Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Peshawar today, meeting a jirga of tribal elders and reviewing the prevailing security situation, according to an ISPR statement. Upon arrival, the COAS was received by the Commander of Peshawar Corps. During his visit, the COAS was briefed at Headquarters 11 […]
In a decisive step against terrorism, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has unveiled a comprehensive list of its most wanted militants, complete with bounties reaching Rs 4.14 billion. The initiative underscores the province’s zero-tolerance approach toward militants and the continuing fight against extremism on its soil. Compiled by the KP administration and intelligence agencies, the list includes
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the recent Pakistan–Afghan Taliban negotiations in Istanbul have so far produced no breakthrough or meaningful progress that could justify optimism. Speaking to a national news channel, the minister said that despite multiple rounds of talks, “no such development has taken place from which we could attach greater
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who often touts the ideals of rule of law and judicial independence, is facing growing criticism for effectively stalling provincial governance for over two weeks. The delay, insiders say, was caused by his repeated consultations with his party’s incarcerated leader, Imran Khan, in violation of both political convention and
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(Shamim Shahid) The failure of yet another round of discussions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul has once again highlighted the deep-rooted mistrust and conflicting priorities that continue to define relations between the two neighbours. Despite the efforts of mediating countries including Turkey, Qatar, Iran, and China, both sides remain entrenched in their
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Pakistan’s security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of khwarij terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur District during the night between October 29 and 30, killing four militants including a high-value commander. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the infiltrators were detected by security forces and effectively engaged, preventing their
Afghanistan has once again emerged as a global hub for narcotics production under Taliban rule, with the United Nations sounding alarm over a sharp surge in the manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs, particularly crystal meth (ice). According to the latest joint report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office
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Pakistan has agreed to reopen peace talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul following a request from the host country, Turkey, aimed at reviving the stalled dialogue between the two sides. According to reliable sources, the Pakistani delegation earlier set to return home after the breakdown of talks has decided to extend its stay in
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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has underscored the vital importance of maintaining high combat readiness to counter the full spectrum of conventional and non-conventional maritime threats facing Pakistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Navy Command and Staff Conference concluded today at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference serves as
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Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has issued a strong warning to Kabul, revealing that India is backing the Afghan regime and using Afghan territory for hostile activities against Pakistan. In an interview with an Arab news outlet, the Defence Minister said that India’s conspiracies against Pakistan have been fully exposed, disclosing that New Delhi
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