Stories by Haleem Asad

New taxation ‘disrupts’ surgical services under Sehat Sahulat Programme in Malakand

Following the imposition of taxes in the region, doctors are reportedly refusing to perform many procedures under the health insurance scheme.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:13am

Upper Dir proposes week-long closure of 18 girls’ schools

Recommendation follows security concerns along Pak-Afghan border

Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am

18 girls’ schools in Upper Dir border areas recommended for week-long closure over security concerns

The education department has requested the district administration to allow the schools, including girls’ high, middle and primary schools, to remain closed from Aug 15 to Aug 22.

Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:58pm

Gun battle between terrorists, police in Upper Dir enters second day

In the ongoing operation that began Wednesday night, no confirmed reports of casualties have been received.

Published 13 Aug, 2026 06:44pm

Scores of Afghans still residing in Dir despite repatriation drive

DC directs officials to ensure evacuation of Afghan nationals from their respective subdivisions within two days and submit compliance reports.

Published 11 Aug, 2026 06:48am

Six terrorists killed in Dir; school blown up in S. Waziristan

LOWER DIR: The Kh­y­ber Pakhtunkhwa Coun­ter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Lower Dir police killed six suspected...

Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:59am

CM Afridi vows to oppose decisions made behind ‘closed doors’

Claims conspiracies being hatched to impose governor’s rule in KP, disqualify and even assassinate him.

Updated 26 Jan, 2026 11:22am

Dir residents seek revival of orphanage, school

LOWER DIR: Built in 2012 to shelter and educate orphaned children, the Welfare Home for Orphans at Gul Maqam,...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:14am

Emotions run high as Dir residents bid farewell to repatriating Afghans

Girls’ video goes viral; politicians support govt’s Afghan policy.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:39am

Lower Dir oranges in high demand amid falling production

LOWER DIR: As winter grips Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, demand for locally grown oranges has surged across the Malakand...

Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:31am

Three suspects arrested for allegedly attacking cricketer Naseem Shah’s house in KP’s Lower Dir: police

Police claims all three confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 03:27pm

CM Afridi accuses Centre of delaying key energy projects in KP

Inaugurates 40.8MW Koto hydropower project in Dir.

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 10:56am

Unknown attackers open fire on cricketer Naseem Shah’s house in KP’s Lower Dir: police

Mayar police have registered a case and launched an investigation, rule out terrorism.

Updated 10 Nov, 2025 09:40pm

Teacher shortage hits Timergara girls college

Parents claim six senior teachers got themselves transferred to institutions of choice

Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:54am

Gunship helicopters pound terrorist hideouts in Lower Dir’s Maidan

Bannu police kill two terrorists in clash.

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 11:32am

Four terrorists gunned down in Mastung: ISPR

Forces shell militant hideouts in Lower Dir; police kill ‘commander’ in Lakki

Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:01am

Seven FC men martyred, one missing in Dir

Security forces repel assault on police post in Lajbook; Section 144 imposed; 19 militants killed in separate operations across KP.

Updated 12 Sep, 2025 08:27am

Residents seek decisive action against militants in Dir

Jirga warns that residents would not abandon their homes under any circumstances.

Updated 29 Aug, 2025 12:35pm

Three more militants killed in Upper Dir

LOWER DIR: Three more militants were killed in a joint search and strike operation in Upper Dir district on Tuesday,...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 04:54am

KP handed over to terrorists, alleges governor Kundi

Alleges that in the past, a prime minister, in collusion with an army general, had resettled terrorists in the province, causing unrest.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:49am