QUETTA: At least six people lost their lives, and many others were injured during intense tribal clashes in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah, the deputy commissioner confirmed on Monday. The violent confrontation created fear in the area, forcing markets to shut down. As soon as the administration received the alert, Levies forces rushed to the spot. They sealed off the conflict zone and shifted both the injured and the deceased to nearby hospitals. Officials expressed concern over the use of heavy weapons by both rival groups. The deputy commissioner stated that Frontier Corps (FC) units were called in to control the unrest.…
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MALAKAND: Security forces have killed at least nine Indian-backed militants and captured eight others in a large-scale terrorist operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted between July 16 and 20 following confirmed reports of the presence of “Fitna al Khwarij” fighters. The operation brought together the Pakistan Army, police, Levies, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the Malakand district administration. Officials said security teams cordoned off the hideout and engaged the extremists in intense gunfire. Nine militants were neutralised, and eight were taken into custody. Two strongholds used…
QUETTA/KARACHI: The police have confirmed that 13 people, including the main suspect, have been arrested in connection with a brutal honour killing in Balochistan. The shocking video of the murder of a man and a woman has gone viral online. Authorities say the investigation is underway, and more arrests are expected soon. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced on X that the victims had been identified. He stated that the tragic incident occurred just days before Eid ul Adha. “A case has been registered under terrorism charges. The law will take its full course against this heinous act,” he assured. Social…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has achieved global recognition as its JF-17C Block III fighter jet won the prestigious “Spirit of the Meet” trophy at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025 in the United Kingdom. PAF’s C-130 aircraft also secured first place at the event, earning the coveted Concours d’Elegance Trophy. These awards honor exceptional flight performance, technical mastery, and outstanding presentation in one of the world’s most renowned aviation competitions. The JF-17C Block III undertook an extraordinary journey from Pakistan to the UK through continuous air-to-air refueling, a feat that highlights the unmatched skill and operational excellence of…
Pakistan’s information technology sector posted record-breaking results in fiscal year 2024-25, with Pakistan IT exports reaching $4.6 billion. This marked a 26.4% increase from the previous year. Despite the surge, industry stakeholders continued to highlight inadequate government support for the sector. The total earnings included $3.8 billion from IT-enabled services and $779 million generated by freelancers and remote workers. Freelancing revenues alone grew by 90%, reflecting the rapid rise of Pakistan’s digital workforce. According to the Ministry of IT and Telecom, the remarkable growth came from action in five focus areas. These included positioning Pakistan globally, investing in talent and…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Kashmiri people as they continue their struggle for freedom. He said that a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue, in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, remains the only way to ensure the rights of the Kashmiris and lasting peace in the region. In his message marking Kashmir Accession Day, the prime minister stated that Pakistan will keep extending moral, diplomatic, and political support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that this day is celebrated every year on July 19 to commemorate the…
US President Donald Trump revealed that up to five jets were destroyed during the recent Pakistan-India hostilities. He made these remarks while addressing a group of Republican lawmakers at a White House dinner on Friday. Trump described the events as highly intense. “In fact, planes were being shot out of the air. Five, five, four or five, but I think five jets were shot down actually,” he said. He did not provide further details or clarify the context of the clashes. The Pakistan-India hostilities erupted after a deadly militant strike in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in April.…
Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by militants across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, security sources reported. According to details, on July 17 at around 5:00 p.m., a group of extremists tried to cross into Pakistan. Acting on intelligence, security forces set up checkpoints at five different locations. At 6:25 p.m., the infiltrators managed to cross the border and advanced towards Aziz Khel and Mandi Khel. Due to the strong presence of security forces, the militants took refuge inside a mosque in Basi Khel. The mosque was swiftly surrounded, and through a carefully planned strategy, the infiltrators were forced to surrender…
Fresh revelations have brought the TRF fake organization into the spotlight, exposing the real story behind India’s fabricated narrative. After the Pahalgam false flag operation, Indian media rushed to report that a group calling itself “The Resistance Front” (TRF) had taken responsibility. Later, reports emerged that the United States had even listed TRF as a terrorist entity. Evidence suggests that TRF is not an independent network but a creation of India’s intelligence agency RAW. The TRF fake organization was reportedly set up to frame Pakistan and strengthen false claims against it. India linked the group to Pakistan without presenting a…
The 10th EU–Pakistan Political Dialogue took place in Brussels on Thursday, addressing a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global matters. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in security and agreed to deepen discussions on related concerns. Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) signed in 2019. They expressed readiness to expand collaboration across all areas defined under the SEP. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement confirmed that both parties also resolved to maintain close coordination within the GSP+ framework. The dialogue also covered migration issues. Both sides recognized…
