Life is reportedly returning to normal in Bajaur following military operations against terrorists and the recent Doha agreement with Afghanistan. Local residents state that targeted operations have cleared their area of armed militants. Similarly, the peace agreement with Afghanistan on October 20th has marked the beginning of ordinary daily life.
​Locals indicated that both the military operations and the border skirmishes had affected their daily routines, but they are now moving toward peace and prosperity. Clashes near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border continued for about a week, with terrorists sporadically creating unrest in Bajaur and other border districts. Security forces responded with operations against militants and elements spreading instability.
​In July 2025, in response to escalating attacks by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Pakistan Army launched an operation in Bajaur’s Loi Mamund tehsil near the end of the month. These intelligence-based raids, supported by helicopters, artillery, and drones, targeted hideouts of the proscribed TTP and ISIS-Khorasan near the Afghan border. Following the failure of negotiations with militants through a jirga (tribal council), the unrest and military operations resulted in a significant number of militant casualties in Bajaur by September, and villages were cleared of fighters. Security force actions killed key commanders, and the area was declared clear.
​Sajjad Karwan, a social worker from Bajaur, confirmed that the three-month wave of instability in Bajaur has ended and peace has been established. People are returning to their homes, and the Pakistani Army received a splendid welcome. “You must have seen on social media that when people returned, they presented garlands to the Pakistani soldiers, gave them a warm reception, and warmly welcomed them in their areas,” he said.
​Karwan added that people are happy about the restoration of peace, and the markets that were closed have reopened. However, he noted that some areas still have a lingering sense of fear and uncertainty. He mentioned that terrorists are still visible in parts of Charmang and other areas, which worries the public about a possible new cycle of instability.
​The President of the Bajaur Chamber of Commerce stated that the period of unrest has passed, which had crippled local livelihoods and halted almost all business activities. He said that with peace now established, there is a new wave of happiness among the people, markets are crowded, and businesses have restarted. “Our business had dropped to 10 percent; now it has reached 50 to 60 percent,” he said. He added that people who had migrated to Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and other cities due to the unrest are now returning to their areas and happily rebuilding their homes, markets, and fields.
​Rehman Ali, a local landowner from Bajaur, confirmed that villagers who had evacuated Mamund have returned and started looking after their crops. They are tending to the maize harvest and preparing the land for wheat, coriander, and other vegetables. He stressed that these areas are now completely peaceful, and people have resumed their normal lives.

It seems like life is returning to normal, as evidenced by people working on their lands and preparing their crops. The people here desire peace, which is essential for life and prosperity.
​Rahman Wali Ehsas, a social worker focused on youth affairs, stated that for the past few weeks, people were living in camps, experiencing displacement, and facing hardships. However, peace has now been established, and the most significant sign of this is the return of youth to the playgrounds. He mentioned that in the villages, young people are playing cricket and other games in the available sports fields.
​”People here are very passionate about cricket, and we’re seeing a lot of enthusiasm for sports in the rural areas,” he said. “However, the main sports ground in Bajaur is still occupied by displaced persons, where dozens of young people used to play. The government should promptly make this ground active for sports again for the youth.”