Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun their third round of talks in Istanbul, Turkiye, following a month of heightened border clashes and skirmishes between the two sides. The Pakistan and Afghanistan talks in Istanbul come after an earlier ceasefire brokered by Qatar and Turkiye, which led to two unsuccessful rounds of dialogue. According to diplomatic sources, both delegations resumed negotiations after weeks of escalating violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Pakistan had launched a strong retaliatory campaign earlier this month after Taliban forces and their affiliated militants initiated unprovoked firing on Pakistani border posts. The Pakistan Armed Forces effectively repelled multiple coordinated…
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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.
Two US Navy aircraft and a helicopter crashed in separate incidents over the South China Sea, but fortunately, all crew members were rescued safely. The incidents have raised fresh concerns over operational safety as two US Navy aircraft and a helicopter crash in South China Sea during routine missions. According to AFP, the first accident occurred when an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter plunged into the sea shortly after taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during a routine flight. The US Pacific Fleet confirmed that all three personnel onboard were safely recovered by search and rescue teams. Roughly 30 minutes…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to immediately lift the ban on inter-provincial wheat transportation, terming it unconstitutional and harmful to the province’s food security. According to sources, the governor stated that the restrictions are adversely affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s food supply and violate the constitutional principles of federal cooperation. Governor Kundi emphasized that timely action by the federal government is necessary to ensure uninterrupted access to wheat for the province’s population and to prevent a potential food shortage crisis.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has clarified that no changes have been made to the front cover of the Pakistani passport, dismissing viral social media posts claiming otherwise. In an official statement, the department termed the images circulating online as fake and described the rumours surrounding the passport’s design as baseless and misleading. Taking strong notice of the false reports, the DGIP urged citizens to act responsibly and avoid sharing unverified information on social media. The Director General further stated that, apart from minor security feature enhancements, no modification has been introduced to the national passport’s design.…
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking a new chapter in the strengthening of Pakistan–Bangladesh defence and security cooperation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During their detailed discussions, both sides reviewed the regional and global security environment and reaffirmed the importance of deepening mutual defence collaboration. General Mirza highlighted Pakistan’s appreciation for its longstanding fraternal ties with Bangladesh and underscored the shared resolve to enhance relations on the principles of sovereign equality and mutual respect. The two sides expressed optimism about expanding military-to-military engagements, including…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepen strategic, economic, and security relations with Egypt. The meeting, held as part of the army chief’s official visit, highlighted the growing cooperation between the two brotherly nations. During the discussion, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended President el-Sisi for his leadership in promoting peace and stability in the region, while the Egyptian leader appreciated Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic and security role in supporting global peace efforts, particularly within the Muslim Ummah. Both sides emphasised the need to further enhance…
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,…
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…
