Ibrahim Shinwari

Border authorities resolve Torkham signboard dispute

Officials at Torkham bor­der say Afghan au­thorities initially objec­ted to the fixing of the "Wel­­come to Pakistan" boa­rd. Published 07 Dec, 2023 07:26am

Newly displaced families from Tirah battling with plethora of hardships

PDMA officials say they haven’t received formal request for assistance ahead of possible military operation. Updated 07 Dec, 2023 10:53am

Political uncertainty delaying electioneering in Khyber

Analysts insist most mainstream parties "dormant" in merged districts. Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:32am

Policeman martyred in Khyber shoot-out

KHYBER: A constable, escorting a polio team, embraced martyrdom during a shootout between the police and assailants... Published 02 Dec, 2023 06:56am

Afghan authorities urged to return seized passports to workers

Sources at Torkham say Afghan border security officials cracking down on Pakistan daily wagers, porters. Updated 26 Nov, 2023 11:13am

Bara, Tirah families demand immediate compensation to rebuild houses

Complain they’ve no shelter since return in June last year Published 25 Nov, 2023 07:02am

Tirah tribesmen show concern on ‘possible’ military operation

Warn rallies to be staged if reservations not allayed; demand accommodation, food, health and education facilities in case of displacement. Published 14 Nov, 2023 08:03am

Colonel among four martyred in Tirah valley

Three terrorists shot dead and as many injured in "intense gun battle", says army. Updated 07 Nov, 2023 08:00am

Immigrants allowed to resettle abroad exempted from arrest

Over 7,000 more voluntarily return to Afghanistan via Torkham, Angoor Adda; 168,000 immigrants have left via KP since mid-Sept. Updated 05 Nov, 2023 10:29am

Poppy cultivation drops in Tirah, other Khyber areas

Agriculture dept has rehabilitated land, provided seed, fertiliser to farmers Published 09 Oct, 2023 07:02am

30 Afghan families return home via Torkham border

Sources say numbers would rise as deadline to leave nears, refugees in KP contemplating going back to home country. Updated 06 Oct, 2023 08:46am

Afghan fruits, vegetables allowed entry without quarantine certificate

Torkham authorities issues temporary waiver till Oct 2. Updated 21 Sep, 2023 10:46am

Controversy surrounds auction of new TMA shops in Landi Kotal

Local shopkeepers and traders reject auctionand rent policy devised by the tehsil municipal administration. Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:47am

Scanner goes out of order at Torkham border

Customs clearing agents stage demonstration. Published 17 Sep, 2023 06:00am

Torkham border reopens after eight days

PM’s special representative for Afghanistan says Pakistan is committed to expanding trade ties with neighbour. Updated 16 Sep, 2023 09:55am

Torkham closer to reopening as officials ‘reach understanding’

Afghan foreign ministry assured Pakistan that "the Afghan territory shall not be employed for hostile actions against Pakistan”, sources say. Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:40am

Kabul can’t build posts on Pakistani soil: FO

Islamabad takes umbrage at "unsolicited advice" from Taliban regime; cost of Torkham closure estimated at Rs360m so far. Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:41am

Meeting to reopen Torkham border ‘inconclusive’

Kabul warns Pakistan’s economy also depends on exports to Afghanistan. Updated 11 Sep, 2023 08:03am

Torkham border crossing closed for third day

No agreement on border reopening due to firm stance of the Afghan Taliban's govt in Kabul, sources say. Updated 09 Sep, 2023 10:43am

Torkham crossing stays shut for second day

Offices, residential quarters near border point vacated; trucks containing fruit, vegetables returned due to possible delays. Published 08 Sep, 2023 07:34am