ISLAMABAD — Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir praises the “character, courage, and competence” of Pakistani soldiers during the ongoing fight against terrorism, the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. Read More: Field marshal Munir honoured by overseas Pakistanis in US for leadership The […]
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Police officer martyred in Nowshera raid linked to Islamabad blast
PESHAWAR — A police officer was martyred and a constable injured during a raid in Nowshera’s Hakeemabad area, officials confirmed, as authorities continue operations against those involved in the deadly Islamabad imambargah suicide bombing. Read More: Two ‘terrorists’ killed, two cops martyred in Nowshera operation The late-night raid was conducted following leads on suspected facilitators of the Islamabad attack, in […]
25 militants surrender in Balochistan, join peace initiative
SUI, Balochistan: Merak Khan Chakrani, along with 24 militants, surrender to authorities on Friday in Dera Bugti district, marking a significant step in Balochistan ongoing efforts to curb militancy and criminal activity. The surrender took place at Pakistan House, Sui, during a formal ceremony where the group publicly renounced militancy and announced their decision to […]
Pakistan security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
ISLAMABAD/KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: Pakistan security forces killed 24 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 4–5, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Friday. Read More: President, PM praise security forces after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa According to the ISPR, the operations targeted militants belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred to by the state […]
IMCTC chief meets COAS Munir to discuss regional security and counter-terrorism cooperation
RAWALPINDI — Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) here on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Read More: Field Marshal Asim Munir is now […]
Shehbaz, Afridi parley remains apolitical with focus on funds, counterterrorism
In his first meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasised the need for cooperation between the Centre and the KP government. The two leaders met at the PM House in Islamabad. During the meeting, which CM Afridi said was held at the premier’s invitation, the two discussed […]
PM Shehbaz, KP CM Afridi discuss pending funds and counter-terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi on Monday at the PM House to discuss pending provincial funds, development projects, and counter-terrorism measures. Read More: KP CM writes to PM over ‘failure’ to release funds During the meeting, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of cooperation between the federal and provincial […]
Security forces thwart BLA terror attacks in Balochistan
Pakistan’s security forces successfully foiled a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across Balochistan on Wednesday. The attacks, branded “Herof 2.0,” were carried out by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its foreign-backed affiliates. Security agencies responded swiftly, neutralizing terrorists and restoring control across multiple locations within hours. No strategic installations were damaged, and only minor […]
Islamabad police request army help to train new SWAT force
Islamabad police have formally sought assistance from the Pakistan Army to train personnel of their newly established Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) force, officials told Dawn on Thursday. Read More: Swat police arrest two facilitators in child sex, pornography case A written request was sent from the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Islamabad, […]
CTD kills five ‘terrorists’ in Mastung operation
QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan foiled an alleged terror plot by a banned organisation, killing five suspected terrorists in the Dasht area of Mastung district on Monday. The operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated the presence of armed men planning attacks along the Quetta–Sibi Highway. Read More: CTD operation in Mastung leaves 3 terrorists […]