Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Local officers urge tractor drivers to follow road rules and avoid overloading to prevent accidents and congestion. Traffic police in Dera Ismail Khan have launched a public awareness campaign at the start of the sugarcane crushing season, aiming to reduce road accidents and ease traffic pressure across the district. The initiative was launched on the instructions of the district police officer, Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, with traffic officers setting up awareness activities at key entry points to the city. The campaign is being led by the deputy superintendent of traffic, Syed Chan Shah, alongside…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Police in Pakistan’s northwestern district of Bannu have defused a powerful improvised explosive device planted on a public road, thwarting what officials said could have been a major terrorist attack. The device was discovered near Darashah Kallay within the jurisdiction of Basia Khel police station after officers received intelligence that militants had planted a locally made bomb on the paved road with the intention of causing large-scale damage and endangering public safety. Police swiftly sealed off the area and called in the bomb disposal unit. Acting on the instructions of the deputy inspector general for…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Students at Government Degree College Paharpur have launched a strong protest against additional examination fees imposed by Gomal University, announcing a complete boycott of classes until their demands are met. Hundreds of students from various departments took part in the demonstration, describing the university’s decision as unjust and oppressive. They argued that having already paid admission and examination fees, the demand for extra charges under the pretext of examination papers is unreasonable and burdensome, particularly for families from poor and middle-class backgrounds. Protesters held placards with slogans including “Education is not a luxury,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Anti-Corruption Department in Dera Ismail Khan, in coordination with local authorities including the Assistant Commissioner Syed Muhammad Arslan and Circle Officer Minhaj Sikandar Baloch, successfully recovered government commercial property from illegal occupants. The operation targeted unauthorised constructions and encroachments on TMA Dera commercial land. A detailed inquiry confirmed that the commercial land and two shops, valued at Rs 11.1 million, were legally owned by TMA Dera. The properties were retrieved and formally returned to the municipal authority. Circle Officer Baloch emphasised that operations against illegal occupation and corruption would continue impartially, reaffirming…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan, Assistant Commissioner Paharpur Dr Hamid visited the local Service Delivery Center (SDC) to evaluate its performance and gather direct public feedback. During the visit, citizens expressed overall satisfaction with the timely provision of government services. Dr Hamid instructed staff to promptly address pending applications and personally listened to individual concerns, issuing on-the-spot directives to resolve issues without delay. The Assistant Commissioner also received a briefing from the Girdawar on the centre’s overall performance. Staff were explicitly directed to provide services impartially and efficiently, with…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Engineer Maulana Zia-ur-Rehman, coordinator of the Central Digital Committee of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), said Pakistan successfully managed the recent confrontation with India both militarily and diplomatically, achieving gains on all fronts and significantly shifting global perceptions in Pakistan’s favour. Speaking during a meeting with senior journalist Muhammad Rehan, Zia-ur-Rehman claimed that India’s narrative against Pakistan had been exposed as false internationally. He added that Pakistan made it clear that incidents within India were purely domestic matters and had no link to Pakistan. On domestic politics, he praised JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for…

By Syed Tauqeer Ziadi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Government Primary School No. 1 marked December 25 with a ceremony celebrating Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary, attended by Pakistan Army Captain Abdullah and SDO Education Dr. Humayun Khan Khattak as chief guests. The event saw Secretary of Information Peace Committee Chaudhry Shahid Raj, ASDEO Dera Naveed Badauzai, the head teacher, teaching staff, and numerous students in attendance. Captain Abdullah was welcomed with flowers and a traditional Saraiki Ajrak, while students showered petals in tribute. Students presented tableaux, national songs, speeches, and placards expressing patriotism and support for the Pakistan Army. Head…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A delegation from the literary and social organisation Arbab-e-Danish Forum has paid a courtesy visit to the vice chancellor of Qurtuba University, Professor Dr Khair-ul-Zaman, to congratulate him on assuming office and to discuss challenges facing higher education. According to participants, the delegation — comprising Gulzar Ahmed, Abul-Muazzam Turabi and Bashir Ahmed Simab — met the vice chancellor to convey their good wishes and exchange views on the current academic environment. During the meeting, Dr Khair-ul-Zaman spoke about the state of higher education and shared suggestions aimed at improving academic standards. He said…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Police in Bannu have carried out what officials describe as sustained and effective operations against militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij and other armed groups, amid a sharp rise in attacks on law enforcement and civilians in the district. Speaking at a media briefing, the regional police officer (RPO) for Bannu, Sajjad Khan, said 134 militant attacks targeting police stations, posts, checkpoints, mobile vans and patrols had been recorded during the current year. Twenty-seven police personnel were killed and 79 injured in these attacks. Khan said police responded “in a timely and courageous manner”, killing 53…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces in Dera Ismail Khan have killed three militants during separate intelligence-driven operations in Kulachi Tehsil. The operations were launched in Garah Jahan Khani village and the Loni area after reports of terrorist activity. According to officials, militants opened fire on security personnel, who responded promptly and effectively. Two militants, identified as Khayam and Dilawar, were killed in Garah Jahan Khani, while a third, Nadeem alias “Jannati,” was killed in Loni. Sources confirmed that all three belonged to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Gandapur group and were wanted in multiple cases, including…