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…
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Prof Cheng Xizhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, has strongly rejected recent Indian air chief claims regarding Operation Sindoor. He said the statement by Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh about downing five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft in early May is baseless and laughable. Prof Cheng said any military claim must be backed by solid proof. However, the Indian side has failed to produce even basic evidence such as wreckage photographs or radar tracking records. In contrast, Pakistan has previously provided extensive technical proof of shooting down Indian fighter jets. He described the Indian air…
The tribal elders of South Waziristan have once again pledged their unwavering support to Pakistan’s security forces. They vowed to fight alongside them until terrorism is wiped out completely. A historic and highly significant South Waziristan jirga of the Mehsud and Burki elders took place on Sunday in Spinkai Raghzai. The Inspector General of Frontier Corps (FC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South) attended the meeting as the chief guest. During the South Waziristan jirga, tribal leaders paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Army and the FC for their sacrifices in restoring peace. They reiterated their determination to remain united with the security…
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has criticised the PTI protest call for Independence Day. He said national occasions should bring people together, not divide them through political confrontation. Speaking to a Private TV Channel, Rana Sanaullah said that August 14 is a day of celebration for the entire nation. Turning it into a PTI protest day would harm national unity. He urged the party to choose another date, suggesting August 13, 15, or 16 instead. His comments followed a post from PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan’s X account on August 6. In the post,…
Pakistan on Monday celebrated National Minorities Day with political leaders reaffirming their commitment to protect minority rights in Pakistan. They vowed to safeguard the constitutional, social, and economic rights of non-Muslim citizens while upholding the vision of the nation’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said protecting minority rights in Pakistan is not only a constitutional obligation but also a religious duty. Referring to Jinnah’s historic speech of August 11, 1947, he called it an ideological guarantee for a safe and secure future for minority communities. The Prime Minister praised those from minority backgrounds who sacrificed their…
A deadly Gilgit landslide claimed the lives of at least eight volunteers and left three others injured in the early hours of Monday. The tragedy struck during restoration work on the flood-hit Danyor Nullah. Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq said the incident happened around 2am. A group of about 15 volunteers was repairing a damaged water channel. The channel had been destroyed by recent floods. Suddenly, tonnes of mud and rocks collapsed. Several volunteers were buried under the debris. Rescue teams, police, and local residents rushed to help. Four people were pulled out in critical condition. The injured were taken…
The West Indies vs Pakistan clash at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy ended in a five-wicket victory for the hosts, levelling the ODI series 1-1. Chasing a revised target of 181 in 37 overs, the Caribbean side got home in 33.2 overs, thanks to key knocks from Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford, supported by captain Shai Hope. Pakistan, restricted to 171 for seven after rain cut their innings short, faced a determined West Indian chase. The pursuit started shakily when Hasan Ali struck in the second over, dismissing opener Brandon King for just one run. Hasan struck again in the…
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has hailed overseas Pakistanis as a national asset and a symbol of dignity. Speaking during his visit to the United States, he rejected the label “brain drain” and instead called them a “brain gain” for the nation. The army chief addressed the Pakistani diaspora, saying they are as committed to the country as those living within its borders. He urged them to believe in Pakistan’s bright future and to help attract foreign investment. According to him, the country’s prosperity is closely tied to the Pakistani community abroad, whose loyalty and…
In a resolute and historic move, the tribal elders of Maskini Dara in Lower Dir, a region bordering Afghanistan, have pledged to take up arms against terrorists and their facilitators. Determined to protect their homeland, the elders announced that no terrorist will be allowed to operate in their territory. The grand tribal jirga declared that if terrorists attempt any act of sabotage, their properties will be seized, and their families along with their supporters will be expelled from the area. They also decided to organize nightly patrols to prevent the movement of militants. This decision comes a day after security…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Could Fall with One-Seat Majority, Says Governor Kundi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the provincial administration could collapse if the opposition secures even a one-seat majority in the assembly. He clarified that, for now, the opposition has no immediate plans to unseat the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Speaking to reporters during the 282nd Urs celebrations of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai in Bhit Shah on Saturday, Governor Kundi stressed that the opposition can file a no-confidence motion against the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government whenever it chooses. The governor, accompanied by Sindh Culture Minister Zulfiqar Shah,…
