Peshawar police arrest 731, seize 846 weapons in 2025 search operations
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar police annual report for 2025 concerning search and strike operations has been released. According to the report, 1,016 operations were carried out throughout the year. The arrests made during the operations were 731 and besides that a huge amount of illegal items were recovered. The seized items
Peshawar police warn against reckless driving and fireworks on New Year’s Eve
PESHAWAR: SSP Operation Peshawar, Farhan Khan warned the public celebrating the New Year, as he said that the aerial firing, fireworks and over speeding would not be permitted. SSP Khan in his video message on X, warned that shooting in the air and reckless driving would result in terrifying accidents
Peshawar’s unusual theft incidents: Electric wires and meters no longer safe
PESHAWAR: Peshawar’s theft incidents have come to an unexpected turn as now the unknown thieves are not only stealing electric wires but also taking the electricity and gas meters from the houses and streets. These surprising crimes have made the people very worried and scared. According to reports, a theft
Police eliminate notorious target-killer group in Peshawar encounter
PESHAWAR: Peshawar police successfully eliminated five dangerous contract killers (target killers) during a gunfight with police in the Dawoodzai area of Peshawar. The deceased included Bilal and Najam Hassan Alias “Peene”, wanted criminals involved in multiple high-profile murders. The operation took place in the Dawoodzai area, where police engaged the
CCPO reaffirms zero tolerance for security lapses
PESHAWAR: Chief Capital Police Officer (CCPO) Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmed visited the city on the occasion of Christmas and reviewed the security arrangements made at Christian places of worship, churches and other sensitive places in detail. During the visit, the CCPO met with the organizers of religious programs in the
Peshawar welcomes first rain of the season
PESHAWAR: The initial rain of the winter season was scattered in different areas of Peshawar today. It was a kind of necessity for the city’s inhabitants, the rain is expected to help limit the spread of diseases that occur with the change of seasons like flu, fever, and cough, being
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council announces boycott of court proceedings
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council (KPBC) has announced a complete boycott of court proceedings in the whole province as a protest against the civil judges’ new appointment policy. As per the Bar Council, the KP Law Department has removed the two years of experience requirement for a lawyer
Peshawar ranked among country’s most polluted cities
PESHAWAR: Pollution continues to plague several cities of the country including Peshawar as the AQI in the city was recorded at 349. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore, was recorded at 191. The situation was more severe in Bahawalpur, where the AQI reached a hazardous level of 544, while
Deputy Secretary Peshawar Education Board suspended
The Deputy Secretary of the Peshawar Education Board, Mehdi Jan, has been suspended by the competent authority for 120 days. The official notification of the suspension has been issued by the Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the notification, a two-member inquiry committee has also been formed
Security lapse at Peshawar BRT: Thief steals screens in broad daylight
PESHAWAR: A thief in a startling move has made off with a BRT station, several screens whose value runs into millions of rupees at the Faisal Colony stop in Peshawar. BRT spokesperson told local news channel Dunya News, the thief got into the station when the shutter was open, hence,
