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Suspect arrested for assault, attempted murder of minor girl in Mansehra

Police say suspect pushed victim off a cliff after she screamed. Updated about 13 hours ago

Man remanded in 2-day Haripur police custody for allegedly assaulting, blackmailing woman

SHO says stern action was taken following orders of Haripur district police officer, arrest made by woman police official. Updated a day ago

Two children in Chilas die after eating contaminated Iftar food

Six other family members hospitalised after being brought in unconscious; police investigation underway. Published 18 Mar, 2025 04:23pm

Two students killed, 9 injured as van plunges into ravine in Abbottabad: police

Ayub Teaching Hospital spokesperson says bodies of two female students received while nine injured include seven students and two women. Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:34pm

Mansehra schoolteacher arrested for allegedly raping student: police

Suspect assaulted other female students as well, victim's brother alleges in FIR. Published 12 Mar, 2025 11:54pm

Karakoram Highway blocked in Lotar area of Kohistan due to landslide

Police official says stranded passengers were being served with Iftari as the KKH remains blocked for the fifth time over the last 10 days. Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:39pm

Woman and her infant among 3 shot dead for ‘honour’ in Mardan

FIR lodged at Rustam police station on mother-law's complaint; raids underway to apprehend the alleged suspects. Published 10 Mar, 2025 05:01pm

Man allegedly guns down mother, 2 siblings in KP’s Nowshera: police

Rescue 1122 official says suspect allegedly carried out the shooting after an argument with his family. Published 07 Mar, 2025 11:51pm

Nostalgia reigns as Malala visits hometown

• Nobel laureate meets relatives in Barkana, pays her respects at ancestral graveyard • Says Malala Fund will ensure high Published 06 Mar, 2025 12:41pm

Malala makes first visit to hometown Barkana since being attacked

Police say Nobel laureate flew in via helicopter with husband and father, visited ancestral graveyard and family. Published 05 Mar, 2025 04:46pm

Puran jirga decides to do away with expensive weddings

SHANGLA: In a landmark decision, a jirga in Makhozi area of Puran tehsil on Tuesday vowed to ‘simplify’ living... Published 05 Mar, 2025 06:09am

Six terrorists killed as security forces foil attack on Bannu Cantt: interior ministry

Rescue 1122 says 11 dead, 30 injured brought to hospital so far; KP CM orders inquiry, condemns incident in Ramazan. Updated 05 Mar, 2025 12:19pm

Heavy rains across KP claim 4 lives since last week: PDMA

Authority directs district administrations to provide immediate assistance to affected families; major roads blocked. Updated 04 Mar, 2025 01:18am

SOCIETY: LIVING WITH SCARS

Instead of getting counselling and support, victims of child sexual abuse are often shamed into silence — not just by their Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:12am

Two brothers dead as landslide hits vehicles in Upper Kohistan

Official says 2 others injured; efforts underway to clear KKH as rain continues. Updated 01 Mar, 2025 04:12pm

JUI-S leader Maulana Hamidul Haq among 6 dead in Nowshera madressah suicide blast; 15 injured

Blast occurred during Friday prayers; KP IG says madressah head Maulana Hamidul Haq targeted; 3 cops among injured. Updated 01 Mar, 2025 12:11am

Mansehra police bust honey-trap gang for extortion

Say it arrested a 3-member gang, including a woman, for filming a coerced explicit video of a citizen at gunpoint for extortion. Published 27 Feb, 2025 04:44pm

Karakoram Highway blocked at several points due to landsliding from heavy rains

Work to remove debris and open road for traffic under way. Published 26 Feb, 2025 10:47pm

Upper Kohistan residents stage sit-in against Wapda over Dasu dam commitments

“Wapda agreed to our 13 demands but it failed to fulfil them, forcing us to take to the streets again,” says committee leader. Published 24 Feb, 2025 03:59pm

Bajaur police arrest suspect in rape, murder of 4-year-old girl

Suspect had pornographic material related to children on his mobile phone, police say. Updated 20 Feb, 2025 10:32pm