Pakistan carried out intelligence-based air operations targeting seven terrorist camps and ambush sites inside Afghanistan, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed on Saturday. Officials said the strikes were launched in response to a series of deadly attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu. The government stated that militants operating from Afghan soil were directly involved […]
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Bannu blast linked to Afghan-based militants, say sources
The Bannu suicide attack was planned from Afghanistan by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, security sources said Saturday. Officials confirmed the assault targeted a Pakistan Army vehicle and involved an Afghan-based network. The development raises serious regional security concerns and affects ongoing counterterror operations. According to security officials, responsibility was claimed by Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen, a sub-group […]
Pakistan seeks verifiable Afghan action on terrorism
Islamabad has no bilateral dispute with Kabul apart from terrorism originating from Afghan soil. Pakistan demands verifiable written assurances from Afghanistan to stop cross-border attacks. The Foreign Office (FO) emphasized that resolving this issue could significantly improve bilateral relations. The FO spokesperson said Pakistan does not wish to be hostile toward Afghanistan. Islamabad’s demand is […]
TTP using US weapons in Afghanistan to attack Pakistan: report
According to a report by U.S. journal The Geopolitics, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is using American weapons in Afghanistan to carry out attacks in Pakistan. The group has conducted violent operations targeting Pakistani security forces and civilians, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The report highlights that U.S. weapons in Afghanistan, valued at over $7 billion, including […]
Pakistan protests Afghan Taliban over North Waziristan attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Friday issued a strong demarche to the Afghan Taliban following a deadly attack on a military camp in North Waziristan. Four security personnel were martyred when terrorists attempted to storm a camp in the Boya area, with the attackers identified as members of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, affiliated with […]
Pakistan links border reopening to strong anti-terror guarantees
Pakistan has reaffirmed that the Afghan border will stay closed until Kabul provides strong guarantees to stop terrorists from entering Pakistan. Officials stressed that the decision is based purely on security concerns. Moreover, they highlighted that Afghan nationals have previously been involved in various crimes inside Pakistan, which further justifies the government’s strict stance. During […]
FO says Afghan terrorism behind Tajik attack, condemns US violence
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Friday that Afghanistan is responsible for the killing of three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan. The attack involved a drone strike near the Afghan border, targeting a company where the victims worked. The spokesperson also condemned a shooting incident in the United States, calling it tragic and expressing condolences to the […]
ISPR denies Pakistan conducted strikes in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Tuesday refuted claims by the Afghan Taliban that Pakistan had conducted overnight attacks inside Afghanistan. Read More: DG ISPR warns against rumors on Faiz Hamid court martial The Afghan Taliban spokesperson had alleged that Pakistan carried out strikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, […]
Turkiye delegation to visit Pakistan amid Taliban tensions
ISLAMABAD – A high-level delegation from Turkiye is scheduled to visit Islamabad next week to discuss escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban regime, aiming to explore a peaceful resolution, The News reported on Saturday. The delegation, confirmed by Turkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, will include the Turkish intelligence chief and key ministers, […]
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 […]