Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the time has come for the nation to unite and wage a decisive fight against terrorism. Referring to recent incidents, he stated that innocent people were martyred in Bannu and stressed the need to defeat terrorist elements through collective efforts. The remarks came amid renewed concerns […]
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Railway employee nominated for Pakistan’s highest civil award after foiling suicide attack
A railway employee who lost his life while preventing a suspected suicide attack in Punjab’s Attock district has been nominated for Pakistan’s highest civil award in recognition of his bravery. Muhammad Liaqat Ali was reportedly grazing livestock near a police checkpost in Jand tehsil, close to the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, when he noticed and intercepted […]
Islamabad attack planned in Afghanistan: Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the entire planning of the Islamabad suicide attack took place in Afghanistan. He said the mastermind linked to Daesh Afghanistan has been arrested. Authorities have also detained all individuals connected to the attack. Speaking to media in Islamabad, Naqvi said India is funding terrorism inside Pakistan. He claimed India has […]
UN expresses solidarity after Islamabad mosque blast
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad. At least 31 people were killed and over 160 injured. Guterres extended condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The attack occurred during prayers at a Shia mosque in the Tarlai area. The bomber opened […]
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 […]
IED terror rocks KP, six cops martyred
Six police personnel were martyred on Monday in two separate IED attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The deadly incidents took place in Tank and Lakki Marwat districts during routine police operations. Security forces launched search operations immediately, while authorities strongly condemned the attacks. In Tank district, an IED hit a police armoured personnel carrier near Gomal […]
One police officer martyred, five injured in Lakki Marwat suicide blast
One police officer was martyred while five others sustained injuries on Monday after a suicide bomber targeted a police mobile in the Tajori area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district. Read More: Security forces repulsed 3 terrorist attacks in Lakki Marwat According to Lakki Marwat District Police Officer’s spokesman Asif Hassan, the police vehicle came under attack when […]
14 ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ Terrorists Killed in Major Security Operation in Khuzdar’s Zehri Area
Security forces strike Indian proxy network in Balochistan Security forces have killed 14 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed outfit “Fitna al-Hindustan” during a major intelligence-based operation in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district, Balochistan. Officials said the operation was launched after credible intelligence reports confirmed the presence of militants in the mountainous region. Before the […]
US hails terrorism decline in Pakistan
NEW YORK: The United States Department of State has appraised the efforts of Pakistan armed forces and said that terrorist attacks in Pakistan decreased in 2017. According to the reports terrorists attacks decreased in Pakistan significantly in 2017 and all the terrorist organizations including al Qaeda have weakened following the operations by Pakistan armed forces […]
Pakistan defeated terrorists that none else could: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has on Thursday said that Pakistan is a leader in winning the war against terrorism. The rest of the world failed, he added, saying that we can’t name another country which sent 20,000 soldiers to counter terrorists. While addressing the closing ceremony of International Counter-Terrorism Forum in Islamabad, the prime minister […]