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…
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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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
