Manzoor Ali

KP govt spokesperson vows peace ‘at all costs’, day after attack on Kurram DC

Calls on Kurram residents to cooperate with the administration, local govt to ensure lasting peace. Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:18pm

Situation under control, says KP govt spokesperson after Kurram DC injured in firing near Bagan

Barrister Saif says DC, injured guard have been sent to Peshawar, condition said to be stable; PM Shehbaz, President Zardari condemn incident. Updated 04 Jan, 2025 08:36pm

Accord raises hopes for lasting peace in Kurram

14-point agreement calls on both sides to surrender arms, demolish bunkers, ensure security of main road. Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:39am

Peace brokered in Kurram as warring sides sign agreement: KP govt spokesperson

Barrister Saif says all sides have agreed to surrender their weapons and demolish their bunkers; says agreement will bring “new era of peace and development”. Updated 01 Jan, 2025 08:42pm

Peace deal ‘delayed’ as Lower Kurram reps skip jirga sitting

Barrister Saif says Upper Kurram has already signed agreement, expects final deal to be formally inked today. Updated 01 Jan, 2025 01:49pm

KP govt hopes Kurram peace accord will be inked today

Roads not being reopened as a precaution until peace deal finalised, says Barrister Saif. Updated 31 Dec, 2024 09:59am

Parts of Khyber, Bannu to be evacuated for action against ‘miscreants’

KP Apex Committee announces plan to disarm warring sides, dismantle bunkers in Kurram. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:14am

Special report: Army Public School massacre — 10 years on

The APS attack claimed 147 lives in mere hours on Dec 16, 2014, but its impact — documented through the voices of survivors, grieving families, first responders, and a nation still grappling with terrorism — continues to shape Pakistan's struggle for peace a decade later. Published 16 Dec, 2024 10:27am

KP accuses Centre of denying Rs8.46bn uplift funds for tribal districts

CM aide alleges province’s economic achievements being undermined Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:35am

KP govt forms working group for climate change initiative

Body to incorporate climate change adaptation, mitigation strategies into policies. Updated 12 Dec, 2024 10:03am

Rare outburst from Bushra Bibi ruffles many feathers

Imran's wife alleges foreign conspiracy to oust him after his "barefoot" visit to Madina. Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:28am

DEOs authorised to act against teachers as Peshawar sit-in enters third day

Education dept secretary asks education officers to ensure smooth functioning of schools. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:47pm

KP’s surprise move to acquire PIA raises eyebrows

Experts question province’s intention, say it could set up its own smaller airline; CM aide insists offer is "genuine". Updated 03 Nov, 2024 08:46am

KP ‘ready to pay more than Rs10bn’ for stake in PIA

KP Board of Investment and Trade writes to privatisation minister. Updated 02 Nov, 2024 12:17pm

‘Mistreatment’ of Imran will blow up in govt’s face: PTI

Aleema, Uzma complain about lack of power supply, bad food for Imran in jail; Gandapur threatens to shut down entire country. Updated 30 Oct, 2024 11:33am

Bushra freed on bail after nine-month incarceration

ISLAMABAD / PESHAWAR: Bushra Bibi, wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, was finally released from Adiala Jail ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:21am

Gandapur threatens to march on Islamabad over CJP appointment issue

Says will discuss PTI’s future course of action with Imran. Updated 23 Oct, 2024 10:25am

KP assembly passes ‘diluted’ version of police amendment bill without debate

Govt earlier withdrew drastic changes to police law. Updated 22 Oct, 2024 10:10am

KP Police Amendment Bill likely to be tabled in ongoing PA sitting

IGP’s ‘operational, administrative’ powers to be subjected to CM’s oversight Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:15am

PTI leaders, workers outraged by Saif’s statement about PTM jirga in KP

They also condemn killing of banned organisation’s activists in Khyber police firing. Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:50am