Citing the spokesperson for the Bannu region police, Aamir Khan, Dawn reported that children "discovered" the shell in a nearby field and, mistaking it for a toy, brought it back to their village in Sorband.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has reportedly taken aim at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, suggesting that he should resign if he cannot maintain peace and order in the province, Geo News reported on Saturday, citing sources.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir and the federal capital Islamabad on Saturday.
The situation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province continues to spiral, as reports of intensified military operations, widespread displacement, and growing public unrest emerge from areas such as Bajaur, Waziristan, and Tirah.
On Friday, a peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan saw tribal elders, civil society representatives, political party members, and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists uniting against what they described as a collapsing security environment.
Abhinav Pandya, CEO of Usanas Foundation, called Pakistan's crackdown on Pashtuns "state terrorism," accusing the army of suppressing ethnic identities, supporting extremist groups, and committing cultural genocide. He criticised global silence and labelled Pakistan a "terrorist state" ruled
Referring to the situation as "a brutal campaign" under the pretext of security, the Jirga has called upon Pashtun leaders and individuals across various regions to participate in widespread protests on August 1, demanding an immediate cessation of military actions and state violence.
The protesters had assembled in Tirah Valley to demonstrate against the death of a child killed by mortar fire from Pakistani forces. In retaliation, the soldiers began to shoot indiscriminately at the unarmed Pashtun demonstrators.
Pakistan has issued a glacial flood warning for its northwestern regions as the country faces above-average monsoon rainfall, raising fears of disasters similar to the catastrophic 2022 floods, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
Three terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Swat's Barikot of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, Geo News reported, citing a CTD spokesperson.
At least five children died in rain-related incidents in Swat, Pakistan, as flash floods and house collapses hit the region. Heavy monsoon rains damaged roads and homes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with rescue teams deployed. Authorities have warned residents to stay alert amid worsening condi
At least four children died and one is missing after flash floods and landslides hit Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, three tourists died and 15 are missing following floods and landslides at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan. Rescue operations are ongoing.