BNP-M Ends Sit-in, Launches Public Outreach in Balochistan
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has called off the party’s 20-day-long sit-in in Mastung, shifting focus toward a public outreach campaign across the province. The sit-in was launched to protest the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, including Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen Baloch. Mengal, while addressing a press […]
DG ISPR Claims Indian Hand in Balochistan Terrorism After Jaffar Express Attack
Following the latest attack on the Jaffar Express, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has charged that India is the main backer of terrorism in Balochistan. Sarfraz Bugti, the chief minister of Balochistan, made the accusation at a joint news conference in Islamabad on Friday. On March 11, terrorists from […]
Terrorist Hijacking of Jaffer Express: Major Security Operation Underway
A deadly hostage situation unfolded in Balochistan’s Bolan district as terrorists hijacked the Jaffer Express near the Mashkaf Tunnel, taking more than 400 passengers hostage. Security forces have launched a large-scale operation, rescuing at least 155 people, including women and children, while eliminating 27 terrorists. The unprecedented attack, claimed by the banned Baloch Liberation Army […]
Passenger train hijacked in Pakistan’s Balochistan by separatist militants
A Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express carrying nearly 500 passengers came under intense gunfire near Bolan district, Balochistan, as armed militants ambushed the train inside Tunnel No. 8. Reports indicate that an explosion was heard near the tunnel before militants opened fire, leading to a tense exchange with security forces in the rugged, mountainous terrain. The attack […]
Taliban Divisions: Crisis in Afghanistan
The House of Cards in Afghanistan has fallen apart because of escalating internal divisions within the ranks of the Afghan Taliban. The ideological and pragmatic leadership of the Afghan Taliban are divided between Kandahar and Kabul groups. Since the fall of Kabul before the Afghan Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan’s government, economy and society have […]
Eight terrorists killed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR
The Pakistani military’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) recently reported the elimination of eight terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) between January 12 and 13, 2025. These operations were part of the military’s ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure public safety. Thus, the success of these operations reflects the […]
Pakistan to approve 15% of Reko Diq share to Saudi Arabia
Under an intergovernmental transaction agreement, Saudi Arab acquires 15 percent of Reko Diq, the most significant mining project. After the federal cabinet approval, the deal will transfer shares in two installments valued at $540 million. The Saudi regime has pledged to offer millions and showed interest in other mineral-rich regions to explore mineral resources. In […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations at crossroads: The TTP factor
Recent mutual strikes by Pakistan and Afghanistan have confirmed that relations and trust between Islamabad and Kabul are at the lowest ebb. Unsurprisingly, accelerating attacks by outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is one of the main concerns for Pakistan which has witnessed the highest number of attacks in recent years, especially in KPK and Balochistan. Pakistan-Afghanistan […]
Pakistan raises alarms over terrorism from Afghan soil
In a significant statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, highlighted Pakistan’s escalating concerns about terrorism. He highlighted terrorist outfits being granted sanctuaries and support on Afghan territory. Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, the DG ISPR emphasized that unrestrained activities by such groups have become a major threat to […]
Pakistan Launches Final 2024 Nationwide Polio Eradication Drive
Pakistan has launched its final nationwide polio eradication drive for 2024, aiming to immunize 44 million children under five. This effort comes after a concerning rise in polio cases, with 63 reported this year. The campaign, which started on December 16, deploys 400,000 workers across 143 districts to administer the oral polio vaccine. Prime Minister […]
