Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Warns India: No Room for War in a Nuclear Environment — a powerful message delivered by Field Marshal Asim Munir at the passing-out parade of the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday. The Army Chief cautioned India’s military leadership against any misadventure, asserting that “there is no space for war in a nuclear environment.” His statement reinforced Pakistan’s policy of credible deterrence and unwavering defence readiness against external aggression. Field Marshal Asim Munir commended Pakistan’s clear victory in the recent border confrontation with India and reminded New Delhi that any provocation would invite a…
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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.
Security Forces Eliminate Fitna al-Khawarij Commander in Major Bannu Operation as Pakistan’s counter-terrorism campaign intensifies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Two militants, including key commander Tariq Kachhi of the Fitna al-Khawarij network, were killed in a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Mughal Kot sector of Bannu district, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to security sources, the operation specifically targeted the Tariq Kachhi group, a faction of the Fitna al-Khawarij network. During the exchange of fire, the group’s leader, Tariq Kachhi, and another militant, identified as Hakeemullah alias Tiger, were neutralised. A large cache of weapons, ammunition, and communication equipment was also…
Pakistan Suspends Afghan Transit Trade Amid Border Tensions as thousands of containers loaded with goods worth millions of rupees remain stranded at Karachi ports and border crossings. The indefinite suspension comes amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, halting the movement of nearly 1,000 containers daily under the Afghan transit trade agreement. According to Junaid Makda, President of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, around 291 Afghan containers are stuck at Karachi Port and Port Qasim, 500 at Chaman, 400 at Torkham, 100 at Ghulam Khan, and another 100 at Kharlachi. “Hundreds more are still onboard ships waiting…
End Forced Hospitality: Khawaja Asif’s Warning came as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared on Friday that “it’s the time to end the forced hospitality,” warning that the source of terrorism “would have to pay the price” no matter where it was located. The statement, posted in Urdu on X, echoed the federal position announced earlier by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Afghan nationals living in Pakistan without valid visas will be sent back immediately and that no concessions will be made. Asif’s remarks followed a high level meeting where the prime minister, army leadership, and top federal ministers discussed the…
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban extend 48-hour ceasefire ahead of Doha talks to prevent further border escalation as both sides prepare for crucial negotiations in Qatar. According to diplomatic sources quoted by Reuters, the extension was made at the request of the Afghan Taliban to allow dialogue efforts to continue peacefully. The temporary truce, initially set to expire at 6 pm on Friday, has now been prolonged for another 48 hours to facilitate ongoing discussions and reduce cross-border hostilities. Sources confirmed that a Pakistani delegation has already reached Doha, while the Afghan delegation is expected to arrive in the Qatari capital…
A powerful magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolted several cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, and Chitral, on Friday evening, causing panic among residents as tremors were felt for several seconds. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake struck at around 5:15 pm, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 120 kilometres. The tremors were strong enough to be felt across wide areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern Punjab, prompting people to rush out of their homes, offices, and markets in fear of aftershocks. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic as…
Pakistan has once again made it clear that Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas will be sent back, as the government moves to enforce its repatriation policy without further concessions. Chairing a high-level meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the process would continue until every undocumented Afghan national is repatriated, saying the government “will not allow anyone to give refuge or shelter to Afghan nationals.” Pakistan reiterates firm stance on repatriation of Afghan nationals living without visas, reflecting Islamabad’s growing frustration over the long-standing burden of hosting millions of Afghans for decades. “People ask…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Sohail Afridi for being elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking the first official contact between the federal government and the newly formed PTI-led provincial setup. The development comes amid tense political relations between the federation and the province. PTI loyalist Sohail Afridi warned of “confrontational” politics after being elected to top post, signaling that his government will continue to push PTI’s agenda within constitutional and legal bounds. During a telephonic conversation, PM Shehbaz expressed readiness to work with the KP government for Pakistan’s national interests. CM Afridi thanked the premier…
Shehbaz Sharif issues firm warning to Afghan Taliban as Islamabad suspects tactical pause behind the 48-hour truce amid Qatar’s mediation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday cautioned the Taliban regime in Afghanistan against exploiting the 48-hour ceasefire as a ploy to regroup or buy time, asserting that Pakistan will not tolerate any deceptive maneuver under the guise of peace. The warning came a day after Islamabad and Kabul agreed to a short-term truce, following days of intense border clashes and precision strikes by Pakistan’s Armed Forces in Kabul and Kandahar. The ceasefire, requested by the Taliban regime itself, was seen…
The 17 family members killed as truck plunges into ravine on Swat Motorway tragedy has shaken the nation after a truck carrying nomads overturned and fell into a deep ravine near Tunnel Number Three, claiming the lives of an entire family. The victims were reportedly migrating from Swat to Faisalabad when the devastating accident occurred late Tuesday night. According to Malakand Rescue 1122 officials, the overloaded truck suffered a brake failure while descending a steep, winding section of the Swat Motorway. Unable to control its speed, the vehicle lost balance and careened off the expressway, tumbling into a rocky ravine.…
