Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned that the Afghan Taliban will face serious consequences after what he described as an attack on civilian areas. He strongly condemned the reported strike, calling it a grave mistake with far-reaching implications. The escalation has heightened border tensions and directly impacts security for residents in affected regions. Naqvi denounced […]
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Pakistan responds forcefully to Afghan border aggression
Pakistan’s security forces responded swiftly to what officials described as unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban fighters along the border in the Torkham and Tirah sectors. According to security sources, clashes erupted at three separate points and continued for nearly an hour before calm returned. Authorities stated that troops acted immediately to silence the aggression and […]
Afghan Taliban restricts media after Pakistan strikes target militant strongholds
The Afghan Taliban administration has restricted media access to areas reportedly struck by recent Pakistani air operations, raising serious questions about transparency and ground realities. The restrictions followed Pakistan’s targeted action against alleged militant hideouts inside Afghan territory based on what officials described as verified and credible intelligence. The move has intensified regional tensions and […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan meet in Riyadh, no deal yet
Saudi Arabia hosted secret talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce cross-border tensions, but no agreement was reached. Both sides maintained firm positions and showed little willingness to compromise. Sources said the closed-door session ended late Sunday without any breakthrough. The Riyadh meeting included mostly the same delegations that attended previous talks in Istanbul. Pakistan’s […]
PTI backs Pakistan amid Afghan tensions
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Wednesday reiterated that his party would fully support the Pakistani state in the event of escalating tensions with Afghanistan, while also urging continued efforts for peace and dialogue. Speaking on Geo News’ program Capital Talk, Gohar Khan said, “We will stand with Pakistan like we […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an agreement on Sunday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, following high-stakes negotiations in Doha mediated by Qatar and Turkiye. The agreement aims to end weeks of cross-border clashes and establish mechanisms for long-term peace and stability. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on X (formerly Twitter) that both nations […]
Stop targeting actors over cross-border tensions, says Atiqa Odho
Pakistani actress Atiqa Odho has stated that individuals associated with arts and culture should not be dragged into political conflicts or wars. Speaking on the show “Kya Drama Hai”, she emphasized that actors, musicians, and writers are messengers of love and peace—not participants in disputes. Odho questioned the double standards where professionals like doctors and […]
‘Karachi Bakery’ attacked in india over name amid anti-Pakistan hysteria
Hindu extremists in India vandalized the historic Karachi Bakery in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam, simply because of its name, amid rising anti-Pakistan sentiment following recent cross-border tensions. The incident occurred just hours after Pakistan shot down five Indian fighter jets in response to Indian airstrikes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. As reports of the Pakistani retaliation […]