ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the government will not give in to pressure from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) if the party goes ahead with its long march. He warned that Imran Khan should not expect any relief through such tactics. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House in Islamabad, Asif also accused the party of working hand in hand with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Khawaja Asif PTI Remarks on the Long March “PTI has declared war against Pakistan together with the TTP,” the defence minister said. He called it the party’s “wishful thinking” to believe it could blackmail…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan remains fully committed to Saudi Arabia’s security, citing the Pakistan Saudi defence agreement signed under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. His message followed a series of Houthi attacks on the kingdom. In a post on X, the prime minister condemned the strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport. The attacks killed and injured civilians. What Happened at the Saudi Airports Saudi civil aviation authorities said on October 7 that at least three people had died in the attacks, as fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government…
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed seven Fitna al-Khwarij militants in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said on Friday. The North Waziristan operation also wiped out several of the group’s hideouts. Sources said the raid targeted India-backed militants and was part of the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign. Troops recovered weapons and ammunition from the site. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for the operation. A Second Operation in Two Days This was not the first strike this week. A day earlier, forces killed nine Fitna al-Khwarij militants in the same district, according to security sources. Those operations…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with owners and representatives of satellite TV channels, giving the sector a chance to put its concerns directly before the government. A large number of channel owners and representatives took part in the session, which was described as cordial. The discussion centred on the problems facing the media industry and possible ways to resolve them. Several issues were taken up during the talks. Khyber Network was represented at the meeting by its Executive Director, Kaiwan Hamid Raja. Minister’s Assurance to Broadcasters After hearing the concerns raised by the participants, the…
The PTI-led provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is counting its final days, or so a growing number of critics believe. At the heart of the argument is one issue: whether the KP government stands with the state in the fight against terrorism. Critics say it does not, and the evidence they point to deserves a closer look. Talks With Fazlur Rehman Fuel Speculation Some political circles are suggesting that a middle path is being explored. A government delegation has met Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and other meetings between parties and leaders are reportedly taking place behind the scenes. That reading misses…
Residents of Lakki Marwat and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly criticised Chief Minister Suhail Afridi and the provincial government’s performance. Tired of repeated sit-ins and protest politics, people say they have lost patience with the PTI leadership. The Suhail Afridi criticism comes as citizens describe the toll that the ongoing protests are taking on daily life across the province. Gandi Chowk Protest Called a Failure Residents of Lakki Marwat and nearby areas said the PTI protest at Gandi Chowk failed completely. They blamed the weak performance of the provincial government and a lack of public interest in the…
Twenty-one years have passed since the devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005, yet the grief it left behind has not faded. For Kashmiris who lost loved ones in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, the memory of that day remains as painful as ever. Families across Azad Kashmir still remember the disaster and the people they lost. Pak Army Rescue Operations After the Earthquake When the quake struck, soldiers of the Pakistan Army reached the affected areas and worked day and night on rescue and rehabilitation. Residents say the troops carried on without regard for their own safety, pulling people out from…
The Pakistan Army has completed another major construction project in Gilgit-Baltistan, finishing a 66-kilometre road track that links Astore with Skardu. The difficult mountain route runs from Shaqma in Astore to Manthoo in Skardu, and the army built it in a short period of time. The new Astore Skardu road is expected to make travel between the two districts far easier. Shorter Journey Between Astore and Skardu Until now, the trip between Astore and Skardu took a long time. With the new road track in place, the journey has been reduced to just a few hours. Eight Villages Reconnected to…
Gulf investors are showing strong interest in Pakistan Investment Bonds, even as uncertainty hangs over the wider region. In the first 25 days of September alone, they put $129.8 million into the bonds. The figures point to Pakistan emerging as a higher-yielding alternative market for investors in the Gulf. The United Arab Emirates accounted for the bulk of the inflows, investing $110 million in Pakistan Investment Bonds during the period. Bahrain added $10 million. Returns on fixed-rate Pakistan Investment Bonds stood at roughly 12.4 to 12.5 percent in September. That level of yield has helped make the bonds attractive to…
A ceremony was held in the federal capital to mark the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan Independence Day, underlining the lasting friendship and cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal attended as chief guest. Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda, hosted the event and welcomed the guests. Among those present were Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism, and Senator Talah Mahmood. Kaiwan Hamid Raja, CEO of Khyber Digital and Executive Director of Khyber Network, also attended. Diplomats, government officials and members of civil society joined the gathering, a turnout…
