By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
KHYBER: At least two children were injured when a mortar shell struck a house near Zarmeen Chowk in the remote Akakhel area of Tirah Valley in the district Khyber, local sources said.
A mortar shell, fired from an unknown location, struck a house in Tirah valley, as results...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
ISLAMABAD: Importers, exporters, customs clearing agents, transporters, traders and local representatives associated with the Torkham border on Tuesday urged the government to immediately reopen the Torkham border for all commercial activities, release pending tax refunds, compensate businesses for damaged properties, and announce a special relief package for the affected business community.
By Fazal Amin Shinwari
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has awarded an Appreciation Certificate to journalist Rahat Shinwari in recognition of his outstanding reporting, professional performance, and responsible journalism.
The award reflects Rahat Shinwari’s dedication to ethical journalism and his efforts to highlight public issues through accurate and...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
KHYBER: Traders and ex-parliamentarians from Khyber district have unanimously rejected the federal government's decision to impose taxes on the merged tribal districts, warning that they would launch a joint protest movement across Tirah, Bara, Jamrud and Landikotal if the decision is not withdrawn.
Speaking at a press conference...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
LANDIKOTAL: A delegation representing the Christian community of the erstwhile Fata, particularly Khyber district, met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister for Auqaf, Hajj, Zakat, Ushr and Minority Affairs, Muhammad Adnan Qadri on Saturday and discussed issues related to minorities community.
The delegation, led by Arshad Masih, president of the Insaf...
By Nusrat Gul
PESHAWAR: Urging the government and civil society to prioritize women's economic empowerment and mental health, educationist and tribal female social worker Nusrat Gul on Thursday stressed that financial and emotional independence is essential for ensuring women's dignity, safety and meaningful participation in society.
Speaking to reporters here, renowned...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
LANDIKOTAL: The first death anniversary of slain religious scholar and nationalist figure Maulana Khan Zeb was observed with reverence and respect at a condolence reference organized by the Awami National Party (ANP) Landikotal at the district press club Khyber jn Landikotal jn Friday.
The event was attended by...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
LANDIKOTAL: The government Middle School Jan Mir Killay on Sunday kicked off an awareness walk for the admission campaign to encourage parents to enroll their children in government schools.
The walk was attended by teachers, students, residents and local elders. The campaign was conducted under the special directives...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
KHYBER: The Green Peaks mission, launched under the umbrella of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directorate of youth affairs in the remote Shalman area of Landikotal, aims to promote climate resilience and environmental restoration in the region's fragile mountain ecosystem.
The campaign focuses on restoring degraded landscapes, conserving soil, expanding...
By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
KHYBER: Khyber Police have rescued a 54-year-old French woman from a house in Bara after receiving information about alleged domestic violence and illegal confinement on Monday.
District police officer Khyber Waqar Ahmed said that a team from Bara Police Station raided the house on June 18 following credible...
