First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Expected to Be Signed Soon

A significant development has taken place toward ending the two-year-long conflict in Gaza. According to sources, after initial agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire, the first phase of the agreement has come into effect today, while formal signing is expected within a few hours. U.S. President Donald Trump stated, “Israel and Hamas have […]

Ali Amin’s Exit: Power Games and the Poison of Disputes

Ali Amin Gandapur, who fought on multiple internal fronts within his own party, has now lost the battle to remain Chief Minister and has been sent home. He had created strong opposition for himself in three key areas: PTI’s national and provincial leadership, Imran Khan’s ideology, and most notably, Khan’s sister Aleema Khan. Gandapur clashed […]

Sohail Afridi, nominated as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, emerges as new face of young leadership

By Shaheen Afridi A significant political development has unfolded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has decided to replace Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and has nominated Sohail Afridi as the province’s new Chief Minister. ​PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja confirmed this development, stating that Afridi’s nomination came after approval from […]

Pakistan Army officer martyred, seven terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, security forces conducted two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. ​On October 8, 2025, security forces carried out a successful intelligence-based operation in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan) district, following reports of the presence […]

Ex-FATA Police: Under-Resourced, On the Front Line of Terror War

Following the 25th Constitutional Amendment, a formal police system was introduced in Pakistan’s formerly Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), now merged into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Despite this transition, the new system remains deficient in meeting basic operational needs. According to police documents, the current force comprises over 29,000 personnel, many of whom were previously part […]