Khyber’s Deadly Harvest: How 12,000 Acres of Drug Crops Are Funding Terror and Corruption in Pakistan’s Borderlands
More than a dozen police officers from Khyber District — the home district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister — have been suspended over allegations of involvement in drug smuggling and other illegal activities. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) of Peshawar has asked the District Police Officer (DPO) of Khyber to submit a detailed report […]
Tribal Jirgas Continue Peace Talks with TTP in Khyber’s Tirah Valley
In Khyber District’s Tirah Bara Qambar Khel area, talks between the Afridi tribe and the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are ongoing through a series of tribal jirgas (councils). According to reports received on Sunday, the TTP has verbally agreed to leave the Bara Qambar Khel area after discussions with local elders. During the meeting, the […]
APC on Terrorism Announced in KP — But History Shows Talks Have Strengthened Militants, Not Peace
By Riaz Hussain Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has launched an unprecedented political outreach effort to build a unified strategy against rising militancy in the province, inviting all major parties to a province-wide All Parties Jirga to discuss peace, security, and counter-terror measures. According to official sources, the chief minister has spoken with ANP […]
Security Forces Kill Four Indian-Sponsored Terrorists in Balochistan
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army reported that security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation on the night of November 1, 2025, in the Qalat district of Balochistan. The operation was carried out based on secret information about the presence of terrorists linked to the banned group Fitna-e-Hindustan, which is reportedly acting […]
Finance Minister Says Pakistan’s Economy is Stable, Highlights Blue Economy as a Growth Driver
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s economy is in a strong position, citing macroeconomic stability and “geopolitical tailwinds” as key factors. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) in Karachi, he said strong ties with Pakistan’s traditional partners now offer an opportunity to move from government-to-government (G2G) […]
Pakistan and Canada Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Ties and Trade
Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing shared priorities, strengthening connections between the public and private sectors, and exploring new opportunities for strategic cooperation. According to a joint statement, both countries are determined to work together at bilateral and global levels to promote peace, prosperity, and inclusive development. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand […]