Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that there is solid and credible evidence of a nexus between the Afghan Taliban and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), warning that terrorism is once again re-emerging as a serious threat to the country. Addressing members of the National Peace Message Committee in Islamabad, the prime minister said Pakistan had successfully crushed terrorism in the past and would do so again with full force. “Just like in 2018, we will completely defeat terrorism. Terrorists will not be allowed to operate on our soil,” he said, adding that those responsible would be pursued…
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The federal government has announced a major overseas employment plan, setting a target to send 800,000 Pakistanis abroad for jobs in 2026, marking a significant increase compared to around 740,000 workers who secured foreign employment last year. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain during a meeting with a delegation of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI). The minister said that global demand for Pakistani workers is steadily rising, particularly in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as well as other international markets. He noted that Pakistan’s workforce is…
New Delhi (January 16, 2026): An Air India aircraft bound for New York narrowly avoided a major accident after its engine sucked in a cargo container during taxiing at Delhi airport, causing damage to the aircraft. According to international media reports, the incident occurred amid dense fog conditions when an Airbus A350 aircraft was moving on the runway after landing. During taxiing, one of the plane’s engines ingested a ground cargo container, resulting in damage to the right engine. The affected flight, AI101, was operating from Delhi to New York. However, due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace, the aircraft…
Senior actor Javed Sheikh has strongly reacted to remarks made by actress Bushra Ansari, expressing displeasure over what he termed as inappropriate humor regarding personal matters. Recently, Javed Sheikh, Bushra Ansari, Rubina Ashraf, Behroze Sabzwari, and other actors attended a public event. During the gathering, Bushra Ansari jokingly referred to Javed Sheikh’s divorce, saying that she once visited his home where he did not even offer her food because, as she laughed, “he no longer had a home.” She further remarked, in a light-hearted tone, that Javed Sheikh’s home was built and later broken in front of her eyes, adding…
Rain and snowfall are expected in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan over the next two to four days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said that areas including Malakand, Dir, Malam Jabba, Swat, Kalam, Battagram, Kohistan, and adjoining regions of Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to receive rain, while upper and mountainous areas may experience snowfall. The PMD has advised citizens and tourists to take precautionary measures, especially those traveling to hilly and mountainous regions, due to the risk of slippery roads and reduced visibility. The Met Office further stated that a new spell of…
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been formally appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. According to details, the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Pakistan nominated Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the position. The Speaker of the National Assembly has issued an official notification confirming his appointment. Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah stated that the notification for Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s appointment as opposition leader would be issued today. Rana Sanaullah said that PTI’s political activities revolve entirely around its founding chairman. He added that when PTI was in power, it was unwilling to sit with the…
Greenland, often perceived as a vast, quiet land of ice on world maps, is far more than just a frozen island. It’s a focal point in discussions about climate change, global balance, and the future of our planet. This conversation will delve into Greenland’s geography, climate, strategic importance, and its environmental role in shaping global systems. Historically, global power was dictated by military might. Kingdoms and tribes would conquer lands, plunder wealth, and impose their will. This aggressive expansionism led to countless wars, filling history books with tales of conflict and conquest. The First World War, a devastating conflict, prompted…
Security forces have killed 13 militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to ISPR, the operations were carried out against Fitna al-Khawarij following credible intelligence reports about the presence of militants in different areas of the province. In the first operation, conducted in Bannu district, security forces engaged the militants during an exchange of fire, resulting in the killing of eight Khawarij militants. In a separate operation in Kurram district, security forces eliminated five more militants. A large cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the slain…
The federal government has announced that prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged for the next 15 days. According to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division, there will be no increase or decrease in fuel prices, providing relief to consumers amid rising inflation. As per the notification, the price of petrol has been maintained at Rs253.17 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) will continue to be sold at Rs257.08 per litre. Officials stated that the decision was taken after carefully reviewing international crude oil prices and prevailing domestic economic conditions. The Petroleum Division said that keeping fuel prices…
Karachi: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that the Sindh government is actively working to improve all sectors, with a special focus on health and education, adding that world-class healthcare facilities are being provided free of cost to the public. Addressing a ceremony on the performance and future strategy of the Sindh government, Bilawal Bhutto recalled that Pakistan had faced serious law and order and terrorism challenges in the past, particularly during 2008, when bomb blasts and terrorist attacks were a daily occurrence. Focus on Healthcare After 18th Amendment Bilawal Bhutto said that after…
