Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Archives

Aqeel Yousafzai launches ‘war theatre’ amid rising regional security concerns

PESHAWAR — Senior journalist and security analyst Aqeel Yousafzai has launched his latest book, War Theatre, a detailed account of militancy, regional conflict, proxy warfare, and political instability shaping Pakistan and the wider region after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021. The launch of War Theatre comes at a time when Pakistan, […]

PHC Expresses Deep Concern Over KP Security Crisis

PESHAWAR – Expressing immense frustration during a contempt of court hearing, Peshawar high Court (PHC) Chief Justice S.M. Attique Shah stated that terrorism is burning parts of the province. The chief justice revealed that authorities even denied him security clearance to visit Dera Ismail Khan. This highlight showcases the severity of the KPK security crisis. […]

Militant Attacks in Lakki Marwat: Pakistan’s Deadliest Security Challenge

PESHAWAR—The alarming escalation of militant attacks in Lakki Marwat has quietly turned this pocket of northwestern Pakistan into a graveyard for law enforcement, as the latest assault on a Tuesday left nine bodies in its wake. Among the dead were two local police officers—the latest casualties in a relentless, low-intensity war. For the residents of […]

Resurgence of Terrorism in KP: A Grave Threat to National Stability

PESHAWAR – The recent resurgence of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has once again plunged the province into a state of mourning and uncertainty. From Bannu to Lakki Marwat, the escalating wave of violence is not merely a series of isolated incidents; rather, it represents a coordinated effort by extremist elements to challenge the writ […]

KP Terror Facilitation Crackdown: 2,400 Government Employees and Contractors Identified

PESHAWAR – The provincial government has launched a massive KP Terror Facilitation Crackdown, identifying approximately 2,400 individuals—including government officials and contractors—for their alleged links to militant groups. During a high-level review of the Provincial Action Plan, authorities revealed that these suspects have been providing financial support and sensitive information to terrorists, significantly undermining the region’s […]

Lakki Marwat Blast: 9 Killed, Including 2 Policemen, in Serai Naurang Explosion

LAKKI MARWAT: A powerful motorcycle bomb killed nine people, including two traffic police officers, in Lakki Marwat’s Serai Naurang on Tuesday. The blast occurred near a busy railway crossing. This attack highlights the growing security challenges in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Saeed Khan, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for Serai Naurang, stated that most victims […]

KP Police Neutralize 108 Terrorists, Foil Major Sabotage Plots

PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have released a comprehensive performance report for the first quarter of the year. The KP Police counter-terrorism operations report details a series of high-stakes actions that successfully dismantled several major terror networks. Under the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan, the provincial force thwarted 106 out of […]

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 […]