Riaz Khan

Peshawar

Reporter and Writer at Associated Press

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Linking Minerals Act approval with Imran’s release baseless propaganda: KP minister

1 week ago | nation.com.pk | Riaz Khan

PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Minister Zahir Shah Toru on Saturday rejected allegations that the approval of the province’s Minerals and Mines Act is being tied to the release of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, calling the claim baseless and politically motivated. Speaking at the Meet the Press event at the press club, he stated that legislative processes are independent of ongoing political developments.
Powerful mafia opposing reforms in exam system: BISE Mardan chief

1 week ago | nation.com.pk | Riaz Khan

MARDAN - Chairman of the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan, Prof Jehanzeb Khan, has said that efforts are being made to reform the board’s examination system, which is facing opposition from a powerful mafia. He expressed these views while speaking to journalists. He clarified that he has no personal agenda and is solely focused on bringing reforms to the examination system.
CM administers oath to MPC office-bearers

2 weeks ago | nation.com.pk | Riaz Khan

MARDAN - The newly-elected office-bearers of the Mardan Press Club (MPC) took the oath of office on Wednesday. Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, administered the oath to the newly-elected cabinet members of the press club at a ceremony held at the Commissioner Office in Mardan. Muhammad Riaz Mayar was sworn in as president, Hidayat-ur-Rehman as vice president, Pervez Khan as general secretary, Amir Shoaib as joint secretary, and Pervez Shaheen as finance secretary.
Ordinary Pakhtuns being harassed in Punjab: ANP leader

2 weeks ago | nation.com.pk | Riaz Khan

Mardan - Awami National Party (ANP) Punjab General Secretary Amir Bahadur Khan Hoti has said that ordinary Pakhtuns are being harassed in Punjab under the guise of Afghan refugees. He said that the harassment of Pakhtun businessmen, students, and residents in Punjab must stop.
‘ Drugs easily available to inmates in Mardan Jail’

2 weeks ago | nation.com.pk | Riaz Khan

MARDAN - A recently released prisoner has alleged that narcotics and Ice are being sold inside Mardan central jail and are easily accessible to inmates. In a video circulating on social media, Zahir Shah, a resident of Gharibabad Fazl-e-Haq College Road, claimed that the jail superintendent acts like a king. He stated that he could not comment on the actions of the lower staff, but drugs were widespread in the jail.
Pakistan to Forcibly Deport 3 Million Afghans This Year

3 weeks ago | genocidewatch.com | Riaz Khan |Riazat Butt

Story by Riaz Khan and Riazat ButtPakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year, as a deadline for them to voluntarily leave the capital and surrounding areas expired on Monday. It’s the latest phase of a nationwide crackdown launched in October 2023 to expel foreigners living in Pakistan illegally, mostly Afghans. The campaign has drawn fire from rights groups, the Taliban government, and the UN.
Pakistan wants to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Riaz Khan |Riazat Butt

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Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Riaz Khan |Riazat Butt

About 845,000 Afghans have left Pakistan over the past 18 monthsFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Riaz Khan |Riazat Butt

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year

3 weeks ago | ottumwacourier.com | Riaz Khan |Riazat Butt

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year, as a deadline for them to voluntarily leave the capital and surrounding areas expired on Monday. It's the latest phase of a nationwide crackdown launched in October 2023 to expel foreigners living in Pakistan illegally, mostly Afghans. The campaign has drawn fire from rights groups, the Taliban government, and the U.N.Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.