The situation in Tirah Valley has become a significant point of contention between the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments. According to 'Pakistan Today', the provincial government accuses the federal authorities of forcing residents to evacuate due to military operations, while the federal government denies these claims, stating that only intelligence-based operations are occurring and that the evacuations are voluntary and seasonal. This has led to a blame game, with the KP government insisting that the evacuations were forced and the federal government maintaining that the provincial authorities were involved in the decision-making process. The Tribune Latest highlights a political thaw as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi met to discuss these issues, marking a rare moment of cooperation after weeks of tension. The meeting included discussions on KP's financial issues and counterterrorism efforts, with both leaders expressing a desire for improved communication and cooperation.