Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a blunt warning to the Afghan Taliban, saying Pakistan will not tolerate cross-border militancy and that Islamabad is ready to respond decisively to any threat from Afghan soil. Pakistan Will Not Tolerate Cross-Border Militancy, Asif wrote in a strongly worded tweet, adding that Pakistan accepted an offer to mediate peace talks at the request of “brotherly countries” and in the interest of regional stability, but recent “toxic” statements by some Afghan officials show growing divisions and duplicity within Taliban ranks. Asif stressed that Pakistan’s preference remains diplomatic engagement, yet he left no doubt about Islamabad’s…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
The Punjab Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 was presented in the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday, setting out a new and comprehensive legal framework to regulate the province’s mining industry and eliminate illegal extraction activities. The Punjab Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 aims to ensure transparency, sustainable development, and stronger enforcement across the mining sector. According to the proposed legislation, a Licensing Authority will be established to oversee the issuance, suspension, and termination of mining licenses in Punjab. The bill also proposes the formation of a dedicated Mining and Minerals Force tasked with preventing illegal mining operations across the province. Headed…
US President Donald Trump has once again praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling them “great people” who helped end the brief Pakistan-India conflict earlier this year. During his address at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Trump repeated his admiration for both leaders, describing Field Marshal Asim Munir as a “great fighter” and crediting him alongside PM Shehbaz Sharif for restoring peace in South Asia. Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for Ending Pakistan-India Conflict during his remarks at the luncheon, saying…
The Pakistan’s Ministry of Information exposes Indian propaganda on Gaza troop deployment, rejecting false claims circulated by Indian media that Pakistan had agreed to send troops to Gaza and recognise Israel. The ministry clarified that the reports were entirely fabricated, with no basis in reality, and were part of India’s ongoing misinformation campaign against Pakistan. According to the ministry, the Indian outlet First Post published a baseless story alleging that Pakistan’s military leadership had signed an agreement with the CIA and Mossad to send 20,000 Pakistani soldiers to Gaza. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar categorically denied the report, stating that Pakistan…
The Pakistani Rupee hits six-month high against Dollar as the local currency continued to gain strength in both the interbank and open markets. The improvement came amid rising optimism over Pakistan’s economic stability, expectations of the IMF Executive Board’s approval for a $1.2 billion tranche in December, and the agreement with the UAE to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion. The decline in global crude oil prices has also supported the rupee’s upward momentum. In the interbank market, the US dollar fell below Rs281, marking its lowest level in six months, while in the open market, the dollar slipped to…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was once again denied permission to meet the incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, intensifying rifts within the party’s leadership as the formation of the provincial cabinet remains stalled. Accompanied by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan and Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, Afridi arrived at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. However, he was turned back without being granted access to the former prime minister. In contrast, Khan’s sister Uzma Khan was permitted to meet him. Speaking to reporters outside the facility, Afridi lamented that he was being “denied consultation”…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to launch a new framework for economic cooperation, marking a major milestone in their long-standing bilateral relationship. The announcement came after a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthen economic and strategic ties. The Pakistan and Saudi Arabia launch new framework for economic cooperation reflects the deep-rooted brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and mutual trust that have defined their partnership for nearly eight decades. According to the joint statement, the new framework aims to enhance trade, investment, and…
The process of government formation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has reached a decisive turning point, with the formal announcement of the new prime minister expected later today. According to political insiders, AJK government formation reaches decisive phase as Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is likely to announce the party’s nominee for the top office, with Chaudhry Latif Akbar and Chaudhry Yaseen emerging as the leading contenders. Sources have revealed that a no-confidence motion will be moved against the incumbent Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq if he refuses to step down voluntarily. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has…
In a series of landmark diplomatic engagements, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, carried out official visits to Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, reinforcing Pakistan’s growing stature as a central figure in regional security, defense collaboration, and Muslim world unity. The Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Middle East visits served as a powerful display of Pakistan’s proactive military diplomacy and strategic outreach across key Arab nations. During these high-level meetings, Field Marshal Munir met with top leadership in all three countries, who expressed complete confidence in the professionalism and capability of Pakistan’s armed forces. The…
Karachi’s faceless e-challan system made an immediate impact, issuing 2,662 traffic tickets worth more than Rs12.5 million within just six hours of its launch, according to a report released by Karachi Traffic Police. The new digital system, officially titled the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), aims to revolutionize the city’s traffic management by replacing the manual ticketing process with an automated, AI-powered monitoring mechanism. The Karachi’s Faceless E-Challan System recorded 419 violations for overspeeding, 1,535 for not wearing seat belts, 166 for red-light jumping, and 507 for riding motorcycles without helmets. The report also detailed tickets for other offenses,…
