Ismail Khan

Second phase of Afghan repatriation in the works

Provincial authorities, law enforcement agencies tasked with collecting information on Afghan Citizen Card holders. Updated 25 Mar, 2024 07:45am

The ineffable Maulana Fazlur Rehman is back in the game

Such is the political power of this stocky politician that no matter who rules Islamabad, they all need him to be on their right side. Updated 07 Feb, 2024 11:32am

Pervez Khattak — a ‘candidate’ for all seasons

The mercurial 74-year-old has had a bus-ride political career, getting on and off at different political stops. Updated 04 Feb, 2024 09:16am

ANP’s ray of hope and the shadow of legacy

Aimal Wali Khan calls himself a disruptor. Will he be able to resuscitate the party’s fortunes this time? Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:43pm

Uptick in terror attacks alarms KP security apparatus

Conversations with government, counter-terror and intelligence officials paint a grim picture. Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:21am

In Kabul, Fazl confident of a breakthrough

JUI-F chief to hold key meetings from today; says Senate resolution seeking poll delay "endorses his stance". Updated 08 Jan, 2024 07:35am

25 soldiers martyred, 27 terrorists killed in separate incidents in Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR

"Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country," military's media wing says; FO says "strong demarche" issued to Afghan charge d’affaires. Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:21pm

Ultimatum to illegal aliens poses historic dilemma

Fate of millions of Afghan migrants, as well as those awaiting visas, still uncertain; Officials note lack of concrete plan to handle massive undertaking. Updated 05 Oct, 2023 07:39am

Situationer: Can Kabul ‘edict’ ease anti-TTP pressure from Pakistan?

Militant attacks in KP recorded a 93.6 per cent spike from January to June 2021 and 2022. Updated 15 Aug, 2023 11:58am

Situationer: Peshawar attack — key questions that need to be answered

Investigators acknowledge it is not an easy case to solve. Updated 02 Feb, 2023 10:37am

Situationer: Amid TTP escalation, Kabul’s rulers insist group ‘not using Afghan soil’

Afghan govt spokesman says Pakistan needs to work on the causes that lead to instability in the country. Updated 24 Dec, 2022 07:56am

Ceasefire ‘holding’ amid evolving TTP threat

“There has been no movement. Everything is on hold,” says an official. Updated 05 Sep, 2022 08:00am

Conjoined In A Troubled Region

Pak-Afghan ties were frosty in 1947, hostile during the pendency of the Afghan-sponsored Pashtunistan project, and complicated Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:12am

No major breakthrough yet as jirga returns from Kabul

Jirga member says three months' time sought for consultation with stakeholders to frame proposals for addressing TTP's concerns. Updated 04 Jun, 2022 07:25am

TTP confirms ceasefire, Fata merger still sticking point

TTP spokesman says substantive progress made in talks with jirga; sources say there is deadlock on issue of Fata merger. Updated 03 Jun, 2022 08:57am

Islamabad, TTP agree on indefinite ceasefire

Afghan Taliban’s acting PM Mullah Akhund helping with "peace talks"; sources say both sides agreed to pursue negotiations. Updated 31 May, 2022 02:17pm

Kabul mediation yields truce with Tehreek-i-Taliban

No word from ISPR, interior ministry as TTP claims ceasefire will last till 30th Published 19 May, 2022 07:06am

Afghanistan: Chaos Across The Border

WEEKS before the Afghan Taliban made a triumphant entry into Kabul, a top security official told a huddle of... Published 01 Jan, 2022 07:49am

TTP declares end to ceasefire

Group’s 12 ‘de-radicalised’ foot soldiers released. Updated 10 Dec, 2021 07:21am

Govt reaches understanding with TTP for temporary truce

Announcement of nationwide truce will be conditional to release of foot soldiers, say sources. Updated 05 Nov, 2021 08:32am