In a press conference held in Rawalpindi on Monday, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), lamented the politicization of critical issues in Pakistan, citing Azm-e-Istehkam as a prominent example. Azm-e-Istehkam, he clarified, is not merely a military operation but a holistic counter-terrorism campaign. General Chaudhry highlighted that despite being an integrated initiative aimed at enhancing national security, certain factions are actively politicizing its objectives. General Chaudhry recalled a recent Apex Committee meeting where Azm-e-Istehkam was extensively discussed, reaffirming that the campaign operates under a national anti-terrorism policy forged through consensus. Addressing concerns regarding the…
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Islamabad Police arrested Raoof Hasan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Information Secretary, from PTI’s Central Secretariat. He is accused of heading a digital media cell that allegedly disseminated anti-Pakistan content. According to the police, the arrest was based on substantial evidence linking Hasan to operations aimed at undermining Pakistan’s integrity on an international scale. “The PTI digital media centre had turned into a hub of international misinformation, from where anti-Pakistan propaganda was being orchestrated globally,” stated the police authorities. During the raid, computers and other materials were seized from the PTI’s office as evidence. Contrary to earlier reports, police sources denied claims of…
In his latest media talk, Defence Minister Khwaja Asif expressed strong reservations about the recent Supreme Court verdicts on reserved seats, emphasizing that judicial decisions must align with the Constitution and the law. Speaking to Media, Asif criticized the judiciary’s July 12 ruling that affirmed reserved seats for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), labeling it as potentially leading to a constitutional crisis. He urged judges to refrain from making political remarks during court proceedings, asserting that such actions could undermine judicial impartiality. Asif underscored the judiciary’s role in interpreting laws rather than legislating, stressing the need for the courts to uphold…
In a significant development, Pakistan has initiated legal proceedings against Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), following the emergence of a leaked audio recording. The recording purportedly captures Noor Wali Mehsud orchestrating acts of terrorism within Pakistan. Alleged Terror Directives Revealed in Secret Audio Recently surfaced, the covert audio clip allegedly features Noor Wali Mehsud, head of TTP in Afghanistan, issuing explicit instructions to Mehsud Ahmed Hussain. The directives reportedly involve targeting hospitals, government properties, and schools through violent means. Forensic Probe and Legal Ramifications Authorities are swiftly moving forward with a forensic investigation into the leaked…
In a significant development, Amin ul-Haq, a close associate of Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden, has been arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab, Pakistan. The law enforcement authorities apprehended Haq during an intelligence-based operation conducted in Sarai Alamgir, a town located in the Gujrat district. Haq, who has been associated with Bin Laden since 1996, was identified by the CTD as one of the top operatives of the extremist group. He stands accused of participating in numerous terrorist activities over the years. Additionally, he held the responsibility of coordinating security for Bin Laden until his demise. The United…
Islamabad High Court’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has raised concerns over the conduct of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) activist Sanam Javed. During a hearing seeking her release, Justice Aurangzeb pointed out instances of inappropriate language used by Javed online. Javed has been entangled in legal disputes for months, stemming from the May 9 riots triggered by the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. The aftermath saw vandalism at military installations. Despite facing multiple arrests, Javed has been acquitted in four cases, including one filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and granted bail in eight others. Recently, the high court intervened…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an alert on Wednesday, cautioning about imminent flash floods and urban flooding in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other regions of Pakistan owing to monsoon rains. According to NDMA’s Emergencies Operation Centre, monsoon rains and thundershowers are expected in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Islamabad, KP, and central and northeastern Punjab from July 17 to 21. These intermittent spells may lead to flash flooding and urban flooding. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) earlier stated that all provinces, including AJK and Gilgit Baltistan (GB), will experience new bouts of rain, wind, and thundershowers due to…
Pakistan’s judicial system has been a subject of debate for the past seventy years, with widespread dissatisfaction among the country’s populace. Despite continuous discussions about its flaws by both the Parliament and the Supreme Judiciary, little action has been taken to rectify them. Recently, on Kay2 TV’s program Ahwal e Rawalpindi Islamabad , public sentiment was evident as people expressed their frustration with the judicial system. Participants highlighted various issues, emphasizing that the system ranks poorly globally, standing at 130th place in terms of efficiency. This inefficiency is starkly apparent in the disparity of treatment: while the poor wait for…
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ceremony, Black Box Sounds, an art and culture lab and communication for change organization and Alliance Française signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bridge cultural divides and spark artistic innovation in Pakistan. The MOU was signed by Tauseeq Haider, CEO of Black Box Sounds, and Ali Bhatti, Director of Alliance Française Islamabad, in the presence of Piotr Buszta, First Counsellor and Head of Political, Trade, and Communication Section of the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, Fabrice Disdier, Director of Alliance Française Lahore and Coordinator of Alliance Française Pakistan, and Zarmeena Nayyer, Lead for…
Khyber TV, the pioneering Pashto entertainment channel, has been delighting Pashtun audiences worldwide with exceptional Pashto music, dramas, and cultural programs for the past two decades. Its contributions to the promotion of Pashto language and culture are acknowledged not just within Pakistan but also internationally. At the heart of Khyber TV’s remarkable success lies the visionary leadership and dedication of CEO Mr. Kamran Hamid Raja, affectionately known as Mashar within the Khyber Network. Mashar founded Khyber TV with a mission to enrich Pashto culture and language, offering quality entertainment that resonates with Pashtun values. This year marks Khyber TV’s twentieth…
