The government has taken notice of misleading reports claiming that Tirah Valley is being evacuated on orders of the armed forces, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said.
The ministry said these claims are baseless, malicious, and being spread for specific purposes.
The aim of such rumours is to create fear among the public, spread false information against security institutions, and serve personal or political interests.
The federal government or the armed forces have not issued any order to evacuate Tirah Valley, the ministry clarified.
Law enforcement agencies carry out operations against terrorist elements based only on intelligence information.
During such operations, full care is taken to ensure that the lives of peaceful civilians are not affected.
There is no need for, and no evacuation or migration of the population is being carried out, the ministry said.
It is also noteworthy that local residents have themselves expressed concern about the presence of militants and want peace and stability in Tirah.
The government has rejected reports claiming that people in Tirah Valley are being evacuated on army orders.
According to the Ministry of Information, these claims are baseless and misleading, aimed at spreading fear among the public.
Neither the government nor the armed forces has issued any order for evacuation.
Law enforcement agencies are only carrying out operations against terrorist elements, and full care is taken to ensure that civilians are not affected.
The government clarified that no citizen is being forced to relocate or migrate, and all measures are being taken within the framework of the law.
KP Relief, Rehabilitation, Settlement Department
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Relief, Rehabilitation, and Settlement Department issued a notification on December 26, 2025, the ministry added. According to the notification, an amount of approximately 4 billion rupees has been released.
The government also emphasised that no media report or statement has suggested that the armed forces will move anyone.
The ministry added that such statements are being made for political gain and, unfortunately, attempt to discredit security institutions, which is deeply regrettable.
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) January 24, 2026
