Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan, an operation to identify and facilitate the voluntary removal of encroachments was launched under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Syed Muhammad Arsalan. The drive targeted areas including Basti Dewala near Haidari Mosque and Baisakhi Ground, Basti Munshi Shehp Shah, and Basti Istrana South. Officials marked encroachments established on government land and road rights of way, including a portion of a residential boundary wall in Basti Dewala that falls within Section-4 of the under-construction flyover project. Voluntary demolition of the wall has been initiated in…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The district lawyers’ wing of the Awami National Party (ANP), Malgaray Wakeelan, expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of senior lawyer Abdul Majeed Lagari Advocate in a suicide bombing at a wedding ceremony. The organization strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a heinous act of terrorism targeting innocent civilians. Abdul Rahim Bettani, General Secretary of Malgaray Wakeelan, and other members called for strict action against those responsible. The blast claimed several lives, including Abdul Majeed Lagari, a prominent member of the District Bar Association. The lawyers’ wing urged law enforcement agencies to…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A meeting to review ongoing projects of the Public Health Engineering Department was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Dera Division, Daud Khan, officials said.According to details, the meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer Public Health Engineering (PHE) Dera Engineer Junaid Hafeez, Assistant to Commissioner Political and Development Sajjad Baloch, along with other officers and representatives of the department.During the meeting, participants were given a detailed briefing on ongoing water supply and sewerage line projects in Dera Ismail Khan district.Superintending Engineer Junaid Hafeez informed the Commissioner that the Public Health Engineering Department was…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A representative delegation of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students, led by President Waqas, met with Vice Chancellor of Agriculture University Dera, Professor Dr. Shakeebullah, to discuss pressing issues related to student registration.During the meeting, the delegation highlighted that delays and uncertainty in the registration process have caused significant mental stress among students and are adversely affecting their academic progress. The students expressed appreciation for the Vice Chancellor’s personal involvement, commitment, and proactive role in addressing the matter, describing it as a student-friendly initiative.The delegation stated that, due to the Vice Chancellor’s efforts,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a comprehensive initiative to protect students and the younger generation from the dangers of drug abuse, officials said.Alongside a zero-tolerance policy against drug mafias, dealers, smugglers and sellers, the government has begun organizing awareness sessions and seminars in universities and other educational institutions to educate students and society about the social and health risks associated with drugs.Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Syed Fakhar Jehan visited the University of Peshawar to formally inaugurate the campaign and to initiate a series of visits to educational institutions…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Relief goods for families affected in Tirah Valley and Kurram have arrived at the Governor House in Peshawar, officials said, following special instructions from the governor of Punjab. The items were handed over by the Punjab Red Crescent Society to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Merged Districts branch of the Red Crescent during a ceremony at the Governor House. The event was attended by Principal Secretary to the Governor Zubair Arshad, PRCS Merged Districts representative Imran Wazir, Secretary Shahid Malik, PRCS Punjab general secretary Mehboob Qadir Shah, and Zeeshan Ashfaq. The relief consignment includes 500 food packages,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Women Ombudsperson Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rubab Mehdi, on Friday met with Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah to review measures aimed at preventing workplace harassment and safeguarding women’s property rights. The meeting, attended online by Divisional Commissioners, included a detailed presentation on the performance of the Ombudsperson’s office, covering case status, key achievements, and the roadmap for ensuring women’s dignity and protection of their legal rights. Officials reported that the Ombudsperson’s office has been providing speedy justice free of cost, while maintaining transparency in proceedings. Between July and December 2025, the office disposed of 509 cases and…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Darazinda police have foiled a major drug smuggling attempt and recovered 2,031 grams of high-quality “ice” from secret compartments of a truck, arresting the accused smuggler and registering a case, officials said.According to police, under the supervision of District Police Officer Dera Ismail Khan Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, district police have continued indiscriminate operations against criminals and drug smugglers. Acting on a tip-off, a team from Darazinda Police Station, led by SP Saddar Division Muhammad Nawab Khan and SDPO Inamullah Khan Gandapur, along with SHO Abdullah Khan, was carrying out routine checking at the…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a second weather alert, warning of a Western weather system set to affect most districts of the province from Sunday, 25 January, to Tuesday, 27 January, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD forecast predicts heavy rainfall, strong winds, and snowfall in upper districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Galiyat, Malakand, Bannu, and Bajaur. Meanwhile, other districts such as Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Kurram, Khyber, and Waziristan are expected to experience general rain, thunderstorms, and…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is currently confronting extraordinary challenges, including terrorism and climate-related disasters, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, said on Friday. Responding to remarks made by the opposition leader, Shafi Jan highlighted the severe difficulties faced by residents of Tirah Maidan in Khyber District following heavy snowfall. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Provincial Minister for Local Government and Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi, along with MPA Abdul Ghani, visited the affected areas to assess ongoing relief operations. Shafi Jan said that the Chief Minister…