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Legendary actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor's ancestral homes in Peshawar are on the verge of collapse. Years of neglect, exacerbated by recent rains and an earthquake, have left the heritage buildings dangerously dilapidated. Despite government promises and allocated funds for conversion into museums, no preservation work has begun, leaving locals and activists deeply concerned about the imminent danger.

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with khyber pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

The 27-year-old was a top commander of the Al Badr terror group. His killing comes amid a string of mysterious targeted attacks in Pakistan, where operatives linked to LeT, Jaish, and other terror groups have been shot dead over the past few years

Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's khyber pakhtunkhwa. Afridi, considered a key figure in LeT's regional structure, was killed in Landi Kotal. The incident follows a recent attack on another LeT leader, Amir Hamza.

India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive counter-terror strike, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Precision air, artillery, and drone strikes hit Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba bases, including headquarters in Bahawalpur and Muridke. This tri-service operation demonstrated India's resolve to eliminate terror sanctuaries.

In a pattern that has become familiar over the past few years, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba leader was killed by unknown gunmen just days after another one survived an assassination attempt

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from khyber pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.

A portion of the historic haveli of legendary Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor collapsed in Peshawar reportedly due to recent heavy rains followed by a strong earthquake on Friday night, officials and local residents said. According to PTI, the century-old Kapoor Haveli, a significant cultural site in khyber pakhtunkhwa province that was declared national heritage by the Pakistan government in 2016, suffered structural damage after continuous rains weakened the building, while tremors late Friday further destabilised its already dilapidated structure.

Pakistan's government reversed a significant petrol price hike after widespread backlash, reducing the price by PKR 80 per litre to PKR 378. This move followed a 43% increase that sparked protests and criticism, with the government now implementing targeted subsidies and austerity measures to ease economic strain.

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with khyber pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks.

Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 45 people over the past few days across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said Monday. The latest casualties follow more than 60 people being killed in snow and heavy rain that hit Afghanistan in January.

Rebel groups have issued a stark warning to international cricketers, urging them to pull out of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). Citing the volatile security situation in regions like khyber pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the TTP faction claims player safety cannot be guaranteed. This threat casts a shadow over the tournament, which the PCB insists will proceed as planned.

PTI leaders criticize Maryam Nawaz's terrorism claims, blaming PDM. Hasan condemns Sharif family's animosity towards khyber pakhtunkhwa. They aim to expose election fraud and reclaim mandates.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her remarks labeling khyber pakhtunkhwa as 'a corridor of terrorists and smugglers,' as per Dawn. PTI leaders, including Shaukat Mahmood Basra and Raoof Hasan, held the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government accountable for the country's terrorism surge. They refuted allegations against the khyber pakhtunkhwa government and PTI for political unrest in a press conference.

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pakistan's Bettani Lakki Marwat district resulted in the death of two people, including a child. Three others, including a woman, were injured in the blast. The nature of the blast is still unknown. Pakistan has been experiencing a rise in terror activities, particularly in khyber pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, since the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale today jolted parts of northwest Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, but there were no reports of any casualty or damage to properties, an official said.

A suicide bombing and attack by gunmen on a security post in Pakistan's khyber pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and a child. Security forces thwarted the overnight breach attempt, later killing 12 TTP militants. The explosives-laden vehicle also damaged civilian homes, injuring seven others.

At least 10 terrorists and an army captain in khyber pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district were killed in a military encounter. The operation was launched following intelligence reports of terrorist presence. Pakistan's military seized a large cache of ammunition. This follows a surge in terror attacks since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

A bomb explosion in northwestern Pakistan's khyber pakhtunkhwa province killed at least five people and injured many others. The blast occurred in the Tappi Dawar area of North Waziristan district. In a separate incident, a suicide bomber blew himself up near a police van in the province's Charsadda district, but no casualties were reported.