Stories by Umar Farooq

Cop injured as wall collapses during KP govt project's inaugural ceremony in Peshawar

KP CM attends event; official says wall collapsed due to crowd.

Published 13 Sep, 2026 08:38pm

1 killed, 6 others injured in suspected drone strike in Peshawar ouskirts

Two injured still under treatment at Lady Reading Hospital; others have been discharged.

Published 01 Jul, 2026 09:37am

Prince Aga Khan assures KP CM Sohail Afridi of investment in the province

“We also discussed the establishment of an Aga Khan University and hospital in Peshawar,” CM Afridi says.

Updated 25 May, 2026 11:37pm

Policeman, elder martyred in twin Bajaur explosions

Three terrorists killed in Khyber, S Waziristan, says ISPR; forces thwart "infiltration attempt" at Afghan border.

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 08:26am

Carbon sinks

KP needs to restore its landscapes and protect its forests.

Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:29am

Protecting the coast

Pollutants are damaging sensitive mangrove roots.

Published 14 Jun, 2024 08:25am

Beyond environmental policy

The focus on seeking international climate aid and support may have only a limited impact on Pakistan’s environmental restoration.

Published 26 Feb, 2024 07:17am

‘Climate aid’

For Pakistan, the global shift towards environmental justice is a challenge.

Published 30 Jan, 2024 08:38am

Barrier to progress

The fallout from systemic corruption extends beyond financial losses.

Published 20 Jan, 2024 07:12am

Chaudhry Shujaat lashes out at Punjab police, terms late-night action at his residence ‘unacceptable’

PML-Q president calls on authorities to bring to "light and justice" whoever was responsible for the matter.

Published 01 May, 2023 06:28pm

Quake death toll rises to 10 in KP

At least four deaths have also been reported from Afghanistan, whose north-eastern region was the epicentre.

Published 23 Mar, 2023 07:26am

LHC grants PTI chief Imran protective bail in 9 cases

Eight of the cases were registered under terrorism charges; IHC suspends Imran's arrest warrants in Toshakhana case till March 18.

Updated 24 Mar, 2023 06:50pm

Zaman Park stand-off for Imran’s arrest continues for more than 12 hours as more reinforcements arrive

Plea against Imran's arrest warrants in Toshakhana case to be heard today (Wednesday); PTI chief again addresses supporters from inside residence, says more attempts to arrest underway.

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:05pm

PTI says worker killed in police crackdown in Lahore following imposition of Section 144

Imran Khan says Ali Bilal was "murdered by Punjab police"; Punjab CM orders inquiry; Lahore police says 11 officers "injured due to violence of PTI workers".

Updated 08 Mar, 2023 11:21pm

Ready to talk to army chief ‘for betterment of country’: Imran Khan

PTI chief says he has "no quarrel with establishment"; if no one is willing to talk, "what can I do".

Updated 03 Mar, 2023 06:52pm

Chaudhry Parvez Elahi joins PTI with 10 former PML-Q MPAs

Fawad Chaudhry says Elahi’s name has been approved for the role of PTI’s central president.

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 10:40pm

Renowned writer and poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away at 78 in Lahore

He died from sudden cardiac arrest.

Updated 10 Feb, 2023 03:14pm

Imran calls on President Alvi to take notice of ‘brazen interference’ by spy agencies in politics

In letter dated Jan 29, PTI chief urges Alvi to take action against “brazen acts" being meted out to PTI workers.

Updated 02 Feb, 2023 04:11pm

Chaudhry Shujaat issues show-cause notice to Parvez Elahi, suspends PML-Q membership

Party president takes note of Elahi's comments regarding PML-Q's possible merger with PTI, warns of further action if no explanation provided.

Updated 16 Jan, 2023 08:19pm

Punjab Assembly stands dissolved as governor decides 'to not become part of' process

Says he would rather let the Constitution and law take their own course on the issue.

Updated 15 Jan, 2023 07:25am