Pakistan’s security forces successfully foiled a deadly terrorist assault on Bannu Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 4. In a fierce exchange of gunfire, troops eliminated all 16 attackers, including four suicide bombers. The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirmed the development in a statement released on Wednesday. During the intense combat, five soldiers embraced martyrdom while resisting the assault with unwavering bravery. Tragically, 13 civilians also lost their lives due to the destruction caused by multiple suicide blasts. The explosions also injured 32 people, adding to the devastation. The ISPR revealed that the attackers attempted to breach…
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The German Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the Taliban’s escalating restrictions on Afghan women, stating that the group has turned Afghanistan into a “social dungeon” for women and girls. The ministry highlighted the Taliban’s continued suppression of female participation in public life and condemned their policies as a severe violation of human rights. On March 4, the German Foreign Ministry released images of a meeting in Berlin between Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and a delegation of Afghan female activists. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the ministry accused the Taliban of erasing women from public life and enforcing brutal…
Security forces successfully prevented a large-scale Bannu terrorist attack on Tuesday, neutralizing at least six militants linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). According to security sources, the attackers attempted to breach the Bannu Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, using two explosives-laden vehicles. However, they faced strong resistance from security personnel, resulting in fierce clashes and massive explosions. The attackers, including suicide bombers, tried to storm the compound’s perimeter but were stopped at various entry points. Security forces managed to kill six terrorists and apprehend several others. The explosions caused significant damage to nearby structures, including a mosque and a residential house, whose…
Pakistan is moving closer to completing the initial review of its $7 billion IMF loan program. Officials and diplomats believe that the country has taken enough steps to fulfill the requirements set by the global lender. The program, secured last year under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), has been instrumental in stabilizing the struggling economy. The government remains optimistic about long-term financial recovery. According to sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration has introduced key economic reforms to meet the IMF’s conditions. These include a new law to tax agricultural income, efforts to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and policies to…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for recognizing Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts. He appreciated the acknowledgment of Pakistan’s role in combating terrorism and ensuring regional stability. In a post on his X account, he reaffirmed the country’s commitment to working with the United States to secure lasting peace. His statement followed Trump’s public appreciation of Pakistan’s role in apprehending the key terrorist behind the deadly 2021 Kabul airport bombing. The attack, which occurred during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of 13 American service members and nearly 170 Afghan civilians. The arrested militant,…
A group of unidentified armed attackers launched a violent assault on the Karachi-Gwadar Coastal Highway near Makola. The assailants set four vehicles, including a police van, on fire. The attack took place in an area located between Pasni and Ormara. According to administrative sources, the attackers also targeted a Coastal Highway Police checkpoint in Makola. They damaged infrastructure and looted weapons from the police personnel stationed there. As per a TV channel report, the unidentified militants also torched three LPG tankers traveling from Karachi to Iran. In addition, they punctured the tires of three other tankers before fleeing the scene.…
Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the $7 billion loan program continued for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. The IMF delegation, currently in Islamabad, met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Senior officials, including the finance secretary and the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), were also present. During the meeting, the finance minister briefed the IMF representatives on Pakistan’s economic situation. He provided insights into the government’s reform agenda aimed at stabilizing the economy. A day earlier, Khyber News TV reported that Pakistan’s Finance and Planning Ministry officials had initiated discussions with the…
A local court in Islamabad issued arrest warrants for PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Aamir Dogar, and Aamir Mughal on Monday. The court took this action after the opposition figures failed to appear in cases related to the violation of Section 144. Judicial Magistrate Shahzad Khan presided over the hearing. During the proceedings, he accepted exemption pleas for PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan and Shoaib Shaheen. However, the court could not hear arguments on the acquittal applications of the accused. The cases were registered at the I-9 police station. Authorities had booked PTI leaders over alleged violations of the prohibitory order.…
The infiltration of Afghan nationals into Pakistan and their involvement in terrorism has been rising. On February 28, Pakistani security forces launched an operation in Ghulam Khan Kalle. They killed 14 terrorists during the operation, one of whom was identified as an Afghan national. The terrorist, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, was a commander in Afghanistan’s Hazrat Muaz bin Jabal National Military Academy. He hailed from Dandar village in Chak district of Maidan Wardak province. This attack is part of a growing threat of Afghan terrorist infiltration. Intelligence reports reveal that an increasing number of Afghan nationals are becoming involved in terrorism inside Pakistan.…
Peshawar: In a remarkable humanitarian initiative, Khud Mukhtar SAWI and HOPE Foundation have launched the “Iftar Dastarkhwan” in front of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. The initiative, which began with a grand inauguration on Sunday, March 2, 2025, will continue throughout the holy month of Ramadan, providing free Iftar to hundreds of people daily. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar officially inaugurated the Iftar Dastarkhwan, marking the beginning of a month-long charity event aimed at serving 300 to 400 people every day. Several prominent dignitaries graced the launching ceremony, including Minister for Social Welfare, Qasim Ali Shah, Mayor of Peshawar Metropolitan, Zubair…
