Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Archives

Bannu Peace March Participants Demand End to Insecurity in Southern Districts

The Bannu Peace March drew thousands of citizens and tribal elders on Sunday to protest the deteriorating security situation in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the demonstration, speakers highlighted that rising incidents of target killing, extortion, and kidnapping have made daily life difficult for residents. Consequently, the tribal leadership has summoned a Grand […]

The Human Cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict

Healing the Psychological Wounds of Women and Children in KP

Policemen protest in Lakki Marwat after deadly attack on police vehicle

Police officers in Lakki Marwat launched a protest and blocked major roads after a bomb blast targeted a police vehicle in the Bethani subdivision, killing seven policemen and injuring another. The Policemen protest began on Friday night when the Police Aman Committee, a body representing serving policemen, shut the district’s entry and exit points. Officers […]

Terrorist Killed, Policeman Injured in Attack on Bannu IDP Checkpoint

BANNU— Security forces neutralized a terrorist during a fierce gun battle on Friday after militants launched an assault on a police checkpoint in the Bakakhel area of Bannu. The attack, which targeted a facility guarding a camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), left one police constable injured. Clash at Bakakhel Checkpoint Unidentified militants initiated the […]

Terror Financing in Pakistan: New Mandate Makes Financial Probes Mandatory in All Terrorism Cases

ISLAMABAD – Terror financing in Pakistan now faces a massive crackdown as the federal government mandates a compulsory financial investigation for every terrorism-related case. This move ensures that law enforcement agencies trace the money trail alongside every criminal probe. Following new directives from the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) all provincial and federal agencies must […]

External Elements Behind Terrorism in Pakistan, Says Ulema Council Chief

PESHAWAR – The Alami Muttahida Ulema-o-Mashaikh Council has identified foreign interference as a major factor in the current security climate. Central Chairman Allama Muhammad Shoaib addressed the media to discuss the rising instances of terrorism in Pakistan. During the session, he attributed the instability to foreign actors including India, Israel, and Afghanistan. The Tragedy of […]

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi review security situation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi security review was the central focus of a high-level meeting in Peshawar on 2 March. The Chief Minister ordered all relevant institutions to remain vigilant and maintain high operational preparedness. This directive ensures the province can respond effectively to any untoward incident. According to an official statement, the meeting […]