Counter terrorism
Opposition demands end to curfew to help residents move to safety.
Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:42am
State minister terms designation a "great win"; State Dept says that designation demonstrates Donald Trump’s commitment to counter-terrorism.
Published 11 Aug, 2025 11:11pm
Officials say clearance operations continuing in the area as authorities gather intelligence to identify the assailants.
Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:48am
If left unchecked, the spread of drone use could deepen mistrust between the state and local populations, further destabilising fragile districts.
Updated 10 Aug, 2025 09:46am
Total of 47 terrorists eliminated in two-day operation along Pak-Afghan border; three soldiers, woman martyred in spate of attacks in Lakki Marwat.
Updated 10 Aug, 2025 07:45am
Says Balochistan faces challenges, but poverty and underdevelopment are no justification for rebellion.
Published 09 Aug, 2025 11:23pm
Military says total of 47 terrorists eliminated in two days' anti-infiltration operation.
Updated 09 Aug, 2025 04:24pm
Says troops effectively engaged and thwarted the terrorists' attempt to infiltrate.
Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:02pm
Operation launched on basis of presence of terrorists in Wazirabad and Tudonar along the Tuchi River; 3 hideouts demolished.
Updated 08 Aug, 2025 06:56pm
CTD launches search operation to arrest six terrorists who managed to escape.
Published 08 Aug, 2025 12:58pm
Perhaps we find ourselves at this juncture because ever since the ‘war on terror’ was launched in this region, the state’s CT policy has failed to create lasting peace.
Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:41am
Residents insist Jirga-TTP talks led to postponement of Operation Sarbakaf.
Updated 07 Aug, 2025 11:51am
Funeral prayers offered at Bannu Police Lines; 3 police personnel injured in exchange of fire; Naqvi condemns attack by "Indian-sponsored terrorists".
Updated 03 Aug, 2025 03:17pm
The most effective strategies are those that are adaptive, locally grounded and responsive to evolving realities on the ground.
Updated 03 Aug, 2025 09:08am
Sources say incumbent IGP Moazzam Jah is retiring from the services on Aug 4.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 01:17pm
Britain also advises against all but essential travel to parts of Pakistan.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 11:05am
After Tirah tribesmen, Bajaur peace Jirga tries to convince militants to quit area; elders assure army, FC of full support.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 09:20am
While terrorism issue must be taken up with Afghanistan, local responses should ensure thorough CT actions so KP doesn't suffer endlessly.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 09:36am
According to Picss, those killed in militant attacks include 47 civilians, 36 security personnel and 18 militants.
Published 01 Aug, 2025 08:45pm
Says state determined to eradicate, uproot scourge of terrorism, adds that even the world has recognised Pakistan’s successful operations against terrorists.
Published 31 Jul, 2025 09:08pm
One injured in critical condition; two-day curfew lifted in district after operation against militants.
Published 31 Jul, 2025 06:57pm
Muhammad Husnain was captured in an intelligence-based operation conducted by CTD near Super City bypass on May 7.
Updated 31 Jul, 2025 10:45am
They were coming from Punjab to Karachi in train when arrested, press release says.
Published 30 Jul, 2025 09:36pm
Sources say 4 terrorists killed; local elders allege civilian casualties; residents protest in War Mamund area; ANP condemns operation.
Updated 30 Jul, 2025 12:25pm
Ban in effect on all kinds of movement of individuals outside houses, on roads, vehicles and all forms of traffic on all roads; ANP criticises operation.
Published 29 Jul, 2025 11:09pm
Unspecified number of terrorists killed while trying to plant an IED in the Nurar area, police say.
Updated 28 Jul, 2025 03:53pm
Mansehra DC, DPO visit project sites in Balakot; former KP minister Habibur Rehman Tanoli laid to rest.
Updated 27 Jul, 2025 10:40am
Interior minister, CM review security situation.
Updated 27 Jul, 2025 09:39am
Police say terrorist Ajmal was involved in the killings of Village Defence Council members.
Published 26 Jul, 2025 01:01pm
KP's social fabric continues to fray and warp as politics prevents stakeholders from working out acceptable solutions.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 08:37am
