Peshawar News

Swat Police arrest 64 POs including drug pushers

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Mar 03 (APP): Swat Police have arrested 64 proclaimed offenders (POs) in crackdown against criminals including drug pushers and other criminal elements during last month. According to a press release issued here on Friday, that Swat Police have also recovered 63.628 kilograms of hashish, […]

Political workers, public attribute prevailing economic situation to PTI’s flawed policies

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Mar 02 (APP): Workers of rival political parties and common people are attributing the ongoing political instability and economic situation to the policies and ineptness of the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the country. Talking to APP, Shakeel Waheedullah Khan, a local activist […]

Two brothers wanted in alleged double murders case arrested

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Feb 08 (APP): The Urmar Police Station on Wednesday arrested two brothers wanted in an alleged double murder case. According to police spokesman, the two accused were wanted for two and a half years on charges of murder and attempt to murder. The alleged […]

Two killed over old enmity in Mardan

Posted on February 3, 2023 by News Desk

MARDAN, Feb 2 (Online): Two persons were killed and one sustained injuries over an old enmity in the limits of Shahbaz Garhi police station, on Thursday, police said. According to the Shahbaz Gahri police station, Jehangir Khan, Amrish Khan, Aman Sher residents of Shahbaz Garhi, […]

Three including two children injured in gas leakage explosion

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP): Three persons including two children and security guard of school injured in a gas leakage explosion in a school near Badrashi Railway Crossing, district Nowshera, Rescue 1122 sources said on Monday. On receiving the report of incident, the teams of Rescue […]

First patient recovered with paralysis injection at LRH

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Jan 25 (APP): For the first time in Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) a patient was administered paralysis injection following which he gained recovery and was saved from long-term disability. Spokesman LRH, Muhammad Asim told media that the injection costing Rs100,000 was provided to the […]

Health professionals asked to remain vigilant on suspected Diphtheria cases

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP):The National Institute of Health (NIH) has asked health professionals to remain vigilant in picking up suspected Corynebacterium Diphtheria cases and to undertake prevention and control measures during the winter season. According to the advisory issued by the NIH’s Center for Disease […]

Deputy Commissioner takes notice of artificial fuel shortage

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Jan 24 (APP):Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar, Shafiullah Khan has taken notice of the reports of suspension of the sale of fuel products and conducted late-night raids on petrol pumps. On the directives of the DC, the officers of district administration inspected filling stations across […]

PARACHINAR: Severe chill grips upper Kurram

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Tuba Zafar

PARACHINAR, Jan 14 (APP): Severe cold and snowfall on Saturday gripped Parachinar and other parts of the upper parts of tribal district Kurram where the people have restricted their movements. The mercury in Parachinar has dropped to minus 10C and standing water has frozen, resulting […]

Tank police arrest suspect killer within 15 minutes of murder