Emergency in KP: A Hard Decision Born of Terrorism, Political Deadlock
PESHAWAR – After a long tug of war, the authorities have finally imposed an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The decision goes far beyond routine administration. Deteriorating law and order, persistent terrorism and a bitter political struggle between the federal and provincial governments have together pushed the province to this point. When disputes paralyse cooperation […]
Terrorism in KP Surges 195%; Drone Attacks Hit 170 in 2026
ISLAMABAD—Terrorist incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rose 195 percent between March 1, 2024, and September 23, 2026, nearly tripling over the period. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the intelligence agencies revealed the figures in two special security reports they presented at a meeting chaired by the prime minister. The reports warn that the steady rise in attacks […]
KP Governor Forms 11-Member Special Advisory Council After Emergency
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has established an 11-member Special Advisory Council following the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in the province. The council comprises prominent administrative, economic, legal, political, and medical figures, including two former chairmen of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a former senator, a former advocate […]
President Declares Emergency in KP; Army Deployed to Assist Administration
PESHAWAR—The President of Pakistan has decided to impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 232 of the Constitution, according to a statement issued by the Presidency. The statement said the emergency was declared because of rising terrorist incidents and a serious deterioration in the law-and-order situation. It said attacks on government installations, infrastructure, and […]
12 Militants, Afghan Taliban, Killed in Foiled Kurram Border Infiltration
PESHAWAR- The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) says it foiled an attempt to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Kurram, killing 12 militants described by the military as Fitna al-Khawarij and Afghan Taliban. According to the ISPR, security personnel detected the movement of a group attempting to enter Pakistan through the border area in Kurram. The ISPR […]
Security Reports Warn of Rising Terrorist Attacks in KP Over Two Years
PESHAWAR- Two special security reports from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and intelligence agencies were presented at a key federal cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister in Islamabad. Sources said the meeting was expected to review in detail the highly concerning governance and security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the reports, the number of terrorist […]
KP Governor Says Lawbreakers Will Be Dealt With Firmly After Emergency Announcement
PESHAWAR- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has welcomed the presidential announcement concerning governor’s rule and an emergency in the province, warning that anyone who takes the law into their own hands will be dealt with firmly. In a video statement posted on social media, Kundi said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa welcomed the presidential […]
KP Chief Minister Arrested at Chief Minister’s House, Sources Say
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was arrested at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, according to sources. The sources said Afridi returned to the Chief Minister’s House after addressing a long-march gathering in Mardan. He then called Law Minister Aftab Alam and Advocate General Shah Faisal for legal consultations on the possible imposition of […]
Fazlur Rehman Calls KP Emergency and Governor’s Rule an Attack on Democracy
PESHAWAR—Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has described the proposed emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as an attack on democracy, saying his party will engage with the public and continue its role inside and outside parliament. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Fazlur Rehman said the prime minister had agreed with him […]