Security forces have detained 179 Afghan nationals during a large-scale intelligence-based operation carried out in the Nokundi and Taftan areas of Balochistan’s Chagai district, officials said on Tuesday. The operation targeted illegal cross-border movement through infrequent and unmonitored routes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Read More: 1,814 Pakistanis return back from Iran to Chagai According to senior […]
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Pakistan and Afghanistan revive peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban held fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, agreeing to maintain a ceasefire. The talks aim to ease tensions after deadly border clashes in October. Officials said both sides remain open to further meetings for a positive outcome. The talks follow previous efforts in Qatar and Turkey, where a ceasefire […]
FM Dar: Afghan TTP arrests insufficient, peace requires full action
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan to prevent its territory from being used by TTP militants. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Kabul’s claim of arresting a few TTP members is insufficient. He stressed that peace depends on full action, not just limited arrests of militants. During a press conference in Islamabad, Dar detailed his recent visits to […]
Afghan forces fire at Pakistani posts to aid terrorist infiltration: ISPR
ISLAMABAD – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Afghan forces have opened fire at Pakistani checkposts along the border to facilitate the infiltration of terrorists into Pakistan. He made the remarks during a briefing with journalists on November 25, a video of which was released by the ISPR on […]
Punjab colleges on high alert as security tightens across campuses
Punjab authorities have issued a high-level security alert for colleges across the province. All institutions must enforce single-gate entry and strict bag checks. Surveillance, CCTV, and compliance reports are now mandatory. The Higher Education Department directed colleges to close all gates except one main entrance. Security teams must thoroughly inspect all bags and vehicles entering […]
Afghan nationals behind two suicide attacks in Pakistan: Interior Minister
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that Afghan nationals carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan this week. One attack occurred in Islamabad, near a lower court, and the other at a military school in South Waziristan. The attacks killed at least 15 people and injured over 27 others, raising serious security concerns. Naqvi told […]
Khawaja Asif: Pakistan prepared to defend borders, even inside Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned that any violation of the country’s borders will receive a strong response. He said Pakistan is prepared to act even inside Afghanistan if required. Asif made the remarks amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and recent clashes involving militant groups. He emphasized that Pakistan will protect its sovereignty […]
Pakistan Forces Kill Dozens of Militants Near Afghan Border
PESHAWAR – Pakistan’s security forces have killed dozens of militants who were trying to infiltrate the country from Afghanistan, according to state media and official sources. The operation took place in the Mohmand district after intelligence reports revealed that a large group of armed militants was preparing to cross into Pakistan through the mountainous Khor […]