Anti-militancy wall chalkings emerge in KP

​PESHAWAR: Wall chalkings and slogans denouncing militant violence have appeared across several prominent areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including Kohat Road, Bara, Khyber Agency, and Peshawar.

​The visible messaging reflects a strong public stance against terrorism and extremism, explicitly rejecting the violent ideology of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)—which was officially redesignated by the state as Fitna al-Khawarij.


​The slogans focus heavily on the human cost of militancy, holding the group’s leadership, including Noor Wali, responsible for targeted attacks against security forces, police personnel, religious scholars, and civilians.

​This public messaging comes against the backdrop of a prolonged security challenge in the region. Overall estimates indicate that the decades-long conflict involving the militant group has claimed the lives of over 94,000 Pakistanis, including law enforcement personnel and innocent citizens.

​Local observers and security experts view the appearance of these anti-militancy slogans as a significant indicator of shifting public dynamics. Analysts note that such public displays reflect a deep-seated societal exhaustion with the violence, demonstrating a collective push to reclaim community spaces from extremist rhetoric.

​According to observers, the development underscores a visible public aspiration for peace, national unity, and stability, signaling a clear pushback against violent agendas in the province.