Pakistan’s armed forces have pushed back against India’s account of Operation Sindoor, calling a recently released documentary about the operation a distorted retelling designed to mask a military setback. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan’s military, issued a statement on Monday arguing that India has spent more than a year avoiding an honest reckoning with what happened during Marka-e-Haq, opting instead to present events in a way that suits its own narrative. According to ISPR, the film relies on dramatized interviews, emotional voiceovers, and stylized reenactments reminiscent of Bollywood productions rather than a factual military record.…
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A fresh wave of militancy has struck Kurram district, where three separate Kurram landmine explosions were reported in a single day, triggering widespread alarm among local residents. The blasts left nine people with serious injuries, and three of the victims have been left permanently disabled as a result. Fresh Wave of Violence in Dander Desert The security situation in Kurram has taken a worrying turn as militancy and unrest escalate across the district. In the remote Dander desert area, three landmine blasts occurred in close succession, costing three labourers their legs and leaving them with lifelong disabilities. Police Account of…
Security forces carried out a Balochistan intelligence-based operation in the Killi Zaik area on Monday, leaving at least two terrorists dead and three others wounded, according to security sources. The raid took place in the stretch between Killi Zaik and Kaghli, roughly 12 kilometres north of the Baseema camp, after troops received credible reports about militants operating in the area. Weapons and Bomb-Making Material Seized Following the exchange, security forces recovered a cache of ammunition, hand grenades, magazines, and components used in assembling improvised explosive devices from the site. The seizure points to ongoing efforts by militant networks to stockpile…
US President Donald Trump has praised the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, describing it as a significant and encouraging development for the region. Writing on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the pact demonstrated how nations in the Middle East were uniting to “defend themselves in a more meaningful way.” He congratulated the leaders of all three countries, calling the agreement “a big, bold, and important first step.” Background to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement The pact was formalized on August 7 during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit, bringing together Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Iran is overhauling its national defense posture, moving away from a purely reactive stance toward one built on offensive readiness, according to a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Brigadier General Yadollah Javani told state media that this Iran military doctrine shift marks one of the most notable changes in the country’s security strategy in recent years. He cautioned that nations opposing Tehran should now brace for unexpected moves rather than assume Iran would only respond after being provoked. What the Iran Military Doctrine Shift Means in Practice According to Javani, the new direction is closely tied to…
Pakistan is being described as a rising “hinge power” in global politics, according to a fresh assessment published by the British newspaper Financial Times. The report credits Islamabad’s balanced ties with the United States, China, Gulf nations and Iran for this shifting international standing. The publication pointed to Pakistan’s role in facilitating direct talks between Washington and Tehran as evidence of its expanding diplomatic weight, suggesting the country is positioning itself as a more active player in the evolving global order. Regional Security and Strategic Partnerships According to the Financial Times, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed alongside Saudi Arabia…
Fresh voting got underway at 8am on Saturday across 23 polling stations in two constituencies of Bagh district, part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, after the Election Commission had earlier withheld results due to disrupted polling. The AJK repolling in Bagh is set to run until 5pm and covers constituencies LA-15 (Bagh Central) and LA-16 (Eastern Bagh). The commission’s decision to hold repolling came after voting failed to take place at several stations during the third phase of elections held earlier in the week. Standings Before the Repolling In LA-15, PPP’s Sardar Ziaul Qamar had led with 16,637 votes when…
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held a special reception to honour Pakistan Army veterans as part of Independence Day celebrations. The gathering brought together a large turnout of retired officers and soldiers who had served the institution over the years. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the Asim Munir veterans reception was organised as a gesture of gratitude toward former servicemen for their lasting contributions to Pakistan’s defence and national security. Veterans Called a Valuable Institutional Asset During the event, Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke about the continuing relevance of Pakistan…
The security convoy of Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau was ambushed with gunfire on Friday while en route from Kalat to Quetta, according to local officials. Authorities in Mastung confirmed that the convoy was fired upon along the route toward the provincial capital. Police clarified that Minister Langau was unhurt during the exchange of fire, though the attack left members of his security detail wounded. Six Security Personnel Wounded in Balochistan Convoy Firing Police reported that six members of the security squad sustained injuries during the confrontation. The wounded guards were rushed to Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Hospital in Quetta,…
A Tank firing incident claimed two lives on Friday when unidentified armed men opened fire in the Jandola sub-division, killing the brother of a former peace committee chief along with another man. Police confirmed the attack took place in the area, prompting an immediate investigation into the killings. According to police sources, the gunmen targeted two individuals identified as Sangri and Aziz-ur-Rehman, who died at the scene from their injuries. Rescue Teams Respond to Tank Firing Incident Following reports of the shooting, Rescue 1122 teams arrived at the location and shifted the bodies to a nearby hospital for further procedures.…
