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22 drown as bus plunges into river in Diamer: rescue officials

Bus was part of wedding procession heading towards Chakwal from Astore; injured bride saved, 16 bodies recovered, say police. Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:08pm

4 killed, 3 wounded as passenger bus overturns in Mansehra: Rescue 1122

Mansehra authorities also suspend traffic on Naran-Babusar road due to heavy snowfall. Published 29 Oct, 2024 04:10pm

2 killed, 36 injured in Kohistan bus accident: rescue official

Bus driver killed in the accident; women and children among the injured. Published 27 Oct, 2024 10:45pm

4 policemen injured in IED attack on vehicle in KP’s Buner

Buner police are conducting a search and strike operation in the areas around the crime scene, a statement says. Updated 16 Oct, 2024 11:04pm

Shangla residents protest slow pace of work on key road

Blockade of main artery for six hours troubles commuters. Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:39am

Police arrest suspect for molesting four-year-old boy in KP’s Shangla

SHO says initial medical report confirms the assault and further investigation is under way. Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:05am

Gandapur in the house: ‘Missing’ KP CM returns

KP CM resurfaces shortly after KP Assembly demands his appearance within 24 hours; govt denies "arresting" him. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 01:30am

Interior minister vows strict action after day of clashes between Islamabad police, PTI protesters

Naqvi says 564 people arrested, including 11 KP police officers; PTI demands immediate release of KP CM; army deployed in Punjab. Updated 06 Oct, 2024 12:28am

As police clash with PTI over protest, army deployed in Islamabad for security ahead of SCO moot

At least 30 arrested as shelling continues; Imran's sisters Aleema and Uzma Khanum detained; Dawn reporter beaten up. Updated 05 Oct, 2024 12:03am

Teachers shortage threatens girls’ education in Shangla

Over dozen girls’ schools closed, while most primary schools operating with one teacher. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:46am

PTI announces new protest dates as Rawalpindi demonstrations end after clashes with police

Shelling reported at Hazara interchange; Barrister Gohar, Salman Akram Raja, Seemabia Tahir, Tanveer Aslam detained. Updated 28 Sep, 2024 11:27pm

Kohistan — where barriers continue to shatter girls’ education dreams

Education activists and officials tell Dawn.com the main reasons behind the dismal state of literacy among girls in the northern KP region. Updated 27 Sep, 2024 10:21pm

Shangla records over 4,000 malaria cases since June

Officials say health dept stepped up efforts to contain disease Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:05am

Man and son killed, daughter abducted by close friend in Mansehra, police say

Police say the abducted girl has been recovered, while the suspects have been arrested. Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:25pm

6 dead as rain-related incidents continue to take lives in KP

PDMA says 107 deaths, 146 injuries, and 977 houses damaged from July 1 to Sept 14 due to rains, landslides, and floods. Published 14 Sep, 2024 02:07pm

Shangla’s differently-abled persons demand paraplegic centre

Also seek their registration with BISP Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:45am

5 dead in Balochistan, 4 in KP as rains continue to wreak havoc countrywide

Karakoram Highway reopened for traffic after blockage last night; Lahore sees heavy downpours while Sindh braces for more showers. Updated 03 Sep, 2024 06:41pm

Miscreants torch school, detonate IED at police vehicle in KP’s Buner

No casualties reported; police spokesperson says authorities treating incidents as terrorist attacks. Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:33pm

Army personnel among 3 dead as landslide hits bus on Karakoram Highway in KP’s Dasu

KKH blocked at several points between Bisham, Diamer after heavy rain; Punjab on alert as monsoon rains forecast till Wednesday in most parts. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 08:25pm

Rain improves flow at Shangla’s Machar waterfall

SHANGLA: The recent monsoon rains have increased the flow of the enchanting Machar waterfall, which had declined... Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:29am