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Peshawar: The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through its Excise Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation (EBI), Squad B-I, carried out a successful intelligence-based operation near H Gol Chowk here and arrested an ice smuggler identified as Bin Yamin, son of Sawad Khan, a resident of District Bajaur.

According to Excise Dept on Friday, during the operation, the squad recovered 1,010 grams of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) from the possession of the accused.

He was arrested on the spot and an FIR has been registered at Excise Police Station Peshawar. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway.

According to the Excise Department, intelligence-based operations against drug traffickers, particularly those involved in the smuggling of Ice will continue across the province without interruption.

The department remains committed to eliminating the menace of narcotics and will continue to take all possible measures to protect society from the harmful effects of drugs.

Abbottabad: Abbottabad Police on Friday launched a registration campaign under the Pehchaan mobile app, urging all taxi, online ride-hailing, and private transport drivers to register with the digital platform to enhance passenger safety and strengthen driver verification.

According to the police, registration through the Pehchaan mobile app is completely free of cost. Every registered driver will be issued a unique QR code, enabling passengers and law enforcement agencies to verify the driver’s identity quickly and efficiently, thereby improving the safety and security of both drivers and commuters.

The initiative is part of Abbottabad Police’s efforts to promote safe travel, build public confidence in transport services, and introduce a secure, technology-driven transportation system.

Police have advised drivers to complete their registration by contacting their respective Traffic Wardens or visiting the designated Pehchaan Desk. The Abbottabad Traffic Police said its personnel were available to provide guidance and assistance throughout the registration process.

The police urged all eligible drivers to register with the Pehchaan mobile app and contribute towards building a safer driver community and a more secure Abbottabad.

Peshawar: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has termed the reported exclusion of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from the South Asian Games 2027 as regrettable, saying the move could negatively affect the province’s positive image and sports development.

He expressed these views during a meeting with Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association and former provincial minister Aqil Shah at the Governor House.

The meeting discussed the promotion of sports, development of sports infrastructure in the province and preparations related to the South Asian Games 2027.

Aqil Shah informed the Governor about his concerns over the alleged exclusion of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from hosting events of the South Asian Games 2027.

Governor Kundi said the Peshawar Sports Complex possessed international-standard facilities and had the capacity to successfully host various events of the regional games.

He said that while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was confronting the challenge of terrorism, ignoring the province by the Pakistan Olympic Association was unfortunate and detrimental to promoting sports and projecting its positive image.

The Governor said holding international sporting events in Peshawar would help improve the province’s soft image and send a positive message to the world that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was a centre of peace, sports and talented youth.

Reaffirming his commitment to sports development, Governor Kundi said promotion of sports and encouragement of young talent remained among his top priorities.

He also highlighted the ongoing initiatives under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Champions League and assured that every possible support would be extended to expand sporting activities across the province.

Hyderabad: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed arrested of a wanted suspected terrorist associated with Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA) in a raid carried out in Husri area in the city’s outskirts.

According to a CTD statement issued here on Friday, a hand grenade, explosive, detonator, a remote with cells, battery, a 30-bore pistol with three spent casings and six spent casings of a SMG were recovered from possession of the suspect Imam Bux Khaskheli. He was wanted by the CTD, in the First Information Report numbers 6/2026 and 7/2026, was allegedly planning to carry out a terror attack. He is said to be a close associate of other suspected terrorists including Mubashir Laghari, Ali Haider Katrio, Sarang Meerani and Mehran Meerani whom the CTD had already arrested.

The suspect was allegedly recruited by the SRA’s commander Asghar Shah while a suspect identified as Soomar Mallah had handed him over the items which were recovered from his possession. He was actively participating in the sit-ins, demonstrations and other anti-state activities. Khaskheli was allegedly among suspects who had allegedly fired gunshots on a truck transporting goods from Sujawal district to Punjab in addition to his alleged extortion seeking from a state owned oil company. He had also allegedly remained involved in spreading anti state sentiments among youth.