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 […]
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’.
Political parties in Bajaur protest against insecurity in tribal districts
Several political parties in Bajaur district held a protest on 27 October against insecurity in the tribal districts and alleged mistreatment of civilians during ongoing military operations. The demonstration brought together representatives from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl), Awami National Party, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and other local groups. Speakers said the state must protect citizens both from […]
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 […]
Six Militants Killed as Forces Repel Suicide Attack in North Waziristan
Security forces in North Waziristan district repelled a major militant assault on the Khaddi fort in Mir Ali, killing six attackers linked to the Hafiz Gul Bahadar network. The suicide attack in North Waziristan underscored the continuing threat of militancy in the tribal borderlands, despite repeated military operations in recent years. Officials said the attack […]
Terrorism, Crime Under Scrutiny In High-Level Police Meeting
PESHAWAR – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed chaired a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office, Peshawar, to review the province’s security and law and order situation. Senior police officials from Peshawar, Malakand, and Bannu regions joined in person and through video links. The meeting gathered Additional IGP Operations Muhammad Ali […]
Propaganda Clouds the Truth: The Tirah Incident
There is no trace of blood anywhere, no evidence to follow. The greatest reason behind the ambiguity surrounding the Tirah incident is the absence of confirmed information from independent sources about what occurred. This remote region remains inaccessible to journalists, either by deliberate denial or because they cannot afford to reach it. Whatever the reason, […]
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 […]