Author: Saifullah

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…

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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.…

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The Supreme Court hears high-stakes petitions on government’s controversial super tax, as a five-member Constitutional Bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan continued deliberations on the legality and implementation of the government’s disputed super tax imposed on high-income companies. The case has drawn intense public and corporate interest due to its implications for Pakistan’s economy, taxation policy, and the constitutional limits of fiscal authority. During Thursday’s proceedings, former law minister Farogh Naseem appeared on behalf of several corporate clients, arguing that the 1979 Income Tax Ordinance clearly differentiates between assessment tax and income tax. He emphasized that the law mandates taxation…

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The Pakistan Army eliminates 50 Indian-backed Fitna al-Khawarij militants in KP border operation, in one of the most decisive counterterrorism actions amid escalating tensions along the Pak-Afghan frontier. According to security sources, between 45 and 50 militants belonging to India’s proxy network “Fitna al-Khawarij” were neutralised during an infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand district on Thursday. The heavily armed group was attempting to infiltrate Pakistan by exploiting the temporary ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul. Acting on precise intelligence, Pakistani security forces launched a swift and coordinated response under an intelligence-based operation (IBO), engaging the infiltrators in an hours-long gun…

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The Chaman: Pak Army repel coordinated Afghan Taliban attacks, kill up to 20 fighters, after a series of cross-border assaults near Spin Boldak were met with a powerful and decisive counteroffensive by Pakistani forces. Security officials on Wednesday rejected Afghan Taliban claims circulating on social media that they had captured Pakistani weapons, calling the viral videos “fabricated and baseless.” The officials stressed that such propaganda was designed to distort the ground reality following the militants’ heavy battlefield losses. According to security sources, Afghan Taliban fighters launched coordinated strikes near Spin Boldak, close to Chaman, prompting Pakistan’s armed forces to respond…

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The Pakistan Army repels Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij attacks near Chaman, marking another decisive response against cross-border aggression. According to security sources, coordinated assaults were launched by Afghan Taliban fighters and the militant faction known as Fitna al-Khawarij early Wednesday morning in the Spin Boldak area, but were swiftly countered by Pakistan’s armed forces. The attackers faced heavy retaliation, with 15 to 20 militants reported killed and several others injured, as Pakistani troops defended national borders with precision and strength. During the fierce engagement, the militants destroyed the Pak-Afghan Friendship Gate in an apparent attempt to disrupt cross-border movement…

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RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers were offered on Monday for twelve brave sons of Pakistan who embraced martyrdom while defending the nation against the recent cross-border aggression launched by the Afghan Taliban and their allied terrorist groups, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The attack took place on the night between October 11 and 12, when Pakistan’s border posts came under heavy assault along the Pak-Afghan frontier. The soldiers of Pakistan Army fought back with extraordinary courage, repelling the offensive and inflicting massive losses on the enemy. According to the ISPR, twenty-three soldiers laid down their lives…

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has warned that the oath-taking ceremony of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister-elect Sohail Afridi should not be delayed beyond October 14. Speaking to journalists outside the Peshawar High Court, Raja said that under the Constitution, there is no justification for delaying the oath, adding that the province cannot function without a government. PTI Warns Against Delay in Oath-Taking of KP CM-Elect Sohail Afridi, as the party submitted a petition in the Peshawar High Court seeking immediate administration of the oath to the newly elected chief executive. Raja criticised Governor Faisal Karim Kundi for…

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Sharm El-Sheikh and expressed heartfelt gratitude for Pakistan’s consistent political and diplomatic support for the people of Palestine. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Peace Summit, where Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was also present. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Thanks PM Shehbaz Sharif for Pakistan’s Unwavering Support, acknowledging Islamabad’s steadfast voice for justice and human rights of Palestinians on every global platform. The two leaders warmly discussed the deep-rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Palestine, calling them exemplary and a source of pride for…

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Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has dismissed rumours of unrest in Karachi, assuring citizens that the situation in the city remains completely under control. In his statement on Monday, the minister said that strict action would be taken against individuals spreading false information or provocative content designed to create panic and chaos. Sindh Home Minister Dismisses Rumours of Unrest in Karachi, Assures Complete Control after social media was flooded with unverified claims suggesting the city’s law and order situation was deteriorating, particularly following reports of possible protest sit-ins by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). The home minister clarified that such rumours are…

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