ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rising militant activities, Pakistan has demanded an explanation from Afghanistan regarding the Jaffar Express attack. Sources confirmed that the terrorists involved were in direct contact with handlers based across the Afghan border. Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not issued an official statement, insiders revealed a serious diplomatic move. The Taliban’s Chargé D’affaires, Sardar Ahmad Shekib, was summoned to the Foreign Office. Pakistan lodged a strong protest against the use of Afghan territory in this brutal Jaffar Express attack. This move follows a horrifying incident last week. Militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army…
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Terrorist attacks have once again shaken Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as police bravely fought off coordinated assaults on security posts across the province. Over the last two nights, militants targeted several districts, but police forces responded with full force. According to the Central Police Office, terrorist attacks were reported in Bannu, Karak, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and Peshawar. Police units successfully defended their positions, foiling the attempts of armed groups. In parallel, security agencies carried out counter-operations. A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camp and makeshift hideouts were destroyed in the mountainous zone between Lakki Marwat, Karak, and Mianwali. These operations marked a significant…
A tragic Nushki blast claimed seven lives on Sunday in violence-hit Balochistan. Among the deceased were three Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers. The explosion struck near a passenger bus traveling on the Nushki-Dalbandin highway. Over 35 people were injured in the incident. Authorities have yet to confirm the nature or cause of the Nushki blast. Police said the injured were taken to Nushki Hospital soon after the explosion. Many of them are in critical condition. Following the attack, an emergency was declared at Mir Gul Khan Naseer Teaching Hospital. Security forces cordoned off the site immediately. Investigators are collecting evidence and…
A deadly blast killed Mufti Munir Shakir outside a mosque in Peshawar’s Urmar area on Saturday. The explosion also left three other people injured. Police confirmed that the bomb was planted near the mosque gate and detonated when Mufti Munir Shakir entered the mosque for Asr prayers. The incident occurred in the Kachori neighborhood of Urmar. As Mufti Munir Shakir stepped into the mosque, the bomb exploded, targeting the controversial religious cleric. According to a report published in The News on Sunday, the explosion caused partial damage to the mosque’s entrance. Police and bomb disposal squads quickly arrived at the…
The Pakistan Army foiled a terrorist attack on Thursday in the Jandola area of South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ten militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed during the clash. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists tried to breach a checkpost. Troops responded quickly and stopped the attackers. As a result, the terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the checkpost wall. ISPR said the troops fought bravely and engaged the assailants in intense gunfire. All ten attackers were eliminated outside the checkpost. One of them was a suicide bomber. The military referred to the militants as “Khawarij” and said…
In a significant move amid growing political tension, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the government is open to inviting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the All-Parties Conference on terrorism. While talking to a private TV channel on Thursday, the minister said the ruling coalition is ready to include PTI in the national dialogue. “We are ready to invite PTI to the All-Parties Conference, but they should attend the meeting without setting any conditions,” he said. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a press conference in Quetta, stressed the importance of political unity. He called on all…
The federal government has greenlit 28 high-value projects under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). These initiatives are worth billions of dollars and are aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy. As part of this economic roadmap, the government has decided to invite investors from 23 countries. The list includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. These nations are expected to play a central role in the execution of priority projects. Among the major ventures highlighted under the Special Investment Facilitation Council are the Saudi Aramco Refinery, Diamer-Bhasha Dam, and the Reko Diq mining project. These flagship projects are…
The final round of talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to end today. The government has successfully convinced the IMF that there will be no mini-budget before June. This assurance helped ease concerns of additional tax burdens for now. Officials at the Finance Ministry stated that the IMF has shown satisfaction with Pakistan’s economic indicators. As a result, the next $1 billion installment under the IMF loan programme is expected to be released soon. The funding comes from a total $7 billion assistance package that Pakistan is currently under. Sources revealed that Nathan Porter, who…
Negotiations between Pakistani and Afghan jirgas to resolve the Torkham border dispute have collapsed. Sources revealed that the Afghan delegation walked out of the talks, blaming Pakistan for not treating the dialogue with seriousness. The ongoing Torkham border dispute began 19 days ago. It started when Afghan forces allegedly began building structures inside Pakistani territory near the Torkham crossing. This move sparked a strong objection from Pakistan. Tensions quickly escalated. In response, trade activities and cross-border movement were suspended. The border closure has severely affected businesses and stranded many travellers on both sides of the crossing. To defuse the situation,…
ISLAMABAD – The UAE visa policy for Pakistanis has not changed in terms of any official ban, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified on Wednesday. The statement came in response to a query raised by Dr Nafisa Shah in the National Assembly. The Ministry shared that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed there is no official visa restriction on Pakistani citizens. A formal letter from the UAE Embassy stated that their Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has simply introduced a new five-year visa policy. As per the new UAE visa policy for Pakistanis, applicants now…
