Islamabad: (RightNow) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experiences a 195% increase in terrorism incidents. Drone attacks have reached 170, while over 9,000 police positions remain vacant. The cabinet committee meeting is expected to present reports from police and intelligence agencies.

The cabinet committee is conducting a detailed review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s security situation. Sources indicate that the increase in terrorist attacks and shortcomings in counter-terrorism measures will be discussed.

According to intelligence reports, there has been a 195% increase in terrorism incidents from March 2024 to September 2026. This rise poses a serious challenge to the province’s security.

The report attributes the increase in security threats to terrorist elements in Afghanistan, local facilitators, and flaws in provincial government policies.

It is noteworthy that there is a need to enhance the capacity of security agencies and implement effective counter-terrorism measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Over 9,000 police positions are vacant, and the Safe City project is still limited to Peshawar.