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. […]
Islamabad Suicide Attack Investigation Reveals Major Breakthrough
The Islamabad suicide attack investigation recorded a major breakthrough as Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar revealed new arrests, key confessional statements, and clear cross-border links behind the assault. During a press conference in Islamabad, he showed the video statement of the attack’s handler, Sajidullah alias Sheena, marking an important moment in the probe. The […]
Pakistan at war: Fighting Terror and Betrayal
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has issued a stark warning – Pakistan is at war. In his latest statement on X, Asif declared that Pakistan now faces a full-scale hybrid conflict involving cross-border terrorism, regional conspiracies, and internal attacks. The Islamabad suicide bombing, the Wana Cadet College terrorist attack, and the New Delhi explosion have […]
KP leaders unite in historic jirga to tackle terrorism and restore peace
Peshawar – Political leaders, civil society representatives, and security officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) gathered at the provincial assembly in a historic peace jirga. They discussed long-standing security challenges and aimed to promote sustainable peace. KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem said participants set aside political affiliations to focus solely on the people’s welfare. Saleem recalled […]
Most KP police teams lack crime scene vehicles and kits
PESHAWAR – In a revealing assessment of policing infrastructure, it has emerged that 23 out of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s 35 districts lack dedicated crime scene vehicles, while several tribal districts also remain deprived of essential crime scene kits. The shortage of forensic tools and mobility resources has raised concerns about the effectiveness of police investigations, particularly […]
KP chief minster demands action over war damage
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) said that officials responsible for collateral damage in the war on terror must face legal action. He stressed that basic human rights will not be violated in the province. Speaking to the media in Peshawar before meeting the party founder, Afridi announced that the cabinet would […]
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi terms civilian casualties in anti-terror operations ‘war crime’
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi terms civilian casualties in anti-terror operations ‘war crime’.
Tribal elders in Bannu urge govt to act against insecurity
Tribal elders of the Momand Khel tribe in Bannu district have urged the government to take immediate and practical steps to end insecurity in tribal districts and ensure protection for local residents. The elders raised their concerns during a jirga held on 27 October, where participants discussed the growing unrest and civilian hardships in the […]
Khyber Peace Jirga: The Promise of Peace Amid Echoes Of The Past
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s decision to convene the Khyber Peace Jirga on 25 October in Bara has stirred cautious optimism across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The announcement, framed as a step toward reconciliation, evokes both hope and skepticism in a region that has endured decades of conflict, displacement, and uncertainty. The jirga, an age-old mechanism rooted in […]