Stories by Umer Farooq

KP govt defiant as Centre warns of governor’s rule

• Afridi refuses to back down on Oct 4 protest, reiterates call for new counterterrorism policy • Federal ministers say it can

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

In second letter to KP police chief, assembly speaker Swati seeks details of 'detained' lawmakers, ministers

Also seeks details of those whose residences have been "attacked" or searched by law enforcement agencies.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 11:41pm

Interior minister, PA speaker spar over lawmakers’ arrest

Naqvi questions speaker’s consent requirement; Swati defends assembly privilege, due process

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

PTI postpones march on capital until Oct 4

• Party’s political committee ‘unanimously’ agreed to postponement, says CM Afridi • Claims Imran can be released within hours

Published 26 Sep, 2026 04:59am

PTI postpones Islamabad long march to Oct 4

KP CM says party's political committee “unanimously agreed” that the march should now commence from Peshawar on Oct 4; says allies informed of decision and workers know this is a Test match.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 10:45pm

Peshawar’s civil secretariat vacated over security concerns

Security beefed up owing to threat alert for mosque in the secretariat, sources say.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 01:18pm

Cop martyred, 3 injured as terrorists open fire on raiding CTD party near Peshawar

One terrorist gunned down in fire exchange with CTD team; KP Police say "major terrorist plot foiled".

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 08:32pm

KP approves proposed law to clip its top cop’s powers

Draft says police chief’s decisions will require government’s nod for implementation

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:05am

PA speaker asks chief secy, IGP not to follow ‘illegal’ orders

Assembly discusses action against ministers; Swati questions performance of ‘institutions’, says KP police acting as ‘B-team of

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:09am

Jamaat warns of ‘backlash’ if its protest is impeded

• Despite prior assurances they won’t disrupt routine life, JI chief says protest could turn into movement to ‘oust govt’

Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:44am

Kohat operation ends; all eight terrorists dead

• Police lines cleared after 21-hour gun battle • Death toll rises to 23, including 17 cops, six civilians • Police probe

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:49am

Kohat Police Lines attack: 8 terrorists killed as overnight clearance operation concludes

Death toll rises to 23; CTD additional IG injured in grenade attack during operation.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 09:28pm

21 lives lost as terrorists target mosque in Kohat police lines

• 15 police personnel martyred, over 100 wounded • Attackers ram explosive-laden vehicle into mosque • Six of seven assailants

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:07am

15 cops among 21 martyred in blast at Kohat Police Lines, more than 80 injured

At least one attacker is holed up inside the compound and a clearance operation is underway, police say.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 12:05am

KP Assembly speaker hints at legislation for public execution of child rapists, killers

Says Ayat Noor Protection Act will ensure speedy justice through special courts.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:40am

Officers in 26 ‘terror-hit’ KP districts get special allowance

• PAS, PSP officers to receive 250pc of running basic pay • Allowance effective retrospectively from July 1; Centre to bear cost

Published 13 Sep, 2026 08:01am

Govt approves ‘extraordinary security allowance’ for police, civil service officers in 26 KP districts

Allowance will be 250pc of the running basic pay and disbursed retroactively, the Establishment Division says.

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:26pm

KP Assembly seeks Article 6 action against Punjab CM

Passes resolution against Maryam Nawaz; terms her remarks about "security threats from neighbouring provinces" harmful to national unity.

Updated 12 Sep, 2026 07:16am

Situationer: From jammers to drones — KP’s fight against terrorists ‘takes flight’

The UAV division, initially floated as an idea, was established following technological advancements in terrorist capabilities and their shifting preference from conventional street fighting to aerial warfare.

Updated 07 Sep, 2026 08:03am

KP Assembly urges SC to initiate contempt proceedings against federal govt

Passes resolution urging Centre to implement the SC’s orders to shift Imran to Shifa International Hospital as well as facilitate regular family meetings.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:52am