ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday confirmed that the deadly blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad was a suicide attack and claimed it was an act of terrorism carried out by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Speaking to the media, Talal Chaudhry said law enforcement agencies have obtained key information about the suicide bomber, including details of his travel history to Afghanistan. He added that although the attacker was not an Afghan national, records show he had traveled to Afghanistan multiple times. The minister stated that the incident was reported to the Islamabad administration at 1:42 pm,…
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Authorities have identified the suicide bomber involved in the deadly attack near a mosque in Islamabad, officials said. According to government sources, the attacker had received formal militant training in Afghanistan and had travelled there multiple times in the past. Officials claimed that several militant groups operating from Afghan territory continue to pose a serious threat to regional security. Sources added that evidence in previous investigations has pointed to cross-border networks supporting terrorist activities inside Pakistan. They stressed that the nation remains united against terrorism and vowed to continue efforts to eliminate militancy. The identification comes after a suicide blast…
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline in both global and local markets after two days of gains, recording the third largest drop in history, market sources said. In Pakistan, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs21,400, bringing it down to Rs507,762. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs18,347 to Rs435,324. Silver prices also declined, with per tola silver falling by Rs1,430 to Rs7,825. In the international market, gold prices dropped sharply as per ounce gold fell by $214 to $4,850, slipping below the $5,000 mark once again. Market analysts said the decline…
CHAMAN: A police officer was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire on an anti-polio team in the Roghani Union Council area of Chaman, officials said on Thursday. According to details, the attack took place during an ongoing polio vaccination campaign when armed assailants riding a motorcycle targeted the security personnel assigned to protect the team. As a result, Constable Nizamuddin was martyred on the spot, Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangulzai confirmed. The deputy commissioner said the polio team remained safe as its members were inside a house administering polio drops to children at the time of the attack. The…
ISLAMABAD: At least 32 people were killed and more than 169 injured in a suicide bombing at the gate of an Imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area on Thursday. Several of the injured are reported to be in critical condition, officials said. The powerful blast shattered window panes of nearby houses, while the body of the suicide attacker remains inside the Imambargah, according to initial police reports. Police, rescue services, Rangers, and Pakistan Army personnel reached the scene shortly after the incident. Following the attack, the Inspector General of Islamabad declared an emergency across the federal capital. An emergency was imposed…
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bombing at the gate of an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area has killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others, officials confirmed, raising fears the death toll may rise. According to a district administration spokesperson, the explosion caused heavy casualties and several victims remain in critical condition. Windows of nearby homes were shattered due to the intensity of the blast. Police, rescue teams, Rangers and army personnel rushed to the site and sealed the area. Islamabad Inspector General declared an emergency across the federal capital. Emergency has been imposed at PIMS, Polyclinic and CDA hospitals. Staff…
SYDNEY: Australia have suffered a major setback just one day before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup, as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament due to fitness concerns. Cricket Australia confirmed that Hazlewood failed to regain full fitness in time, forcing him to withdraw from the global event. Australia’s chief selector Tony Dodemaide said the team had hoped Hazlewood would recover before the Super 8 stage, but medical staff advised that the pacer requires more time to fully recover. “We were optimistic that Josh would be fit by the Super 8s, but he…
MUSCAT: Talks between the United States and Iran are set to take place today as senior representatives from both sides have arrived in Oman for negotiations aimed at reviving dialogue on nuclear issues. According to foreign news agencies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff have reached Muscat to participate in the talks. Reports said the US delegation also includes Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former president Donald Trump, who is accompanying Steve Witkoff during the visit. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Abbas Araghchi will take part in nuclear…
ISLAMABAD: Facebook users across the world faced disruption as the platform’s web version stopped working properly on desktop browsers, causing widespread concern among users. According to user reports, Facebook.com failed to load or showed error messages on popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other Windows-based browsers. Many users complained that they were unable to access Facebook through desktop browsers, particularly on Windows computers. Users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report that while Facebook’s web version was inaccessible, the mobile app continued to function normally. Similarly, users on Apple Mac computers (macOS) reported no major issues with…
PESHAWAR: Security forces have killed 24 terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed militant group Fitna Al-Khawarij during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement, ISPR said that on February 4 and 5, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in district Orakzai after receiving credible information about the presence of terrorists. During the operation, troops effectively targeted terrorist hideouts, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire that left 14 terrorists dead. ISPR added that a second intelligence-based operation was carried out in district Khyber, where security forces successfully neutralised 10 more…
