In the Line of Fire: How Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s CTD is Turning the Tide
PESHAWAR — In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where decades of insurgency, militant safe-havens and porous borders have defined security discourse, the province’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) is quietly rewriting the script of the war on terror. A newly compiled report reveals the scale of the challenge — and the sweep of institutional reform aimed at confronting it. […]
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 […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes intensify as regional powers call for restraint
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border witnessed one of its fiercest exchanges in recent years, as unprovoked Afghan firing drew a powerful and sustained response from the Pakistan Army. According to security officials, Taliban forces launched coordinated attacks across multiple frontier points — including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, and Baramcha in Balochistan — prompting Pakistan to […]
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 […]
Jaffar Express Explosion Near Sultan Kot Derails Four Coaches, Injures Passengers In Sindh
An explosion on the railway track near Sultan Kot in Shikarpur district derailed four coaches of the Jaffar Express and injured at least four passengers, according to police and railway officials. The passenger train was travelling from Peshawar to Quetta when the blast damaged a section of the track, prompting authorities to suspend rail traffic […]
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 […]
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 […]