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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

5.6 magnitude earthquake rocks Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cities

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5.6 magnitude earthquake

PESHAWAR: Residents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Malakand, Lower Dir, Hangu, Kohat, Bajaur, Swat, Buner, Shangla, and North Waziristan, reported feeling tremors from a recent earthquake.

The tremors were also felt in Swabi, Upper Dir, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.

The earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.6, with its epicenter in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 73 kilometers.

Following the quake, residents reportedly recited Kalma Tayyiba as they evacuated their homes.

No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have advised people to remain alert for aftershocks.

Security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IBOs

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Security forces

RAWALPINDI: Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully neutralized 24 terrorists during two separate operations on February 4 and 5, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The militants, affiliated with Indian-backed proxy group Fitna al-Khawarij, were targeted in coordinated actions in the Orakzai and Khyber districts.

In Orakzai, security forces conducted an operation based on intelligence reports, striking militant hideouts. During intense gunfights, 14 terrorists were killed.

In a separate operation in Khyber district, 10 more terrorists were killed following an exchange of fire with security personnel.

The ISPR confirmed that search operations continue against other Indian-supported militants in the region. The clearance operations aim to eliminate all remaining terrorist elements, ensuring long-term stability.

The operations are part of the Pakistan Army’s anti-terrorism campaign “Vision Azm-e-Istiqamat”, reflecting a decisive crackdown on Indian-backed terrorism across the province.

Rain and snowfall alert issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Rain and snowfall

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert, warning of rain and snowfall in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa starting Tuesday.

According to the PDMA, intermittent rainfall and snowfall are expected across different districts of the province until November 5. Local administrations have been directed to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures in advance.

The PDMA has also warned of landslides in regions such as Abbottabad, Dir, Swat, Chitral, and Kohistan.

Heavy rainfall is anticipated in cities including Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan, which may cause damage to weak structures, power lines, and signboards.

The PDMA has urged citizens to take necessary precautions, while district administrations have been instructed to improve drainage systems.

Sohail Afridi unveils KP’s new 13-member provincial cabinet

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Sohail Afridi

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has constituted a 13-member cabinet under Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, featuring 10 ministers, two advisers, and one special assistant.

According to reports, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has signed the summary sent by the chief minister, approving the new cabinet lineup.

In line with directions from the party founder, CM Afridi announced the names of cabinet members, which include Meena Khan Afridi, Fazal Shakoor, Faisal Tarakai, Aqibullah, Dr Amjad, Khaleeq ur Rehman, Riaz Khan, and Fakhar Jehan.

Taj Muhammad Rind and Muzzammil Aslam have been appointed as advisers, while Shafi Jan will serve as special assistant to the chief minister.

A decision regarding Barrister Saif’s inclusion in the cabinet has not yet been finalized. The newly appointed cabinet members are scheduled to take oath later this afternoon.

Another polio case reported in Pakistan

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Another polio

ISLAMABAD: Another case of poliovirus has been confirmed in Pakistan, health ministry sources said on Tuesday.

According to officials, the affected child — a 12-month-old boy — belongs to the Kandar tehsil of Torghar district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The child reportedly developed symptoms of the disease on September 19, 2025.

Health ministry sources added that this is the 19th polio case reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so far this year, bringing the total number of cases nationwide in 2025 to 30.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tally for the year has reached 19 cases, nine from Sindh, and one each from Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Polio is a highly infectious and incurable disease that can cause lifelong paralysis. Health experts emphasize that the only effective protection is repeated doses of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) for every child under the age of five, along with timely completion of routine immunizations.