Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi LAKKI MARWAT: A remote-controlled explosive device targeted a bus belonging to the Lakki Cement Factory on Begokhel Road near Nawarkhel Mor, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries, including two women. Police reported that the bomb was detonated remotely, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. All victims were residents of Begokhel village. Upon receiving the alert, a strong police contingent rushed to the scene, while Rescue 1122 teams transported the injured to City Hospital, Lakki Marwat. Two critically wounded patients were later referred to Bannu Hospital for advanced care. Medical Superintendent Dr. Kifayatullah confirmed that one…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Faisal Karim Kundi announces Rs4.5m in grants for bar associations in Dera Ismail Khan, reaffirming PPP support for the legal community Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that lawyers have consistently played a vital role in Pakistan’s democratic development, adding that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has always stood alongside the legal fraternity. He was speaking at a ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan held to distribute grant cheques Rs4.5m to the District Bar Association Dera Ismail Khan, Tehsil Bar Daraban and the Kalachi Bar Association. Kundi thanked the ministry of law…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi attended the Peace Festival in the underdeveloped riverine area of Jhok Obheecharr, Mauza Dhap, Dera Ismail Khan, as the chief guest, where he was given a warm welcome upon arrival. Addressing the gathering, Governor Kundi congratulated the festival organiser, Pakistan Peoples Party district president Malik Farhan Afzal Dhap, and the management team on the successful event. He said such festivals were essential for restoring the positive image of the area and providing affordable entertainment to the public. Speaking to the media, Kundi added that the participation of…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Four police personnel were killed in two separate terrorist incidents within four hours in Bannu region, officials said. The first attack took place in the Sarai Naurang area of Lakki Marwat, where traffic police officers were carrying out routine duties on the Lakki–Bannu Road when unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire. Three traffic police personnel were killed in the assault. The officers were identified as in-charge traffic police Naurang Jalal Khan, police constable Azizullah and police constable Abdullah. Following the attack, a heavy police contingent reached the scene and the bodies were shifted to Naurang Hospital.…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A collective dowry funds distribution ceremony was held in SyedAlian, Dera Ismail Khan, under the supervision of Pirzada Muhammad Aamir, chairman of the District Zakat Committee, providing financial support to 44 girls from underprivileged families. During the ceremony, cross cheques worth Rs200,000 each were handed to the beneficiaries, who were unable to afford marriage expenses. The event was attended by Mrs Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur as chief guest and hosted at the residence of PTI’s former Provincial Assembly candidate Syed Kamran Shah and Syed Jameel Shah. The recipients belonged to the areas…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Deputy Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Abdul Nasir Khan visited multiple areas of the city to review ongoing development projects, sanitation arrangements and the progress of the anti-encroachment drive. His first stop was the head office of the Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC), where he inspected renovation work on the office building and parking area. He also reviewed the flat office setup, rooms, sheds and service deck, and examined beautification work adjacent to the WSSC office, including monuments and decorative structures. On the spot, he issued instructions for their renovation and improvement. The…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations), Farhan Khan, has said authorities are now visiting the homes of foreign nationals residing in the city illegally to inform them about government policies. Khan said the federal government’s directive is clear: all undocumented foreigners must return to their home countries. He added that foreign residents are being advised to regularize their visas once back in their respective countries. “So far, a significant number of illegal foreign residents have voluntarily returned home,” he said, stressing that law enforcement is focused on implementing the government’s policy. The move is part of…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Construction of flyovers in Dera Ismail Khan, the upgrading of Grid Road and Dial Road, and the installation of sewerage systems in major bazaars progressed at an extremely slow pace, causing daily difficulties for residents, traders, students and commuters. Work on the flyovers at Tank Adda and in front of the District Headquarters Women’s Hospital had remained stagnant, with not a single pillar rising above ground level despite the passage of the last five months. The slow pace of construction created daily traffic congestion, resulting in lost time and hardship for school and…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Police registered a case and launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby girl was found in the bathroom of the Family Ward at the Trauma Centre in Dera Ismail Khan, an incident that caused distress among hospital staff and local residents. A case was registered at Cantt police station on the complaint of Muhammad Umair, the in-charge of the Trauma Centre, under section 338-C of the Pakistan Penal Code. According to the complaint, hospital staff discovered the body during routine cleaning of the Family Ward bathroom. Police said it was…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed and another was injured in two separate road accidents at Makkar Drain Bridge and Dera Draban Chowk in Dera Ismail Khan. In the first incident, which occurred within the jurisdiction of Prova police station, a speeding tractor collided with a Chingchi rickshaw at Makkar Drain Bridge. The Chingchi owner and rider, 35-year-old Rahimuddin Mehsud, son of Behar Shah, died at the scene, while Zahidullah, son of Syed Rehman, sustained injuries. The Chingchi rickshaw was also damaged in the collision. Police said a case was registered…