Pakistan’s security forces have killed 23 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. Read More: Security forces kill 13 militants in major KP intelligence operations The operations were carried out over the past 48 hours in North Waziristan, Spinwam and Bannu as part of Pakistan’s ongoing […]
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18 militants killed in clash between rival groups in Kurram
At least 18 militants, including a commander, were killed during a violent clash between two rival armed groups in the central region of Kurram District, according to police officials. Read More: Al-Qaida in Syria losing ground in battles with insurgents The incident took place in the Manato Kamran Khel area of Central Kurram, where armed groups […]
TTP exposed using children, experts call for immediate action
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly armed young children, exploiting their innocence to push them into militancy. Experts warn that this is not bravery but a dangerous manipulation of the nation’s future. Videos circulated by the group create an illusion of control, forcing children to chant slogans and learn gun culture. Such acts reveal the […]
KP CM criticises closed-door decisions after Bannu attack
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi has criticised what he described as decisions being made behind closed doors, saying the provincial government would resist any policy that undermines peace or goes against the interests of the people of the province. Afridi made the remarks during a visit to Bannu on Monday following a […]
PM Adviser Ikhtiar Wali claimed that KP CM Sohail Afridi is suffering from depression
A political controversy has emerged after Adviser to the Prime Minister Ikhtiar Wali claimed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is suffering from depression and has reportedly drafted his resignation twice. Speaking on a television programme, the PM’s adviser alleged that governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had deteriorated and that the chief minister was facing […]
US to phase out Peshawar consulate operations, shift work to Islamabad
The United States (US) has announced a phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, stating that diplomatic operations for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be transferred to the US Embassy in Islamabad. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued by the US State Department on Wednesday. Read More: Pakistan–US Relations: Toward Strategic Convergence According to the statement, […]
Police form probe team in Maulana Idrees killing
Police in Charsadda have launched a formal investigation into the killing of prominent religious scholar and former member of the provincial assembly Maulana Sheikh Idrees, with authorities obtaining CCTV footage and forming a special investigation team. Read More: Nine suspects killed, two police officials injured in CCD encounters According to police officials, Maulana Idrees was shot dead by […]
KP announces pen-down strike against Centre
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a province-wide pen-down strike for Wednesday in protest against what it describes as unfair treatment by the federal government. According to provincial authorities, the strike is being organised to highlight concerns over alleged discriminatory policies affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in key financial and administrative matters. Read More: Government employees […]
Suicide attack foiled in South Waziristan, civilians injured
A suicide attack targeting a Pakistan Army post in South Waziristan Azam Warsak area was successfully foiled on Sunday, though seven civilians were injured in the incident, according to security and hospital officials. Read More: Suicide attack on military post in South Waziristan foiled; seven Medical Superintendent Dr. Jan Mohammad of the District Headquarters Hospital Wana confirmed that […]
Mardan police rescue minor girl in swara case, 11 arrested
Police in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have rescued a minor girl who was allegedly being handed over under the illegal swara custom, while arresting 11 members of a local jirga involved in the decision-making process, officials said on Monday. Read More: Mardan Police arrested 2,756 POs in 2021 According to police, the incident took place […]