Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Pakistan Army Displaces Tirah Valley Residents
The Pakistani Army is moving people from a valley called Tirah in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The government says people are moving on their own, but many residents and activists say they are being forced to leave.
Around 80,000 people have already left for Peshawar, the capital of the province.
The journey is difficult because of heavy snow and freezing temperatures.
The government is giving some money to help, but many people say it's not enough.
There have been some deaths during the move.
The Army wants to clear the valley of militants, but many people are upset and say the government is not helping enough.
The Pakistani Army is displacing residents of Tirah Valley for a military operation against TTP militants.
The government claims the displacement is voluntary, but residents and activists say it is forced.
Around 80,000 people have been displaced to Peshawar, facing harsh conditions during the journey.
The government is providing PKR 250,000 per family for basic expenses, but many say it's insufficient.
At least two children have died during the evacuation due to dangerous road conditions.
- Who
- Residents of Tirah Valley, Pakistani Army, Shehbaz Sharif government
- What
- Forced displacement of residents for a military operation against TTP militants
- When
- Evacuation deadline set for 25 January
- Where
- Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghan border
- Why
- To clear the region of TTP militants and conduct a military operation
- Population Displaced
- 80,000
- Location
- Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Deadline for Evacuation
- 25 January
- Government Assistance
- PKR 250,000 per family
- Casualties
- At least 2 children killed
- Duration of Operation
- 2 months
- Ethnic Group
- Pashtuns
- Increase in Combat Deaths
- 73% increase in 2025