BEIJING: China Pakistan relations received another boost on Monday as Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace in the Middle East during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing. During the meeting, President Xi described Pakistan and China as close and trusted partners with an “unbreakable traditional friendship”. He said Beijing continued to give top priority to its ties with Islamabad despite changing global conditions. Xi also warmly welcomed Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. China Pakistan relations have remained…
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Bannu police peace committee in Bannu and Lakki Marwat has called on religious scholars to refrain from offering funeral prayers for any terrorist. The Bannu police peace committee made this appeal during the funeral of policemen martyred in a joint operation conducted by security forces, CTD, and local peace committees in the Miryan area of Bannu. The committee stressed that the nation must stand united against terrorism to restore lasting peace. The committee paid tribute to the martyrs and urged religious leaders to openly support peace efforts. It warned against providing any moral or religious cover to militants and challenged…
The key points of the proposed agreement between the US and Iran suggest a major diplomatic breakthrough that could reshape tensions in the Middle East. The deal focuses on a 60-day framework that may be extended depending on progress in negotiations. According to reports, both sides are close to outlining the key points of the proposed agreement between the US and Iran, which includes easing tensions and restoring key maritime routes. Under the expected deal, Iran could be allowed to resume limited and controlled oil exports in the global market. In return, the United States may ease certain economic sanctions,…
Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in revenue collection as the government significantly increased its reliance on petroleum levy over the past two years. Official documents reveal that the scale of this collection has now exceeded the combined value of two major IMF loan programs. According to government records, Pakistan collected more than 2,725 billion rupees under petroleum levy between April 2024 and March 2026. This amount is higher than the total worth of two ongoing IMF loan programs when converted into Pakistani currency. The comparison highlights how important petroleum levy has become as a major source of government income.…
Security forces carried out major operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, killing 11 militants in the last 48 hours, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The forces acted on intelligence-based reports and targeted militant hideouts in the Datta Khel area. According to ISPR, troops engaged multiple locations where militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij were hiding. Heavy exchange of fire took place during the operations. After the clashes, 11 terrorists were neutralised. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the site. Security forces later launched a sanitisation operation to clear remaining threats in the area. In a…
The deadly blast in Quetta near Chaman Phatak on 24 May 2026 left the local community in deep grief and anger after a suicide explosion targeted a residential area. At least 14 people were killed, including women and children, while several others were injured. The deadly blast in Quetta caused major destruction in the surrounding neighbourhood. Houses, shops, parked vehicles, and nearby property were badly damaged as the explosion hit a densely populated area where families were present inside their homes. Rescue teams and security forces quickly arrived at the scene after the deadly blast in Quetta. The injured were…
The deadly Quetta blast near Chaman Phatak on Sunday killed at least 14 people, including three Frontier Corps personnel, while several others were injured. Women and children travelling for Eid holidays were also among those hurt when the explosion struck near a railway track in Quetta. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that the injured were immediately shifted to hospitals for treatment. Officials said the Quetta blast targeted innocent civilians and families travelling during the busy Eid period. Security and government officials strongly condemned the incident and alleged that India-backed militant proxies linked to the banned BLA and its Majeed…
The United States says it is still working toward an agreement with Iran, but officials insist Washington will not accept a weak deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said diplomacy remains the top priority, although other options are still being considered if talks fail. Speaking in New Delhi, Rubio said there is already a “solid” proposal on the table that could help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and start serious negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. He added that the US wants to give diplomacy every opportunity before moving toward tougher measures. US President Donald Trump also signaled caution, saying…
The issue of illegal Afghan migrants has become a growing concern for several countries as authorities step up strict actions against undocumented migration and human smuggling networks. The situation involving illegal Afghan migrants has led Turkey to intensify its enforcement operations, joining other countries like Germany and Iran in tightening border security and immigration controls. According to reports from Afghan media, Turkish police conducted targeted operations in the Şırnak and Bayburt regions, where 15 Afghan migrants were detained along with six individuals suspected of involvement in human smuggling networks. Authorities said the crackdown on illegal Afghan migrants also led to…
The CTD Punjab operations have resulted in the arrest of 13 terrorists during a major security crackdown carried out across multiple cities in the province amid rising security concerns. According to a spokesperson, CTD Punjab operations were conducted in 58 intelligence-based raids across Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang, Chiniot, and Mianwali. The action was taken following intelligence reports about possible terrorist activity. In Lahore, CTD teams arrested a high-risk suspect identified as Mukhtar, who is reportedly linked to a banned group. Officials said the suspect was part of a network planning attacks on law enforcement installations. During the…
