Stories by Fazal Khaliq

Inclusion of Swat archaeological site in Unesco list termed landmark development

Dr Luca terms Bazira-Barikot one of the most important locations in South Asia

Published 24 Aug, 2026 08:45am

Swat jirga rejects new military operation

Asks govt to flush out militants from Malakand division within one month; threatens to stage sit-in, march towards Islamabad.

Updated 14 Aug, 2026 09:16am

Late night terrorist attack on Upper Swat police post foiled: DPO

Two attackers injured as police retaliate; constable martyred in Bannu attack.

Updated 10 Aug, 2026 05:18pm

Explosion claims cleric’s life in Wana

• Toll from Swat suicide bombing rises to 17, with seven cops martyred • Shutter-down strike observed across Kabal to condemn

Published 04 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Death toll from suicide bombing near police station in Swat rises to 17

Funeral prayers of two martyred police personnel held at Javed Iqbal Shaheed Police Lines.

Updated 03 Aug, 2026 06:38pm

At least 14 people, including police officials, martyred in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat: police

Suicide bomber detonated explosives after police personnel attempted to stop and search him, DPO Swat says.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 11:43pm

Policeman, ‘village defenders’ martyred in Swat terrorist attack

Six terrorists killed during joint operation in Matta and Kabal, police say

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 07:59am

Cop martyred, 4 terrorists killed as operation continues in Swat's Matta: security sources

Sources say 4 terrorists have taken refuge inside a house and are using its residents as human shields.

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 03:49pm

1 missing, 6 injured in glacier burst incident in Swat's Kalam: Rescue 1122

DC says helicopter support requested for search efforts to locate missing local guide; expedition member says Syed Ali Shah was seriously injured.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 04:41pm

Three tourists die after boat capsizes at Saifullah Lake in KP’s Kalam region: rescue officials

A woman lost her life after being swept away by a flash flood in Shangla district.

Published 01 Jul, 2026 10:41pm

Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency

The current Glof warning again places Swat at a crossroads.

Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:07pm

Tourists’ influx causes gridlocks in Swat

SWAT: Thousands of tourists visiting Swat Valley during Muharram holidays have caused severe traffic congestion on...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 08:54am

Girl students engage in scientific learning during Malam Jabba hiking trip

Also collect information on various medicinal plants.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Transport leader injured in Swat attack; son among three killed

SWAT: Local transport leader Afzal Gujjar was injured while his son, nephew and guard were killed after unidentified...

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am

Transport leader injured in Swat armed attack; son among 3 killed

Three arrested as search operation for culprits underway; Afzal Gujjar says attackers torched his vehicles.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 04:36pm

Memories of May 2009 mass displacement still haunt Swatis

Residents say promises of rebuilding militancy-hit infrastructure remain largely unfulfilled.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:08am

Guards foil attack on ANP leader’s house in Swat

Party leadership voices concern about poor law and order situation in province.

Updated 08 Apr, 2026 09:01am

Fresh excavations at Butkara-I site unearth rare artefacts

Italian expert says findings offer valuable insights into area’s cultural, historical evolution

Published 28 Mar, 2026 05:01am

First-ever markhor trophy hunting receives mixed reaction in Bahrain

Some hail development, others question ‘legality, transparency and financial fairness’ of exercise

Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am

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