An improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeted the residence of a police official in the Shadikhel area of Lakki Marwat on Saturday, causing significant structural damage but no reported casualties. Read More: SHO among seven cops martyred in Lakki Marwat IED attack According to police officials, unknown militants planted the explosive device at the house of Constable […]
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66 schools reopen in Upper Kurram as security situation improves
In a positive development for the education sector, authorities have announced the reopening of 66 schools in Upper Kurram district following an improvement in the security situation. According to an official notification on Thursday, all 66 educational institutions resumed normal operations starting today. These schools had been temporarily closed due to security concerns arising from […]
Pakistan army responds to cross-border firing in south waziristan
The Pakistan Army has reportedly destroyed several Afghan Taliban positions following unprovoked firing from across the border in the Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan, according to security sources. Read More: Army operation in South Waziristan: the TTP and IDPs Officials said the action was taken after militants attempted to infiltrate Pakistani territory but were detected and […]
Condemnations, protests follow deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad
KARACHI: Condemnations poured in from across Pakistan on Friday after a suicide bombing struck Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in Islamabad Tarlai area during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169, according to authorities. Read More: 31 martyred, dozens injured in suicide bombing at Islamabad President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the attack and offered condolences […]
Train services resume in Balochistan after brief suspension
Train services in Balochistan and to other provinces have resumed after a 24-hour suspension imposed due to security concerns, Pakistan Railways officials confirmed on Friday. The temporary halt affected several key passenger services operating from Quetta, causing inconvenience to travellers. Read More: Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train service to be restored within a year According to railway authorities, operations of […]
Hoti urges political unity to confront rising terrorism
SWABI: Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ameer Haider Hoti on Monday said that Pakistan would not be facing the prevailing deteriorated law and order situation if political parties had demonstrated maturity at the right time. Read More: KP governor warns of rising terrorism, stresses peace Addressing a gathering of lawyers in Swabi, he stressed that national […]
Opposition, treasury to receive in-camera briefing on Balochistan security
QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai announced on Wednesday that lawmakers from both the opposition and treasury benches will receive an in-camera briefing today (Thursday) on the province’s worsening law and order situation. The decision came after multiple members voiced alarm over escalating security concerns during the assembly session. The session began late, with […]
Cabinet meet on security, fresh Amendments to 27th bill expected
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet today. The session aims to review the worsening security situation in the country. According to officials, the meeting could take place at any time today. Cabinet members have been directed to stay available for urgent decisions. The government may also discuss new […]
Pakistan reopens Torkham border for Afghan refugees only
Pakistan has reopened the Torkham border crossing, but only for Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan. Officials from both Pakistan and Afghanistan confirmed the decision on Saturday. The border had remained closed for weeks following clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani border troops in mid-October. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, cargo trucks and regular travelers are […]
Afghan border crossings to remain shut over security situation
Pakistan on Friday announced that border crossings with Afghanistan would remain closed, citing the security situation, stressing that saving the life of an ordinary Pakistani is more important than the movement of goods or trade. Border crossings between the two countries have remained closed since October 11, following clashes earlier this month that killed dozens […]