Pakistan’s ceasefire with the Afghan Taliban depends on ending cross-border attacks, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday, stressing that the agreement will only hold if Kabul stops militants from using Afghan soil to strike Pakistan. Speaking to Reuters in Islamabad, Asif stated that “anything coming from Afghanistan will be a violation of this agreement,” adding that “everything hinges on this one clause.” The ceasefire, signed by Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkiye, and Qatar, explicitly prohibits any form of territorial incursion, he said. “We have a ceasefire agreement as long as there is no violation of the agreement which is already in…
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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.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border is likely to reopen within 48 hours after ceasefire, sources confirmed on Monday, marking a possible end to days of disruption following intense border clashes between the two neighbouring nations. According to officials, both sides have reached a mutual understanding to restore normalcy at the Torkham and Chaman border crossings, which were shut down on October 12 after coordinated attacks by the Afghan Taliban and affiliated militants on multiple Pakistan Armed Forces posts along the frontier. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that border officials from both countries have agreed to resume operations within the next one…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday declared that Punjab will manage flood crisis without external aid, asserting that her government had not sought help or complained to any quarter for flood relief. She said the province would stand on its own feet and manage the disaster through its own resources, protecting the dignity and pride of its people. “I did not stretch my hands before anyone. I have protected the self-respect of Punjab’s people,” she stated during a ceremony in Okara to distribute flood cards among affected citizens — a clear response to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s earlier calls…
After a week of deadly clashes, hope returns as Afghanistan and Pakistan agree on new ceasefire to revive border trade, bringing cautious optimism among residents living along the tense frontier. Following days of gunfire and destruction, the latest ceasefire has allowed locals to resume normal life, with shops reopening, bakers kneading bread, and vendors setting up fruit and vegetable stalls once again. “People can finally breathe,” said Sadiq Shah, a 56-year-old shopkeeper from Baizai on the Pakistani side. “Before this, gunfire had damaged houses in our village.” Fighting erupted after explosions in Kabul on October 9, which the Taliban blamed…
Punjab Extends Section 144 Across Province After Deadly TLP Protests — The Punjab government has extended Section 144 for seven more days following violent Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protests that left at least three people dead and dozens injured. A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department confirmed the decision, stating that the extension came on the recommendation of the provincial cabinet during a special meeting on law and order. The extended order bans gatherings of four or more people across Punjab in an effort to prevent further unrest. The move follows the provincial government’s request to the federal authorities to impose…
Pakistan Conducts Precision Strikes on Gul Bahadur Group Camps Along Afghan Border — Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar confirmed that Pakistan carried out targeted operations last night on verified camps of the proscribed Gul Bahadur group located in North and South Waziristan. The strikes were conducted in response to recent cross-border terrorist attacks launched from Afghan soil. “In these precision strikes, a minimum of 60–70 Khawarij terrorists, including their top leadership, have been sent to hell based on confirmed intelligence reports,” Tarar announced on X (formerly Twitter), stressing that the operation was part of Pakistan’s right to defend…
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…
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…
