Maulana Idrees case: 7 held, CCTV shows alleged killer’s escape route
- 15-May-2026
PESHAWAR: Security agencies and investigative authorities have made significant progress in the investigation into the targeted killing of Maulana Sheikh Idrees, arresting seven key suspects from the Mardan region as CCTV footage showing the alleged gunman’s escape route surfaced, ARY News reported. According to reports, the arrests were made during coordinated operations in the Mardan […]
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today for Ramadan moon sighting
- 18-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar today for sighting of Ramadan 1447 Hijri moon. The meeting will be chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad with members of the central committee in attendance. The zonal committees will also meet today at their regional offices. An official announcement regarding the commencement of the holy […]
CTD police station blast in Peshawar leaves one dead, two injured
- 02-Nov-2025
PESHAWAR: A policeman was martyred and two others injured when explosive material in the Malkhana (store) of the Counter Terrorism Department police station in Peshawar went off, ARY News reported on Sunday. “According to initial reports, explosives were explode owing to short circuit in Malkhana,” SSP Operations Masood Bangash said. The explosion also damaged a […]
Terror attack on Mattani police station in Peshawar foiled, 2 terrorists killed
- 11-Oct-2025
PESHAWAR: Security forces successfully foiled a terrorist attack on the Hassan Khel Police Station in the Mattani area of Peshawar on Saturday, killing two attackers and injuring two others, ARY News reported. Police sources confirmed that two terrorists were killed and two others wounded in the exchange of fire, while the remaining suspects managed to […]
Sanam Javed allegedly kidnapped from Peshawar, FIR registered
- 07-Oct-2025
Peshawar: Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) over the alleged kidnapping of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media activist Sanam Javed on Tuesday after she was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals. According to police, the FIR was filed at the Sharqi Police Station in Peshawar on behalf of Advocate Hira Babar. The spokesperson for […]
5.4 intensity earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad
- 02-Sep-2025
Islamabad/Peshawar: An earthquake of an intensity of 5.4 jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Islamabad on Tuesday evening. The tremors were felt in Mansehra, Abbotabad, Peshawar and Swat and its surroundings. The intensity of the earthquake recorded 5.4 at the Richter scale while its depth was 22 Km. The people in the reported areas […]
High flood in Budhni Nullah Peshawar inundates residential areas
- 02-Sep-2025
PESHAWAR: A high flood in Budhni Nullah on Tuesday caused widespread inundation in residential areas of Peshawar, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert. According to the Irrigation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the water discharge at Darmangi in Budhni Nullah has surged to 16,142 cusecs, categorizing the situation as a high-level flood. The department issued […]
Flour prices surge, dealers warn of further hike
- 27-Aug-2025
PESHAWAR: Flour prices have sharply increased across the city, with a 20-kilogram bag now costing up to Rs300 more, ARY News reported on Wednesday, quoting dealers. According to local flour dealers, the price of flour per kilogram has risen by Rs15 to Rs20. A 20kg bag of mixed flour is now being sold at Rs1,800, […]
Pakistan Weather Watch: Monsoon Intensifies Across Key Cities
- 30-Jul-2025
Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Peshawar, Pakistan – July 30, 2025 – Get ready for a dynamic weather day across Pakistan as monsoon currents remain active, bringing varying conditions to major urban centers. From heavy downpours in the north to hot and humid conditions in the south, residents are advised to stay updated and take necessary precautions. […]
No loadsheding on 9th, 10th Muharram
- 03-Jul-2025
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has announced that there will be no loadsheding on the 9th and 10th of Muharram 2025, ARY News reported. A PESCO spokesperson confirmed that uninterrupted electricity supply will be ensured for imam bargahs during these days. PESCO has designated 94 feeders to provide round-the-clock electricity throughout the specified […]