Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Six additional judges took their oath of office at a formal ceremony in Courtroom No. 1 of the Peshawar High Court on Monday. Chief Justice Justice S.M. Atiq Shah administered the oath to the newly appointed judges. The judges sworn in included Justice Muhammad Tariq Afridi, Justice Abdul Fayyaz, Justice Salahuddin, Justice Sadiq Ali, Justice Syed Mudassir Ameer, and Justice Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah. The ceremony was attended by senior judicial officials, lawyers, and court staff. Participants extended their congratulations to the new judges, expressing hope that their induction would strengthen the judicial system and enhance…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Rescue teams in Peshawar have successfully evacuated more than 3,000 people stranded during recent heavy snowfall through timely and coordinated operations. Officials reported that over the past three days, 3,010 individuals were safely rescued, and 942 vehicles stuck in snow were removed, restoring traffic flow in the affected areas. Hundreds of people also received immediate medical assistance on site. Rescue teams cleared 60 major roads and highways using heavy machinery, with 535 personnel and 190 vehicles participating in the large-scale operation. Authorities confirmed that the teams remained active around the clock to ensure the safety…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Under the directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, a high-level meeting was held at the Regional Police Office (RPO) Dera Ismail Khan to review the law and order situation across all four districts of the Dera Range. The meeting was chaired by RPO Dera Syed Ashfaq Anwar. The meeting was attended in person by DPO Dera Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmed, DPO Tank Abdul Samad, and SP CTD Region One Iftikhar Ali Shah. DPOs South Waziristan Upper Arshad Khan, South Waziristan Lower Tahir Shah, SP CTD Region Two Gul Raof, and…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR/SWAT: Police have registered a formal First Information Report (FIR) against Member of the National Assembly, Dr. Amjad Ali, at Koo Karai Police Station over a controversial speech that has sparked widespread criticism. According to officials, the FIR accuses Dr. Amjad Ali of using provocative and inflammatory language against state institutions, describing the speech as highly contentious and contrary to the interests of the state. Authorities said the remarks were seen as a potential threat to public order, capable of inciting unrest and spreading fear in the area. The FIR notes that the statements violate the…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: An online open court (Khuli Kacheri) for the Irrigation Department was held at the office of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Irrigation, Riaz Khan, in Peshawar, allowing the public to directly present their complaints and concerns. During the session, Minister Riaz Khan received calls from residents across various districts of the province and listened to their problems personally. Secretary Irrigation Abdul Basit and other senior departmental officials were also present. All complaints were formally recorded, and contact details of the complainants were noted for follow-up. The Minister directed officers to take practical steps to resolve issues…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Advocate Syed Ghazanfar Ali Shah, Provincial President of Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafaria (TNFJ), visited Dera Ismail Khan to meet with District Khateeb Syed Ghazanfar Ali Naqvi and Regional President TNFJ Dera Ismail Khan. During the meeting, the participants discussed key issues faced by the Shia community and matters concerning Waqf Kotli Imam Hussain (AS). They also considered practical steps to address these concerns and promote national unity. Advocate Shah and other attendees emphasised the Shia community’s longstanding contribution to the development and stability of Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They recalled the legacy of Quaid-e-Millat-e-Tashayyuh Agha…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An MCQs-based test on Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) was successfully organised at Degree College Prowa under the auspices of Islami Jamiat Talaba, attracting 160 students from government and private schools, ranging from Grade 6 to Grade 12. The program aimed to familiarize the younger generation with the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and promote Islamic and moral values among students. In the competition, Warsha Bibi secured first position, receiving a cash prize of Rs. 15,000. Had Khan achieved second place and was awarded Rs. 10,000, while Mahmood Khan came third with…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement, Aqibullah Khan, strongly rejected the federal government’s statement on the displacement of residents from Tirah Valley, accusing the centre of attempting to shift blame onto the provincial government. He noted that the nation is aware of federal ministers’ speeches in the National Assembly regarding the military operation in Tirah Valley. He added that the official letter issued by the Deputy Commissioner and the position of the 24-member local committee of Tirah are publicly available. Aqibullah Khan said that residents were forced to migrate due to the operation…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi SWABI: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Secretary General of Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan, Asad Qaiser, strongly criticized the recent sentences awarded to Iman and Hadi, asserting that these verdicts reflect the practical collapse of the country’s justice system. Addressing a gathering in Swabi, Asad Qaiser described the current political system as a “sham democracy,” claiming that justice is being openly undermined. He demanded that higher courts immediately take up the cases, warning that continued disregard for fair judicial proceedings would erode public trust in the courts and push the nation toward anarchy. He also criticized the state…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The annual elections of the Dera Press Club (Registered) were concluded in an atmosphere of harmony and mutual understanding, resulting in the election of Ahmed Khan Kamrani as President and Naveed Sultan as General Secretary. The annual general meeting, presided over by outgoing President Muhammad Yaseen Qureshi, was attended by a large number of members. Qureshi presented the performance report of the past year, which was unanimously approved. Following tradition, the chair proposed Kamrani and Sultan for the new leadership, and both were endorsed by majority vote. The newly elected cabinet includes Muhammad…