A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred, and 12 militants were killed during an intelligence-based North Waziristan operation, the military’s media wing reported on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces launched the operation in Hassan Khel after receiving reports about the presence of extremists in the area. During the North Waziristan operation, troops engaged the militants effectively. As a result, 12 terrorists were neutralized. However, during the intense exchange of fire, Lance Naik Muhammad Ibrahim, 34, a brave soldier from District Hangu, lost his life while fighting valiantly. The ISPR stated that weapons and ammunition were recovered…
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Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, with significant improvements in key financial indicators, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency highlighted Pakistan’s progress in economic reforms, crucial for securing future reviews under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program. Multilateral and bilateral financial support will also depend on these ongoing changes. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reduced the policy rate to 12% on January 27, reflecting progress in controlling inflation. Consumer prices dropped to just over 2% year-on-year in January 2025. In contrast, inflation averaged nearly 24% during the fiscal year ending in June 2024. Fitch noted that this sharp…
Residents near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Bahram Chah district of Afghanistan have been ordered to leave their homes. This alarming directive comes from none other than the Afghan Taliban. Local sources say the extremist group warned people about possible clashes with Pakistani border guards. These warnings were not empty threats. Sporadic fighting has already erupted over the past two days. The Taliban, known for its brutal tactics, is now digging in deeper. Both sides have fortified their positions along the contested border. A resident revealed that Taliban fighters urged locals to evacuate. Their reason? To avoid civilian casualties during heavy…
Anita Karim grew up in the rugged northern region of Pakistan, where she learned to fight by sparring with her three older brothers. They never held back, and those tough experiences shaped her into a skilled combatant. Today, she is Pakistan’s leading female fighter in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), a sport that combines Thai kickboxing, Japanese judo, and wrestling. “In my village, people support women fighters,” Karim told AFP. “But when I started MMA, no one knew about this sport. They said it was only for men and that women couldn’t do it.” At 28, Karim has proven them wrong.…
A brutal act of terrorism targeted the Bahadur Khel police post in Karak, resulting in the martyrdom of two police officers and injuries to six others. Local authorities confirmed the devastating incident. Following the terrorism-related assault, additional police units rushed to the scene. A large-scale search operation is now in progress to locate the terrorists responsible for the attack. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed profound grief over the tragedy. He offered heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred officers. Naqvi praised the bravery of the officers who laid down their lives in the fight against terrorism. He reiterated…
Bangladeshi protesters took a bold step on Wednesday by bringing excavators to the former residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. The demonstrators aimed to flatten the building, which they see as a symbol of fascism. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh’s first president, is celebrated as an independence hero. However, his association with his daughter, Hasina, has turned him into a figure of resentment for many. The house, already damaged during last year’s student-led revolution, became the focal point of renewed protests. Six months after Hasina fled to India on August 5, marking the end of…
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the revered spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, has passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) confirmed his death on Tuesday. “With profound sadness, the Jamat is informed that our beloved 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, passed peacefully to Almighty Allah’s grace on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family,” the official statement read. Following Ismaili tradition, his successor will be announced after the reading of his will. This process will take place in the presence of his family and senior members…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Internal Accountability Committee has recommended that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur delegate authority over major transfers, appointments, and promotions. The committee advised that a three-member panel of administrative secretaries should handle these matters. According to details, the accountability body formally communicated this proposal through an official letter. Committee member Musaddiq Abbasi was assigned to personally deliver it to Gandapur. The suggested panel included the establishment secretary along with two other senior officials. The chairman of PTI Internal Accountability, Qazi Muhammad Anwar, addressed concerns about irregularities in official postings. He highlighted that corruption in transfers, postings,…
The Taliban has suspended the operations of Afghanistan’s only women’s radio station, Radio Begum, after raiding its offices in Kabul on Tuesday. This move intensifies the group’s efforts to exclude women from public life since seizing power in 2021. Radio Begum, a station run by women and dedicated to women’s education, reported that officers from the Taliban’s information and culture ministry stormed its premises. The officers restrained staff and confiscated computers, hard drives, files, and phones. Two male employees, who held no senior positions, were also detained. The ministry later confirmed the shutdown, accusing the station of violating broadcasting policies…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Chinese counterpart, Qi Yanjun, on Wednesday to discuss security cooperation between Pakistan and China. Both leaders agreed to strengthen collaboration between the Islamabad Police and the Beijing Police. The high-level meeting lasted two hours and covered key aspects of law enforcement. The discussion focused on modern policing techniques, intelligence sharing, and paramilitary support. Officials highlighted the need for stronger border security measures for paramilitary forces. During the talks, both sides emphasized the importance of security cooperation in adopting advanced policing methods. Pakistan aims to equip its law enforcement agencies with modern resources.…
