On June 28, 2025, another tragedy struck the troubled region of North Waziristan. A devastating suicide attack in the town of Mir Ali claimed the lives of several valiant soldiers of the Pakistan Army, leaving many civilians wounded. This attack, like many before it, has raised serious questions about the persistent local support provided to extremist elements operating under the banner of the so-called Khawarij. While the loss of life is deeply mourned, it is the pattern of facilitation from within local communities that demands urgent national reflection. How did a vehicle carrying 800 kilograms of explosives manage to be…
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When disaster strikes, the true face of leadership is revealed. And in the case of the Swat River tragedy, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s face is one of failure, incompetence, and indifference. Eleven lives—men, women, and children—have been lost. Tourists from Sialkot, simply enjoying breakfast by the river, were swallowed by a flash flood in Mingora. Videos circulated online, showing people trapped on a shrinking patch of land in the middle of a raging river, helplessly crying for rescue that never came. No boats. No teams. No urgency. Only silence from those who were supposed to protect them. Where was…
PESHAWAR: The tragic Swat River incident has sparked a political storm, as Governor Faisal Karim Kundi openly demands the resignation of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. After the death toll in the Swat flash floods reached 11, Kundi lashed out at the KP government for what he called a complete failure of duty. “This is not just incompetence. It is a shameful failure of responsibility,” he posted on X. In a video message also posted on X, Kundi demanded the CM step down immediately. He said Gandapur, who also heads the tourism department, failed to protect the lives of visitors…
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan has launched a strong attack on the KP government, blaming it for the deadly flash floods in Swat. He described the disaster not as an accident, but as a “murder” caused by government failure. Aimal Wali accused the provincial authorities of ignoring early warnings issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). He questioned why, despite alerts from the federal government, the KP government failed to take preventive steps. “Why were no safety measures in place when the warning was already there?” he asked. He also slammed the rescue efforts. “Why…
Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, attended the Pakistan Navy commissioning parade held on Saturday at the Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar. The ceremony marked the commissioning of the 123rd Midshipmen and the 31st Short Service Commission (SSC) Course. Field Marshal Munir was the chief guest at the naval commissioning ceremony. Upon arrival, he received a ceremonial salute from a smartly dressed Pakistan Navy contingent. He then inspected the parade ground with full military protocol. The event was held in a dignified setting, with light showers adding to the ceremonial mood. Families of the graduating officers, senior…
Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, admitted major failures in rescue operations after a deadly flash flood swept through the Swat River on Friday. The disaster claimed at least ten lives, most of them tourists from Punjab. Speaking to the media near Mingora on Saturday, Shah said that authorities had a 45-minute window to act. He called it “a small mistake that turned into a major tragedy.” He confirmed the suspension of Rescue 1122’s district in-charge and promised accountability for all departments involved — including police, civil administration, and rescue units. The provincial government has announced compensation of…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a harsh warning to Iran. He threatened more military strikes if Tehran restarts its nuclear programme. His message was posted on Friday on Truth Social, his personal social media platform. Trump’s remarks came in response to recent comments by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei had declared “victory” over the United States in the 12-day war with Israel. Trump called the Iranian leader’s statement “a blatant and foolish lie.” He added that the U.S. and Israel had already “obliterated” three major nuclear sites in Iran. According to Trump, these attacks destroyed atomic…
The Iranian government has launched a sweeping crackdown on Afghan migrants following the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. Reports from several cities indicate mass arrests, home and workplace raids, and widespread phone confiscations targeting Afghan nationals. According to sources speaking with Afghan media, police in both uniform and plainclothes have increased surveillance on Afghan residents. This wave of inspections comes after Iran arrested 700 of its own citizens on charges of espionage and ties with Israel. Authorities have also detained at least five Afghan migrants on similar allegations. Iranian state-controlled television aired confessions from some of these Afghan…
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has made it clear that the Pakistan Army has no interest in engaging with political parties. In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, he emphasized that the military works only with the state — a state that functions within the boundaries of Pakistan’s Constitution. “The Pakistan Army communicates only with the state,” he said. “This state is shaped through political parties but is governed under the Constitution. We do not deal with political groups separately. We operate within constitutional boundaries, and we follow the sitting government…
SWAT: A horrifying Swat River tragedy claimed the lives of at least nine people from the same family on Friday morning. A total of 18 family members were swept away by a sudden rise in river water. The incident occurred as the family, visiting from Sialkot, was enjoying breakfast on the riverbank. Rescue 1122 confirmed that three individuals were safely pulled out of the water. The search continues for others. Officials said heavy rainfall upstream triggered the flash flood. The water level surged around 8 am, catching the family by surprise. “These tourists were sitting near the bypass when the…
