A sharp rise in terrorist activity has shaken Balochistan during the first half of 2025. Deadly attacks have left more than 60 people martyred and hundreds wounded. A security report compiled by official and intelligence sources reveals the alarming situation. According to the report, Indian-backed terror groups, known to law enforcement as Fitna-ul-Hindustan, have escalated their operations. The violence is spreading across the province with increasing frequency and brutality. One of the deadliest incidents occurred on February 14. A powerful bomb exploded in Harnai district. The blast struck a vehicle carrying local workers. Eleven people were martyred instantly in this…
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Pakistan has emerged as a rising force in the global financial arena by leveraging cryptocurrency as a strategic tool to gain economic recognition. The country is using crypto not only for economic empowerment but also as an instrument of digital diplomacy. On July 9, the President of Pakistan signed an ordinance establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new regulatory body will oversee digital assets, ensuring transparency and building investor confidence. Within a few months, the government’s swift action in launching PVARA has surprised the international community. Notably, Pakistan has secured the interest and involvement of global crypto…
ISLAMABAD – Mahir Binici, the IMF Resident Representative in Pakistan, has praised the country’s strong performance under the Pakistan IMF Agreement. He voiced confidence that Pakistan’s economic growth will gain momentum in 2025. Binici was speaking during a detailed lecture at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). He discussed economic shifts across the MENA region and Pakistan. The IMF official also reiterated support for Pakistan’s economic and climate-related reforms. Addressing an audience of economists, researchers, and policy experts, he explained that growth in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan is expected to strengthen further in the coming year and…
PESHAWAR: A possible tragedy was averted in Lakki Marwat on Thursday. A terror attempt on Gambila police station failed after alert officers noticed suspicious movement near the station. They opened fire immediately, forcing the attackers to flee. According to the police, no one from the force was hurt. The attackers escaped without causing any damage. Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed praised the Gambila police team. He said their sharp observation, readiness, and fearless action prevented a serious attack. He called their response brave and professional. An investigation has begun. Police are scanning the surrounding area to track down those involved. They…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly rejected the malicious campaign suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari may step down or that Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir wants to become president. While speaking to media on Friday, PM Shehbaz called such talk nothing but baseless propaganda. He made it clear: “Field Marshal Asim Munir has never shown interest in the presidency, nor is any such plan under discussion.” The Prime Minister stressed that he, the President, and the Army Chief work with mutual trust. Their relationship, he said, is based on respect and a shared vision for a better…
“He is gone… but my other sons will now live for Pakistan!”These were the brave, tear-soaked words of a mother whose two sons—Usman and Jabir—were among nine innocent Punjabis brutally gunned down in Balochistan’s Loralai district. What unfolded was not just another attack. It was a massacre that tore apart families and stained the soul of a grieving nation. From the small town of Dunyapur, Usman and Jabir were laid to rest together. Two coffins, two brothers, and a sky heavy with sorrow. Thousands came to say goodbye. Yet in the silence of mourning, their mother stood tall. Her voice…
Pakistan and Russia have officially signed an agreement focused on the Pakistan Steel Mills revival. The deal marks a major move to enhance industrial cooperation between the two nations. The announcement came after a high-level Pakistani delegation visited Moscow. The team was led by Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar. During the visit, officials from both countries signed a formal protocol to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills. The signing ceremony was attended by Pakistan’s Secretary for Industries and Production and senior Russian representatives. This Pakistan Steel Mills revival plan involves Russian technical and financial assistance. Under the agreement, Russia…
BAJAUR — ANP leader assassinated in broad daylight near the Khar Tehsil headquarters on Thursday. Maulana Khan Zaib, head of the ANP’s Ulema Council, was gunned down while preparing for a peace rally scheduled on July 13. District Police Officer (DPO) Waqas Rafiq confirmed the targeted killing. He said the attackers opened fire as Maulana Zaib was engaging with supporters. Two people were killed in the incident, including Maulana himself. Three of his close companions were wounded and rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Maulana Zaib was no ordinary activist. He was a former National Assembly candidate and a…
In a horrifying incident of terrorism in Balochistan, nine innocent Punjabi passengers were dragged off a bus and brutally shot dead near Zhob. The bus was traveling from Quetta to Lahore when it was stopped by armed militants. They pulled passengers off, selectively identified them, and executed nine of them on the spot. All of the victims were Punjabis, according to initial reports. The attackers made sure to target them for their ethnic identity. This wasn’t random—it was a targeted ethnic massacre. The Assistant Commissioner of Zhob, Naveed Alam, confirmed that the terrorists took the victims to another location and…
The Pakistan Army leadership has once again reaffirmed its firm resolve to crush Indian proxies and their handlers at every level. This message came from the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), held in Rawalpindi and chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the conference openly condemned the rising wave of terrorist attacks being carried out by Indian proxies. It declared a decisive response to these threats. Army officials stated that these India-backed groups were acting on orders from New Delhi after India suffered a recent military defeat. In…
