Stories by Muhammad Irfan Mughal

Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid security concerns

Citizens have been advised to carry identification documents and comply with instructions issued by security personnel. Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:13am

10 dead in Karachi, 2 in Islamabad as protests erupt countrywide following Iran supreme leader’s assassination

Sindh govt forms JIT on Karachi incident; crowd outside Lahore's US Consulate dispersed; curfew in Skardu after protests in GB; rallies held in KP. Updated 02 Mar, 2026 12:50am

Highway between KP and Punjab reopened following closure due to suicide attack at checkpost in Bhakkar

Punjab IG directs that security be further tightened at all inter-provincial checkposts across the province. Updated 25 Feb, 2026 07:00pm

Official security detail ‘withdrawn’ from ex-CM Gandapur

Chief Minister Afridi’s press secretary denies issuance of any such orders Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:04am

Ex-KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur’s security detail withdrawn; govt denies issuing orders

"No such decision has been taken, nor have any instructions been issued to the relevant authorities in this regard," KP CM Afridi's press secretary says. Updated 24 Feb, 2026 10:20pm

CTD claims arrest of suspected female suicide bomber in DI Khan operation

Official statement says that the alleged suicide bomber was a close aide of neutralised militant commander Tariq Kochi. Updated 21 Feb, 2026 07:48pm

14 terrorists killed in Quetta, Barkhan operations

• Two security personnel martyred in attack on police station in D.I. Khan; search for abducted official continues • 40kg IED Published 19 Feb, 2026 07:02am

Two officials martyred in militant attack on police station, customs office in Dera Ismail Khan

Police said the attackers also fired at passenger buses travelling on the CPEC route; customs vehicle set ablaze. Updated 18 Feb, 2026 11:52am

4 cops, including SHO, martyred as terrorists attack police party in KP’s Dera Ismail Khan

According to police, two other officials have been injured. Updated 11 Feb, 2026 10:33pm

Five killed in D.I. Khan suicide blast

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least five people, including a peace committee leader, were killed, while 10 others were ... Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:02am

5 killed, 10 injured in suicide blast at peace committee member’s residence in KP’s DI Khan

“The explosion was a suicide blast," says DI Khan district police officer; says incident occurred during a wedding ceremony. Updated 24 Jan, 2026 12:10am

Dera police foil attempt to smuggle arms to Balochistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Police on Wednesday claimed to have foiled an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of arms and... Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:57am

7 policemen martyred in KP’s Tank, D.I. Khan attacks

Passerby also loses life as IED blast targets SHO, five policemen in Tank; elite Force constable, cousin slain in D.I. Khan shooting. Updated 13 Jan, 2026 08:12am

6 martyred as police come under attack in KP’s Tank, Lakki Marwat

Three cops injured but no loss of lives reported in Lakki Marwat; PM Shehbaz orders probe, Kundi seeks report on IED blast in Tank. Updated 12 Jan, 2026 09:07pm

PTI in state of political disarray: KP governor

Kundi says elements working against Constitution can’t be engaged through dialogue. Updated 05 Jan, 2026 09:59am

11 terrorists killed in KP, Balochistan operations

High-value target with Rs4m bounty eliminated. Updated 26 Dec, 2025 07:21am

7 militants shot dead in KP

Key commander of banned TTP slain in Mardan operation; six others gunned down in Tank district. Updated 06 Dec, 2025 08:21am

Three cops martyred in D.I. Khan attack

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An assistant sub-inspector and two police constables were martyred, while another was injured on... Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

3 cops martyred in IED blast targeting police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan

Martyred include an assistant sub-inspector; police say 2 terrorists killed in search and strike operation. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:09am

Girls’ school destroyed in Tank bomb attack

Attackers planted IED inside the building; no casualties reported. Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:43am