Zulfiqar Ali

Property boom robs Peshawar of cultivable land

Official claims govt has no ‘legal tool’ to stop use of farmlands for housing, commercial activities Published 15 Sep, 2017 07:45am

Trump’s threats trigger anti-Americanism

Besides rallies, Peshawar also sees banners, wall chalking against US Published 30 Aug, 2017 07:10am

Afghans show overwhelming response to registration process

Insecurity, unemployment and shortage of facilities in Afghanistan slow down voluntary repatriation programme Published 28 Aug, 2017 07:03am

Senator Babar points to ‘invisible roadblocks’ in Fata-KP merger

Suggests steps for the merger at a dialogue on Fata reforms Published 27 Aug, 2017 07:00am

Shortage of facilities in Fata schools hinders enrolment

Official says target to be achieved in second phase of enrollment drive Published 21 Aug, 2017 07:36am

Long delay in maiden meeting of panel on Fata reforms implementation

Special committee headed by KP governor was set up in Dec last year Published 20 Aug, 2017 07:51am

US Centcom chief stresses sustained ties with Pakistan

Military cooperation with Pakistan is very important, says senior US commander. Updated 20 Aug, 2017 09:20am

Junior officer promoted as PA secretary

Official insists appointee more competent, active than superseded senior Published 16 Aug, 2017 07:01am

PA secretary retires awaiting justice

Amanullah had moved PHC two years ago against clipping of powers by speaker Published 15 Aug, 2017 07:44am

Lenders exploiting Fata people in absence of law

Use oppressive ways like forced marriages, land grab for loan recovery Published 13 Aug, 2017 07:27am

Border mechanism discussed with Afghan military team

DGMOs of two armies attend the meeting Published 05 Aug, 2017 07:16am

Bajaur’s elderly man kept in ‘illegal confinement’ dies

Son blames political agent for death of father who was allegedly kept in confinemnet on a murder charge under the FCR. Updated 02 Aug, 2017 08:51am

QWP to change benches in PA for fourth time

With its ouster from coalition the strength of joint opposition to grow from 44 to 54 Published 31 Jul, 2017 06:21am

Slow verification of blocked CNICs irritates people

Official says only 40 cases processed at each centre daily Published 28 Jul, 2017 06:52am

PBS to verify Kohistan’s ‘inflated’ census figures

Latest census puts region’s population at 2.6m against 472,570 found in 1998 Published 18 Jul, 2017 08:16am

Demographic changes in Fata to make census report questionable

Correct headcount, house listing not easy in tribal areas owing to displacement of people, destruction of properties Published 12 Jun, 2017 06:03am

Nathiagali theme park plan stirs controversy

PAF raises security concerns, forest dept has legal objections about Rs2bn initiative Updated 01 Jun, 2017 06:56am

Malakand GOC stops movement of ‘illegal’ timber

Move comes over depleting forests despite govt’s permission Updated 14 May, 2017 06:14am

Abusive exchanges between minister, PPP member mar PA proceedings

Chair adjourns sitting over failure to maintain order in the house Updated 03 May, 2017 07:15am

Parachinar in grip of uncertainty

Khurram Agency’s town has ‘security trench’, checkposts, CCTV cameras after recent bomb blasts Published 16 Apr, 2017 08:05am