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…
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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…
The Taliban public floggings have once again sparked outrage as 13 individuals, including five women, were whipped in Sheberghan city. The Taliban governor’s office in Jowzjan confirmed the punishments, stating that each person received between 29 and 39 lashes. However, no details were shared regarding their alleged crimes. The flogging took place in front of local Taliban officials, court members, and the general public. Witnesses reported that the punishments were carried out in full view, reinforcing the Taliban’s harsh judicial practices. This incident is part of a growing trend. Within the past week, Taliban public floggings have been reported in…
Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan on February 28, 2025. The mission targeted militants in Ghulam Khan Kalay based on intelligence reports about their presence. During the North Waziristan operation, security forces engaged the hideout of the terrorists. In the exchange of fire, six militants were neutralized. The troops also recovered weapons and ammunition from the dead extremists. These terrorists were involved in several attacks on security forces and had killed innocent civilians in the past. After the successful action, a sanitization operation is underway. The forces are searching for any remaining militants in the area. Pakistan’s…
Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has intensified its crackdown on terrorism. In a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs), CTD teams apprehended 162 hardcore terrorists from different areas across the province. The arrests took place in Lahore, Faisalabad, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, Rawalpindi, Chiniot, Mianwali, Sahiwal, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, and Hafizabad. According to a CTD spokesperson, two extremists linked to Fitna al-Khwarij were captured in Lahore. Additionally, a notorious terrorist named Manmohan Singh was arrested in Rawalpindi. He was a resident of Rahim Yar Khan and was allegedly planning unlawful activities. During these operations, security forces seized a huge cache of explosives. Among the…
