The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has ruled that the May 9 Incident cannot be classified as a peaceful protest under any global standard. Judge Manzer Ali Gill, in his detailed judgment on the Rahat Bakery case, observed that coordinated assaults were carried out in multiple cities at the same time. He said the targets included government offices, military sites, and monuments connected with the armed forces. The court found evidence that senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had played a role in plotting the violent episodes that followed the arrest of party founder Imran Khan. The verdict noted that the attacks…
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Pakistan is once again caught unprepared as flash floods wreak havoc in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. At least 325 people have lost their lives, more than 150 remain missing, and hundreds are injured in what has become one of the most destructive monsoons in years. Nationwide, the death toll since late June has climbed to 657. Among the victims are 171 children and 94 women, underscoring the enormous human cost of this repeated failure. The provincial government has announced Rs800 million in aid for affected districts and Rs500 million specifically for Buner, one of the hardest-hit areas. Yet these funds are only a…
ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Conference (APC) called by the Awami National Party (ANP) on Sunday ended in discord after the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) refused to sign the APC declaration, exposing deep cracks in the political landscape. The conference, chaired by ANP President Aimal Wali Khan and joined by representatives of 19 parties, was convened to address worsening law and order, exploitation of resources, and political grievances in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. But when the joint declaration was presented, both PML-N and PPP declined to endorse it, citing clauses they considered against national interest.…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed that the government is giving top priority to building a cashless economy in Pakistan. He said the aim is to shift all financial transactions from cash to a digital system for the benefit of the people and the national economy. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on Sunday, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the steps taken so far towards this goal. He directed that all chief secretaries must fully support the federal government in extending the Raast digital payment system down to district governments. Officials briefed the meeting on progress in promoting…
The Pakistan monsoon floods have unleashed one of the deadliest rainy seasons in recent years, submerging vast regions and devastating communities across the country. Relentless rains, overflowing rivers, and flash floods continue to wreak havoc, claiming lives and displacing thousands. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 657 people have died since June 26. More than 920 others have been injured as downpours triggered house collapses, lightning strikes, and landslides. The Pakistan monsoon floods have affected nearly every province, but Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has emerged as the hardest hit. Remote districts in KP, particularly Buner, have become…
The Pakistan Army relief operation has begun in Tero, a far-flung village in Phander tehsil of Gilgit-Baltistan. The mission was launched on the special directives of Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir. On Sunday, officials confirmed that a field hospital was established to address the medical needs of the local population. A specialist medical team has also reached the village. The team consists of a paediatrician, a gynaecologist, a medical specialist, and a general duty officer. The Pakistan Army relief operation became necessary after heavy floods destroyed road access, leaving the residents cut off from medical…
A terror plot to strike Balochistan on Independence Day was thwarted as security forces arrested a university lecturer accused of aiding the banned BLA. Chief Minister Balochistan, Sarfaraz Bugti, disclosed the details on Monday while presenting the suspect’s confessional video. Attack foiled on Independence Day Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s security forces for preventing a planned suicide bombing on August 14. He confirmed that the arrested facilitator, Professor Usman Qazi, had close links with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army. Bugti added that the same group was behind the Quetta Railway Station attack, calling the plot “a…
ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that counter-terrorism operations are intelligence-driven and aimed at precision, ensuring civilian safety remains paramount. Addressing a group of students from Balochistan during a special session, the DG ISPR stressed that the actions of a single terrorist should never be used to endanger or penalise innocent communities. “Once troops withdraw, unaddressed threats may resurface — which is why local cooperation is vital,” he remarked. Sacrifices Honoured Paying tribute to Major Muhammad Anwar Kakar, who had played a key role in neutralising terrorists during the Gwadar attack,…
PESHAWAR, August 16: The death toll from devastating monsoon rains and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has surged to 307, with 23 others injured, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Buner Worst Hit Buner district has suffered the heaviest losses, with 184 fatalities reported. Shangla followed with 34 deaths, while other casualties were confirmed in Bajaur, Swat, Mansehra, Battagram, Lower Dir, Torghar and Abbottabad. PDMA said the deceased included 279 men, 15 women and 13 children. At least 63 houses were destroyed and 74 partially damaged, while several schools and bridges were swept away. Rescue Efforts Underway…
QUETTA – Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that national unity is the strongest answer to any threat against Pakistan’s independence. Speaking at the flag-hoisting ceremony in Quetta on Thursday, he said the country’s enemies had tried to undermine its freedom, but the armed forces gave a powerful and fitting response. Bugti said that both political and military leadership had come together, setting a strong example of national unity. He reminded the people that the citizens of Balochistan had always been willing to sacrifice for the country’s safety. He vowed that the entire nation would stand shoulder to shoulder…
