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 […]
Aimal Wali Khan seeks judicial probe into Maulana Khan Zaib’s killing in Bajaur
PESHAWAR – Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan accused the state of orchestrating the killing of religious scholar Maulana Khan Zaib in Bajaur. He said a death squad carried out the assassination in broad daylight and fled using routes where all CCTV cameras had vanished. At a press conference in Peshawar, Aimal Wali […]
JUI-F Chief Blames State for Worsening Security in KP, Balochistan
PESHAWAR – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday launched a scathing critique of the federal and provincial governments, blaming the worsening security situation in KP and Balochistan on state inaction and political apathy. In a press conference held in Peshawar, he accused the state of playing the role of a “silent spectator” […]
Maulana Khanzeb Laid to Rest in Bajaur
BAJAUR – Thousands of mourners from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gathered in Nawagai, Bajaur, to attend the funeral of Maulana Khanzeb, a senior leader of the Awami National Party (ANP). Gunmen killed him in a targeted attack while he was campaigning for a peace march scheduled for 13 July. ANP’s top leadership joined the funeral prayers. […]
Another Voice Silenced: ANP Leader Maulana Khanzeb shot dead in Bajaur
ANP Leader Maulana Khanzeb shot dead in Bajaur
Terrorists Use Drones in Bannu Attacks
BANNU – Terrorists use drones to launch two coordinated attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Tuesday, killing a woman, injuring three children, and damaging the solar system of a police station — a disturbing escalation in the use of drone warfare by militant groups in Pakistan. Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi […]
Day-Long Curfew in Lower South Waziristan Amid Protests for Peace in Waziristan and Tirah
WANA – Authorities in Lower South Waziristan imposed a day-long curfew across several areas on Tuesday. The move came amid growing security concerns, while thousands of residents in North Waziristan and Tirah Valley held protests against planned military operations. They demanded peace, dignity, and an end to forced displacement. Curfew Enforced to Ensure Public Safety […]
Terror Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rise With 756 Cases in Six Months
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced a sharp increase in violence during the first six months of the year, with 756 terror attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported across various districts. These include 12 missile attacks, 35 hand grenade blasts, 5 suicide bombings, and 80 improvised explosive device (IED) explosions, according to the Central Police Office (CPO) […]