Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Pakistan's Waziristan: Curfew, Talks, and Rising Militant Activity
In Pakistan, there's a dangerous situation in areas like North Waziristan and Bajaur.
The government has put curfews in place because of increasing insecurity caused by militants.
When people tried to have a peaceful march to protest, they blamed the government for letting the militants return.
Instead of taking action, the government is talking with the militants, asking them to leave.
This situation is making the people worried, stuck between the militants and the government's actions.
A curfew has been imposed in North Waziristan amid rising insecurity and militant activity.
A peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan blamed Pakistani institutions for allowing the resurgence of militants.
Authorities in Bajaur are negotiating with TTP leaders, urging them to retreat or leave.
A delegation met with TTP operatives in a mosque in Bajaur, asking them to vacate populated zones.
Military officials and politicians held a jirga in Bajaur, making promises of lasting peace.
- Who
- Pakistani authorities, Pakistani Taliban (TTP), tribal elders, civil society representatives, and local residents.
- What
- Rising insecurity and negotiation with militants in North Waziristan and Bajaur.
- When
- Ongoing, with talks expected to continue.
- Where
- North Waziristan and Bajaur, Pakistan.
- Why
- Due to a resurgence of militant activity and government attempts to manage the situation through negotiation and control.
Local Pashtun Population
Pakistani State
State Actions
Local Pashtun Population
The Pakistani state is complicit and empowering extremist groups, suppressing local autonomy.
Pakistani State
The state is trying to restore normalcy through anti-terror operations.
Fear and promises
Local Pashtun Population
Local people feel fear due to government actions and TTP presence.
Pakistani State
Hollow promises of lasting peace are being given at jirgas
- Location
- North Waziristan and Bajaur, Pakistan
- Key Actors
- TTP, Pakistani Authorities
- Event
- Peace March and Negotiations
- Action
- Curfew and talks with militants
- Outcomes
- Increased fear, potential displacement