Articles by Muhammad Usman Amin
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Deadly rains put Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on high alert
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has warned of floods and glacial lake outburst floods, placing Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on high alert as more rain is expected, with authorities closely monitoring glaciers and preparing emergency response teams.
10 DAYS AGO
North-West Pakistan under high alert: PDMA warns of glacial lake outbursts in 5 districts
Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to five sensitive districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Due to the current heavy rains in the last few days and snowfall in the northern regions of Pakistan, there is a possibility of glaciers melting in Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat and Upper Kohistan. Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to five sensitive districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Due to the current heavy rains in the last few days and snowfall in the northern regions of Pakistan, there is a possibility of glaciers melting in Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat and Upper Kohistan.
12 DAYS AGO
Pakistan's first police drone unit takes flight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police launch Pakistan’s first drone surveillance unit to improve counterterrorism, monitor public gatherings, counter militant drones, and strengthen policing across remote mountainous districts bordering Afghanistan.
A MONTH AGO
Peshawar’s traffic violators to start receiving e-tickets from March
Peshawar is preparing to launch the Electronic Traffic Challan (ticketing) system along with the long-awaited Safe City Project, which will officially go live in March. The project will implement a modern e-ticketing system to automate law enforcement and reduce human interference
2 MONTHS AGO
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Fresh westerly wave to hit Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, heavy snowfall, rain feared
Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a new alert with the fresh westerly wave expected to approach on Sunday night after the first month of 2026 proving to be particularly harsh for north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following a destructive spell over the last few days
3 MONTHS AGO
Pakistan disaster authority issues flash flood alert for northern Pakistan
The National Emergencies Operation Center has identified a powerful 'westerly wave,' expected to grip the upper parts of the country and persist till Jan. 24.
3 MONTHS AGO
Master’s stitch: Chacha Nooruddin and global rise of Peshawari Chappal
For more than five decades, Nooruddin has worked from his modest shop, which has become a regular stop for politicians, celebrities, athletes, and foreign visitors. Its walls serve as a living archive of Pakistan’s social and cultural history.
3 MONTHS AGO
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Peshawar’s kahwa tradition endures centuries, blending culture, hospitality and history
Kahwa culture, centered in Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar, blends history, hospitality, and commerce, with traditional green tea serving as a social, cultural, and culinary staple.
3 MONTHS AGO
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Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declares 2026 'Year of AI,' drives inclusive governance
System is designed to assist government employees across KP in navigating complex regulations and procedures efficiently; Dastak App now features AI chatbots to respond to citizen queries, while CFCs serve as physical hubs where AI-backed systems help process documents such as birth and death certificates or domiciles, allowing citizens to track progress through a single window.
3 MONTHS AGO
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