Security officials confirmed on Monday that at least three militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, including one of the group’s commanders, were killed in a fresh operation in Balochistan. The strike took place in Mastung district as part of ongoing efforts to root out militancy across the province. Sources familiar with the operation said security personnel used a quadcopter to strike a vehicle carrying the terrorists. The commander, identified as Naqeeb, was among those killed, and the vehicle was left completely destroyed in the attack. Anti-Militancy Push to Continue in Balochistan Officials reiterated that operations against militant networks in the province…
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has commended Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for pushing back against India’s efforts to tie Pakistan to terrorism, arguing that the episode has left New Delhi internationally discredited. Writing on X, the former foreign minister said Ibrahim had called out what he termed Indian propaganda during a recent appearance on Indian television. Anwar Ibrahim Declines to Link Pakistan to Pahalgam Attack During the exchange, an Indian television anchor tried to draw a connection between Pakistan and the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. Ibrahim pushed back, stating that Malaysia’s security agencies had given him no indication of Pakistani…
The Islamabad High Court has wrapped up hearings on a petition concerning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s proposed long march and demonstration scheduled for September 27, delivering a verdict that sets clear boundaries for the upcoming event. A three-judge larger bench, led by IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, announced its previously reserved decision on the matter. The court declared that neither political parties nor government officials hold the authority to shut down roads within the capital, a ruling that directly shapes how authorities and organizers must approach the planned gathering. Bench Composition and Court Proceedings Justice Azam Khan and Justice Asif joined Chief…
The Sohail Afridi Chief Minister case has been scheduled for hearing on September 14, with the Federal Constitutional Court taking up a petition challenging his election as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The petition was filed by former National Assembly member and PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat, who has asked the court to declare Sohail Afridi ineligible to hold the provincial chief minister’s office. Sohail Afridi Disqualification Petition In his petition, Sher Afzal Marwat has also requested the restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Marwat’s legal challenge argues that Sohail Afridi was nominated for…
Fast bowler Razaullah, playing his first Test match in Birmingham, produced a stunning batting performance that rescued Pakistan from an innings defeat while etching his name into several record books. Coming in to bat at number nine during Pakistan’s second innings against England, he smashed 81 runs off just 63 balls, helping his side build a 130-run lead. A Debut Innings Full of Records During his knock, Razanullah struck nine sixes, matching the world record for the most sixes hit by a player on Test debut. Fellow pace bowler Mohammad Abbas chipped in with two sixes of his own during…
Jamaat-i-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has intensified his campaign against the federal government, calling for a long march on Islamabad on September 20 to demand the withdrawal of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL). He cautioned that the party’s protest movement would move into a more serious stage if authorities refuse to withdraw the charge. Addressing supporters at a rally in Gujranwala on Friday, Rehman said JI workers would converge on the capital in vehicle convoys from across the country, framing the march as a response to growing public frustration over fuel costs. Warning Over the Long March Timeline Rehman made…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to ensure that no part of the country endures electricity load-shedding beyond two hours, after reports emerged of worsening power cuts in several cities. The directive came during a high-level review meeting on Friday focused on the national power supply situation. Officials briefed the prime minister that regional tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, along with logistical setbacks in transporting regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), had cut into electricity generation capacity. As a result, authorities had been forced to manage loads more strictly to keep demand and supply in check. Government Moves…
Yemen’s Houthi movement has taken control of Mayun Island, a strategically located landmass sitting inside the Bab el-Mandeb strait, one of the busiest and most sensitive maritime corridors in the world. The move is widely seen as an attempt by the group to strengthen its hold over a waterway that carries a significant share of global trade. Yemeni government sources confirmed that state forces withdrew from the island, allowing Houthi fighters to move in. Alongside this, the group also took over Dhubab, a coastal town along the Red Sea that holds its own tactical value in the ongoing struggle for…
Pakistani security forces successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in the Tump area of Kech district, part of the Makran division, foiling what officials describe as a cowardly plan by militants linked to Fitna al-Hindustan. According to security sources, the attackers had set their sights on the protection squad assigned to the Deputy Commissioner of Tump. The militants reportedly opened fire on the official’s vehicle in an attempt to abduct members of the security detail. How the Kech District Terrorist Attack Foiled Operation Unfolded The swift and coordinated response from security personnel disrupted the attack before it could escalate. Officials…
Peshawar CTD operation resulted in the deaths of five terrorists, including a wanted commander of a banned militant organisation, police officials said. The operation was conducted in the Shamshatoo Camp area of Peshawar, according to a spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). Among those killed was terrorist commander Imran, who was wanted in 20 terrorism-related cases. The CTD said he was allegedly involved in the killings of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Khan Zeb, Senator Hidayatullah and Rehan Zeb. Peshawar CTD Operation Targets Wanted Commander The CTD said Imran was also identified as the alleged mastermind behind the suicide…
