The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a Shia imambargah in Islamabad, describing the attack as “heinous and cowardly” and expressing shock that worshippers were targeted inside a place of prayer. Read More: Death toll from Islamabad suicide blast climbs to 35 The February 6 attack struck Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra on the outskirts […]
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Counter-Terrorism Department unit becomes operational in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has been officially established in Gilgit-Baltistan, with a dedicated police station now operational in Gilgit to handle terrorism-related cases across the region. Read More: CTD arrests 18 terrorists of banned organisations According to a statement from the Gilgit-Baltistan Police, the CTD has begun operations with 250 officers and personnel, while recruitment […]
Rare unity in National Assembly NA as lawmakers condemn Balochistan terror attacks
ISLAMABAD — Lawmakers across party lines in the National Assembly on Monday showed rare unity in condemning recent deadly terror attacks in Balochistan, though sharp differences emerged over the causes of militancy and the strategy needed to counter it effectively. Read More: Membership of 23 lawmakers restored after asset disclosure The debate was held after Speaker Sardar […]
Eight injured in Mirali quadcopter attack
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Eight people, including three children, were injured in a quadcopter attack in Mirali subdivision of North Waziristan on Wednesday, officials and locals reported. Explosive material dropped from the drone struck a residential area, causing panic and injuries among civilians. Read More: Mir Ali suicide attack on security forces foiled The wounded were initially taken to Mirali […]
India to withdraw diplomats families from Bangladesh amid security concerns
India plans to withdraw the families and dependents of its diplomats from Bangladesh as security concerns rise ahead of the country’s February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday. The move comes amid heightened political tension in Dhaka as campaigning is due to begin on Thursday. Read More: Do India– Bangladesh Relations Signal a New Strategic […]
French TV airs Louvre robbery footage
PARIS: For the first time, French television broadcast footage of the audacious October robbery at the Louvre Museum, showing thieves breaking into display cases and stealing crown jewels. The images, captured by the museum’s surveillance cameras, were aired on TF1 and France Televisions on Sunday evening, three months after the heist. Read More: Armed robber holds customers […]
Two killed in Dera Bugti landmine blast
Two men were killed in a landmine blast in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan on Sunday, with authorities saying the victims were apparently attempting to plant the device underground when it detonated. Read More: Two police officers killed in Moscow explosion Police said the incident took place in the Lanjo Safari area of Sui tehsil. Security officials […]
Joint katcha operation targets riverine bandits
A large-scale joint operation by Punjab and Sindh security forces is underway in the katcha areas of Rahim Yar Khan, with drones, armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and nearly 1,700 law enforcement personnel deployed to pursue riverine bandits. Read More: Sindh announces major crackdown on dacoits in katcha belt According to Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghazi Muhammad […]
FC praised for role in restoring peace in Balochistan
QUETTA: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Friday lauded the Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) for its contribution to improving the security situation in the province. Read More: FC soldier martyred in suicide attack in Kalat During a visit to the FC Balochistan (North) headquarters, the two leaders observed a passing-out […]
15 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR
At least 15 terrorists were killed in separate operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including two armed militants who died in a police encounter, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. Read More: Security forces kill 12 terrorists in KP, Balochistan operations According to an ISPR statement, 13 members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, referred to by authorities […]