Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Police repelled a late-night terrorist attack on the Kheti police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan, killing two terrorists after a fierce exchange of fire, officials said on Wednesday. One police constable was injured in the attack. According to police, armed terrorists launched a sudden assault on the checkpost late at night. Under the leadership of DPO Dera Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, police personnel responded swiftly and engaged the attackers. After an intense gun battle, two terrorists were neutralised, while constable Muhammad Tahmash sustained injuries. Senior officers, including the DPO, SP Sadar and DSPs City…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi TANK: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi visited Tank district on Thursday to offer condolences to the families of police personnel killed in a recent terrorist attack at Gomal Police Station. At Police Lines Tank, the leaders were received by Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Dawood Khan, Regional Police Officer Syed Ashfaq Anwar, Deputy Commissioner Tanveer Ahmed, and District Police Officer Shabbir Hussain Shah. Together, the chief minister and IGP laid floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial and offered prayers for the eternal peace and elevation of the ranks of those who had lost their lives. Addressing…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Gomal Medical College recently hosted a seminar focused on the safe and responsible use of radiation in medical diagnosis and treatment, attracting doctors, technical staff, students, and members of the public. The event aimed to promote safety protocols, raise awareness of potential health risks, and enhance professional training in line with modern medical standards. Experts at the seminar highlighted radiation as an indispensable tool in contemporary healthcare while cautioning that careless use can pose serious health risks. Speakers stressed the importance of radiation protection, correct operation of advanced equipment, use of protective gear,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Pakistan has confirmed its 31st polio case of 2025, health officials reported on Tuesday, involving a four-month-old girl from Union Council Spinwam-2 in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Laboratory tests conducted by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Islamabad detected wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in samples collected from the child, who developed symptoms in December. According to the NIH, the infection underscores the ongoing vulnerability of children in areas where routine immunization campaigns face obstacles. Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has remained the most affected region,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has demanded that the provincial chief minister clarify who is responsible for ongoing acts of terrorism, questioning why police, Frontier Corps, military personnel, and civilians continue to be targeted. Speaking at a news conference in Peshawar, Kundi said: “If Afghanistan is not involved, then who is responsible for these terrorist attacks? Who is killing our security personnel and citizens? Are they expecting the police to fight empty-handed while the army is withdrawn from the province?” The governor also criticized provincial authorities over the management of federal funds, noting that…

By Syed Tqauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Commissioner Dera Division Dawood Khan distributed scholarships worth Rs9.6 million under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s “Stori Da Pakhtunkhwa” program, in a ceremony aimed at recognizing and encouraging talented students across the district. The cheque distribution event was organized by the Dera Ismail Khan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) at Mufti Mehmood School and College, with the Commissioner serving as the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Chairman BISE Dera, Professor Dr. Ehsanullah, Controller Secretary Dr. Qayyum Nawaz, Assistant Controller Tariq Javed, the Assistant to the Commissioner for Political Development, Sajjad…

By Syed Tqauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Accountant General’s (AG) Office in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has come under scrutiny for allegedly withholding cheques worth Rs3.63 billion that were approved for the procurement of sanitation machinery, vehicles, and loaders for Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs) across the province. The funds were initially sanctioned during the tenure of former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as part of the provincial government’s broader “Green and Clean, Clean Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” initiative, aimed at improving cleanliness and waste management in both urban and rural areas. Despite formal approval by the provincial cabinet and subsequent clearance from the…

By Syed Tqauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Four members of a local peace committee, including a father and his son, were killed on Tuesday in a targeted terrorist attack in Bannu district, officials said, marking yet another violent strike against community leaders working to maintain law and order. Police reported that the incident took place in the Huwed area as the victims were returning from a jirga held in Gulbadin Landai Dhok. Their vehicle was ambushed at a pre-determined spot by unidentified gunmen who opened indiscriminate fire, killing all four occupants instantly. The identities of the victims have not yet been publicly…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: X-en PESCO WAPDA DIK Division Muhammad Imran Khan Gandapur has issued strict instructions to line staff, emphasizing that “safety must always be the first priority.” The directives were shared during the T&P Parade, attended by senior officials including SDO City Sub Division-1 Waqas Baloch, Divisional Chairman Shoaib Kundi, Zonal Secretary Iftikhar Khan Bannu Zai, Sub-Division Chairman Rizwan Sunbal, Vice Chairman Syed Kamran Shah, and other key staff. X-en Imran Khan Gandapur stressed that no work should be carried out hastily or carelessly. He said linemen must never start work without proper PTW, earthing,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An emergency meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Dera Division, Dawood Khan, to review arrangements for the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing illegally, in line with directives from the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The session was attended by Regional Police Officer Syed Ashfaq Anwar, Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan, and District Police Officer Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada. Officials briefed the Commissioner on identification, registration, and security measures, as well as the challenges encountered so far. Commissioner Dawood Khan stressed the strict implementation of the law while ensuring humanitarian treatment for women,…