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70,000 Flee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Fears of Military Action

1/28/2026

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More than 70,000 people, women and children, have fled Tirah, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, amid fears of a military operation against the Pakistani Taliban.
Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif denied planned operation, attributing the migration to harsh weather.
Local officials say federal government is responsible for the displacement.
Residents report mortar shelling and food shortages, prompting evacuations.
Displaced people are registering for assistance in Bara, facing slow processes and severe weather.

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More than 70,000 people, women and children, have fled Tirah, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, amid fears of a military operation against the Pakistani Taliban.
Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif denied planned operation, attributing the migration to harsh weather.
Local officials say federal government is responsible for the displacement.
Residents report mortar shelling and food shortages, prompting evacuations.
Displaced people are registering for assistance in Bara, facing slow processes and severe weather.