Pak-Afghan Border Trade Crisis: 10,000 Containers Stranded as SCCI Demands Reopening
PESHAWAR – The President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Junaid Altaf, has issued an urgent plea to the federal government to address the escalating Pak-Afghan border trade crisis. He warned that the continued closure of key crossing points has left more than 10,000 transit trade containers stranded at Karachi Port, threatening […]
KP Terrorism Statistics 2025: 1,588 Incidents Reported as Security Forces Ramp Up Operations
PESHAWAR – The law enforcement agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have released a comprehensive annual report detailing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa terrorism statistics 2025, revealing a total of 1,588 reported incidents across the province. This surge in violence resulted in the martyrdom of 502 individuals, including both security personnel and civilians, while proactive operations by security […]
Peshawar Water Crisis: 80% of City’s Supply Is Contaminated, UNICEF Warns
PESHAWAR – A new UNICEF data reveals that 80% of the Peshawar’s water sources are contaminated. With only 20% of water deemed safe for human consumption, millions of residents face a growing threat from preventable diseases and infrastructure collapse. Bacteria and the Peshawar Water Crisis The report highlights a deadly gap between water availability and […]
Greater Peshawar Region Circular Rail project clears federal hurdle
Greater Peshawar Region Circular Rail project clears federal hurdle
NACTA rolls out five-year plan to turn extremists into productive citizens
PESHAWAR The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has launched a five-year plan to turn extremists into productive citizens, aiming to prevent violent extremism across Pakistan. The initiative calls for coordinated action from federal and provincial departments and emphasizes rehabilitation, education, and social reintegration. NACTA’s plan focuses on five strategic pillars. First, authorities will identify individuals at […]
Afghan refugee camps face electricity, and eviction
PESHAWAR: Afghan refugee families in Akora Khattak and Swat are facing eviction as authorities enforce strict measures to clear camps and rental properties. In a joint operation, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and police cut electricity to refugee camps to prepare the grounds for demolition. On Friday, WAPDA and police teams removed the […]
Border closure cripples traders, hits agricultural exports
Border closure cripples traders, hits agricultural exports
Governor’s rule rumours grow in KP as political tensions rise
Whispers of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have grown louder as tensions between the federal government and the provincial administration escalate, fuelling intense speculation about the future of the governor’s office and the province’s political direction. Social media platforms have amplified the rumours, with claims of imminent federal intervention circulating widely. Senior political and […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security Crisis
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces a troubling reality. The return of militancy and the rapid deterioration of law and order have plunged the province into uncertainty. Recent suicide attacks at the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar and Cadet College Wana reinforce this perception. These incidents are not isolated. They signal deeper vulnerabilities affecting both security structures […]
A new test for Pakistan’s security forces
The suicide attack at the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar has become another stark reminder of the growing Pakistan security challenges. Moments after the blast at the main gate, security personnel responded quickly. They cornered the attackers and killed every militant attempting to enter the compound, stopping a much larger operation the assailants had planned. […]