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ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam spokesperson Aslam Ghauri has launched a sharp criticism against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, accusing him of deliberately attempting to sow discord within the opposition alliance to safeguard his government. In a statement on Friday, Ghauri labeled Gandapur as the “guru” of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleging that he was defying […]
ٰISLAMABAD: The recent attack in Bannu Cantt has intensified concerns over foreign interference in terrorism within Pakistan, with emerging evidence pointing towards external coordination. Reports indicate that minutes before the attack, an Indian intelligence-linked account allegedly posted about the incident, raising suspicions of prior knowledge and possible involvement. Investigations suggest that Indian operatives, in collaboration […]
KARACHI: The brutal murder of Mustafa has exposed the alarming influence of Pakistan’s notorious drug mafia, unveiling a complex web of connections between politicians, businessmen, and even celebrities allegedly involved in the illegal trade. Investigations have uncovered a vast international drug network operating within Pakistan, with private courier companies being used to smuggle illicit substances […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir visited the National Counter Terrorism Center in Pabbi, to observe the Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army conducting the Warrior VIII counterterrorism exercise. The three-week drill, the first in five years, began on November 19 and focuses on enhancing counter terrorism capabilities and bilateral military cooperation. […]
LOWER DIR: Former Senator and ex-Information secretary of the Awami National Party (ANP), Zahid Khan, announced on Sunday his decision to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The formal induction ceremony was held in Chakdara, Lower Dir, where PML-N provincial president Engineer Amir Muqam welcomed Zahid Khan and addressed the gathering. Muqam expressed gratitude for […]
ISLAMABAD: Four Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom while five terrorists were killed during an exchange of firing between security forces and Khwarij terrorists in the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said in a statement on Thursday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media affairs wing of the Pakistan Army, stated that the exchange of fire […]
MIANWALI: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Deparment has claimed killing of 10 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation Mianwali district. The operation was launched after reports indicated the presence of 10 to 15 terrorists in the area. A major intelligence-led operation in the hilly area of Mula khel in Punjab’s Mianwali resulted in the death of 10 terrorists following […]
ISLAMABAD: After the Senate passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024 with a two-thirds majority on Sunday evening, the National Assembly also passed the heavily contested bill with a two-thirds majority. The government needed to secure 224 votes to go over the line and it managed to secure 225 votes as some opposition members staged […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), paid a visit to the Karachi Corps area of responsibility, where he was briefed on the Army’s operational preparedness and key training initiatives. The visit underlined the Army’s focus on ensuring readiness in strategic regions. A press release by ISPR, the media wing of […]
ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), announced the government through the state-run Pakistan Television here on Monday. The new spy chief will take charge of his new role on September 30. It is interesting to note that the announcement of new DG ISI […]