Pakistan issued a formal protest on Wednesday, condemning what it called a “highly provocative and unacceptable” manoeuvre by an Indian Navy vessel inside Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone on September 15, 2026. The episode marks the first open military friction between the two nuclear-armed neighbours since last year’s intense four-day conflict, which had stoked fears of a broader regional war before a ceasefire brought it to a halt. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said in a statement that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the charge d’affaires of the Indian high commission in Islamabad to formally register Pakistan’s objection. What…
Author: Web Desk
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that circumstances had reached a stage where the Makkah Agreement Pakistan is party to would need to be put into effect, following a failed drone strike near the holy city. Speaking on the private television programme, Asif said the pact applies to Pakistan and that Islamabad intends to honour its commitments, though he declined to elaborate on the agreement’s specific provisions. He added that Pakistan considers the protection of Islam’s holiest sites a duty regardless of any formal pact. “If Makkah is attacked, there is no need for an agreement to protect it,”…
Security forces confirmed on Thursday that three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation conducted in the Badrang area of Awaran district of Balochistan, according to security sources. Officials said the raid formed part of an ongoing string of intelligence-based operations under Rad-ul-Fitna-3, a broader counterterrorism campaign directed at dismantling networks linked to Indian-backed proxies operating in the province. Security sources added that a significant cache of weapons and ammunition was seized from the militants during the operation, though further details on the exact quantity were not disclosed. Second Strike Within Days Targets Fitna al-Hindustan Network This latest action follows…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, while on an official trip to Beijing, Iranian media outlets reported. The Araghchi Asim Munir call touched on recent regional developments along with other issues of shared concern between the two nations, according to the reports. The conversation came at a notable moment, as Araghchi was in China holding separate discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on broader questions of regional security and de-escalation. Iran Outlines Diplomatic Outreach in Meeting With Wang Yi During his sit-down…
Pakistan’s Interior State Minister Talal Chaudhry has claimed that Afghan territory is being used for terrorism in Pakistan, pointing to an active arms and militancy network with cross-border links. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Chaudhry stated that intelligence-based operations targeting terrorist elements are currently underway across the country. He said these operations have already uncovered key evidence linking militant activity inside Pakistan to facilitators operating from across the Afghan border. Evidence Presented on Afghan Territory Terrorism Network During the briefing, several video clips were shown to support the minister’s claims. Chaudhry confirmed that the so-called Action Committee in…
Pakistan’s top military spokesperson has clarified that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, carries no offensive intent and is not aimed at expanding influence in the region. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), made the remarks during an interview with Al-Arabiya English on Wednesday. He explained that the agreement is built entirely around collective deterrence rather than aggression. “It is defensive, as the word also implies. There’s nothing aggressive. There are no regional aspirations. It is a collective deterrence,” Lt Gen Chaudhry said. Background of the Trilateral Pact The…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced a failed drone strike targeting the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, calling it a shocking and inexcusable act of aggression. In a statement posted on X, the prime minister said the nation had been deeply shaken by news of the incident. He noted that no words could truly express the pain and outrage felt across Pakistan over such a disturbing act against one of Islam’s most sacred sites. Pakistan Lauds Saudi Forces’ Swift Response Shehbaz Sharif specifically commended the Royal Saudi Armed Forces for their alertness and bravery in neutralizing the threat before…
The controversy surrounding KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s alleged arrest has produced plenty of political noise, but it has also exposed a far more serious question that the KP government would perhaps prefer to avoid: why can the chief minister move around freely in Lahore, while questions continue to surround his ability to travel freely in the province he governs? Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has rejected the claim that Afridi was arrested, saying that he voluntarily sat in a police vehicle and turned the episode into a political spectacle. According to her, the incident was not an arrest but…
Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bokhari has pushed back against claims that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was taken into police custody, insisting instead that he willingly climbed into a police van as part of what she termed a staged performance. Talking to Media, Bokhari was blunt in her assessment. “No one arrested Sohail Afridi. He himself sat in the police vehicle. This was not an arrest, but a total drama,” she told. Sohail Afridi Arrest Claim Called “Total Drama” Bokhari alleged that the KP chief minister got into repeated verbal exchanges with police personnel, even as officers continued extending…
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has reaffirmed that the Constitution must take precedence in every exercise of state authority, according to Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony marking the start of the 2026-27 judicial year, the chief justice described the occasion as a moment to reaffirm the judiciary’s dedication to ensuring justice for all citizens. He noted that the Federal Constitutional Court has been actively and effectively addressing constitutional issues brought before it, reflecting the institution’s growing role in interpreting and safeguarding the country’s constitutional framework. Constitution Must Guide Every Use of Power Justice Aminuddin Khan…
