Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz canceled all her Basant-related engagements following the deadly Islamabad suicide attack. The mega Basant show at Liberty Square was also called off. She emphasized national unity against extremists and their facilitators. The announcement came a day after the Tarlai Imambargah blast killed 31 worshippers and injured 169 during Friday prayers. […]
Pakistan Security
Defense Minister: Pakistan vows full force against attackers
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif vowed a full-scale response after a suicide attack in Islamabad killed 31 worshippers. He said the attack targeted innocent citizens and was carried out by enemies of religion and the homeland. Authorities confirmed the bomber had links to Afghanistan and had received militant training. Asif highlighted evidence suggesting a connection […]
Explosion reported at Islamabad Imambargah, casualties feared
ISLAMABAD: Multiple casualties were feared after an explosion at Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of Islamabad on Friday. According to initial reports, the blast occurred inside the Imambargah, prompting police and rescue teams to rush to the scene immediately. Rescue 1122 and other emergency services have begun rescue operations, working to evacuate the […]
India Backing BLA Attack in Balochistan, Targeting U.S. Interests, Says Sikh Rights Group
Washington D.C.: A deadly attack on civilians in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province carried out by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) was described as a direct strike not only on Pakistan but also on U.S. strategic and economic interests under the Trump administration, a U.S.-based Sikh advocacy group said Tuesday. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), based in […]
Security forces kill 22 more terrorists in Balochistan after coordinated attacks
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan have killed 22 additional terrorists during ongoing sweeps, bringing the total number of militants neutralized over the past two days to 177, according to security officials. The operations follow a large-scale, coordinated assault on Saturday, when terrorists from the group Fitna-al-Hindustan targeted over 10 cities and towns across the province. […]
Bugti rules out political solution as BLA attacks claim lives in Balochistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that the challenges facing the province are not political in nature and can only be addressed through a military response, as he confirmed heavy casualties following recent attacks by the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Read More: Balochistan frees families of banned BLF, BLA militants Speaking on Geo News programme […]
Security forces launch major operation in Bannu Domel
Security forces on Thursday launched a large-scale operation in Domel tehsil of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting militant hideouts amid rising attacks on local communities and security personnel. Read More: Three CTD officials martyred in Bannu terrorist attack The operation, focused on the Sperka and Kotka Akbar Ali Khan areas, has involved more than 25 quadcopter strikes, […]
PM Shehbaz promises zero tolerance for terrorism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned terrorists will be eliminated and expelled from Pakistan while addressing the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee in Islamabad. He stressed unity, tolerance, and harmony as urgent national needs. He said strong resolve was essential to protect peace and stability. The prime minister said Pakistan was founded on equal rights for all citizens […]
CTD kills two terrorists in Bannu operation
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu, in coordination with local police, successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO), killing two terrorists, officials said on Sunday. The operation took place near Shagi Machankhel, within the jurisdiction of Mirakhel Police Station on Jhandokhel Road. Read More: Two most-wanted target killers killed in Bannu CTD operation Acting on credible […]
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 […]