WASHINGTON – The United States has described its involvement in securing a ceasefire between Pakistan and India as a “proud moment” for US diplomacy. The move, according to Washington, helped avert a potentially dangerous escalation during a recent conflict. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said swift action by top American leaders played a decisive role in easing tensions. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, she recalled how the situation was handled. “There was immediate concern and immediate movement with the Vice President, the President, and the Secretary of State… to stop the attacks and bring the parties together,” Bruce…
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PESHAWAR – The much-anticipated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, called to discuss the province’s security crisis and suggest measures for peace, quickly turned into a stage for political bickering on Tuesday. Instead of unity, the gathering was marked by blame games and heated exchanges, with little real progress. The sitting was chaired by Muhammad Idrees after a delay of nearly three hours. Attendance was poor on both treasury and opposition benches. Several ministers were absent, and repeated quorum breaks further disrupted the proceedings. Opening the debate after the recitation of the Holy Quran, PML-N lawmaker Farukh Khan warned that terrorism was…
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled in favour of Pakistan on key points relating to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court’s binding Award states that India must allow the waters of the Western rivers to flow for Pakistan’s unrestricted use. The Hague-based tribunal issued the Award on August 8, 2025, and published it on its official website on Monday. The case was initiated by Pakistan in 2016 over disputes concerning India’s run-of-river hydroelectric projects on the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers. According to the PCA, its decisions and those of a Neutral Expert are final and binding…
Security forces have intensified their anti-terror operation in Balochistan’s Zhob district, eliminating three more militants. The latest action raises the total number of neutralised fighters to 50 in the four-day anti-infiltration campaign in the Sambaza area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. It said the militants were linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Khwarij — the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The action took place on the night between August 10 and August 11. According to ISPR, security personnel also seized weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the militants. The…
Pakistan has decided to launch a Bajaur Operation and a parallel crackdown in Khyber district to eliminate terrorists hiding in these tribal areas. Official sources confirmed the move on Tuesday, saying it follows the collapse of talks between militants and the Bajaur Amn Jirga. During negotiations, tribal elders presented three key demands. The most important was the complete expulsion of armed militants from Bajaur. Government sources estimate around 300 terrorists are currently active in two areas of Tehsil Mamund in Bajaur. Another 350 are said to be operating in Khyber district. Tehsil Mamund has a population of over 300,000. More…
The United States has declared the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This move aims to weaken their operational capacity and disrupt their access to funding. The decision, announced by the US Department of State on Monday, also adds the Majeed Brigade as an alias to the BLA’s Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) status, which was first imposed in 2019. The Balochistan Liberation Army was originally listed as an SDGT in 2019 after carrying out several deadly attacks in Pakistan. Since then, the group has claimed responsibility for a series…
Prof Cheng Xizhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, has strongly rejected recent Indian air chief claims regarding Operation Sindoor. He said the statement by Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh about downing five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft in early May is baseless and laughable. Prof Cheng said any military claim must be backed by solid proof. However, the Indian side has failed to produce even basic evidence such as wreckage photographs or radar tracking records. In contrast, Pakistan has previously provided extensive technical proof of shooting down Indian fighter jets. He described the Indian air…
The tribal elders of South Waziristan have once again pledged their unwavering support to Pakistan’s security forces. They vowed to fight alongside them until terrorism is wiped out completely. A historic and highly significant South Waziristan jirga of the Mehsud and Burki elders took place on Sunday in Spinkai Raghzai. The Inspector General of Frontier Corps (FC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South) attended the meeting as the chief guest. During the South Waziristan jirga, tribal leaders paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Army and the FC for their sacrifices in restoring peace. They reiterated their determination to remain united with the security…
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has criticised the PTI protest call for Independence Day. He said national occasions should bring people together, not divide them through political confrontation. Speaking to a Private TV Channel, Rana Sanaullah said that August 14 is a day of celebration for the entire nation. Turning it into a PTI protest day would harm national unity. He urged the party to choose another date, suggesting August 13, 15, or 16 instead. His comments followed a post from PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan’s X account on August 6. In the post,…
Pakistan on Monday celebrated National Minorities Day with political leaders reaffirming their commitment to protect minority rights in Pakistan. They vowed to safeguard the constitutional, social, and economic rights of non-Muslim citizens while upholding the vision of the nation’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said protecting minority rights in Pakistan is not only a constitutional obligation but also a religious duty. Referring to Jinnah’s historic speech of August 11, 1947, he called it an ideological guarantee for a safe and secure future for minority communities. The Prime Minister praised those from minority backgrounds who sacrificed their…
