Security forces have foiled a major terror plot in Panjgur, Balochistan, through timely and intelligence-based action, security sources said. The operation was carried out in the Jirak area of Panjgur district after authorities received secret intelligence about the planned attack. During the raid, security forces recovered a large quantity of weapons and communication equipment from a vehicle. Officials also seized four rocket fuses and multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs). According to security officials, the materials were being prepared for a possible large-scale terrorist attack in the region. They said the swift and professional response of security forces prevented a major…
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A French national was rescued from Bara in Khyber district along with her five children after police received reports that she was allegedly being subjected to domestic abuse, officials said. According to Capital City Police Officer Dr Mian Saeed, Khyber Police acted on verified information received on June 18 and raided a house in Bara tehsil, where they recovered 54-year-old French citizen Sylvia Yasmina. Police have registered a case against her Pakistani husband, while further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. Officials said Sylvia married a Pakistani citizen and had been living in Bara since 2014. She is the mother…
PPP’s Amjad Hussain was elected unopposed as the new chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan after no other candidate submitted nomination papers for the post. Amjad Hussain, who won from the GBA-1 constituency in the recent Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, is currently serving as president of the PPP’s Gilgit-Baltistan chapter. He has become the fifth chief minister of the region. The development came just hours after PPP’s Imran Nadeem was elected speaker and PML-N’s Malik Kifayat ur Rehman was chosen as deputy speaker, both without opposition. Imran Nadeem and Malik Kifayat secured their positions after no rival candidates filed nomination papers within the…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran could be more difficult, but expressed confidence that the two sides can still reach a final agreement. Speaking to an Arab news outlet, Dar said Iran had agreed to reduce the level of its uranium enrichment instead of transferring its enriched uranium stockpiles abroad, a step initially sought by Washington. He said three technical working groups would be set up to address key issues, including the nuclear file, frozen Iranian assets and developments related to Lebanon. Dar also revealed…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Pakistan today following a breakthrough in talks between Tehran and Washington in Switzerland, which were mediated by Islamabad. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, one of the main objectives of Masoud Pezeshkian’s Pakistan visit is to thank Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States. Pakistan’s Foreign Office later confirmed the visit, saying the Iranian president will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and senior officials. During his stay, President Pezeshkian will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks…
Several Kashmiri leaders have announced their separation from the Joint Awami Action Committee, as Kashmiri leaders disassociate from JAAC movement amid growing political tension in Azad Kashmir. The development comes as the group faces criticism over its leadership statements and allegations of shifting away from its original focus on public rights. The movement, which initially gained public support, is now facing internal divisions and accusations of promoting an agenda beyond its stated objectives. Recent reports suggest that core committee member Khawaja Mehran Arshad made remarks that triggered strong reactions, including calls for legal action. Authorities in Azad Kashmir have already…
US Vice President JD Vance has said that peace in the Middle East remains a top priority for Washington and highlighted Pakistan’s positive contribution to ongoing peace efforts. Vance made the remarks during the Burgenstock talks, where global leaders gathered to discuss regional stability and future cooperation. He said Pakistan’s role in the peace process has been widely appreciated internationally. He also praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for peace efforts, calling the army chief an “outstanding military leader” who played an important role in supporting dialogue and stability in the region. Vance added that the…
An Anti-terrorism court Turbat has sentenced a man accused of facilitating militant networks to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty in a terrorism-related case in Balochistan. The court also handed him an additional seven years under the Balochistan Arms Act, taking the total punishment to 21 years. Security forces had arrested the accused, identified as Sadiq Ahmed, during an operation in Panjgur. Authorities recovered weapons and explosives from his possession at the time of arrest. Investigators said the accused was involved in supporting banned groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation Front. He was also linked…
A photograph showing senior anti-Pakistan militants linked to the banned Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group relaxing at a luxury hotel in Kabul has renewed debate over militant safe havens in Afghanistan and strengthened Pakistan’s long-held position on cross-border militancy. The image shows top commanders of the group, including Abu Sufyan Karavan, also known as Sadr Hayat, along with Commander Jalali, Commander Rehbar Waziristani, and Commander Ghazi. The individuals are seen near the swimming pool of the five-star InterContinental Hotel Kabul, appearing relaxed and unconcerned. The group is known to operate in coordination with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which has been responsible…
The Pakistan-made FIFA 2026 football has gone beyond the playing field and reached space, where it was tested by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Scientists from NASA conducted a special experiment inside the station’s Cupola module to observe how the football behaves in a zero-gravity environment. The ball was seen floating freely inside the module as astronauts studied its motion. The experiment used the Adidas-designed Trionda football, which is part of preparations and research linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The main goal of the study was to understand how balance, weight, and movement affect a football when…
