Muhammad Younas A sudden three-day curfew and ongoing military operation in the Mamond area of Bajaur have sparked a fresh humanitarian crisis, displacing hundreds of families and leaving thousands in fear. Once again, civilians in this restive tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa find themselves caught in the crossfire, voicing anguish over the disruption, displacement, and…
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has accelerated efforts to highlight its historical and cultural heritage at the global level. In this context, a delegation from UNESCO met with Dr. Abdul Samad, Secretary of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Archaeology, and Museums of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to discuss the inclusion of historic sites such as Jamal Garhi,…
Bajaur, July 29, 2025 : A three-day curfew has been imposed in sixteen areas of Tehsil Loe Mamund in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as security forces initiate a targeted operation against suspected militants. The curfew, enforced under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, will remain effective from July 29 (6:00 AM) to July…
By Muhammad Younas : Tirah Valley, Khyber District — In the heart of a valley long scarred by conflict, a rare and powerful movement for peace has taken a hopeful pause. Thousands of residents of Tirah, united in a peaceful protest against militancy, have temporarily suspended their sit-in after tribal elders reached a preliminary understanding…
Report by CBN247 : Following a deadly escalation in the Tirah Valley, where a 10-year-old girl was killed during a security operation and five more civilians died in subsequent protests, tribal elders and security officials held a jirga (traditional council) to address the growing tensions. According to security sources, the jirga was held under the…
By Muhammad Younas : TIRAH VALLEY, KHYBER DISTRICT — A peaceful protest demanding justice for a young girl killed in alleged mortar shelling turned into a scene of chaos and bloodshed on Saturday, leaving at least Five people dead and over seventeen injured. The protest took place outside the Bagh Brigade headquarters in the volatile…
By: Nasratullah Tahirzai : Nangarhar, Afghanistan More than 12,500 Afghan families, comprising nearly 88,000 individuals, have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan via the Torkham border over the past three months, according to officials in Nangarhar province. Authorities say these returnees have received 112 million Afghanis in cash assistance distributed by both the Islamic Emirate and…
Taimoor Khan A story of poor planning, ignored warnings, and political pressure unfolds as millions are sunk iterally into a controversial sports project. Despite internal objections and technical concerns, the caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved a Rs193 million sports complex project right in the middle of a riverbed in Batakra, Topi (Swabi district). Construction…
Report By CBN247 : Swat, July 17, 2025 — The body of a young boy, identified as Abdullah from Sialkot, was recovered today from the Swat River near Barikot-Ghaligay, 21 days after he was reported missing. Rescue 1122 Swat confirmed the recovery, marking the conclusion of a sustained search operation that had been underway since…
By Staff Reporter : Islamabad– In a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have signed the Framework Agreement on the Joint Feasibility Study for the Naibabad–Kharlachi rail link — a key component of the Uzbek–Afghan–Pak (UAP) Railway Corridor. The agreement represents a significant milestone in linking Central Asian states with Pakistani…
