In light of a sharp increase in terrorism in Balochistan, Pakistan’s Apex Committee has officially approved a major military operation against terrorist groups operating in the region. The decision was made during a meeting on Tuesday. The committee is a top civil-military body led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The operation will target terrorist groups such as the Majeed Brigade, BLA, BLF, and BRAS. These groups have been attacking civilians and foreign nationals. Their goal is to disrupt Pakistan’s economic progress by creating fear and instability. The attacks are believed to be driven by hostile foreign forces. The decision comes…
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The United States has condemned the recent rise in terrorism in Pakistan, which includes the abduction of seven policemen in Bannu and an ambush on a military convoy near the Afghan border. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed solidarity with Pakistan, emphasizing the country’s ongoing struggle against terrorism. “We condemn all forms of terrorism,” Miller said in a press briefing. He expressed deep sympathy for the Pakistani people who have suffered so much due to terrorist violence. “Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by these recent terrorist attacks,” he added. Miller reassured…
Pakistan has briefed China about the use of Afghan land by terrorist groups, including the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Pakistani officials presented new evidence showing how these groups are threatening the region’s peace. The evidence was shared with China’s special envoy on Afghanistan, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, during his visit to Islamabad on Monday. This came just days after Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov’s trip to the city to discuss Afghanistan’s situation with Pakistani leaders. A statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that Ambassador Yue met with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. He also had in-depth discussions with the Additional Foreign Secretary…
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government led by Tehreek-e-Insaf has spent over 81 crore rupees from the public treasury on the protest held on October 5. Sources say that an initial payment of Rs 23 crore was made for the protest. Now, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department has asked the Chief Secretary’s office to release the remaining funds, which total more than Rs 58 crore. These funds are meant for the upcoming protest on November 24. Some of this money will be used to pay off overdue bills from various contractors. Critics argue that Tehreek-e-Insaf has pushed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to…
An audio recording allegedly featuring Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has surfaced. In the recording, she is seen addressing party members in Peshawar. The audio was leaked just days before the PTI plans a protest march on November 24 to demand the release of Imran Khan from Adiala Jail. Imran Khan has been in prison for over a year, facing several charges. Last week, he issued a “final call” for a nationwide protest, citing allegations of election rigging, the arrest of party workers, and the passage of the 26th Amendment. He urged his supporters to march…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has begun high-level talks with a key government figure in hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing tensions. Sources in the media have reported that the initial talks were positive. However, revealing the names of those involved at this stage could harm the progress being made towards resolving the issues between PTI and the government, particularly the military establishment. The source mentioned that the government’s contact person will consult with the relevant authorities. If the talks continue to progress well, PTI may cancel its planned protest on November 24 in exchange for assurances on their…
BANNU: Seven policemen have been kidnapped by unknown armed men in the Ahmedzai area of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The District Police Officer (DPO), Ziauddin, confirmed that the attackers took control of the Rocha checkpost and abducted the police officers. He also mentioned that a search operation has been launched to catch the kidnappers, with the area being cordoned off. The abduction occurred after the Maghrib prayer, when a group of armed men took the policemen hostage at the checkpost. According to DPO Ziauddin, the officers were moved to an unknown location along with their weapons. The kidnapped officers are:…
Australia claimed a dominant T20I victory over Pakistan on Monday, completing a 3-0 series win after defeating the visitors in the final match at Bellerive Oval. Chasing a small target of 118, Australia reached it comfortably with 52 balls to spare and only three wickets down. The start of Australia’s chase wasn’t smooth. Openers Jake Fraser-McGurk (2) and Matthew Short (18) were dismissed early, leaving the team at 30 for two in just four overs. However, captain Josh Inglis stepped up to stabilize the innings. He partnered with Marcus Stoinis to add 55 runs for the third wicket. Inglis made…
RAWALPINDI: Seven soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred in a fierce terrorist attack on a security check post in Kalat, Balochistan, on the night of November 15-16, 2024. Six terrorists were killed, and four others were injured during the attack, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The statement said the terrorists attempted to attack a security post in the Shah-e-Mardan area of Kalat. The Pakistan Army troops responded bravely and successfully fought off the attackers. As a result, six terrorists were killed, and four were wounded. However, seven soldiers, after fighting valiantly, embraced martyrdom during…
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A deadly explosion near a mosque in South Waziristan’s Azam Warsak bazaar killed two persons and injured five others on Sunday. According to police, the blast was caused by a remote-controlled bomb. The police confirmed that the deceased person was Mufti Ejazul Haq. The wounded individuals, identified as Saddam, Shah Hussain, Noor Hussain, Zain Ullah, and Maulana Shahzada Wazir, were rushed to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Wana. Maulana Shahzada sustained serious injuries, and some of the other victims are in critical condition, said Dr. Fazlur Rehman, Deputy Medical Superintendent at the hospital. Authorities at the hospital…
