Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions have flared up again after what officials described as unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban along the border. The incident took place in the Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the prime minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi. In a statement shared late Tuesday, he said the Afghan Taliban firing was met with an immediate Pakistan security forces response. Pakistani troops retaliated effectively and silenced the firing from the other side. He warned that any further provocation would receive a swift and severe reply. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protect its citizens…
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The Turbat firing incident claimed at least six lives after unknown gunmen opened fire on a house in the Buleda area of Balochistan. Police confirmed on Wednesday that a woman was among those killed, while two others suffered injuries in the attack. Authorities shifted the bodies and the injured to Turbat Hospital to complete legal formalities. Security officials have started an investigation into the Turbat firing incident, but no group has taken responsibility so far. The Turbat firing incident comes at a time when Balochistan violence continues to worry residents and authorities alike. The province, along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, remains…
The KP Ramadan Relief Package has landed in controversy after serious allegations of political favoritism surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The 13 billion rupees Ramadan package, announced to support deserving families during the holy month, is now being accused of turning into a tool for rewarding party loyalists. According to sources, the KP Ramadan Relief Package is being distributed primarily through Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s internal network. Elected members of the provincial and national assemblies have reportedly been directed to submit lists of individuals eligible for financial support. However, critics argue that the process appears heavily tilted toward PTI workers and supporters. Sources…
The proposed Imran Khan Release Force has triggered serious legal and political concerns within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The controversial plan was quietly halted after strong objections from the party’s central leadership, who feared it could be seen as unconstitutional and unlawful. The issue came to light after KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi publicly announced the formation of the Imran Khan Release Force. The idea was to create a dedicated group aimed at securing the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. However, the move immediately raised alarm bells within the party. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stepped in…
A Tejas Fighter Jet Crash occurred during landing after a routine training mission, the Indian Air Force confirmed on Sunday. The pilot managed to eject safely and survived without serious injuries. However, the aircraft suffered heavy damage and may no longer remain operational. The Tejas Fighter Jet Crash has led the Air Force to order a high-level court of inquiry. Officials also began a full Tejas fleet inspection to check for possible technical faults. Authorities want to ensure that no wider safety issue affects other aircraft in service. The jet involved in the Tejas Fighter Jet Crash was one of…
Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan were launched before dawn on Sunday after a wave of deadly TTP suicide attacks shook several Pakistani cities during Ramadan. The government said the strikes hit seven locations believed to house militants operating near the border. Officials described the action as part of a broader Pakistan counterterrorism operation aimed at dismantling the Fitna al Khawarij network and Daesh-Khorasan militants. According to authorities, these groups were linked to recent attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu. Islamabad stated that the attackers were guided by handlers based inside Afghanistan. The government accused the Afghan Taliban government of ignoring repeated…
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: The announcement of the Imran Khan Release Force has triggered fresh PTI internal divisions, exposing deep cracks inside the party. The controversy began after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced the formation of a special force aimed at securing Imran Khan’s release. The announcement came shortly after Tehreek Tahaffuz Aiyeen-e-Pakistan ended its sit-in outside the Supreme Court on the eve of Ramadan. Speaking at the same venue, Afridi declared that the Imran Khan Release Force would mobilize supporters to push for the former prime minister’s freedom. Many party leaders appeared surprised by the move. PTI Information Secretary Sheikh…
Tajik authorities have dealt a significant blow to Afghan drug trafficking after seizing a large cache of illegal narcotics near the Afghanistan border. Officials reported that the haul included 30 kg of opium, 19 kg of hashish, and 9 kg of heroin. The seizure highlights how Afghan narcotics trade continues to threaten neighboring states despite repeated claims of crackdowns. The drugs were confiscated in the Shamsiddin Shohin district during a border operation, which also led to the arrest of two Tajik men, aged 57 and 55. Authorities said the suspects were planning to transport the drugs to the capital, Dushanbe,…
Five senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders jailed at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat called on Friday for a halt to all protest activities during Ramadan. In a joint letter sent to the media, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mahmood Rashid urged the party to shift its immediate focus to parliamentary politics, respecting the sanctity of the holy month. The letter comes as Imran Khan’s health has become a major point of contention. A report submitted by his lawyer and SC’s amicus curiae, Barrister Salman Safdar, revealed that the PTI founder is suffering from…
The Bajaur terrorist attack has triggered a strong response from Pakistan, as the Foreign Office summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission and delivered a formal demarche to the Afghan Taliban regime. The Bajaur terrorist attack took place on February 16, 2026. Eleven Pakistani soldiers were martyred in the assault. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson, Pakistan strongly condemned the vehicle-borne suicide attack followed by a fire raid on a military and law enforcement post in Bajaur. The attack was carried out by Fitna Al Khwarij, also known as TTP. Officials said the Bajaur terrorist attack…
