Mardan
Coverage of Mardan in the Nexus archive.
- Senate panel concerned over diversion of flood rehabilitation funds in KP
A Senate panel in Pakistan questioned the allocation of flood rehabilitation funds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), noting that Mardan received more road projects than severely affected districts like Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Chitral. The committee also raised concerns about World Bank 'interference' in a Sindh project and criticized disparities in reconstruction efforts.
- Monsoon rains kill 12 in KP in past 3 days; nationwide flood warning issued
Monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have killed 12 people and injured 18 over three days, with power outages disrupting 148 feeders. The National Disaster Management Authority issued a nationwide flood warning for flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides from July 21 to 24, affecting regions including KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Punjab.
- 3 bodies found after vehicle carrying Afghans swept away by flash flood in KP's Khyber: Rescue 1122
A vehicle carrying Afghan families was swept away by a flash flood in Khyber district, killing three people, while a separate roof collapse in Mardan left two children dead. Rescue 1122 teams recovered bodies and coordinated emergency responses as heavy rains were forecasted for the region.
- Mashal’s sister gets degree from Toronto varsity
Saba Iqbal, sister of Mashal Khan who was lynched in a false blasphemy case in 2017, graduated in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her father highlighted her achievement as a source of pride and inspiration for girls in Pashtun regions, while recalling the trauma of Mashal's murder.
- 6 suspected terrorists killed by KP CTD in 2 separate operations
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed six suspected terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij in two separate operations. The operations in Kohat and Mardan resulted in the recovery of weapons and the deaths of three terrorists each, including individuals linked to terrorism and targeted killings.
- Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots
A Pakistani Air Force aircraft crashed during a training flight near Mardan, killing both pilots. The military has ordered an inquiry into the incident, and officials including the president, prime minister, and army chief expressed condolences. The crash follows a recent military helicopter accident in Pakistan-administered Kashmir that killed 22 soldiers.
- Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots
A Pakistani Air Force plane crashed during a routine training mission near the northwestern city of Mardan, killing both pilots. Authorities reported the incident occurred in an open area of the region.
- PAF trainer aircraft crashes near Mardan, both pilots martyred
A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft crashed near Mardan, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. The incident occurred during a routine training mission, and a board of inquiry has been established to investigate the cause. Previous military aircraft crashes in Pakistan are also mentioned.