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Four killed in armed clash between rival groups in Mardan

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MARDAN: At least four people were killed and one sustained injuries in an exchange of gunfire between two rival groups in the Kot Ismailzai area of Mardan. According to police officials, the incident occurred following a heated verbal altercation between members of the opposing groups. The argument quickly escalated, leading to an exchange of gunfire … Read more

Six killed in Mardan gas explosion

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gas explosion

PESHAWAR: A tragic incident occurred in Mardan’s Irum Colony where a gas cylinder explosion led to the collapse of a two-storey house, claiming the lives of six family members and injuring two others. Police said that powerful blast occurred around midnight on Friday, flattening the upper structure of the residential building and burying the occupants … Read more

Chief Justice advocates dismissal of officers involved in felling

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Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the decision to dismiss and penalize a regional officer of the Mardan forest division — Meher Badshah — for his involvement in the logging of Shisham trees in Mardan.

The court has urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to provide the forest department’s 5-year budget, and the details of the employees and the trees logged legally, and illegally.

The apex court has also asked for details regarding the department’s 5-year afforestation plan.

During the hearing session, the court remarked that rapid deforestation is extremely serious, and the practice is taking place in cahoots.

Chief Justice of Pakistan — Qazi Faez Isa — observed that rapid deforestation is causing extreme weather events while the trees are being felled and sold all over the country.

The Chief Justice has also remarked that the employees and officers involved in felling should be dismissed from their jobs as he criticized the department for its inactivity.

The three-member bench, under Chief Justice Qazi Faez, has adjourned the hearing for one month.

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Three killed, seven other injured IED blast in Mardan

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MARDAN: At least three people were killed and seven others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast near a police van near Jalala bridge in the Takhtbhai area of Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

District Police Officer (DPO) Mardan Zahoor Barbar Afridi confirmed that the IED blast took place near the police mobile in which 8 people were injured.

The rescue operations were started in the area after explosion and the injured were shifted to the hospital where three people died during treatment.

Rescue officials said that medical assistance is being provided to other people injured in the blast.

DPO Mardan said that the explosives were planted on the road side and as soon as the police vehicle passed, there was a loud explosion.

DPO further stated that a search operation was launched after cordoning off the area.

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SP martyred in exchange of firing with terrorists in Mardan

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PESHAWAR: Superintendent  of Police (SP) Ijaz Khan was martyred and three others sustained injuries in exchange of firing in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesman, there was an exchange of fire between the police and the terrorists in Mardan’s Katlang tehsil, during which SP Ijaz Khan was martyred by the firing of the terrorists.

The spokesperson said that two officials including deputy superintendent of police (DSP) were seriously injured due to firing by terrorists who were shifted to the hospital for medical assistance while two wanted terrorists were killed in police firing.

According to police sources, an intelligence-based operation was conducted against terrorists in ​​Mardan, in which the most wanted terrorist Mohsin Qadir was killed by the police.

On the other hand, the funeral prayer of Shaheed SP Ijaz Khan was offered in Police Lines in which DPO Mardan and other police officials attended.

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ECP imposes fines over code of conduct violations

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ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) monitoring teams have imposed fines totaling over Rs 120,000 on individuals for violating election code in various areas of the country.

Najeebullah Kakar, the District Monitoring Officer in Ziarat, Balochistan, has fined Noor Muhammad Damar, a PML(N) Provincial Assembly (PB-07) candidate, Rs 40,000 for breaching the election code of conduct.

Furthermore, the District Monitoring Officer Mardan has imposed fines, including Rs 25,000 for Provincial Assembly candidate Zulfiqar Khan (PK-58), Rs 10,000 for Gohar Ali Shah, an ANP candidate in (PK-54) Mardan, and another

Rs 10,000 for a candidate in (PK-61) Mardan. Additionally, Jamshed Khan (PML-N) received a fine of Rs 10,000.

District Monitoring Officer, Haripur Sardar Farhd Ali, has levied fines of 5,000 each on Qasim Shah, Tehsil Chairman of Ghazi, Khan Nawaz Khan, Vice Chairman of Khirbara, and Chaudhry Azhar Ali, Vice Chairman of Kala Katha for breaching the election code of conduct.

Monitoring teams are swiftly removing prohibited advertising materials from main highways across the four provinces and Islamabad. In violation of the code of conduct, the District Monitoring Officer in Swat has fined the respective candidate Rs 20,000.

District Monitoring Officers across different cities have issued notices to candidates found in violation of the code of conduct. Additionally, these officers conducted meetings with election candidates in various districts, emphasizing the swift action that will be taken in case of any violations.

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Court approves Asad Qaiser’s bail application

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  • Asad Qaiser’s bail application heard in court of Judicial Magistrate.
  • Court granted bail of former speaker against surety bond of Rs 90,000.
  • PTI leader re-arrested, after securing bail from district and sessions court.

MARDAN: The local court accepted the bail application of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader and former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser.

PTI leader Asad Qaiser’s bail application was heard in the court of the Judicial Magistrate of Mardan, in which the court granted the bail of the former speaker of the National Assembly against a surety bond of Rs 90,000.

It should be noted that on December 2, the court of Mardan accepted the bail application of PTI leader Asad Qaiser and issued an order for his release, but he was arrested by the police once again. Asad Qaiser is currently imprisoned in Central Jail Mardan.

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TTP key commander held in Mardan operation

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TTP Mardan

The security forces arrested major terrorist affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Mardan region on Sunday. This operation, which proved crucial for the security of Peshawar, thwarted a potential major terrorist attack on the city. Subsequent investigations into the arrested individual led to important revelations, shedding light on the terrorist network’s activities and … Read more

Soldier martyred in Mardan, terrorist killed in Kurram operation

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Soldier martyred

PESHAWAR: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred while a terrorist was killed in two separate engagements that took place between security forces and terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPRR), an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) was conducted in Katalang, Mardan District, which resulted in the killing of a high-value target terrorist ring … Read more

Crackdown against gas theft continues in Punjab and KP

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  • Teams detected 5 km long illegal gas theft network in Mardan.
  • SNGPL disconnected  illegal gas connection of farmhouse in Lahore.
  • 241 more gas connections  disconnected in Punjab and KP.

LAHORE: The massive crackdown against gas theft continued in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the federal capital Islamabad by the  Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL).

Spokesperson SNGPL said monitoring teams detected a 5 km long illegal gas theft network in Mardan. The teams disconnected the illegal gas connection of the farmhouse in Lahore  and domestic gas connection  was being used for commercial purposes in Lahore.

The spokesman said that apart from Punjab, action was taken against gas thieves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad and 241 more gas connections were disconnected.

Spokesperson SNGPL said 19 connections were disconnected in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, 43 in Gujarat, Sialkot, Sargodha, 62 in Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Lahore & Sahiwal, 49 in Bahawalpur & Multan, 50 in Peshawar and Mardan.

The spokesperson says that Rs 2.7 million will be collected from the people involved in gas theft.

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5.3 magnitude quake jolts KP

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KP earthquake

PESHAWAR: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the International Richter Scale jolted most of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts at around 4:34 p.m. on Sunday, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) informed. The tremors were felt in Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda and other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The PMD shared the details of the earthquake Depth: 154 km, … Read more

Two army soldiers martyred in North Waziristan laid to rest

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  • The funeral prayer of Sepoy Afzal Khan offered in Mardan.
  • The funeral prayer of Sepoy Imran Ullah offered in Bajaur.
  • Both Sepoy were laid to rest with full military honours.

RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of two army soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in North Waziristan gunfight, were offered in Mardan and Bajaur areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), both soldiers embraced martyrdom while fighting valiantly during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Spinwam, North Waziristan district.

The funeral prayer of martyred sepoy Afzal Khan was offered at Badar Gah in Mardan and funeral prayer of martyred Sepoy Imran Ullah was offered at Sarai Sar in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

A large number of senior serving and retired officers, soldiers, relatives and people participated in the funeral prayers. Both Sepoy Afzal Khan and Sepoy Imran Ullah were laid to rest with full military honours.

The military’s top brass paid homage to the brave soldiers and reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the country against all internal and external threats.

Earlier, two soldiers embraced martyrdom while valiantly fighting against terrorists in Spinwam, North Waziristan district, according to a statement by military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

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Islamia College professor killed in Peshawar   

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  • Watchman opened fire on professor over an argument.
  • Watchman escaped the scene after the incident.
  • The Spokesman said that professor Bashir belongs to Mardan.

PESHAWAR: A professor of the Government Islamia College University was shot dead by a watchman in Peshawar.

According to the police, the watchman opened fire on Islamia College University professor over an argument, killing him on the spot.

The police say that the watchman escaped the scene after the incident. Police have launched an investigation and carrying out raids to arrest suspect.

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Ousted PM Khan leads protest march on blockaded Pakistan capital

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Imran Khan

In a show of force that the new government has attempted to shut down, Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan led a convoy of thousands of supporters towards the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, with confrontations breaking out between police and demonstrators. Since being removed from power through a no-confidence vote last month, the cricket star … Read more

ADB approves $385 million to improve health, living conditions in KP

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ADB

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved $385 million in financing to help improve the livability and community health of five cities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cities improvement project will help construct two clean water supply treatment facilities, three sewerage treatment facilities, and will rehabilitate dysfunctional tube-wells among several other important subprojects in … Read more

KP women entrepreneurs imparted skill training

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KPK

PESHAWAR: DEMO and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) imparted skill training to women entrepreneurs to empower them in leading the economic progress of the country, a statement said on Wednesday. The two organisations launched SheMeansBusiness training workshops in Durshal, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, while the first three-day digital marketing and financial management workshop was conducted in Durshal Peshawar. … Read more

Mardan: Three people including a woman killed for honour

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Mardan: a women killed in the name of honor

As per the police reports, in Mardan, three people including a woman killed by a gunshot. The terrible incident happened in Toro Khaukle area of Mardan. Where three brothers (Saddam, Nemat, and Meraj) heartlessly killed their innocent sister (Shehla) and along with her two cousins (Ishtiaq and Waqas) with the gunshot in the name of … Read more

Earthquake Tremors Felt In Different Cities Including National Capital

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Earthquake Tremors Felt In Different Cities Including National Capital

The earthquake tremors were felt in different cities of the country including Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. According to reports, tremors were felt in different areas including Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Mardan around 10 pm on Friday. The epicenter was reported at 6.4 on the Richter scale, according to the Meteorological Department. The epicenter … Read more

Earthquake jolts Northern parts of Pakistan

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Earthquake tremors felt in Mansehra & nearby areas

Northern parts of the country were jolted with earthquake on Wednesday. According to the details, Swat, Mardan and Swabi districts of  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were jolted with earthquake. On June 16, 2020; Pakistan jolted with two earthquakes in a single day. In the morning the tremors were felt in Swabi, Malakand, Shangla, Mansehra, Mardan, and … Read more

Mardan: 4 accused arrested for destroying historic Buddha statue

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Mardan: 4 accused arrested for destroying historic Buddha statue

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have arrested four people for destroying a historic Buddha statue discovered during excavations in Takht Bhai Tehsil, Mardan District. Earlier, videos on social media showed a man smashing a Buddha statue, which had not yet been completely removed from the ground. After the videos came to light, the Department of Archeology and … Read more

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 Jolts KPK

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Earthquake

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted northern areas of Pakistan, no loss of is reported till yet. As per details, earthquake struck Malakand, Swat, Mardan and other cities. US Geological Survey reported that the epicentre of earthquake was Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan. Rescue services are on the spot. No casualties and injuries reported. People have … Read more

PTI MPA from Mardan tested COVID 19 Positive

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coronavirus

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPA Abdul Salam Afridi revealed on Friday that he has been tested positive for the coronavirus. In a video message, the lawmaker urged the people to follow the government orders, adding that people should fight the coronavirus not fear it. He added that he will start helping his people again after recovering from … Read more

President, FM & other officials tested for COVID-19 after China visit

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President, FM & other officials tested for COVID-19 after China visit

President Dr Arif Alavi, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Federal Minister for Planning Asad Omar and 18 members of the official Pakistani delegation had received COVID-19 tests, and the results of all tests of every member are negative. According to the details, President Arif Alvi, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and Federal Minister for Planning … Read more

Pakistan reports first coronavirus death in Mardan

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Pakistan has reported its first coronavirus death in Hayatabd medical complex, Peshawar on Monday. The patient was admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) last night. The patient, 31, was reported to travel from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan. According to the details, Provincial health minister Taimur Khan Jhagra also shared this sad news on Twitter. The … Read more

Five killed over land dispute in Mardan

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land

Five of a family have been killed in firing over land dispute in Mardan. According to the local police, dispute erupted over land ownership. Suspects broke into the house and opened fire after an argument, which resulted in the death of a woman, her three sons and granddaughter. Suspects, who managed to escape the crime … Read more

Modi expresses grief over earthquake losses in Pakistan

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Economist mocked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party as they claim that Modi has divided ‘World’s largest Democracy.”

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the huge loss of lives due to earthquake in Pakistan. Indian media sources revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief to the deceased families. He has also prayed for the fast recovery of the injured people. Given that, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake … Read more

Mercury to rise in Karachi: Met Office

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Weather to remain dry today in most areas of Pakistan

Mercury is expected to rise in Karachi till September 11, according to MET office. According to details, However, the low pressure stay put at the eastern coast of India with no impact on weather. Hot and humid weather is expected in Karachi till September 11, Chief Meteorologist said. Rain or wind-thunderstorm is expected at isolated … Read more

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