Muhammad Usman Amin
Pakistan’s KP on high alert as heavy monsoon rains, landslides forecast
PDMA warns of heavy monsoon rains, thunderstorms, strong winds, landslides, and flooding across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging precautions, avoiding unnecessary travel, protecting property and maintaining emergency preparedness through August 21.
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In Peshawar, one craftsman keeps Pakistan’s ‘Jinnah Cap’ tradition alive
At nearly 80, Haji Bashir has spent seven decades crafting Karakul caps, a traditional headwear made from Balkhi sheep pelts, and has supplied caps to some of Pakistan’s most prominent historical figures.
4 DAYS AGO
Pakistan's evolving counterterrorism strategy in North Waziristan
Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign in North Waziristan has progressed from major military offensives to intelligence-led operations targeting remaining terrorist networks.
August 3, 2026
TTP–Afghan Taliban nexus: Inside the cross-border terrorist network
The Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan’s links with the Afghan Taliban have become a defining factor in the security challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
August 2, 2026
In Pakistan, women weave a cultural legacy from wild palm leaves
The craft of working with Mazri palm is a practice that predates modern record-keeping, embedded deep within the ancestral knowledge of communities across the foothills of Pakistan.
July 26, 2026
Floods in northwest Pakistan leave 12 dead, contingency plan activated
The ongoing rain spell, which began on July 19, is severely impacting several regions including Mansehra, Khyber, Upper Chitral and Peshawar. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the heavy downpours are expected to persist until July 23.
July 22, 2026
Pakistan permits UN WFP convoy to cross Torkham Border despite ongoing tensions
'The vehicles were escorted to the Zero Point, where 21 of the 26 containers successfully crossed into Afghanistan, with the remaining five following on Wednesday,' said Yasir Khan from Collectorate of Customs, Peshawar.
July 16, 2026
Meat, spice, and fire: The Takht-i-Bahi chappal kebab
The legendary beef patty is a masterpiece of local cuisine that entices travelers from all over.
July 13, 2026
Peshawar artisans keep centuries-old copper craft alive despite dwindling demand
Peshawar’s centuries-old copper craft survives in the narrow lanes of Qissa Khwani Bazaar, where artisans continue hand-carving utensils and decorative pieces despite declining demand, rising costs and competition from modern materials.
July 10, 2026
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Pakistan enforces Afghan repatriation plan as nations tighten migration policies
Authorities begin enforcing the final phase of its repatriation plan for undocumented Afghan nationals as countries across Europe and the region expand return policies, citing security, migration and legal enforcement concerns.
July 9, 2026