Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan’s Tirah over fears
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Fearing an imminent military operation against the Pakistan Taliban, over 70,000 people, primarily women and children, have fled Tirah, a remote town in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, since December 2025. Despite residents and provincial authorities citing fears of military action as the reason for the exodus, Pakistan's Defence Minister claims the migration is due to harsh weather and denies any planned operation. Local officials report that nearly half of Tirah's population has registered as displaced, following mosque announcements urging residents to evacuate. While military officials maintain they are only conducting targeted intelligence operations, they accuse the TTP of using residents as human shields and seeking refuge in Afghanistan. The registration deadline for displaced residents has been extended, with assurances of return once security improves.
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