Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

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…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BAJUR: Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have urged the Pakistan Army to eliminate Fitna al-Khawarij and their supporters following a mortar attack on civilian areas in Bajur allegedly carried out by Afghan forces. The appeal came after the cross-border shelling reportedly killed innocent civilians and triggered strong public reaction across the province. Local residents condemned the attack, saying Afghan forces targeted unarmed civilians. They described the shelling of populated areas as inhumane and called on Afghan authorities to stop targeting ordinary people. One resident said bombing civilian areas and the loss of four members from a single…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi LAKKI MARWAT: Six suspected terrorists were killed during an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials confirmed. The operation took place in the Shagei area, where security forces exchanged fire with the terrorists in a tense and closely monitored encounter. According to the CTD’s Bannu regional office, the operation lasted approximately 40 minutes. During that time, six terrorists were killed, while several of their accomplices managed to escape under the cover of the exchange. Authorities said efforts were ongoing to identify the deceased and verify…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven police personnel, including Station House Officer Sadr Azam Khan, were martyred and one officer injured after a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a police vehicle in the Bettani subdivision on Friday. The blast occurred near the Rasool Khel check post under Shaadi Khel Police Station while the vehicle was on routine patrol. The explosion destroyed the vehicle and caused multiple casualties. Those killed included Constables Shah Bahram, Shah Khalid, Haji Muhammad (ATS), Gul Zada (ATS), Sakhi Zada (ATS), and Insafuddin. Police and rescue teams shifted the bodies and the injured…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Aghosh Alkhidmat has called on philanthropists and donors to support its welfare initiatives as construction of a new orphanage building nears completion. Chairman Zahid Mohibullah Advocate highlighted the role of media in raising awareness about social welfare and urged contributions to meet the residential, food, and solar energy needs of the facility. Speaking at an Iftar dinner for local journalists at the current Aghosh Alkhidmat premises, Zahid Mohibullah said the new building, spread over 8 to 9 kanals near Gomal University, will increase the orphanage’s capacity from 50 to over 200 children. The…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi KHYBER: World Quds Day was observed with large-scale rallies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Jumat-ul-Wida, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemning Israeli actions. Cities including Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Abbottabad, Kohat, and Parachinar witnessed widespread participation from citizens, religious leaders, and student organizations. In Dera Ismail Khan, the Shia Ulema Council, Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, and Majlis Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen led a rally after Friday prayers. Speakers, including Allama Muhammad Ramzan Tauqeer and Tanveer Mehdi, emphasized the Muslim Ummah’s responsibility to support Palestine and vowed to continue their struggle for the liberation of Bait-ul-Muqaddas. In Tank, thousands…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two people were killed and one injured in a firing incident in the Daraban Bazaar area of Dera Ismail Khan, police said. According to police officials, those killed include a personnel of the Federal Constabulary.The deceased constabulary officer, identified as Tanveer Khan, had come to the market from a check post to purchase supplies when the shooting occurred. Police said further investigation into the incident is underway. #DIKhan #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #ShootingIncident #FederalConstabulary #PakistanNews #CrimeNews

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: restrictions under Section 144 have been imposed across various parts of dera ismail khan today, causing traffic disruptions in several areas. According to the official notification, the restrictions will remain in effect from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Dera Tank Road, from Tariq Shaheed to Bhagowal, will be closed during this period. The notice also directed that Potha Hathala Bazaar remain closed from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The deputy commissioner stated that ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, and law enforcement agencies will be exempted. Limited movement will be allowed only in emergencies with…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Police in Bannu successfully averted a major terror attempt on Friday by defusing multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in areas under Baka Khel and Kaki police stations. Authorities said two IEDs containing over 140 kilograms of explosives were neutralized in Baka Khel, while another device weighing around eight kilograms was defused in Kaki. The explosives had been planted near a bridge on Bannu–Miranshah Road and in a local market, posing a serious threat to public safety. Acting on early morning intelligence, teams led by SDPOs and DSP CTD Bannu, under the supervision of DPO Bannu,…