Polio Team Attack in KP’s Orakzai District Leaves Two Policemen Dead

In a tragic attack on a polio vaccination team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Orakzai district, two police officers guarding the team lost their lives. Militants targeted the team, marking yet another assault on Pakistan’s ongoing fight to eradicate polio. This incident highlights the persistent risks faced by health workers and security forces in areas where polio …

Dengue Cases Spike in KP as Doctors Urge Prevention Measures

The number of dengue cases continue to rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as the province recorded 44 new cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to 2,935 this year. Health authorities are encouraging the public to take stringent precautions to prevent further transmission of the mosquito-borne virus, with the highest infection rates recorded …

Pakistan Reports New Polio Cases Amid Vaccine Hesitancy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fight against polio has hit a troubling milestone. Four new cases emerged in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the total for the year to 37, according to officials from the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) on Friday. The latest victims include young children: a 30-month-old girl from Lakki Marwat, an 18-month-old girl from …

PTI Protest in Rawalpindi Ends in Violence, Gandapur Returns to KP

RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur returned to Peshawar after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Rawalpindi was called off. The protest, held near Liaquat Bagh, ended in violent clashes between PTI supporters and riot police. The convoy led by Gandapur was stuck at Burhan Interchange for several hours due to roadblocks. …

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan, Tremors Felt Widely

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on Thursday, predominantly affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The tremor occurred at 10:56 am Pakistan time (5:56 am UTC), as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, with a depth of 215 kilometers. The United States Geological …

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