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Security Forces, Militants, Intelligence-based-operations

Security Forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kill 158 Militants in March Operations

By- Hassam-ud-Din In 73 intelligence-based operations against banned militant organisations, security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 158 militants across 15 districts during March this year. According to a report from the security forces, the operations targeted militant strongholds in various regions of the province. The report revealed that the highest number of militants were killed […]

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Terrorism, GHQ, General Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan

Pakistan Army Vows to Crush Terrorism at Any Cost, Backs Palestine and Kashmir at Corps Commanders’ Meeting

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The 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at GHQ, concluded with a strong resolve to eliminate terrorism and counter foreign-backed destabilization efforts in Pakistan. The forum began by honoring the sacrifices of martyrs from the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians who laid down

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Clash Between Police and Militants in Kohat Leaves One Extremist Dead

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A militant was killed in a clash between the police and fighters from a banned organisation in Kohat. According to Regional Police Officer (RPO) Abbas Majid, the incident occurred in the vicinity of Regi Shino Khel, a rural area near Kohat, when militants opened fire on a police party. In the ensuing exchange of fire,

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Afghan Nationals, Joint Operation, Expulsion Plan

60 Afghan Nationals Detained in Joint Operation Ahead of Second Phase of Expulsion Plan

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In a coordinated operation between intelligence agencies and police, 60 Afghan nationals were arrested as part of the ongoing crackdown on foreign nationals in Pakistan. Sources revealed that the second phase of the expulsion plan had commenced following the expiration of the voluntary repatriation period for Afghan Citizen Card holders. The arrests took place in

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, Terrorists

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Admits Terrorist Presence in Mardan’s Katlang

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, has openly acknowledged the presence of terrorists in the Katlang area of Mardan district, confirming that nine months ago, SP Ijaz Khan was martyred while confronting militants in the region. In a recent statement, Gandapur remarked that terrorism in both Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has escalated significantly, but

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Weaponry Crisis, Regional Stability, Afghanistan

Weaponry Crisis in Afghanistan Threatens Regional Stability

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Afghanistan’s illegal arms trade is a long-standing issue that has its roots in the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) and the subsequent civil war. Even before the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021, millions of weapons were already in circulation, most of which were Soviet and Chinese-made. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979

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No Civil War in Karachi, Viral Claims on Indian Social Media Proven False

Fake News / Web Desk

False reports suggesting that a civil war had erupted in Karachi have been widely circulating on Indian news sites and social media this week. The claims, which allege violent clashes between the Pakistani army and police, have been debunked as misinformation. The rumors began after local Pakistani media reported an incident in which the provincial

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Viral Video, Bus Explosion, Turbat, BLA Attack, Pakistan, Military Convoy

Viral Video of Bus Explosion in Turbat Misrepresented as BLA Attack on Pakistani Military Convoy

Fake News / Web Desk

Amid heightened tensions in Balochistan, a viral video purportedly showing a massive explosion on a road was widely circulated on social media, with claims that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had targeted Pakistani military buses in Nushki, killing 90 soldiers. However, an investigation by the PTI Fact Check Desk has revealed that the video has

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Old Video Resurfaces After BLA Attack on Jaffar Express

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An old video falsely claimed to show the recent attack on Jaffar Express in Balochistan has gone viral on social media. The footage, originally from January 2022, has been misrepresented as evidence of the 11 March 2025 attack carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Claim: A widely shared video allegedly depicts an improvised

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Fact Check: Viral clip of Jaffar Express hostages ‘released’ by BLA predates hijacking

Fact Check / Web Desk

Claim: A video shows civilian passengers released by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hours after the group hijacked the Jaffar Express on 11 March 2025. Verdict: False Details of the Claim On 12 March 2025, an X (formerly Twitter) user (@safarkhanb) shared a video claiming it depicted passengers from the Jaffar Express being released by

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