US military equipment abandoned during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan is reportedly fueling regional and global terrorism through a combination of intentional sales, illicit black markets, and internal Taliban mismanagement. Recent investigations from 2025 and 2026 indicate that approximately half a million pieces of weaponry have been lost, sold, or smuggled since the withdrawal. This […]
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11 wanted bandits surrender with weapons in Rajanpur
Punjab Police achieved a major success against Katcha criminals as Rajanpur Police conducted a targeted operation in Kacha Umrani, Sukhani and Kacha Karachi areas, destroying dacoits’ hideouts and bunkers and forcing 11 highly dangerous members of the most-wanted Umrani gang to surrender along with heavy weapons. According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, modern technology was […]
At UN, Pakistan welcomes Syria’s cooperation on chemical weapons destruction
Welcoming Syria’s cooperation with the Technical Secretariat of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Pakistan has underscored the need for independent verification to eliminate suspected chemical weapons in Syria that were developed under the Assad regime and any risks of proliferation. “We look forward to their continued cooperation, in full compliance with the […]
Afghanistan Unrest Two Taliban Officials Killed; Weapons Seized
Unrest in Afghanistan is worsening with growing violent attacks against officials of interim Taliban Government. In a latest attack NRF militants attacked a Taliban checkpoint on Islam Qala Road near Herat, close to the Afghanistan-Iran border, killing two Taliban terrorists and seizing their weapons without facing any casualty of their foot soldiers. This attack was […]
CNF seizes over 5,500kg narcotics, weapons
In line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, “Narcotics-Free Punjab: Healthy and Safe Punjab” the Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has intensified its operations against drug traffickers across the province, achieving major success within the last 24 hours. During a series of coordinated intelligence-based operations in Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, […]
US plans $6.4B arms deal with Israel
The United States plans to sell $6.4 billion in weapons and military equipment to Israel. The proposed sale includes advanced helicopters, troop carriers, and other support gear. Sources confirmed that the Trump administration has asked Congress to approve the deal. The package is one of the largest in recent years. It comes as fighting in […]
‘Stop the bloodshed’: UN urges arms ban on Israel
A top United Nations official has called for an immediate suspension of all arms sales to Israel. The demand follows growing allegations that Israeli forces are committing acts of genocide in Gaza. UN Special Rapporteur Balakrishnan Rajagopal said weapons used in Gaza are enabling mass killings and widespread destruction. He warned that countries supplying arms […]
Top Democrat urges US block on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
A powerful US senator called Monday for Washington to freeze all cooperation with Saudi Arabia over its decision to “underwrite” Russia’s war in Ukraine by slashing oil production. Riyadh, Moscow and other top oil producers agreed last week to a deep cut in production to boost crude prices, in a move denounced by the United […]
Biden says US ‘should sell’ F-16s to Turkey
MADRID: President Joe Biden on Thursday said the United States should go ahead with the delayed sale of F-16 warplanes to Turkey but noted that Congress needs to give approval. “We should sell them the F-16 jets and modernise those jets as well,” Biden said, adding there was “no quid pro quo” linking the sale […]
33 criminals held with drugs, weapons
MULTAN: Police on Wednesday said that it arrested 33 criminals besides recovering drugs and illegal weapons from their possession during a crackdown launched across the district in last 24 hours. In line with special directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Khurram Shahzad Haider, the police launched a crackdown against criminals and arrested 14 proclaimed offenders […]