A terror plot to strike Balochistan on Independence Day was thwarted as security forces arrested a university lecturer accused of aiding the banned BLA. Chief Minister Balochistan, Sarfaraz Bugti, disclosed the details on Monday while presenting the suspect’s confessional video. Attack foiled on Independence Day Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s security forces for preventing a planned suicide bombing on August 14. He confirmed that the arrested facilitator, Professor Usman Qazi, had close links with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army. Bugti added that the same group was behind the Quetta Railway Station attack, calling the plot “a…
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ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that counter-terrorism operations are intelligence-driven and aimed at precision, ensuring civilian safety remains paramount. Addressing a group of students from Balochistan during a special session, the DG ISPR stressed that the actions of a single terrorist should never be used to endanger or penalise innocent communities. “Once troops withdraw, unaddressed threats may resurface — which is why local cooperation is vital,” he remarked. Sacrifices Honoured Paying tribute to Major Muhammad Anwar Kakar, who had played a key role in neutralising terrorists during the Gwadar attack,…
PESHAWAR, August 16: The death toll from devastating monsoon rains and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has surged to 307, with 23 others injured, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Buner Worst Hit Buner district has suffered the heaviest losses, with 184 fatalities reported. Shangla followed with 34 deaths, while other casualties were confirmed in Bajaur, Swat, Mansehra, Battagram, Lower Dir, Torghar and Abbottabad. PDMA said the deceased included 279 men, 15 women and 13 children. At least 63 houses were destroyed and 74 partially damaged, while several schools and bridges were swept away. Rescue Efforts Underway…
QUETTA – Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that national unity is the strongest answer to any threat against Pakistan’s independence. Speaking at the flag-hoisting ceremony in Quetta on Thursday, he said the country’s enemies had tried to undermine its freedom, but the armed forces gave a powerful and fitting response. Bugti said that both political and military leadership had come together, setting a strong example of national unity. He reminded the people that the citizens of Balochistan had always been willing to sacrifice for the country’s safety. He vowed that the entire nation would stand shoulder to shoulder…
ISLAMABAD – Moody’s Upgrade for Pakistan has boosted the country’s credit rating from Caa2 to Caa1 with a stable outlook. The international rating agency cited Pakistan’s improving financial position, supported by the IMF loan programme, as the main driver behind the move. This latest improvement follows similar upgrades by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings in the past four months. These changes come after repeated commitments from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government to maintain fiscal discipline and push ahead with reforms. In its statement, Moody’s Upgrade for Pakistan applied to both local and foreign currency issuer ratings as well as…
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a formal invitation to all political parties, including the opposition PTI, as well as stakeholders and civil society, to join the Charter of Pakistan’s Stability. He called this a decisive step to rise above political rivalries, personal agendas, and empty rhetoric. Speaking at the main Independence Day ceremony combined with the commemoration of the Marka-e-Haq victory at Jinnah Sports Stadium, the prime minister said the Charter of Pakistan’s Stability was not just an economic recovery blueprint. Instead, it was a national framework designed to serve the wider interest of the country. He…
PESHAWAR – At least five policemen were martyred and five others injured in multiple terrorist attacks in KP late Wednesday night. The assaults occurred almost at the same time in different districts of the province. According to police officials, unidentified militants targeted law enforcement personnel in Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Peshawar. In Upper Dir, gunmen opened fire on a police mobile van, killing three officers and injuring three more. Near Peshawar, militants attempted to storm the Hassan Khel Police Station and two nearby checkposts. Police fought back and managed to repel the assault. However, one officer embraced martyrdom and…
Pakistan is celebrating its 78th Independence Day this Thursday with unmatched enthusiasm, uplifted by the recent victory in the Marka-e-Haq military operation against India. The celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad, while each provincial capital echoed with 21-gun salutes. In mosques nationwide, special prayers were offered for peace, unity, and prosperity. Across the country, streets, markets, and buildings are adorned with national flags, buntings, and decorative lights. Vendors are selling flags, caps, and green-and-white outfits, while vehicles and rooftops proudly display the emblem of Pakistan. Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television are airing special programmes for the occasion. Prime…
Bajaur Salarzai Tribe’s Jirga – Pledge to Support the State and Security Forces On 12 August 2025, the Salarzai tribe in Bajaur’s Salarzai Tehsil held a jirga and unanimously decided not to shelter or facilitate terrorists under any circumstances. Addressing the gathering, tribal elder Malik Khanzada said that if peace could be achieved through jirgas alone, the Mamond jirga would have restored calm in the area. He added, “The reality is that the Taliban neither respect the Quran, nor the white beard, nor the white flag. Their belief lies only in power and the gun — and that is the…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced full support for the Bajaur Operation. According to officials, targeted actions will continue if talks with militants fail. The provincial government has also approved financial aid for families affected by the Bajaur Operation. Each affected family will receive 50,000 rupees in assistance. In the first phase, 25,000 rupees will be given immediately. The remaining 25,000 rupees will be paid once they return to their homes. To ensure timely payments, the government has directed the district administration to release funds worth 100 million rupees. Authorities confirmed that people who voluntarily leave their homes due to…
