…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Dera Ismail Khan administration has been placed on high alert following heavy rains, with officials mobilised to manage potential emergencies, Commissioner Daoud Khan said. He stated that all relevant departments, including Rescue 1122era building at Ratta Kulachi is underway. Recruitment for support staff at the Girls Cadet College Dera, including drivers, naib qasids, and operators, will be completed soon, while teaching staff will be selected through the ETEA test. Laboratory equipment tenders, valued at Rs60 million, are being processed through e-PAD. Regarding admissions, the first-semester intake has been temporarily reduced from 90…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Major General Adil Iftikhar Warraich visited the staff of Rescue 1122 North Waziristan Division to review their performance and emergency response during recent incidents, including heavy rains. During the visit, Major General Warraich praised the dedication, professionalism, and prompt action of the rescue personnel, describing their efforts as exemplary. He underscored the critical role of rescue services in saving lives and highlighted the importance of strong coordination between the Pakistan Army and emergency institutions to ensure effective public service. Rescue 1122 officials briefed the GOC on ongoing operations, available facilities, and challenges faced in…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: At least 25 people have died and 77 others injured in rain-related incidents across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since March 25, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on Thursday. The casualties include 18 children, five women, and two men, while the injured comprise 33 men, nine women, and 35 children. According to PDMA data, 88 houses were damaged, with 17 destroyed and 71 partially damaged. Affected districts include Bannu, Abbottabad, Kohat, Peshawar, Nowshera, Bajaur, Lakki Marwat, Kurram, Hangu, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Upper Dir, Battagram, North Waziristan, and Tank. Relief operations are ongoing, with…

By Syed Taqeer Zaidi NOWSHERA: A robbery involving Rs14.2 million took place on the Peshawar–Islamabad Motorway in Nowshera, police said. According to officials, four armed suspects looted the cash from a manager of an oil factory at gunpoint. A case has been registered following the incident. The FIR stated that the robbery occurred while the manager was travelling from Peshawar to Swabi carrying the money. It added that four individuals travelling in a vehicle intercepted the car on the motorway and forcibly took the cash before fleeing. #Nowshera #Robbery #MotorwayCrime #Peshawar #Swabi #BreakingNews #Pakistan

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi LAKKI MARWAT: A violent blast rocked the busy area near the Sabzi Mandi in Sarai Naurang on Wednesday when an improvised explosive device concealed on a motorcycle detonated in close proximity to a police vehicle. The explosion, authorities said, sent shockwaves through the local market, leaving panic and confusion in its wake as shoppers and vendors scrambled for safety. Police officials reported that the incident injured a total of eleven people, among them four members of the law enforcement personnel stationed in the area and three children caught in the sudden chaos. Witnesses described the scene…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Security forces killed 13 militants during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military said the operations were carried out in the areas of Bara and Bannu. In an intelligence-based operation in Bara, 10 militants were killed, while three more were eliminated during a separate action in Bannu. Clearance operations are ongoing to eliminate remaining militants in the region. Asif Ali Zardari praised the successful operations, stating that Pakistan remains firmly committed to eradicating terrorism backed by external elements. He emphasised that operations would continue to ensure national…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi MIRANSHAH: A head constable was martyred, and three police personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a police vehicle in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Saturday, police reported. The incident took place within the limits of Haved police station in the Sheikhan Mamakhail area, where a police party was on routine duty when assailants opened fire on their vehicle. Police said their personnel retaliated, leading to an exchange of fire. Head Constable Dilnawaz Khan embraced martyrdom, while three other officials were injured. The attackers set the police vehicle ablaze before fleeing the scene. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad…

By Syed Tauqeer zaidi PESHAWAR: In the third match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Peshawar Zalmi created a remarkable global record against Rawalpindi Panthers. Zalmi became the first team in the world to chase the highest target in a T20 innings without any individual half-century, scoring 218 runs to surpass the target of 215. Previously, the record of chasing a target without a fifty was 214 runs by Washington against Los Angeles in a Major League T20 match. In addition, Peshawar Zalmi set a new domestic record in Pakistan cricket. Their score of 218 is now the highest total…