KP leaders unite in historic jirga to tackle terrorism and restore peace
Peshawar – Political leaders, civil society representatives, and security officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) gathered at the provincial assembly in a historic peace jirga. They discussed long-standing security challenges and aimed to promote sustainable peace. KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem said participants set aside political affiliations to focus solely on the people’s welfare. Saleem recalled […]
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 […]
KP chief minster demands action over war damage
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) said that officials responsible for collateral damage in the war on terror must face legal action. He stressed that basic human rights will not be violated in the province. Speaking to the media in Peshawar before meeting the party founder, Afridi announced that the cabinet would […]
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’.
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 […]
Khyber Peace Jirga: The Promise of Peace Amid Echoes Of The Past
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s decision to convene the Khyber Peace Jirga on 25 October in Bara has stirred cautious optimism across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The announcement, framed as a step toward reconciliation, evokes both hope and skepticism in a region that has endured decades of conflict, displacement, and uncertainty. The jirga, an age-old mechanism rooted in […]
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 […]