Another four-year term for UET VC

PESHAWAR, Jan 24: Securing another four-year term as vice-chancellor of the University of Engineering and Technology, Imtiaz Hussain Gillani would become the longest serving head of any public sector varsity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “In exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Section 10 (I) of the University of Engineering and Technology Ordinance 1980, the governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/chancellor More

Four cops, passer-by injured in Azakhel blast

NOWSHERA, Jan 24: Four policemen and a passer-by sustained injuries in a roadside bomb blast in Azakhel area of Nowshera on Monday, police officials said. Talking to reporters, District Police Officer Mohammad Hussain Khan and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Shahjahan Khan said that a mobile team of the Elite Force led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Rizwan Khan was on a routine patrol when their More

Education termed panacea for all ills

NOWSHERA, Jan 23: Speakers at a seminar on Saturday said that education was the only way to steer the country out of the prevailing mess. They were speaking at the seminar organised by the district government in collaboration with the Pakistan International Human Rights. More

PTI’s faction accuses Imran of betrayal

NOWSHERA, Jan 23: The tussle between old and new workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continues to take its toll as an old party worker, Sajid Gumriyani, has formed the PTI (Ideological) group to challenge the entry of the capitalists and feudals into the party. More

‘ANP responsible for target killing of Pakhtuns in Karachi’: Muqam

NOWSHERA, Jan 21: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Amir Muqam on Sunday accused the Awami National Party (ANP) of playing politics over the bodies of the Pakhtuns in Karachi. Addressing a public gathering in the Jalozai Camp in Nowshera, he said the entire Pakhtun nation had rendered sacrifices in the fight against terrorism but the leadership of the ANP had reaped the rewards. More

NOWSHERA, Jan 22: Photo by: Ajmal Khan, Pabbi, Nowshera

Newspapers Hawkers elect office bearers

RISALPUR: Haji Abdul Mannan on Saturday was elected as President of Nowshera Akhbar Faroosh (Hawkers) after the election held at Nowshera Press club. Muhammad Akhtar was elected as General Secretary while Haji Noorul hassan was elected as Chairman Majlas-e-Amla. Elected President and General Secretary said that government should solve the problems of hawkers. The hawkers distribute the newspapers in all More

PHC directs governor, CM to convene high-level meeting

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has written a note to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor and chief minister expressing displeasure with regard to the missing persons’ cases and seeking a meeting of the security agencies to draw a methodology to legalise the process. Otherwise, it said, the court would be constrained to take final decision that would have far-reaching consequences for those involved in More

Ex-PTI worker says Imran cannot bring change

NOWSHERA: Imran Khan cannot bring about a revolution with corrupt and rejected politicians said Sajid Gumeryari, who formed PTI(Ideological) after splitting from PTI.Sajid Gumeryari also said Imran khan betrayed the Ideological wing of the party. He welcomed the joining of Abdullah, Hazrat Hasan and Liaquat Ali and their friends and family and relatives on joining Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (Ideological).We joined Pakistan More

ANP has taken steps for peace: Mushtaq

NOWSHERA: ANP provincial vice president Mian Mushtaq and provincial secretary information, Ghulam Mustafa addressing a party convention in Risalpur viewed his party had taken all possible steps to bring about peace and stability in the province. Party workers and leaders even sacrificed their lives for acting on their belief.The convention was also addressed by the several local leaders including Malik Aftab More

CM lauds Nowshera cops’ courage

PESHAWAR (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has expressed satisfaction over killing of suicide bomber  in a timely action of police in Nowshera the otherday.He presented tributes to personnel of police, security agencies and  SHO Alam Zeb Khan on their dutifulness and courage. The CM said that More

Nowshera journalists form union at district level

NOWSHERA: Journalists from all over Nowshera in a meeting in Pabbi on Thursday, decided to provide a district level platform for the media persons of the district. The meeting was chaired by Dr Safeer ul Ibrar. Journalists from Akora Khattak, Jehengira, Risalpur, Pabbi and Khairabad participated. The meeting also appointed a 10-member committee for District Union of journalists and elected Dr Safeer ul Ibrar More

Suicide bomber trying to kill cops, blows up self

NOWSHERA: A Suicide bomber Janat Gul, thought to be a terrorist commander travelling by a car blew himself up as he blasted the dynamite he was carrying on his body under his clothes. Another terrorist travelling in the car started firing on the cops but he was later arrested in injured condition. Grenades were also used in the encounter but it was not known as to which side used them. Cops had stopped the vehicle at the More

3 accused of robbery arrested

RISALPUR: Three accused of robbery which happened four months ago were arrested and part of the stolen goods were also recovered on Wednesday when the culprits pointed out where stolen goods were hidden.The Robber had taken place in Pir Sabak, Nowshera. The story of the said robber as filed by the victim party is that dozens of armed men forcefully entered the house of Gul Beher in the wee hours of the night. More

ANP to play role to strengthen democracy: Iftikhar

PESHAWAR (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Culture, Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that ANP believed in democracy and will play its role in promoting  atmosphere of harmony and trust among the institutions for strengthening of democratic norms in the country.Addressing a meeting of party workers of PK-12 constituency in Nowshera the ANP leader said the death anniversary of Fakhr-e-Afghan More