Zulfiqar Ali

Suspension of 27 fisheries officials sparks controversy

Minister says merit violated in recruitment; officials allege victimisation Published 01 Oct, 2018 06:37am

Regularisation of Darra weapons trade crucial task for KP govt

Officials say an arms city is being established in the area. Updated 24 Sep, 2018 09:44am

600 educational institutions in tribal districts non-functional for a decade

Official holds security concerns, displacement of local population responsible for it Published 16 Sep, 2018 06:35am

Task force to decide fate of Fata secretariat

Source claims provincial government of KP is to get the secretariat’s powers and functions. Updated 13 Sep, 2018 03:25pm

UN envoy terms stay of Afghans in Pakistan 'a protracted refugee crisis'

Calls film star Mahira Khan powerful advocate for highlighting refugees' issues. Updated 10 Sep, 2018 08:13am

Social, living standards survey begins in tribal districts

Exercise meant to compile data on health, education, poverty, women Published 02 Sep, 2018 06:57am

PTI nominee elected CM by overwhelming majority

Mahmood Khan promises war against corruption, investment in human development Published 17 Aug, 2018 06:59am

Confusion about role of Fata civil secretariat after merger

Debate springs up about whether or not it is unconstitutional for the secretariat to prepare ADP for merged territories. Updated 11 Aug, 2018 01:35pm

Three PTI lawmakers eye chief minister’s office

Khattak, Atif, Asad Qaisar manoeuvring to lead next govt. Updated 27 Jul, 2018 09:47am

Peshawar misses traditional high-pitched poll drive

Central leaders of almost all parties fail to hold rallies in the city. Updated 23 Jul, 2018 09:20am

Votes on sale in several constituencies

Some candidates spend about Rs400,000 on food served to electorates daily. Updated 16 Jul, 2018 09:46am

Sacrifices galore but ANP’s ordeal not ending

Analyst insists forces not comfortable with continuation of democracy behind Peshawar blast. Updated 12 Jul, 2018 09:43am

Jamaat, JUI-F change stand on women’s enfranchisement

Advocate women’s participation in KP elections. Updated 05 Jul, 2018 09:38am

Rifts in Jamaat deepen over JUI-F dominance in MMA

Scores of old guards quit party, many back alliance’s opponents. Updated 29 Jun, 2018 11:19am

A woman fighting on many fronts

Ali Begum Khan contesting polls against 23 men candidates in Kurram Updated 22 Jun, 2018 02:24pm

Management held responsible for animals’ death in zoo

Member of the inquiry panel terms timing of zoo inauguration wrong Published 11 Jun, 2018 07:11am

Political agents office in Fata abolished

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt issues order to immediately stop Agency Welfare Fund collection. Updated 10 Jun, 2018 11:08pm

ECP to appoint caretaker CM as deadlock persists

Sources say Manzoor Afridi still first choice of JUI-F for the slot Published 04 Jun, 2018 06:58am

KP approves bill for Fata’s merger with province

Ninety-two of 124 MPAs vote for the legislation; JUI-F opposes move. Updated 28 May, 2018 08:05am

Crucial KP assembly session on Fata bill tomorrow

The assembly will give its approval to the historic bill that would end division between tribal areas and the province. Updated 26 May, 2018 09:27am