Author: Zahid

The year 2024 turned out to be a turbulent year for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marked by political unrest and a lack of governance. While the province remained a focal point for national and international media due to incidents of terrorism and bombings, it also garnered attention for its volatile political landscape. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) achieved a historic third consecutive victory in the provincial elections early in the year, an unprecedented feat in the region’s history. However, this victory was not rooted in performance but in the strength of political narratives, a common trend in Pakistan’s political history. The first session of…

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has released detailed statistics on terrorism-related incidents in the province for the year 2024. According to the report, this year has been the most violent since 2009, with a total of 638 terrorist incidents reported. The year 2024 has proven to be another challenging one for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marked by a significant surge in terrorism incidents. According to a report released by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), the province witnessed a sharp increase in terrorist activities throughout the year. During the spam of year 142 police personnel were martyred, and 214 others were injured…

Sources have revealed that the security arrangements in prisons across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are still reliant on outdated, traditional systems, making them vulnerable to serious security threats. The need for upgrading these systems to meet modern standards has become urgent to prevent prisoner escapes, unauthorized activities, and other illegal actions. According to official documents, KP’s law-and-order situation remains highly precarious. Despite this, the province’s prisons lack the advanced security infrastructure required to address contemporary challenges. This vulnerability highlights an alarming gap in the existing security framework. To address these issues, the provincial government has decided to overhaul the security infrastructure…

The responsibility for bad governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cannot be solely attributed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) or any single political party. Instead, it is a collective failure of all political parties, civil administration, the military establishment, the federal government, and even the people. KP has been used as a testing ground by every government, resulting in severe mismanagement and poor governance. Despite governing the province for over a decade, PTI has failed to resolve governance issues, and the situation continues to deteriorate. Statements from PTI ministers themselves highlight the worsening conditions. However, the federal government’s consistent neglect is also…