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Suicide Bomber Kills 14 at Anti-Militancy Rally in Pakistan's Swat Valley
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Suicide Bomber Kills 14 at Anti-Militancy Rally in Pakistan's Swat Valley

A suicide bomber attacked an anti-militancy rally outside a police station in Pakistan's Swat Valley, killing at least 14 people. The attack targeted a gathering protesting against militant activities in the region.

PHC Clears K-P Health Recruitment Drive
Politicsexpress-tribune8d ago

PHC Clears K-P Health Recruitment Drive

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has lifted a stay order and cleared the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) health recruitment drive, ordering a panel to hear hiring grievances.

Suicide Bombing Kills 15 Security Personnel in Pakistan
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Suicide Bombing Kills 15 Security Personnel in Pakistan

A suicide car bombing at a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed at least 15 people, including 14 security personnel. The attack also resulted in the deaths of 12 militants.

Monsoon Rains Kill 12 in KP, Nationwide Flood Warning Issued
WorldDawnexpress-tribune19d ago2 sources

Monsoon Rains Kill 12 in KP, Nationwide Flood Warning Issued

Monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people and injured 18 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the past three days, prompting a nationwide flood warning in Pakistan. Heavy rainfall continues to batter the region, causing significant casualties and damage.

Six 'Most-Wanted Terrorists' Killed in Pakistan Anti-Terror Operation
WorldDawn1mo ago

Six 'Most-Wanted Terrorists' Killed in Pakistan Anti-Terror Operation

Six suspected terrorists, identified as "most-wanted," were killed during a joint operation conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Lower Dir police in the hilly areas of the district. The operation successfully neutralized the individuals, according to an official statement from the CTD.

5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Pakistan
Worldexpress-tribune1mo ago

5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Pakistan

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 215 kilometers rattled Islamabad and parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Afghan Taliban Claims Airstrikes in Pakistan, Islamabad Denies
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Afghan Taliban Claims Airstrikes in Pakistan, Islamabad Denies

Afghanistan has announced that it attacked a rebel hideout in Pakistan, a claim that Islamabad has rejected. The Afghan Taliban specifically claimed airstrikes on ISIS hideouts in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which Pakistan called baseless.

Pakistan's Centre Demands Rs1.7 Trillion from NFC
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

Pakistan's Centre Demands Rs1.7 Trillion from NFC

Pakistan's federal government is demanding Rs1.7 trillion from the National Finance Commission (NFC), with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa finance adviser indicating the federation is unhappy with its 42.5% share in the tax pool.

KP CM Denies Existence of 'Release Imran Force'
PoliticsDawn12d ago

KP CM Denies Existence of 'Release Imran Force'

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that no 'release Imran force' exists, describing the 'Imran Khan Rehayi Aman Movement' as a peaceful, voluntary civic initiative aimed at raising awareness about due process of law.

Death Tolls Rise in Multiple Global Disasters
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Death Tolls Rise in Multiple Global Disasters

Various global incidents have seen rising death tolls, including 73,000 in Gaza, 5,346 from earthquakes in Venezuela, 26 from floods, and 18 from rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A bar fire in Bangkok also contributed to the increasing fatalities.

Flash floods kill three in Khyber, Pakistan
Worldexpress-tribune20d ago

Flash floods kill three in Khyber, Pakistan

Three people have been killed in Khyber due to flash floods as monsoon rains sweep through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with authorities issuing fresh landslide warnings.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Passes Privileges Act
WorldDawn22d ago

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Passes Privileges Act

Concerns are being raised regarding the lack of transparency and details surrounding the recent passage of the Powers, Immunities and Privileges Act, 2026, by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in Pakistan.

Deadly Lightning Strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Worldexpress-tribune1mo ago

Deadly Lightning Strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Multiple lightning strikes in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have resulted in the deaths of two children and left over 20 people injured, including students at a women's seminary.

21 Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan Operations
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune1mo ago2 sources

21 Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan Operations

Security forces in North Waziristan have killed 21 terrorists in intelligence-based operations over the past 72 hours. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the deaths during these operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Four children drown in mini dam in K-P's Hangu
Worldexpress-tribune2mo ago

Four children drown in mini dam in K-P's Hangu

Four children, aged between five and eight years, have died in a drowning incident while bathing in a mini dam in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with one child remaining in critical condition.

Suicide Bombing Kills 14 Outside Pakistan Police Station
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Suicide Bombing Kills 14 Outside Pakistan Police Station

A suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan's Swat region has killed at least 14 people and injured 18 others, with the attack occurring during an anti-militant rally.

Deadly Attack on Pakistan Police Post Kills 11 Officers
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Deadly Attack on Pakistan Police Post Kills 11 Officers

At least 11 police officers were killed in an overnight attack on a police checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with reports indicating that 15 attackers were also killed. This marks the second attack on a Pakistani police post within a week.

Pakistani Lawmakers' Perks Bill Draws Criticism
Worldexpress-tribune1mo ago

Pakistani Lawmakers' Perks Bill Draws Criticism

Talal Chaudhry criticized the PTI government over a new law granting perks to lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, accusing the party of 'political bribery' and betraying its promise of equality.

Police Constable Martyred in Bannu, KP, Pakistan
WorldDawnexpress-tribune1mo ago2 sources

Police Constable Martyred in Bannu, KP, Pakistan

A police constable, Umar Niaz Khan, was martyred in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, after unidentified assailants opened fire on him near Lora Bridge while he was on his way to duty.

Roadside Bombs Kill Seven in Northwestern Pakistan
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Roadside Bombs Kill Seven in Northwestern Pakistan

Two roadside bombs exploded in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least seven people and injuring several others. The blasts occurred in the Bannu district of the northwestern region.

Main suspect arrested in Sikh couple's murder in Pakistan
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Main suspect arrested in Sikh couple's murder in Pakistan

Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested the main suspect in the double murder of a Sikh caretaker couple, Jagannath and Asma Wanti, who were shot dead inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive behind the killings remains unclear.

Suicide and IED Attacks Kill Three in Pakistan's K-P Province
Worldexpress-tribune1mo ago

Suicide and IED Attacks Kill Three in Pakistan's K-P Province

Suicide and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, Pakistan, have resulted in three deaths. In one incident, an attacker detonated a bike-mounted bomb after locals attempted to intercept him in Lakki Marwat.

K-P Disgruntled MPAs Reject Reconciliation Efforts
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

K-P Disgruntled MPAs Reject Reconciliation Efforts

Disgruntled Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have rejected repeated reconciliation efforts made by senior central and provincial figures to engage and appease the aggrieved lawmakers.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Unveils Youth-Centric Budget

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in Pakistan has announced a new budget focusing on youth development and relief, including major loan schemes and no new taxes, with a development budget exceeding Rs215 billion.