Amid a surge in terrorist attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced plans to convene a “peace jirga” inside the provincial assembly, aimed at forging a unified strategy against terrorism and restoring peace in the province. The jirga will bring together former chief ministers, governors, religious scholars, tribal elders, civil society members, lawyers, and other notable figures to discuss coordinated measures for countering militancy and strengthening internal security. The decision came during a meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, attended by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Asad Qaiser,…
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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.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called for national self-accountability over the decades-long neglect of Balochistan, saying that Pakistan’s largest province by area holds immense natural wealth and cultural heritage that has yet to be fully realised. Speaking at an event during his visit to the province, the prime minister said that Baloch leaders had voluntarily joined Pakistan, and since then, Balochistan had stood as a symbol of unity and resilience. “Allah has blessed Balochistan with countless natural resources, yet it is unfortunate that much of its wealth still lies buried beneath the ground,” he said, adding that the province’s…
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped 18 labourers after launching a violent attack on a construction company’s camp in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, late Thursday night. The assailants also set fire to several vehicles and heavy machinery, causing extensive damage to the site. According to security officials, the attack occurred in the Klari area of Naal, about 80 kilometres from Khuzdar. Dozens of armed men reportedly blocked the main highway before storming the camp and crushing plant of a private firm working on a strategic road project linking Khuzdar to Basima in Washuk district. Levis in-charge Ali Akbar confirmed that the attackers torched at…
Pakistan’s security forces eliminated eight Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Friday. According to the ISPR, the operation was launched after credible intelligence regarding the presence of Indian-sponsored terrorists in the area. “During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged Khawarij locations, and after an intense exchange of fire, eight Indian-backed terrorists were sent to hell,” the statement said. A large cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the site. The slain terrorists were involved in multiple attacks on security forces…
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, Captain (retd) Safdar, and several other Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders in the 2020 National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office attack case. The court announced its reserved verdict after accepting the prosecution’s request to withdraw the case. The police report stated that allegations of stone-pelting at the NAB office during Maryam Nawaz’s appearance in the Raiwind land case could not be proven. The case, registered at Chuhung Police Station in 2020 on the complaint of NAB Deputy Director Muhammad Asghar, accused PML-N leaders of…
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has described the alliance between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as a political necessity rather than an act of affection, warning that “even a little irresponsibility could derail the system.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor Khan said the post-election coalition was essential to ensure governmental stability following the General Elections 2024. “At least two parties had to join forces for the formation of government,” he stated, adding that the alliance was driven by Pakistan’s national interest, not political love.…
Man Arrested in Pattoki for Playing Noor Jahan’s Song on Loudspeaker, as Punjab Police enforce the province’s Loudspeaker Act more strictly. The arrest took place in the Habibabad area of Kasur’s tehsil Pattoki, where the man was found playing the melody queen Noor Jahan’s famous song at high volume on a speaker. According to police, the individual was taken into custody after complaints from residents about the disturbance. His amplifier and speaker system were also confiscated. An FIR has been registered against him under the Loudspeaker Act, which prohibits excessive or disruptive use of sound systems in public areas. A…
Pakistan Joins Muslim Nations in Condemning Israel’s Move to Annex West Bank, standing firmly alongside fellow Muslim countries, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in rejecting Israel’s latest legislative attempts to extend so-called “sovereignty” over the occupied West Bank and illegal colonial settlements. In a powerful joint statement, the participating nations warned against “the continuation of Israel’s unilateral and illegal policies and practices,” urging the international community to fulfill its legal and moral obligations by compelling Israel to halt its dangerous escalation. The statement emphasized the urgent need to implement the two-state solution as the only…
Federal Cabinet Approves Ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan under Anti-Terrorism Act, marking a decisive step in Pakistan’s efforts to curb religious extremism and maintain law and order. The decision came after a high-level cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which reviewed a summary recommending the ban on the group under Section 11B(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. According to official sources, the federal cabinet has directed the Ministry of Interior to complete all procedural formalities required to implement the ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). The Punjab government had earlier forwarded a formal recommendation to the federal government, citing the…
Pakistan and Poland Agree to Boost Cooperation in Trade, Defence, and Technology, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Islamabad on Thursday. During their joint press stakeout, both ministers expressed satisfaction over the growing Pakistan-Poland partnership and emphasized the need to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and strategic collaboration. Ishaq Dar noted that Pakistan and Poland currently enjoy over a billion dollars in trade but see vast untapped potential for expansion.…
