Pakistan’s security forces eliminated at least 24 militants during a major Bannu security operation conducted over the past 24 hours, the military’s media wing announced on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched in response to a wave of attacks on police personnel and a vehicle-borne suicide bombing in Bannu district. Officials say the assaults were carried out by Fitna al-Khwarij, a group Islamabad describes as an India-backed proxy network operating in the region. Intelligence-Based Raids Target Militant Networks The ISPR statement explained that the recent spike in violence against law enforcement and civilians prompted…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed relevant government departments to stay fully prepared for any fallout from ongoing regional instability, while also praising citizens for backing the state’s austerity and fuel-conservation efforts. Chairing a top-level session focused on how regional friction could ripple through the national economy, the premier said the country’s financial position remained steady for now. Still, he emphasized that authorities needed a well-defined strategy in place to respond quickly if conditions shift. Petroleum Reserves Deemed Sufficient Officials briefed the prime minister that Pakistan currently holds adequate stocks of petroleum products to cover domestic needs. Steps have…
Pakistan continues to lead all nations benefiting from the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus, a status it has held since joining the programme in 2014. A newly released EU report shows the country exported €7.5 billion worth of GSP+-eligible goods to the bloc in 2024, cementing its position as the scheme’s top performer. The Pakistan EU GSP+ status translated into real financial gains last year. Islamabad saved an estimated €732 million through tariff exemptions in 2024, while the EU market absorbed 28% of Pakistan’s overall exports — a figure that highlights just how central European buyers have become…
The Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) Bannu Region, working alongside local police, carried out a successful Bannu CTD operation against militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, killing five terrorists while several others managed to escape. The raid was launched in the Gulbahar area, within the limits of Howaid police station in Bannu district, after authorities received confirmed intelligence about the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij fighters in the area. How the Operation Unfolded According to police officials, the intelligence-based operation (IBO) was carried out under a carefully coordinated plan designed to restrict the movement of the terrorists before they could regroup or flee.…
A devastating house fire in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar has claimed the lives of six members of a single family, according to rescue officials. The victims include a husband, his wife, and their four young children. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as soon as the blaze was reported and worked quickly to bring the fire under control. During the search operation that followed, officials recovered the bodies of all six victims from one room of the house. Victims Identified Authorities have confirmed the identities of those who lost their lives in the Peshawar house fire: Siraj, 55…
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has wrapped up its ISPR Summer Camp 2026, bringing together young participants from across the country for a program focused on national awareness and youth development. According to details shared by ISPR, the camp drew more than 4,000 students representing over 18 stations nationwide, making it one of the larger youth engagement efforts organized by the institution this year. A Special Session on Pakistan’s History and Ideology As part of the Pakistan youth summer camp, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Dr. Anees Ahmad, conducted a dedicated session with attendees. The discussion centered on Pakistan’s…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday that it will continue pushing the United States and Iran to halt hostilities and return to the negotiating table under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), an agreement Islamabad helped broker last month. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that although the MoU’s implementation is running into obstacles, Pakistan remains committed to encouraging both sides to end the violence and resume technical-level discussions in line with the agreement. Concerns Over Escalating Iran-US Tensions Andrabi voiced serious concern over the renewed confrontation between Iran and the United States, noting…
The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms has rolled out a series of major initiatives aimed at modernizing Pakistan’s shipbuilding sector. These steps mark the start of a broader push toward reviving domestic shipbuilding capacity and reducing dependence on foreign shipyards. Karachi Shipyard to Lead Commercial Vessel Production Under the new plan, Karachi Shipyard has been assigned a central role in commercial ship construction. The facility will begin building commercial vessels for the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), marking a significant step in the Pakistan shipbuilding industry revival. Officials say priority is being given to: Modernizing national shipyard infrastructure…
Karikot, South Waziristan — July 16, 2026: Security forces successfully thwarted a suicide attack targeting one of their posts in the Karikot area of Wana, South Waziristan, on Tuesday. Militants attempted to ram an explosive-laden vehicle into the post, but alert defensive systems detected the vehicle in time and destroyed it before it could reach its target. No Casualties Among Security Forces According to officials, the timely response prevented any loss of life or injury among troops stationed at the post. The suicide bomber’s vehicle was intercepted and neutralized before detonation could cause harm to personnel. Four Militants Killed in…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has slapped combined fines of roughly Rs740 million on the country’s four major mobile network operators after uncovering widespread breaches in SIM issuance rules. The penalties target unauthorised SIM activations and serious gaps in biometric verification and franchise oversight. The action was taken under Section 23 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996, following a string of investigations into how SIMs were being issued across operator networks. How Much Each Operator Was Fined Under the latest round of PTA fines on cellular operators, the penalty breakdown stands as follows: China Mobile Pakistan (Zong): Rs155.6 million…
