On Monday, the military’s media wing announced that security forces killed nine terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Takwara area of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan has seen an increase in terrorist activities over the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, after the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government …
On Sunday, the Balochistan government warned Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of his faction of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), that he would be arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) if his party’s march against the jailing of Baloch activists entered Quetta. The BNP-M had initiated a “long march” from Wadh to Quetta on March 28 to protest the …
The protest organized by the Balochistan National Party (BNP) under the leadership of Sardar Akhtar Mengal at Lak Pass in Mastung entered its ninth day, with no progress in negotiations between the government delegation and Akhtar Mengal. Sardar Akhtar Mengal received a call from Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq. Speaking to the media about the call, Mengal stated, …
State Minister for Interior, Talal Chaudhry, responded to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s threat by stating that Gandapur should answer for the last 13 years of the KP government. During a press conference in Islamabad, Ali Amin Gandapur once again threatened the federal government, saying that if the agreed-upon issues in the NFC (National Finance Commission) are …
In Balochistan’s Kech district, security forces conducted an operation based on intelligence reports, killing two terrorists in the area of Belida. According to the Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department (ISPR), the operation was carried out based on information regarding the terrorists’ presence, and security forces effectively targeted their hideout. ISPR reported that after an intense exchange of fire, two terrorists …
Under the leadership of Army Chief General Asim Munir, participants of the Corps Commanders Conference have expressed their resolve to confront all attempts to destabilize Pakistan with full force and vowed not to allow any disruption to peace in Balochistan. According to the Pakistan Army’s Public Relations (ISPR), the 268th Corps Commanders Conference was held under the chairmanship of Army …
Akhtar Mengal, the leader of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), has stated that the issues of Balochistan can only be resolved through negotiations, but for that to happen, they must be understood as a political issue rather than a security issue. He warned that if the issue continues to be framed as a security matter, it will only be resolved …
Several Afghan citizens in Pakistan have reported the deportation of Afghan refugees from Punjab and Lahore by the Pakistani police. Recently, Afghan refugees have stated that the Pakistani police are even arresting those who hold refugee cards. “The deportation of Afghan refugees in Punjab and Lahore is ongoing. Life opportunities are no longer available. Afghans are very distressed and upset,” …
In a much-anticipated announcement ahead of Eid, Prime Minister of Pakistan has revealed a reduction of more than seven rupees per unit in electricity prices for domestic consumers. The government claims this ‘relief’ was achieved after convincing the IMF. Convincing the IMF: A Challenging Task Pakistan is currently under a seven-billion-dollar loan agreement with the IMF, which prohibits offering any …
President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on a range of countries, including Afghanistan, which will now face a 10% tariff on exports to the United States. The new tariffs are part of Trump’s strategy to increase U.S. production and strengthen the economy. Afghanistan exports goods like saffron, dried fruit, carpets, handicrafts, and certain minerals to the U.S., with a …
