by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 7, 2026 | Terrorism
LAKKI MARWAT — A targeted improvised explosive device (IED) attack on a police patrol left five personnel, including an officer, injured in the Shahbazkhel town of Lakki Marwat on Tuesday. The explosion, which occurred on the critical Bannu-DI Khan section of the...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 3, 2026 | Economy
ISLAMABAD — The federal government’s recent decision to scrap blanket petroleum subsidies has sent shockwaves through the national economy, leaving the average Pakistani consumer to grapple with some of the most expensive fuel in the region. As petrol climbs to Rs458...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 3, 2026 | Economy
ISLAMABAD — In a late-night national broadcast, the federal government announced a historic and “difficult” hike in petroleum prices, effective immediately. Driven by the global energy volatility of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the government has...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Crime & Law
DERA ISMAIL KHAN — In a major move to modernize counter-terrorism and urban policing, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has commenced the installation of a high-tech surveillance network in Dera Ismail Khan. Part of a broader Rs2.25 billion police development package,...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Public Policy, Crime & Law
MOHMAND — The rapid, unregulated expansion of the marble industry in Mohmand district has sparked severe environmental and safety concerns among residents and experts. While the sector is a vital economic engine—providing thousands of jobs across approximately 200...
