At least 91 dead in Buner after rains wreak havoc
At least 91 people have died in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after a cloudburst caused severe flooding in at least three sub-divisions of the district. According to authorities, sub-divisions Daggar, Chagharzi, Pir Baba and Gagra divisons. A flood emergency has been declared in the district. At least 91 bodies have been brought to hospitals across the […]
From Bolan’s Dust to Washington’s Desk: How the Majeed Brigade landed on America’s terror list
On the hot, windless morning of May 1, 2025, armed men from the Baloch Liberation Army’s Jeeyand faction stood across a dusty road near Dhadar, their vehicles blocking the only route through the Bolan Pass. The fighters waved away confused drivers, their rifles slung but ready. For hours, traffic stood still under the harsh sun. […]
BHC orders restoration of mobile internet in areas with no security threat
The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has ordered the immediate restoration of mobile internet services across the province, except in areas with specific security concerns. The court also directed the provincial government to revoke its suspension of public transport services. The ruling came in response to a petition challenging the government’s decision to suspend mobile internet […]
CTD kills three terrorists wanted for 18 attacks in KP
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Peshawar, in a joint operation with local police, successfully neutralized three active militants linked to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group in Regi Lalma, Peshawar. The operation, conducted following sustained technical surveillance, resulted in the deaths of three militants during an exchange of fire. One militant has been identified as […]
Afghan Taliban celebrate four years in power
The Afghan Taliban celebrated the fourth anniversary of their takeover on Friday, boosted by Russia’s unprecedented official recognition of their government. This landmark acknowledgment fuels hopes for further international acceptance. Celebrations included planned parades in major cities, including Kabul, where helicopters were to shower flower petals and Taliban flags marked the occasion. The previous year’s […]
Torrential rains leave 189 dead in KP
At least 189 people have died and seven others injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Bajaur and Lower Dir districts. The incidents, which occurred on Friday, August 15, involved flash floods and building collapses due to heavy rainfall. Buner was particularly affected with 91 deaths being reports, according to the office of the […]
Wave of attacks on independence day leaves 6 KP policemen dead
On the night of August 14, 2025, a wave of coordinated militant attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in Pakistan resulted in the martyrdom of six law enforcement officers and injuries to eight more. The attacks, spanning multiple districts, underscore the persistent security challenges facing the region. The most significant incident occurred in Upper Dir […]