Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is under siege, not just from the resurgence of terrorism, but from the treachery of those who sit in positions of power and then pretend to be victims. While our security forces are laying down their lives in the fight against militancy, the leadership of the province; and disturbingly, operatives within political parties […]
The operation underway in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was not just an option—it became an inevitability. For days now, the Pakistani military has been meticulously executing this operation, proceeding with care, and even slowing down to ensure minimal collateral damage. This strategy is critical, not just because of the nature of the threat, but because of
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The recent targeted operation in Bajaur is not just another security sweep, it is a litmus test for Pakistan’s seriousness in eliminating terrorism, securing its borders, and restoring civilian control in regions long vulnerable to militant influence. For too long, militants have used our tribal areas; particularly Bajaur, Mohmand, and Khyber, as both a sanctuary
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The United States’ decision to formally designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations marks a significant, albeit overdue, recognition of the threats Pakistan has long confronted. This move is not just a legal designation; it’s a validation of Pakistan’s consistent position that these groups, propped
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As the security situation in Bajaur tehsil deteriorates and a military operation has commenced in Mamund, we are once again witnessing a familiar pattern: a delayed response to militancy, mass displacement of civilians, and a glaring absence of clear political leadership. The latest advisory directing the relocation of civilians from 33 areas is not just
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Fida Adeel The delicate balance between peace and conflict in Pakistan’s tribal districts is once again under scrutiny as recent developments in Khyber, Bajaur, and other tribal areas highlight the complex interplay between local Jirgas, militant presence, and state security policy. Against the backdrop of evolving Pak-Afghan relations, the path forward whether through dialogue
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Arif Yousafzai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today is gripped by a security crisis that is neither hidden from the public nor from those in power. The Inspector General of Police himself admits that the province receives 30 to 35 threat alerts every single day. These alerts are shared with intelligence agencies, and timely operations are carried out
The state’s reliance on jirgas in the face of terrorism is a glaring admission of institutional failure. In 2025, as violence surges across the merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we find ourselves recycling the very tactics that led to previous disasters. The jirga system, once a tool of local dispute resolution, has now become
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Zahir Shah Sherazi In recent months, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed an alarming resurgence of militant presence and coercive influence in its tribal districts. From Bajaur to North Waziristan, reports of armed groups harassing locals and undermining state authority are again making headlines. While the government insists this is part of a broader security operation aimed
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Irfan Khan The tribal belt of Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), stands at a familiar crossroads: between rising militancy and the state’s response through dialogue or military force. In a significant move, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced a Mushawarati Jirga to address the worsening security situation. While the step is being
