Umar Bacha

Several travellers stranded as sections of Karakoram Highway blocked in GB, KP amid rain-triggered floods

Officials say under-construction bridge at Uchar Nullah in Kohistan being opened for traffic as usual route damaged; landslide in Shangla claims life. Updated 08 Jul, 2023 12:39am

Rallies held to protest desecration of Holy Quran as nation observes ‘Quran Sanctity Day’

PM Shehbaz urges OIC to chalk out strategy against rising incidents of anti-Muslim hatred. Updated 08 Jul, 2023 12:03am

Eight children buried alive in Shangla landslide

One other child injured, who was shifted to the Rural Health Centre. Updated 07 Jul, 2023 10:03am

8 children killed, 1 injured as landslide hits KP’s Shangla

Area DC says the children were playing cricket when the landslide struck; KP government announces Rs500,000 compensation for families of deceased. Updated 06 Jul, 2023 10:24pm

Passengers left stranded as parts of Karakoram Highway in KP closed off after heavy rainfall

Highway and connected roads blocked off in parts of KP's Battagram, Torghar, Shangla and Kohistan districts. Updated 30 Jun, 2023 05:57pm

PM aide Amir Muqam says he evaded potential attack in Shangla

Senior PML-N leader says some "non-local armed men" were positioned to ambush him but were spotted and fired at by his guards. Published 24 Jun, 2023 09:16pm

Women in Punjab’s Muzaffargarh, students in KP’s Battagram faint due to blistering heat

SHO directs for required aid to be provided to women lined up to receive BISP funds; KP students return home after medical checkups. Published 23 Jun, 2023 04:42pm

Shangla schools hit by teacher shortage after transfers

People complain about student learning problems Published 02 Jun, 2023 07:05am

SOCIETY: HUNZA’S FEMALE CARPENTERS

Women in Hunza are increasingly turning to carpentry to support themselves and the livelihoods of their families Published 28 May, 2023 11:21am

Two earthquakes rattle parts of country, three children injured

Tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Updated 28 May, 2023 07:50pm

HERITAGE: KNOCK ON WOOD

Shangla’s traditional wooden kitchenware is becoming more popular through its increasing visibility on social media platforms... Published 22 Apr, 2023 07:14am

Massive landslide near Torkham border buries trucks, kills at least 2 people

Officials say 15 to 25 containers buried in the wreckage, four injured persons moved to hospital. Updated 18 Apr, 2023 05:38pm

Chinese accused of blasphemy shifted to Abbottabad in army helicopter over safety fears: Komila SHO

Locals staged a protest and a mob tried breaking into a Chinese camp near Barseen, damaging the camp's site number 6. Updated 17 Apr, 2023 08:39pm

Violence erupts as citizens in Shangla’s Bisham protest against ‘unjust’ distribution of flour

Assistant commissioner claims the protesters attempted to loot trucks carrying free flour, pelted stones at officials. Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:42pm

Fire in Lower Kohistan’s Pattan kills 10, injures 3

All victims were of the same family; rescuers believe fire erupted due to electric short circuit; PM Shehbaz expresses grief over loss of lives. Updated 17 Mar, 2023 04:46pm

Red persimmon grafting getting popular in Shangla

SHANGLA: Grafting of red persimmon on the black one is getting popular in Shangla as people are forced to find new... Published 12 Mar, 2023 07:14am

Peshawar sees rallies for 2nd straight day over demand for peace, protection from terrorism

Section 144 imposed in the city for 10 days due to "security concerns". Published 04 Feb, 2023 11:08pm

Citizens take to the streets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against rising terrorism

"If police in the province are not safe, then who is supposed to safeguard the people?" asks one protester. Published 03 Feb, 2023 07:45pm

CULTURE: THE LAST OF THE GHIZHEK MAESTROS

One of the few remaining masters of the ghizhek in Pakistan, Ustad Rehmatullah Baig hopes to ensure the survival of this... Published 22 Jan, 2023 08:44am

Committed to children’s health against all odds

Shangla’s health workers carry out polio campaign in freezing cold Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:55am