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 […]
Pakistan’s anti-terror response fractures as political blame game intensifies
PESHAWAR – As terrorism resurges in Pakistan’s north-western regions, the country’s anti-terror response appears more divided than ever. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province long on the frontline of the insurgency, the political leadership is now locked in confrontation with the federal government over how to handle the threat. During a recently convened all-parties conference (APC) […]
ANP’s National Peace Jirga Calls for Judicial Probe, Peace Talks Amid Rising Insecurity In KP
ANP’s National Peace Jirga Calls for Judicial Probe, Peace Talks Amid Rising Insecurity In KP
Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack Attempt on Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
PESHAWAR – Security forces foil suicide attack attempt on Pakistan-Afghanistan border by arresting five Afghan suicide bombers. The group crossed into Kurram district on 17 July, triggering an immediate response. According to intelligence sources, the suspects entered Pakistan at 6:25 pm. Since prior alerts had been issued, army personnel and intelligence teams swiftly deployed checkpoints […]