Tag: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Deaths in Kurram Agency: Is the Provincial Government Doing Enough?
The Kurram region has a long and tragic history of sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni communities. The bloodiest years, from 2007 to 2011, saw over 2,000 people lose their lives. This mountainous area, which borders Afghanistan’s Khost, Paktia, and Nangarhar provinces, has also become a haven for militant groups. Organizations like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan…
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Over a Dozen Universities in KP at Risk of Closing Down
This news report is covered by Eshal Kazi. In a significant development, authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are considering closing 14 universities due to their poor performance and financial instability. The Task Force Committee for Higher Education has raised serious concerns about the operations of these institutions. The final decision regarding their fate will be made…
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Pak-Afghan Border Area Arandu Road Blocked Once Again due to Flood Day after it opened for Traffic
CHITRAL (By Gul Hamad Farooqi): Due to recent rains and floods in different nullahs and roads of the Pak-Afghan border area Arandu has also been blocked for all vehicular traffic after opening it two days ago. The roads had closed to all kinds of traffic due to the heavy stones and mountains on the road…
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Islam Khatray may! (Islam in danger)
On March 14th, 2024, Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud (@IhsanTipu) tweeted the following: “Hamaytullah Mayar, Mayor of Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced closure of KFC restaurant in Mardan. A resolution was passed in a City Local Council’s meeting. Resolution includes directives to local business community to cease sale of all Israeli products in Mardan.” Responding to…
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CM Mohammad Azam Khan shares special message on Eid ul Adha
Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Mohammad Azam Khan, has congratulated the Pakistani nation, especially the people of KP on the occasion of Eid. He said that Eid-ul-Adha is the biggest festival of happiness in the Islamic world. Eid-ul-Adha gives us a feeling of selflessness, sacrifice, harmony, and living for each other. The KP…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa take control of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have one hand on the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after a commanding performance on day-four of the five-day, day-night final of the 2021-22 edition at the National Stadium, Karachi on Tuesday. After winning the first innings points race besides a 118-run lead, the Iftikhar Ahmed-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reached 152 for five at close of…
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Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts parts of KPK
In the early hours of Friday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Swat and other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, local media reported. According to the details, media reports claimed that tremors were detected in Mansehra, Torghar, Battagram, and other parts of the province. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 120km beneath…
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Northern, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in their sights
The five-day Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 pink-ball, day-night final will be contested by Northern and the joint-defending champions Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) at the National Stadium, Karachi from Saturday. The National Stadium staged the dramatic finale of the previous season between Central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which ended in a tie. Another absorbing final between two balanced…
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Funeral prayers offered for a policeman martyred at check post
A policeman was martyred in a firing incident at a police check post in Peshawar. In Sarband, unidentified gunmen opened fire and fled. After the incident, a heavy contingent of police reached the spot and launched a search operation in the area
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Shaukat Tarin elected senator from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has been elected as a senator on Monday from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), days before the mini-budget. According to the details, polling for the election took place in the old hall of the Provincial Assembly which began at 9 am and continued till 4…