An attempted militant attack on a police vehicle in the Domel area of Bannu district was successfully foiled on Monday, resulting in the killing of two assailants, police officials said. Read More: Four peace committee members killed in Bannu gun attack According to police, the incident occurred when a police vehicle was conducting a routine patrol in the […]
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Iraq completes withdrawal of US led coalition forces
BAGHDAD: Iraq on Sunday announced the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from military bases across federal territory, marking the formal end of the coalition’s mission inside the country. Officials said the transition places full control of the former coalition sites under Iraqi security forces and opens a new phase of bilateral defence coordination with […]
FC praised for role in restoring peace in Balochistan
QUETTA: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Friday lauded the Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) for its contribution to improving the security situation in the province. Read More: FC soldier martyred in suicide attack in Kalat During a visit to the FC Balochistan (North) headquarters, the two leaders observed a passing-out […]
CTD kills three suspected terrorists in DI Khan operation
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday claimed to have killed three terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khawarij — the state’s designation for militants linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — during a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail (DI) Khan. Read More: CTD rounds up two terrorists from DI Khan – Daily Times In a statement, the […]
President, PM praise security forces after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday commended Pakistan’s security forces for successfully eliminating 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaffirming the country’s steadfast commitment against terrorism. Read More: President, PM praise security forces for killing eight terrorists in Kalat In separate statements, President Zardari highlighted the dedication of law enforcement agencies and […]
CTD alleges militants using BYC networks to recruit youth in Balochistan
The Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday claimed that militant outfits were using the Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) as a platform to recruit and mobilise young people. The allegations came during a joint press conference addressed by CTD Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Aitzaz Goraya and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat in Quetta. Read […]
PTI rejects claims of non-cooperation on KP counterterrorism
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected allegations that it was refusing to cooperate with counterterrorism efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), calling such claims baseless and contrary to facts. Party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said it was inaccurate to suggest PTI was obstructing security measures in the province. Read More: CM Afridi wants KP to have […]
Turkish security forces detains 110 IS suspects after deadly Yalova gun battle
Turkish security forces have detained 110 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the Islamic State (IS) group, a day after a deadly gun battle in northwestern Turkey left three police officers and six militants dead, prosecutors said on Tuesday. According to the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office, the arrests followed coordinated raids carried out across 114 […]
US carries out Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
The United States carried out air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking the first such operation in the country under President Donald Trump. Washington said the strikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities and targeted militant positions linked to IS activity. Read More: Christmas celebrations bring joy across […]
American magazine The Diplomat declares Pakistan a focal point of global attention
Pakistan emerged as a renewed focus of global attention in 2025 after several years on the periphery of international strategic debates. According to an analysis highlighted by the US-based magazine The Diplomat, the year marked a strategic comeback driven by security, diplomacy, and regional developments. Read More: Najmuddin Shaikh: A Diplomat Par Excellence. A central theme of […]