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…
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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…
The federal government on Thursday firmly rejected the ongoing rumors about President Asif Ali Zardari stepping down. It also rubbished claims that Field Marshal Asim Munir had any ambition to take over the presidency. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addressed the matter on his official X handle. He made it clear that there was no truth in the speculations. “There has been no discussion, nor does any such idea exist about the President Asif Ali Zardari resigning,” Naqvi stated. “The Chief of Army Staff is also not seeking the office of the president.” Naqvi accused certain elements of running a malicious…
Pakistan has officially secured a place in the U18 Asia Cup 2025 semi-finals. The Green Shirts defeated hosts China 2-1 in a thrilling group stage clash. The match was played at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. This win helped Pakistan top Group A with 12 points from four matches. They stayed unbeaten and ended the group stage with a remarkable goal difference of +21. Forward Hassan Shahbaz gave Pakistan an early lead in the 11th minute. His powerful field goal came in a tightly contested first quarter. Both teams showed aggression in the second quarter. They each earned two…
In a remarkable economic development, Pakistan recorded its highest-ever home remittances during the fiscal year FY25. The total inflow exceeded $38 billion, marking a historic milestone for the country’s economy. This major increase has been attributed to strong policy efforts by the federal government and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). On Wednesday, the SBP released data confirming a 27% rise in home remittances compared to the previous year. Overseas Pakistanis sent a total of $38.3 billion between July and June of FY25. This was a sharp increase from $30.25 billion during the same period in FY24. That’s an $8…
ISLAMABAD, July 10, 2025 — A landmark conference jointly organized by Khyber Network and its welfare organization Khud Mukhtar SAWI brought together top security experts, diplomats, academics, and media professionals to explore how development and strategic communication can be used to counter extremism in Pakistan. Titled “Countering Extremism Through Development: The Role of Media & Reconstruction,” the event was held at the Khyber Network Auditorium and was divided into two insightful panel sessions. Speakers addressed the underlying socio-economic triggers of extremism and the role of responsible media in deradicalization and peace-building. Panel Session 1: Development as a Deterrent to Extremism…
ISLAMABAD – A former top Afghan military official has openly confirmed what Pakistan has been warning for years: Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, has become a hub for anti-Pakistan terrorism, with full financial and strategic backing from India. In a bombshell interview with journalist Rahman Bunairee, General Sami Sadat, ex-Commander of Afghan Special Operations Forces and former Director of Military Intelligence, admitted that the Afghan Taliban are deeply involved in destabilizing Pakistan. He echoed Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who recently accused the Taliban of working hand-in-glove with India against Pakistan’s national security interests. “The Taliban maintain close ties with India,”…
ISLAMABAD: The strategic bond between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) reached a new height during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad. PLAAF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Wang Gang visited PAF Headquarters on Tuesday. He led a top-level Chinese military delegation and met with Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu. Lt Gen Wang praised the response of PAF pilots during the recent standoff with India. He described their actions as decisive, measured, and an example of professional excellence. He also commended the PAF’s discipline and bravery under the strong command…
Special Report: Two Years of Progress Under the SIFC — Key Advancements in Industry, Tourism, and Privatization Over the past two years, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has played a vital role in driving Pakistan’s development. The country has made strategic advances in sectors including industry, tourism, transportation, and privatization, backed by strong public-private partnerships and foreign investments. Industrial Growth and Strategic Partnerships Revolution in Cold Chain Logistics: The launch of NLC’s reefer service marks a major milestone, enabling the transportation of perishable goods through refrigerated containers, boosting Pakistan’s cold supply chain infrastructure. Semiconductor Industry Emergence: With the support…
