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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Afghan terrorist identified as second attacker in Quetta FC bombing
ISLAMABAD – Security sources have confirmed that the second attacker involved in the suicide bombing at the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Quetta on September 30 has been identified as an Afghan terrorist. The attacker, affiliated with the group Fitna al-Khawarij, has been named Sohail, also known as Khabbab. Read More: Quetta attack foiled as six […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul end in deadlock
ISLAMABAD: The latest round of peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held in Istanbul under the joint mediation of Türkiye and Qatar, concluded without any breakthrough, officials confirmed on Friday. Both sides failed to resolve key differences on security and counterterrorism issues, maintaining the status quo on cross-border tensions. Federal Minister for Information […]