Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A district-wide crackdown had been launched against vehicles with tinted windows and unregistered motorcycles and cars across Dera Ismail Khan. The operation had been carried out on the directives of Regional Police Officer Ghulam Mubashir Mekan and under the special instructions of District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed. Police teams across the City, Saddar and Paharpur divisions had conducted strict checking through checkpoints and snap inspections at various locations. During the campaign, dozens of motorcycles and vehicles had been inspected, while legal action had been taken against multiple violators for breaching traffic regulations.…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Dera Food Authority seized and destroyed 10,500 litres of expired cold drinks belonging to a well-known beverage company during a major enforcement operation aimed at removing unsafe products from the market. The action was carried out on the directives of the Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority, Kashif Jilani, as part of ongoing inspections targeting substandard and hazardous food and beverage items. Officials said the raid was led by Assistant Director Dr Wasif Khan, who supervised the recovery and immediate disposal of the expired stock. The…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Three security personnel were killed and three others injured in a suspected suicide blast targeting a security forces vehicle on the Indus Highway in Bannu district, according to security sources. The incident triggered an immediate response from police, security forces and rescue teams, which reached the site shortly after the explosion. The area was swiftly cordoned off as authorities launched a search operation aimed at securing the surrounding vicinity and identifying any possible facilitators or accomplices linked to the attack. The injured personnel were shifted to a nearby hospital, where they were provided emergency medical…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Police had conducted a search and strike operation in the Paharpur Division, during which a significant quantity of weapons, ammunition and narcotics had been recovered from different areas. According to details, the operation had been carried out under the supervision of SP Paharpur Division Iqbal Khan Baloch within the jurisdictions of Police Stations Paharpur, Yarik and Panyala. In the limits of Police Station Paharpur, officials had recovered four rifles of different calibres, one 30-bore pistol, 280 rounds of ammunition and 134 grams of ice. In the jurisdiction of Police Station Panyala, police had…

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: 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 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