Articles by Muhammad Usman Amin

Northwest Pakistan on high alert as monsoon rains, flood threats intensify

Met Office says the current monsoon system will remain active through the coming week, bringing widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and upper Punjab.

A DAY AGO

Heat index hits 51 C as Pakistan's KP province swelters

The Pakistan Meteorological Department says hot and dry conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing with the arrival of monsoon rains later this week.

4 DAYS AGO

Keeping the game alive: The hand-stitched football craftsmen of Peshawar

June 27, 2026

How Pakistan's accountability highlights India's minority protections gap

The fatal shooting of two Sikh caretakers at a gurdwara in Mardan led to a quick police response, while in India, religious minorities are regularly targetted.

June 23, 2026

Pakistan condemns deadly twin bombing in district bordering Afghanistan

Seven people were killed and three injured when a passenger vehicle and a second vehicle carrying wounded victims were struck by successive bomb blasts in Bannu, prompting condemnation from Pakistan’s top civilian leadership and an ongoing police investigation.

June 20, 2026

Is cricket-mad Pakistan pivoting to futsal?

Futsal’s rise is radically transforming traditional sporting habits. All it requires is a ball, a few friends, and a small space.

June 18, 2026

Pakistan’s Peshawar hosts National Women's Football Championship amid FIFA World Cup fever

The All-Pakistan Inter-University Women’s Football Championship began in Peshawar, bringing together top university teams to promote women’s football, identify talent, and create pathways to international competition.

June 17, 2026

Khaiwat Khan’s Attai: Step inside Peshawar’s ‘Old Curiosity Shop’

In Peshawar’s Tehkal area, 98-year-old Khaiwat Khan continues running his traditional shop, established during the British era. A beloved local figure, he preserves old customs, sells diverse goods, recalls historic events, and remains active despite his age.

June 16, 2026

From heatwaves to hailstorms: Understanding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's weather whiplash

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued its latest urgent weather alert, warning of widespread heavy rainfall, severe hailstorms, and high-velocity winds set to sweep across the province from June 16.

June 16, 2026