Terrorists carried out an attack reflecting deep hostility toward education by bombing a Government Primary School in the Bettani tribal sub-division of Lakki Marwat, police said on Sunday. According to police officials, the explosion partially damaged the school building. The incident occurred late at night in the Ali Khel area, which falls within the jurisdiction
The Taliban have refused to participate in a key regional conference on Afghanistan scheduled to be held in Tehran on December 16 and 17, raising fresh questions about the group’s commitment to regional stability and diplomatic engagement. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under Taliban control, confirmed on Saturday that it had received an official invitation
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A special conference of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries will be held in Tehran tomorrow to address the ongoing threats of terrorism emanating from Afghan soil, sources said. Pakistan will be represented by Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq Khan, Ambassador to Kabul Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, and Ambassador to Tehran Mudassir Tipu. Other participants include Russian Special Representative
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A senior Taliban leader’s rare public critique of governance through fear has reinforced long-standing concerns raised by Pakistan and other neighbours at international forums, including the United Nations, about instability and militant permissiveness under Taliban rule. Speaking at a public gathering in Khost on Friday, Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said a government that rules
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited Gujranwala and Sialkot garrisons, where he reviewed operational readiness and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening combat preparedness. Upon arrival, the Field Marshal was briefed by formation commanders on the security environment, training cycles and readiness posture. He
Investigators have identified the organised terrorist network behind the suicide attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar, concluding that the assault was the outcome of coordinated planning, local facilitation and links to a banned militant outfit. According to investigation officials, the suicide bombers involved in the November 24 attack belonged to a proscribed terrorist
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Security forces detected and engaged a group of terrorists in North Waziristan late Friday night after confirming hostile movement through thermal imaging and sustained surveillance, security sources said. According to officials, the movement of 15 to 18 militants was detected around 10:10 pm near Shadi Khel. The group was initially spotted through a thermal imaging
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The international community sharply criticised the Afghan Taliban at a United Nations Security Council meeting for failing to fulfil counterterrorism commitments, issuing a clear warning over the continued use of Afghan soil by extremist groups threatening regional peace. Several UN member states described Afghanistan as a growing hub for terrorism, noting that militant violence originating
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Security agencies have issued a high alert ahead of the start of the New Year 2026, citing potential threats linked to banned outfits. According to sources, there are concerns that outlawed organizations may attempt to cause harm under various pretexts, including the delivery of gifts. Intelligence reports warn that such suspicious gifts could be transported
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An alarming revelation has emerged regarding Afghan nationals residing in the United States, with nearly 2,000 individuals found to have direct or potential links to terrorist organizations. The disclosure was made by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during an interview with American media. She strongly criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the vetting
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