Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Security forces killed 13 militants during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military said the operations were carried out in the areas of Bara and Bannu. In an intelligence-based operation in Bara, 10 militants were killed, while three more were eliminated during a separate action in Bannu. Clearance operations are ongoing to eliminate remaining militants in the region. Asif Ali Zardari praised the successful operations, stating that Pakistan remains firmly committed to eradicating terrorism backed by external elements. He emphasised that operations would continue to ensure national…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi MIRANSHAH: A head constable was martyred, and three police personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a police vehicle in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Saturday, police reported. The incident took place within the limits of Haved police station in the Sheikhan Mamakhail area, where a police party was on routine duty when assailants opened fire on their vehicle. Police said their personnel retaliated, leading to an exchange of fire. Head Constable Dilnawaz Khan embraced martyrdom, while three other officials were injured. The attackers set the police vehicle ablaze before fleeing the scene. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad…

By Syed Tauqeer zaidi PESHAWAR: In the third match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Peshawar Zalmi created a remarkable global record against Rawalpindi Panthers. Zalmi became the first team in the world to chase the highest target in a T20 innings without any individual half-century, scoring 218 runs to surpass the target of 215. Previously, the record of chasing a target without a fifty was 214 runs by Washington against Los Angeles in a Major League T20 match. In addition, Peshawar Zalmi set a new domestic record in Pakistan cricket. Their score of 218 is now the highest total…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: A joint Pakistan-Afghanistan peace jirga is scheduled to be held in Peshawar on 31 March, aimed at developing a framework to promote peace, stability and dialogue between the two neighboring countries. The announcement was made by former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary and Aspire-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa head Arbab Shezad Khan at a joint press conference alongside Qaumi Islahi Tehreek chief Haji Sohrab Ali Khan. The development comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq targeting militants and their support infrastructure in neighboring Afghanistan. Islamabad launched the operation last month following what it described as unprovoked aggression by the…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that residents of Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, and Bannu were being forced to migrate due to insecurity. Addressing a crowded press conference in Dera Ismail Khan, he said people’s lives were no longer safe and the writ of the government was absent. He added that authorities appeared unable to deal effectively with the prevailing situation. Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan was currently entangled in…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Armed robbers looted Rs135 million in cash and 441 tola of gold during a bank robbery on Kohat Road in Peshawar, officials said. A case has been registered in connection with the incident. Investigators said the suspects broke through a wall to gain entry and even brought a gas cylinder with them. Once inside, they disabled all CCTV cameras and triggered multiple emergency alarms, which rang several times. Authorities also noted serious security lapses, saying the bank had not deployed security guards and the alarm company failed to inform the operations manager in time. #Peshawar…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two volunteers of Ansar-ul-Islam were killed and one person injured when a vehicle in the convoy of Maulana Asjad Mahmood, son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, skidded off the road near the CPEC Wanda York area following rain. According to details, the accident occurred due to slippery road conditions caused by rainfall, leading to the vehicle losing control and going off the road. The deceased were identified as Maulana Qari Ehsanullah Haqqani and Maulana Junaid Ahmad, both residents of Lakki Marwat. One passenger was injured and shifted to a nearby…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN:: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Dera has set up a dedicated complaint cell to address passenger grievances during Ramazan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, aiming to improve oversight of the transport system at a time of increased travel demand. Led by Secretary Shaukat Iqbal, the initiative will operate at bus terminals and other key locations across the district, providing passengers with a direct channel to report issues. The move comes amid concerns about common travel problems during peak seasons, including fare overcharging, overloading of vehicles, poor management, and general inconvenience for commuters. According to…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN:: Serious irregularities have surfaced in the payment of salaries to more than 300 recently recruited employees under the Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) Dera, raising concerns among low-paid staff working across key healthcare facilities in the district. The affected employees include Class IV workers, ward attendants, stretcher bearers, helpers, watchmen, and security guards posted at Mufti Mehmood Hospital, the District Headquarters Hospital, the Women’s Hospital, and Gomal Medical College. Many of them rely on their monthly wages as their primary source of income. According to sources, employees have reportedly received only 40 to 50…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Authorities have launched a crackdown against overcharging, overcrowding, and illegal rickshaws ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr on the directives of Commissioner Dera Division Dawood Khan. Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Shaukat Iqbal visited several bus stations across the city to monitor transport arrangements. The move follows a meeting at the Commissioner’s office, attended by Assistant to the Commissioner (Political and Development) Sajjad Baloch, where key instructions were issued to improve public transport and prevent overcrowding during the holiday period. The Commissioner directed strict regulation of Qingqi rickshaw routes and ordered action against illegal rickshaws, underage…