Umer Farooq

KP govt forms roadmap for peace in Kurram

• Raising of special force, check posts, social media crackdown, de-weaponisation among steps planned to curb violence in district Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:15am

KP declares three-day mourning over PTI workers’ deaths

Assembly speaker denounces brutality, claims demonstrators targeted by snipers, run over. Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:50am

Gandapur requests PM to ensure regular CCI meetings

Insists constitutional requirement on matter ignored affecting economic interests of provinces. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:54am

KP Assembly members resent poor cellular service in hilly areas

Complain expats struggling to contact family members in region. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:37am

‘BLA ringleader’ among 16 killed in operations across KP, Balochistan

Majeed Brigade man was responsible for choosing suicide bombers, says ISPR. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:50am

Opposition questions legitimacy of Muzammil Aslam’s status as minister

Insists cabinet’s strength exceeds constitutional limit; minister says AG to be consulted on matter Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:52am

KP opposes extension of 7th NFC award, says won’t forgo due share in resources

Complains federal finance ministry didn't reply to repeated communications on the matter. Updated 09 Nov, 2024 01:09pm

PTI govt to lodge FIR against Islamabad police chief over KP House ‘attack’

Cabinet okays draft law amendment to declare CM varsities’ chancellor, VC appointing authority. Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:29am

KP stands firm as Punjab backs off on buying PIA

Azma says Nawaz never claimed provincial govt planning to buy airline; KP CM says his govt will "go to any length" to outbid current offer. Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:14am

0.4m illegal Afghans return via KP in one year

UNHCR urges Pakistan to continue "protecting those seeking safety". Updated 03 Nov, 2024 11:45am

KP MPAs demand judicial inquiry into Sangjani ‘prison van attack’

Flay re-arrest of colleagues, PTI activists in federal capital. Updated 29 Oct, 2024 11:35am

Six personnel among eight martyred in suicide blast on post in North Waziristan

Several vehicles damaged in attack; militants target former JUI-F senator’s residence. Published 27 Oct, 2024 08:01am

Opposition ANP insists establishment exploiting division among political parties

Flays govt over failure to ensure presence of detained members in house. Updated 25 Oct, 2024 11:05am

PA treasury resents ‘hurdles’ to Bushra Bibi’s release

Says Constitution amended ‘in the dark’ Published 24 Oct, 2024 08:06am

PTI ready for ‘do or die’ agitation against amendment

Salman Akram Raja calls on "nation" to join protests; KP CM Gandapur says party doesn’t care about consequences anymore. Updated 22 Oct, 2024 11:23am

Ruling MPAs vow to resist ‘bid to change fundamental structure of Constitution’

Insist proposed amendments meant to please key person in higher judiciary Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:24am

PA body orders criminal proceedings over attack on KP House

Tells house that advocate general will help register FIRs in Peshawar, Islamabad Published 17 Oct, 2024 06:48am

All PTM jirga’s demands will be implemented: KP CM

Opposition in PA assures govt of support on law and order issue. Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:03am

CM Gandapur says KP takes ownership of PTM jirga

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has assured the Pashtun Tahaffuz Move­ment (PTM) that their... Published 12 Oct, 2024 07:27am

Federal govt ‘agrees’ to rescind ban on PTM

Sources say KP government will be hosting the PTM’s jirga with condition of "no inflammatory slogans". Updated 11 Oct, 2024 11:19am