BANNU: A terrorist attack in Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa claimed the life of Constable Rafidullah, the brother of a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officer, in a brutal overnight assault. He was martyred when heavily armed militants stormed his family residence, opened fire, and later set the house ablaze. According to police, nearly 20 to 25 terrorists surrounded the home of CTD official Javed and his brother, Constable Rafidullah, in the limits of Hovid Police Station. The attackers fired indiscriminately, trying to overpower the family. Despite being outnumbered, Constable Rafidullah showed remarkable bravery. He resisted with full courage and retaliated against the…
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The Afghan Taliban have once again shown their true face — not as rulers, but as exporters of terror. Their regime has turned Afghanistan into a breeding ground for militancy, destabilizing every neighbour, from Pakistan to Iran, and now Tajikistan. Fresh violence erupted in Badakhshan province where Afghan Taliban fighters clashed with Tajik border forces. According to sources, the gun battle broke out in the Dawong area of Shahr-e-Buzurg district on Sunday. Taliban and Tajik troops exchanged both light and heavy fire. One Taliban militant was killed, while four others were wounded. The confrontation did not end on the battlefield.…
Security forces eliminated 47 militants in a major operation against cross-border terrorism near the Afghan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district. Officials confirmed the action on Tuesday. According to security sources, the militants were linked to Indian-backed Fitna al-Khwaraj, a term used for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The group attempted to infiltrate from the Afghan side through Sambaza in Zhob district. Their movement was detected before they could enter Pakistan. The military launched a targeted operation from August 7 to 9. During this action, all 47 terrorists were killed. Security sources revealed that most of those neutralised were Afghan nationals.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have once again pledged to strengthen Pakistan Iran security cooperation and eliminate terrorism along their shared border. The renewed commitment came during a telephone call between Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi. The Iranian embassy confirmed the exchange in an official statement. According to Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, General Mousavi said Tehran was ready to work closely with Islamabad to wipe out terrorism and ensure stability along the frontier. He also extended solidarity with the people of Pakistan affected…
Heavy rains and India’s sudden release of water have triggered Punjab floods, forcing the government to call in the army. Troops have been deployed in six districts: Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, and Okara. The Punjab government confirmed the deployment after urgent requests from district administrations. Local rescue services, police, and civil defence are already engaged. But rising river levels have turned the situation into a high-risk emergency. Army Aviation support has also been placed on alert. Extra resources will be used if conditions worsen. Officials said monitoring is being carried out round the clock. Food supplies, medical stocks, and…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) once again finds itself tangled in contradictions as its political committee announced participation in the NA-129 Lahore by-election while simultaneously declaring a boycott of other constituencies where disqualified members were unseated. In its official statement, PTI’s political committee thanked the party founder for trusting its decisions and said all future political matters have been handed over to the committee for consultation. It also expressed concern over the Toshakhana trial being held daily in Adiala Jail, claiming it would harm the basic rights of the accused and hinder fair justice. Yet, the real contradiction lies in PTI’s electoral…
Islamabad: A major terror attack, planned on the pattern of the Bannu Cantt bombing, was foiled in the federal capital ahead of Defence Day. According to reports, timely intelligence enabled a civilian agency to arrest key facilitators along with a suicide bomber. The group was planning to target a sensitive installation in Islamabad. The plot was linked to militants once led by Noor Wali Mehsud. Investigations revealed that operational responsibility had been given to a man from Qila Abdullah, Balochistan. He had earlier worked in Islamabad’s hotel industry before returning to his father. He was now serving as the commander…
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has ordered an inquiry into massive irregularities worth trillions of rupees in the auction of placer gold blocks along the banks of the Kabul and Indus rivers. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after revelations of large-scale corruption in the gold mining process. An inquiry committee has been formed under the Adviser to the Chief Minister on Anti-Corruption. Members include the Chairman of the Provincial Inspection Team, the Advocate General, and retired engineer Fazal Raziq. The committee has been tasked with submitting its report within…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appears to be heading toward a fresh wave of turmoil as its Secretary General, Salman Akram Raja, has decided to resign from his position. His possible departure from both the party and active politics reflects the widening cracks, bitter infighting, and unchecked grouping within PTI. Reports suggest Raja was pushed to the edge by the humiliating behavior of Bushra Bibi and the harsh remarks of Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan. Once a close legal ally of the Khan family, Raja is now disillusioned and unwilling to tolerate the internal hostility. Sources indicate he intends to focus solely…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering Palestine support, calling on the United Nations and the wider international community to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes and violations of international law. Speaking at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Dar warned that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment of the Palestinian people and must not go unchallenged. He stressed that Pakistan demands an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire across Gaza and the occupied Palestinian Territory. Dar condemned continuous strikes on hospitals, schools, mosques, and civilian…
