Taliban’s Ban On Girls’ Education Spills Over Into Pakistan

In South Waziristan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that borders Afghanistan, suspected militants recently targeted a girls' school in the village of Karikot, near Wana City. This marks the second such attack this month. The overnight explosion damaged a newly constructed schoolroom, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.The Afghan Taliban's...

Advancing The Merger: Empowering Communities In The Merged Districts

The successful mainstreaming of the former FATA region requires a sincere and holistic approach that addresses the complex challenges facing the Merged Districts.

Kurram’s Sectarian Rift Calls For An Urgent And Holistic Solution

Even though as a ceasefire has restored normalcy to Kurram, latent hostilities remain in a land marred by the rise of violent extremism. The government needs to prioritize a holistic solution that places the people of Kurram at the center.

Security Turmoil In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Militant Narratives Ensnaring Youth

On Sunday, July 30, in a political rally held by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), a deadly explosion took the lives of 44 individuals and injured more than 150 people. The tragic incident took place in Khar, a town in the Bajaur district of the former Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA), now...

Tragedy At Sea: Pakistan Must Admit Responsibility

Adriana, the fishing boat, with hundreds of smuggled passengers from diverse backgrounds, embarked on a perilous journey. Pakistanis were also among those on board, who, like others, were determined to pursue dreams of a better life. Little did they know that their voyage would turn deadly.The drowning of as many...