Pakistan Army has successfully carried out the test of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, marking another milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the missile can accurately strike targets at a range of up to 750 kilometers, significantly boosting the operational strength of the Army Rocket Force Command. Equipped with cutting-edge avionics and advanced navigational systems, the Fatah-4 features terrain-hugging technology that allows it to evade enemy missile defense systems while maintaining pinpoint accuracy against designated targets. Its inclusion will enhance the range, survivability, and precision of Pakistan’s conventional missile arsenal, further…
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Lahore: A local court has extended the physical remand of PTI social media activist Falak Javed, sister of Sanam Javed, by four more days in a case related to an anti-state tweet and the uploading of an inappropriate image of a provincial minister from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Sources confirmed that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) presented Falak Javed before Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo after her initial five-day physical remand expired. During the hearing, NCCIA officials requested further remand, stating that additional interrogation was required to complete the investigation. After reviewing the request, the court approved a…
In a dramatic move following Pakistan’s six-wicket loss to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for national players participating in overseas T20 leagues. The decision, announced just hours after the final, is set to affect some of Pakistan’s top cricketers who were gearing up for international franchise commitments. The suspension impacts major names, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, who had already secured approvals to feature in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). Similarly, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and middle-order batter Khushdil Shah, who were…
In a major counterterrorism operation, security forces eliminated seven terrorists and injured ten others in Khuzdar’s Zehri area, as part of a crackdown against Fitna al-Hindustan, a group blamed for carrying out India-backed sabotage activities in Balochistan. The operation, which remains ongoing, was launched after intelligence reports confirmed the presence and movement of militants in the rugged mountainous terrain around Zehri. According to security sources, the terrorists had been harassing and intimidating local residents, creating fear among communities. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, security forces deployed a large contingent of ground troops supported by helicopters to flush out the militants.…
A deadly explosion tore through Quetta’s Zarghoon Road on Tuesday afternoon, striking near the Frontier Corps headquarters and sending shockwaves across the city. The blast, followed by intense gunfire, left at least five people dead and more than 20 injured. Panic gripped the area as terrified civilians rushed for cover while security forces swiftly moved in to counter the attackers. Security officials confirmed that the incident was a suicide bombing orchestrated by Indian-sponsored terrorists disguised as FC personnel. A vehicle packed with explosives was rammed into the FC headquarters, while five armed militants attempted to storm the compound immediately after…
Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the political system in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is functioning and questioned how the state could manage to pay salaries and provide public facilities without collecting taxes. The ISPR chief was responding to a student’s question about the violence-based politics being pursued by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in AJK. The exchange took place during a question-and-answer session with university students in AJK on September 15, but the video has only recently gone viral on social media. Earlier, AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq…
The National Assembly (NA) on Monday adopted a resolution condemning PTI founder Imran Khan for his alleged mistreatment of senior journalist Ijaz Ahmed during court proceedings at Adiala Jail. The move came after members of the Parliamentary Reporters Association of Pakistan (PRA) staged a walkout from the assembly session in protest against the incident. According to reports, Ijaz Ahmed informed NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and other parliamentary leaders that the PTI founder used abusive language against him when he asked a question. In response, the PRA Election Committee, led by Chairman Tariq Sameer, submitted a formal request to the…
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) witnessed a complete shutter-down and wheel-jam strike on Monday following a call by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signaled readiness for talks with the committee’s leadership, assuring that 98 percent of their demands had already been accepted, with only two issues still unresolved. PML-N senior leader and AJK’s former information minister Mushtaq Ahmed Minhas told reporters in London that the prime minister had urged JAAC to withdraw its strike call. He quoted Shehbaz Sharif as saying that he would personally meet the JAAC leadership within two days…
London: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly criticized the former Imran Khan-led PTI government on Monday for allowing TTP terrorists (Fitna al-Khawarij) to resettle in Pakistan, declaring it the main reason behind the surge in terrorism across the country. He assured that Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies are determined to completely eliminate this menace, while also pointing out that “foreign forces do not want to see Pakistan progress.” Gaza Ceasefire Call During his interaction with Pakistani journalists in London, Shehbaz Sharif shed light on his participation in various global forums, including his recent visit to the United Nations General…
Islamabad/Belem: As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil this November, Pakistan’s leading climate and sustainable development expert, Ali T. Sheikh, has warned that growing geopolitical tensions, surging global military expenditure, and political denialism threaten to derail decades of fragile climate cooperation. Speaking ahead of the world’s largest diplomatic gathering on climate change, Sheikh expressed concern that climate finance — already a contentious issue — will face severe setbacks. “The axe will fall on climate finance,” he cautioned, pointing to NATO’s recent agreement to raise defense expenditure by 5% of GDP. “It will bring the world upside down and undo…
