In northern Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, a Taliban crackdown has sparked fear and unrest in the Khash district. The hardline group has arrested several of its own officials after violent protests erupted over poppy field destruction. According to local sources, three senior Taliban members were among the detained. They include Gul Ahmad Shahin, who served as the police chief in Khash. The others are Qari Nawid, head of criminal investigations, and Qari Wajid, a local commander. All three reportedly refused to use force against angry demonstrators. They are accused of showing sympathy toward local residents. The Taliban crackdown did not stop…
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In a major push for regional connectivity, Pakistan and Russia have decided to build a strong network of roads and railways. The plan will link Pakistan to Central Asia and Russia. This initiative aims to give landlocked states direct access to warm waters through Pakistan’s ports. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial conference in Tianjin, China. Both leaders stressed the urgent need for cross-border infrastructure development.…
Aleema Khan, sister of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, revealed on Friday that the PTI movement against the ruling government will begin after the 10th of Muharram. She was speaking to the media outside the anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi. She conveyed Imran Khan’s message, saying he had clearly directed the party leadership to begin public mobilisation after Ashura. He also criticised the 27th Amendment and remarked that forming a monarchy would be better than implementing it. Her announcement came shortly after the Supreme Court rejected the party’s plea for reserved seats. On June 27, the top court ruled that PTI…
Pakistan has clinched the title of the Asian Youth Netball Championship after a dominant win over the Maldives in the final match. The thrilling finale was held in South Korea on Friday. Pakistan beat the Maldives by a strong margin of 60-35. Throughout the championship, the green shirts delivered an unbeaten performance. Their teamwork, strategy, and dedication stood out at every stage. The victory marks a historic moment for Pakistan in youth netball. The Asian Youth Netball Championship, which took place from June 27 to July 4, was hosted at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in South Korea. A total of…
Pakistan’s security forces have successfully eliminated 30 Indian-sponsored terrorists attempting to enter North Waziristan from the Afghanistan side of the border. This major anti-terror operation took place in the Hassan Khel area during the nights of July 1 and July 2. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a large group of “kharjis” belonging to the Indian proxy outfit Fitna-al-Khwarij was spotted near the border. Pakistani troops responded immediately and engaged the terrorists. All 30 Indian-backed fighters were killed with accurate and professional action. The operation resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, explosives, and ammunition. The…
In a historic move, Russia recognises Taliban rule in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so. On Thursday, Moscow officially accepted the credentials of a new Afghan ambassador. This act signals the Kremlin’s growing interest in friendly ties with the Taliban authorities. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a clear statement. It said the formal recognition would boost cooperation in different fields. They believe this decision opens a path to deeper economic and political engagement between both nations. Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, praised the step. In a video shared on X, he called Russia’s decision “brave” and an…
ISLAMABAD – The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has strongly denied any plans to dislodge the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through a no-confidence vote. The party rejected all speculations suggesting it was plotting to bring down the provincial administration. Rumors of a possible no-confidence vote began circulating after a meeting took place between PPP leader and KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Political circles speculated that the federal government might be planning to remove Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. However, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui dismissed these rumors. Speaking to a private TV channel, he clarified…
KARACHI – The SBP reserves have reached a major milestone, crossing $14.51 billion by the end of Fiscal Year 2024-25. This is a sharp rise of $5.12 billion compared to the previous year. The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed this figure in a statement on June 30. The number surpasses the $13.9 billion target set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). One year ago, on the same date, SBP reserves were at $9.39 billion. The increase highlights stronger external account management and the successful realization of planned inflows. While the SBP did not give an exact reason for this large…
The political situation in the KP Assembly has taken a sharp turn after the restoration of reserved seats. This recent development has tilted the power dynamics and given the opposition a fresh edge in the provincial legislature. The Election Commission of Pakistan has formally notified 25 reserved seats—21 for women and 4 for minorities. These new additions have pushed the opposition’s total strength in the KP Assembly to 52 members. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) now leads the opposition ranks. The party holds 19 seats, which includes eight women and two minority members. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has also grown stronger with…
Thousands of Afghan nationals are being forced out of Iran in a mass deportation drive. A senior Iranian official has confirmed that over 70 percent of undocumented Afghan migrants are being expelled against their will. Ahmad Masoumifar, who heads the Foreign Ministry’s office in northeast Iran, said the majority of the recent Afghan deportations were not voluntary. On Monday, June 30, he revealed that during the week from June 22 to June 28—corresponding to the first week of Saratan in the Solar Hijri calendar—about 85,000 undocumented Afghans were deported through the Dogharoun border. Masoumifar explained that only 25 to 30…
