ISLAMABAD – On Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Shakarparian Parade Ground will host a spectacular Defence Equipment Exhibition, showcasing the nation’s military strength to the public. Across the country, preparations for Independence Day and the victory of the “Maarka-e-Haq” are at their peak. On 14 August, the Shakarparian Parade Ground will open its gates for visitors at 10 AM. The Defence Equipment Exhibition will feature a wide range of military hardware used by Pakistan’s armed forces during the “Maarka-e-Haq.” Visitors will see fighter jets, tanks, heavy artillery, rocket launcher vehicles, armoured carriers, and other combat equipment. Advanced radar systems that played…
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ISLAMABAD – A spectacular Azadi Grand Ceremony will be held tonight in Islamabad to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day and the historic victory in the “Maarka-e-Haq.” According to sources, the main event will take place at 8 PM at Jinnah Sports Stadium. The President of Pakistan will attend as the chief guest, while the Prime Minister and the chiefs of all three armed forces will also be present. A large number of national and foreign dignitaries are expected to participate. The central event will feature special national and cultural performances. A grand parade by all three armed forces and an impressive…
TAROUBA – Captain Shai Hope’s blazing century and Jayden Seales’ devastating bowling spell powered a memorable West Indies ODI series win over Pakistan in the deciding third match at the Brian Lara Academy on Tuesday. Seales took six wickets for just 22 runs, the joint second-best figures for a West Indian in men’s ODIs. Hope remained unbeaten on 120, guiding his side to their first West Indies ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991. The hosts sealed victory by their largest margin over Pakistan, bowling them out for only 92 while defending 295. The turning point came in a dominant…
HUNZA – Massive flooding caused by water discharge and soil erosion from the Hunza Shisper Glacier has brought devastation to Gilgit-Baltistan. The disaster has cut off the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and left several communities completely isolated. Local officials said the flooding has entirely blocked the key KKH route, disrupting Pakistan–China trade and halting all local transport. An alternative link road has been arranged for small vehicles, but heavy traffic is stuck for now. In Hassanabad, the glacier’s outflow submerged residential houses. Authorities had evacuated these homes earlier, preventing casualties. A hotel was damaged, while hundreds of trees were swept away.…
WASHINGTON – The United States has described its involvement in securing a ceasefire between Pakistan and India as a “proud moment” for US diplomacy. The move, according to Washington, helped avert a potentially dangerous escalation during a recent conflict. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said swift action by top American leaders played a decisive role in easing tensions. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, she recalled how the situation was handled. “There was immediate concern and immediate movement with the Vice President, the President, and the Secretary of State… to stop the attacks and bring the parties together,” Bruce…
PESHAWAR – The much-anticipated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, called to discuss the province’s security crisis and suggest measures for peace, quickly turned into a stage for political bickering on Tuesday. Instead of unity, the gathering was marked by blame games and heated exchanges, with little real progress. The sitting was chaired by Muhammad Idrees after a delay of nearly three hours. Attendance was poor on both treasury and opposition benches. Several ministers were absent, and repeated quorum breaks further disrupted the proceedings. Opening the debate after the recitation of the Holy Quran, PML-N lawmaker Farukh Khan warned that terrorism was…
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled in favour of Pakistan on key points relating to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court’s binding Award states that India must allow the waters of the Western rivers to flow for Pakistan’s unrestricted use. The Hague-based tribunal issued the Award on August 8, 2025, and published it on its official website on Monday. The case was initiated by Pakistan in 2016 over disputes concerning India’s run-of-river hydroelectric projects on the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers. According to the PCA, its decisions and those of a Neutral Expert are final and binding…
Security forces have intensified their anti-terror operation in Balochistan’s Zhob district, eliminating three more militants. The latest action raises the total number of neutralised fighters to 50 in the four-day anti-infiltration campaign in the Sambaza area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. It said the militants were linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Khwarij — the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The action took place on the night between August 10 and August 11. According to ISPR, security personnel also seized weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the militants. The…
Pakistan has decided to launch a Bajaur Operation and a parallel crackdown in Khyber district to eliminate terrorists hiding in these tribal areas. Official sources confirmed the move on Tuesday, saying it follows the collapse of talks between militants and the Bajaur Amn Jirga. During negotiations, tribal elders presented three key demands. The most important was the complete expulsion of armed militants from Bajaur. Government sources estimate around 300 terrorists are currently active in two areas of Tehsil Mamund in Bajaur. Another 350 are said to be operating in Khyber district. Tehsil Mamund has a population of over 300,000. More…
The United States has declared the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This move aims to weaken their operational capacity and disrupt their access to funding. The decision, announced by the US Department of State on Monday, also adds the Majeed Brigade as an alias to the BLA’s Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) status, which was first imposed in 2019. The Balochistan Liberation Army was originally listed as an SDGT in 2019 after carrying out several deadly attacks in Pakistan. Since then, the group has claimed responsibility for a series…
