The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police killed three militants of the banned TTP’s Bhittani group in a gunfight in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CTD Tank operation took place in Garra Faqira, off Jandola Road, within the limits of the SMA police station. What Led to the CTD Tank Operation The CTD had received verified information that militants were gathering in Garra Faqira to carry out a major attack. After confirming the tip, the department sent out well-armed personnel together with district police. As the teams reached the location, the militants opened fire on them with intent to…
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The alleged indifference of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders towards the martyrdom of police personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has triggered sharp criticism, with questions being raised about the party leadership’s priorities as its political activities continue. The martyrdom of Station House Officer (SHO) Daud Khan and his gunman, Farhad, in Karak has intensified demands for political leaders to demonstrate solidarity with the families of those who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty. While police personnel continue to face deadly security threats, critics argue that the PTI leadership should show greater sensitivity towards the suffering of the province’s people instead…
DUBAI: The United States has announced new sanctions on 10 entities, six individuals and five vessels accused of trading in Iranian petroleum, petroleum products and petrochemicals. The US State Department made the announcement on Thursday. The latest round of US sanctions on Iran covers companies and individuals connected to India, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Iran and the United Kingdom. Indian Nationals and Firms Named Five Indian nationals appear on the list. Dhwani Nisarg Vora and Nisarg Samir Vora, directors of India-based SSPL Solutions, were sanctioned because of the company’s imports of roughly $2 million worth of Iranian petrochemical products.…
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the government will not give in to pressure from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) if the party goes ahead with its long march. He warned that Imran Khan should not expect any relief through such tactics. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House in Islamabad, Asif also accused the party of working hand in hand with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Khawaja Asif PTI Remarks on the Long March “PTI has declared war against Pakistan together with the TTP,” the defence minister said. He called it the party’s “wishful thinking” to believe it could blackmail…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan remains fully committed to Saudi Arabia’s security, citing the Pakistan Saudi defence agreement signed under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. His message followed a series of Houthi attacks on the kingdom. In a post on X, the prime minister condemned the strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport. The attacks killed and injured civilians. What Happened at the Saudi Airports Saudi civil aviation authorities said on October 7 that at least three people had died in the attacks, as fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government…
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed seven Fitna al-Khwarij militants in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said on Friday. The North Waziristan operation also wiped out several of the group’s hideouts. Sources said the raid targeted India-backed militants and was part of the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign. Troops recovered weapons and ammunition from the site. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for the operation. A Second Operation in Two Days This was not the first strike this week. A day earlier, forces killed nine Fitna al-Khwarij militants in the same district, according to security sources. Those operations…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with owners and representatives of satellite TV channels, giving the sector a chance to put its concerns directly before the government. A large number of channel owners and representatives took part in the session, which was described as cordial. The discussion centred on the problems facing the media industry and possible ways to resolve them. Several issues were taken up during the talks. Khyber Network was represented at the meeting by its Executive Director, Kaiwan Hamid Raja. Minister’s Assurance to Broadcasters After hearing the concerns raised by the participants, the…
The PTI-led provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is counting its final days, or so a growing number of critics believe. At the heart of the argument is one issue: whether the KP government stands with the state in the fight against terrorism. Critics say it does not, and the evidence they point to deserves a closer look. Talks With Fazlur Rehman Fuel Speculation Some political circles are suggesting that a middle path is being explored. A government delegation has met Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and other meetings between parties and leaders are reportedly taking place behind the scenes. That reading misses…
Residents of Lakki Marwat and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly criticised Chief Minister Suhail Afridi and the provincial government’s performance. Tired of repeated sit-ins and protest politics, people say they have lost patience with the PTI leadership. The Suhail Afridi criticism comes as citizens describe the toll that the ongoing protests are taking on daily life across the province. Gandi Chowk Protest Called a Failure Residents of Lakki Marwat and nearby areas said the PTI protest at Gandi Chowk failed completely. They blamed the weak performance of the provincial government and a lack of public interest in the…
Twenty-one years have passed since the devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005, yet the grief it left behind has not faded. For Kashmiris who lost loved ones in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, the memory of that day remains as painful as ever. Families across Azad Kashmir still remember the disaster and the people they lost. Pak Army Rescue Operations After the Earthquake When the quake struck, soldiers of the Pakistan Army reached the affected areas and worked day and night on rescue and rehabilitation. Residents say the troops carried on without regard for their own safety, pulling people out from…
