NGOs leaving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid security concerns
Peshawar – At least a dozen non-governmental organisations have shut their offices and moved operations to Islamabad, with many others scaling back activities, as security fears mount in tribal districts and southern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Credible sources confirmed that NGOs leaving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have either suspended projects entirely or opted to run them at […]
Bannu attack: surge in militancy raises questions over Afghan weapons, regional support
PESHAWAR – A deadly assault on the Frontier Constabulary (FC) lines in Bannu has once again raised alarm over Pakistan’s fragile security situation. Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the FC compound before storming the premises with gunfire. The attack killed six soldiers, including two majors, and wounded 19 others. Several civilians also sustained injuries. […]
Peshawar Safe City Project
The Peshawar Safe City Project aims to curb terrorism and rising crime in the provincial capital, with the government setting a target to complete it by December 2025. Authorities have identified 128 key locations across the city where thousands of modern CCTV cameras will be installed, enhancing security for residents. The project comes nearly 17 […]
Militants Burn National Flags, Check IDS On Bannu Road
PESHAWAR – Militants set up an illegal checkpoint on the Bannu–Peshawar highway late at night. They stopped vehicles and forced passengers out. The armed group checked identity cards and burned Pakistani national flags. The act spread fear among travelers. Also Read: Divided rulers and united terrorists: why Pakistan’s fight against militancy remains stalled Eyewitnesses said […]
Military Operation in Bajaur: Civilians Killed, Families Displaced, Elders Demand Accountability
Bajaur — The ongoing Military Operation in Bajaur sparked outrage after artillery strikes killed three civilians, including two children, in Mamund tehsil. Residents blocked the main road, carried the bodies to the road, and staged a sit-in. They demanded answers from the government and military authorities, questioning why innocent civilians were targeted. Political leaders and […]
Bajaur Military Operation Fears Trigger Mass Displacement
PESHAWAR – Fears of a possible Bajaur military operation have forced hundreds of families to leave Mamond tehsil. The district administration, local volunteers, and humanitarian groups are helping the displaced, while tribal elders in Salarzai tehsil reject military action and demand maize crop compensation. Families have been leaving Mamond since last week. Volunteers from Al-Khidmat […]
Divided rulers and united terrorists: why Pakistan’s fight against militancy remains stalled
Divided rulers and united terrorists: why Pakistan’s fight against militancy remains stalled
Mass exodus from Bajaur escalates as peace jirga deadlock raises fears of military operation
Mass exodus from Bajaur escalates as peace jirga deadlock raises fears of military operation
Gandapur’s changing stance raises questions on KP’s anti-terror efforts
One morning, the Chief Minister roared. By evening, he whispered. On the surface, Ali Amin Gandapur’s recent remarks about launching jirgas to address terrorism seem measured, even democratic. He promises consultation. He speaks of unity. He insists — in firm, headline-ready language — that where terrorists are found, action will be taken. And yet, beneath […]
Militant Violence in Bannu Claims Life Of Ex-JUI-F Leader
PESHAWAR – A former senior figure of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) has been shot dead in Bannu, as militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to escalate. Dr Syed Wali, who previously served as the general secretary of JUI-F in Bannu, was abducted on 26 July while visiting his native village of Dargai. Police said he was […]