Author: Syed Tauqeer Zaidi

By Syed Tauqeer ZaidiD.I.KHAN/BHAKKAR: A suicide bomber targeted the inter-provincial Dajal Security Check Post on Tuesday, killing two security personnel and injuring four others, officials said. The attack occurred during routine inspections. The deceased were identified as Police Constable Faheem (No. 324) and drone operator Shehbaz Langri (No. 65). The injured included Police Constable Muhammad Arshad (No. 312) and three polio workers—Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Zubair, and Muhammad Hasnain. All were taken to District Headquarters Hospital Bhakkar, where an emergency was declared. Authorities imposed a high alert across the district, sealed all entry and exit points, and deployed rescue teams. District…

A militant ambush on a police patrol on Shakardara Road, Kohat, killed seven people, including a deputy superintendent of police and five other officers, prompting a citywide security operation and heightened vigilance. By Syed Tauqeer ZaidiKOHAT: Seven people were killed when militants attacked a police patrol on the outskirts of Kohat on Tuesday, officials said. The vehicle, on routine patrol, came under indiscriminate gunfire before the assailants set it on fire and fled the scene. District Police Officer confirmed that DSP Asad Mehmood and two other officials died at the scene, while four injured personnel were taken to the District…

By Syed Tauqeer ZaidiBARMAL: Militants targeted the Government Middle School Sharif Khan Kot in Tehsil Barmal on Monday, detonating explosives that caused extensive damage to the school’s infrastructure, police said. The blast destroyed two classrooms, washrooms, the main gate, and part of the boundary wall. Nearby houses were also partially damaged. Witnesses reported hearing the explosion from a considerable distance, alarming residents across the area. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties, as the school was closed during the attack. Police have launched a full-scale investigation to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice, describing the assault as a deliberate…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi PESHAWAR: The Consul General of Iran in Peshawar, Ali Banafsha Khah, paid a formal visit to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, in a meeting that underlined the enduring ties between the two neighboring countries. The discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, particularly the historic friendship between Pakistan and Iran, as well as the complex dynamics of the current regional situation. Governor Kundi highlighted the importance of strengthening both trade and cultural links, noting that increased cooperation could serve as a foundation for broader regional stability. Kundi urged neighboring Islamic nations to stand…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi Dera Ismail Khan: The Divisional Intelligence Coordination Committee (DICC) of Dera Division held a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of Commissioner Daud Khan to review the law and order situation and finalize security arrangements ahead of Ramadan 2026. The meeting was attended by Syed Ashfaq Anwar, Regional Police Officer, Assistant to Commissioner Sajjad Baloch, senior officials from law enforcement, and representatives from district administration and other departments. Officials presented updates on previous decisions, noting significant progress while urging swift implementation of remaining points. The Commissioner instructed all departments to enhance coordination to ensure that benefits reach…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi Dera Ismail Khan: In a strict enforcement drive against profiteering, authorities in Dera Ismail Khan conducted inspections of local markets under the supervision of Commissioner Daud Khan and Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan. Assistant Commissioner Paharpur, Dr. Hamid, led teams across Chashma, Umar Khel Pakka, Kari Khisor, Bulot, Dhakki, Kot Jai, Rangpur, and Paharpur, reviewing prices of essential items including chicken, gram flour, sugar, rice, vegetables, and fruits. Surprise inspections were also conducted during iftar hours in Rangpur, Syed Aliyan, Dhalla, and Hafizabad bazaars. During the operation, one shopkeeper was arrested and sent to lock-up for…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In a targeted operation at the Bhakkar Pull Check Post, the Dera Food Authority, acting on provincial government directives, cracked down on adulterated milk and mislabeled food products. Motorcycles supplying milk were inspected, and samples tested on-site using a modern mobile laboratory. Results confirmed water adulteration, leading to immediate fines and warnings for those involved. A separate vehicle transporting meat—including offal, trotters, and cow heads—to Dera city was stopped for inspection. Authorities issued directives to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards. Additionally, mislabeled pops and juice products were confiscated to prevent the…

By Syed Tauqeer ZaidiKARAK: A brazen terrorist attack in Karak on Sunday left three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel dead and five others injured after militants carried out a suspected drone strike on an FC fort near Dargah Shaheedan in the Bahadar Khel area, followed by an ambush on rescue ambulances. Police sources said the initial attack, in the jurisdiction of Khurram Muhammad Zai Police Station, targeted the FC fort using a quadcopter drone. Five personnel were injured in the blast, prompting an immediate response from Rescue 1122 to transport the wounded to the hospital. As the ambulances moved from Bahadar…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi BANNU: Security officials have linked a recent suicide attack on a Pakistan army vehicle in Bannu to a terrorist network allegedly operating from across the border in Afghanistan. According to security sources, responsibility for the bombing was claimed by Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen, described as a splinter faction of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. The network is said to be aligned with elements referred to by Pakistani authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij. Officials maintain that the group’s leadership, including Gul Bahadur and several senior commanders, are currently based in Afghanistan. The sources alleged that the group has been using Afghan…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Dera region has foiled a major terror plot during an operation in Sheikh Yousaf Khema Basti, preventing what officials described as a potential large-scale tragedy. According to sources, the CTD received intelligence about the presence of a young female suicide bomber in the area. Acting on the tip-off, the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team raided the identified location and arrested a young woman. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said the suspect was apprehended before she could carry out the operation, highlighting the ongoing vigilance of…