Stories by Pervaiz Khan

At least 16 personnel injured in explosion at Swabi police station: officials

Police spokesperson says explosion due to short circuit in room containing material, evidence; KP CM orders ensuring timely provision of medical aid.

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 12:00am

3 killed, seven injured in Mardan remote-controlled bomb blast: police

Police say a remote-controlled explosive device was planted on a bridge to target a passing police vehicle.

Updated 05 Jul, 2024 05:20pm

2 railway constables martyred, 5 others injured after firing over land dispute in Mardan

Police detain eight suspects; minister holds railway police responsible for "overstepping their authority".

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:40pm

Policeman escorting polio team injured in Mardan attack

Official says unidentified assailant managed to escape from crime scene, search operation underway.

Updated 05 Mar, 2024 04:03pm

1 cop martyred, 3 injured in exchange of fire with terrorists in Mardan

KP police chief says terrorist commander belonging to TTP killed, vows to continue war against terrorism.

Updated 27 Feb, 2024 06:07pm

PTI’s Asad Qaiser released from Central Prison Mardan after Swabi DC withdraws detention order

Qaiser thanks party workers for their support, says will hold rally soon and fully participate in elections.

Updated 21 Dec, 2023 12:15am

PTI’s Asad Qaiser sent to jail on 4-day judicial remand in May 9 case

Court rejects police request for PTI leader's physical remand; case pertains to ransacking of Charsadda Toll Plaza on May 9.

Published 24 Nov, 2023 03:58pm

Situation ‘under control’ in Mardan, says police official after man lynched over ‘blasphemy’

DPO says FIR not registered yet, investigations underway.

Published 07 May, 2023 01:17pm

Constable martyred, 5 injured in blast at police checkpost in Mardan

CTD says around 8-10 kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast.

Updated 07 Jul, 2022 08:41pm

Prisoner succumbs to injuries in Mardan jail hospital

Jail official says victim couldn't be shifted to a better hospital due to lack of security arrangements.

Published 15 Jul, 2019 09:59pm

'We made history today': Women vote for first time in Dir, Kohistan, NWA and SWA

Women voters' turnout fluctuates; less than 10pc women turnout at polling stations to cause results to be nullified.

Updated 25 Jul, 2018 06:06pm

Clashes, violence mar polling in various constituencies; at least 2 killed

Workers killed, injured in several constituencies of Punjab, KP, Balochistan and Sindh.

Updated 26 Jul, 2018 02:25am

Mashal Khan lynching: Absconding suspect Sabir Mayar surrenders after 11 months

A probe team had reported that Mashal was murdered in line with a plan allegedly hatched by Mayar and others.

Updated 19 Mar, 2018 04:55pm

8-year-old hearing-impaired girl raped in Mardan: police

Father of the minor girl accuses his neighbour of rape; police take suspect into custody.

Published 13 Mar, 2018 01:54pm

Mashal Khan murder: recently-arrested primary suspect Arif Khan pleads not guilty to charges

Arif Khan, a PTI councillor, was filmed warning a crowd to keep the shooter's name secret after the lynching.

Updated 12 Mar, 2018 02:18pm

7-year-old boy found dead in Mardan

Body of boy recovered from gunny sack in fields near house; Protesting locals demand arrest of assailant.

Published 11 Mar, 2018 01:58pm

Police announce Rs0.5m reward for information in Mardan girl's rape, murder case

Posters seeking public's help put up in Gojar Ghari area of the district.

Published 20 Jan, 2018 03:22pm

Newborn dies of cold after mother gives birth in waiting room of Mardan Medical Complex

Hospital administration suspends five doctors, three nurses over the incident.

Updated 31 Dec, 2017 10:55pm

Mardan university reopens after Mashal murder; weapons recovered during hostel search

Police ran a search operation at the university's main campus and recovered guns, pistols and knives.

Updated 22 May, 2017 11:09am