The United States has carried out military strikes on Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island, according to US officials, marking the latest development in a series of largely undisclosed military operations against Tehran. The strikes took place on the night of November 2, just hours before the US midterm elections. The operation comes as President Donald Trump publicly rules out the possibility of a new war with Iran while signalling progress on diplomatic efforts. However, US officials say the White House continues to consider both military and diplomatic options against Tehran. This highlights a growing contrast between the president’s public statements and…
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Two police personnel were martyred and another was injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on officers deployed to protect an anti-polio vaccination campaign in Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. According to police, the attack took place in the Dag Tamanzai area. The officers were heading to perform security duties for the ongoing polio vaccination campaign when armed men targeted them. Police have launched a search operation in the area to arrest those responsible for the attack. Polio vaccination teams and the police personnel assigned to protect them have repeatedly come under attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Such…
Life in Gwadar is running as usual, even as a wave of posts on social media suggests otherwise. Reports from the port city say traffic is flowing, shops are open and the law and order situation is stable. The Gwadar situation today stands in sharp contrast to the picture painted online by the group referred to as Fitna al-Hindustan. Social Media Campaign Targets Gwadar According to the reports, Fitna al-Hindustan has been circulating baseless claims on social media that daily life in Gwadar has been disrupted. The posts were designed to create the impression of unrest in the city. Those…
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar has died in Rawalpindi. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the news on Monday. The Waheed Kakar death has drawn condolences from the military leadership and the country’s top civilian officials. ISPR Confirms the Passing of General (Retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar In its statement, the military’s media wing said Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who serves as both Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, joined all ranks of the Pakistan Army in expressing deep sorrow. The ISPR did not give further details about the circumstances…
Senior representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security and defence coordination, according to two people familiar with the arrangements. The proposed meeting comes as Saudi Arabia faces escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement amid a wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The discussions could mark a significant diplomatic development, bringing Iranian officials into direct high-level contact with all three members of the emerging Saudi Pakistan Turkey defence partnership. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is expected to represent Riyadh at the talks.…
Shadab Khan produced a career-defining performance to guide Pakistan to a sensational one-wicket victory over England in the ODI tri-series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. His maiden ODI century, combined with an extraordinary last-wicket partnership with Haris Rauf, rescued Pakistan from the brink of defeat and secured their place in the final. Chasing a target of 242, Pakistan reached 242-9 in 47.1 overs after enduring a disastrous start and losing wickets at regular intervals. Shadab remained unbeaten on 113, while Rauf provided crucial support as the pair added 89 runs for the tenth wicket to complete one of Pakistan’s…
ISLAMABAD: Six terrorists were killed and two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on October 24, according to the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation took place in the Zarkani area following intelligence reports indicating the presence of militants described by the military as belonging to the “Indian proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij.” According to the ISPR, security personnel carried out the operation based on the information received and engaged the suspected militants in an intense exchange of fire. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of six…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme, announcing plans to distribute 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks and internet devices to students across Pakistan over two years. The initiative aims to improve access to digital learning and equip young people with the technological resources needed for modern education. The announcement was made during a ceremony in Islamabad on Sunday, where the prime minister also handed over laptops and internet devices to high-performing Grade 9 students and students enrolled in seminaries. Addressing the event, Shehbaz Sharif described young people as one of Pakistan’s most valuable national assets. He said…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is examining the assets of former ministers and public officials, along with development projects and government contracts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), following allegations of financial irregularities during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s tenure. According to NAB sources, the accountability watchdog has obtained asset records relating to a former chief minister and two former ministers. The bureau is also gathering documentation on development schemes and contracts awarded during the tenure of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi as part of its ongoing examination. The inquiry covers government expenditure, the awarding of public contracts and construction activities carried out…
Azad Jammu Kashmir Foundation Day, observed annually on October 24, commemorates a defining moment in the region’s political history. The date marks the establishment of the provisional government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 under the leadership of Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, amid the political upheaval and resistance that shaped the Kashmir freedom movement. For many Kashmiris, the occasion represents a reminder of the historical struggle against Dogra rule, the aspirations expressed by political leaders in 1947, and the sacrifices associated with the movement. It also renews attention to the unresolved Kashmir dispute and the continuing calls for the…
