Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in the news for escalating border clashes, militant attacks, and floods—highlighting ongoing instability in Pakistan’s NW frontier.
Over 1,100 Afghans, including civilians and former military women, are held at Qatar's Camp As Sayliyah. The US and Qatar face criticism over payments offered for voluntary repatriation, amid concerns about coercion and safety ahead of the facility's closure at the end of March.
A bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has killed at least 15 people and injured many more. The attack, which occurred in Tarlai Kalan, is under investigation. No group has claimed responsibility, but militants like ISIS or Pakistani Taliban are suspected. The attack follows recent violence in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has killed 31 and wounded 169. The attacker was stopped at the gate before detonating. Pakistan blames India for sponsoring militancy, while Afghanistan condemns the attack. The incident marks the deadliest in over a decade in the capital.
Police in Dera Ismail Khan have engaged militants during an operation targeting a Pakistani Taliban commander. Four militants have been killed in the exchange, which follows a recent surge in violence linked to the TTP. No group has claimed responsibility. The attack highlights ongoing instability in the region.
Afghanistan's Taliban government released three Pakistani soldiers detained during border clashes in October. The release, mediated by Saudi Arabia, aims to ease tensions after months of cross-border fighting and a fragile ceasefire. Relations remain strained, with ongoing accusations and border disruptions.