A Frontier Corps soldier deployed at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham border has reaffirmed his pledge to defend the country, saying Pakistan’s borders are being guarded so that no conspiracy can threaten the homeland and its people. “We stand awake on the frontier so that no harm can come to this land, so that even the most […]
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that Afghan territory continues to be used for terrorist attacks in Pakistan, stressing the need for collective international action to eliminate terrorism. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, during which the two sides discussed cooperation in counter-terrorism, prevention of illegal immigration,
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As Pakistan celebrates Independence Day, the families of the country’s martyrs are marking the occasion with an enduring sense of patriotism, pride and remembrance, describing the sacrifices of their loved ones as a golden chapter in the nation’s history. The widow of Naik Ahmed Sharif Shaheed recalled her husband’s ultimate sacrifice for the defence of
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Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul, Afghanistan is confronting a question that its rulers have repeatedly tried to postpone: can they actually control the armed groups operating from their territory, or will promises of action continue to substitute for action itself? For Pakistan, this is not an abstract diplomatic debate. The
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A local laborer was martyred in an IED attack in the Tirah Valley, with local sources saying a terrorist organization targeted him with a remotely or locally triggered improvised explosive device. The blast also killed the laborer’s donkey, which he was reportedly using while travelling through the area. The victim was identified as Qismat Khan,
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Across Pakistan, Independence Day brought streets, homes and public spaces alive with the national colors, and the same spirit resonated strongly in the merged tribal districts, particularly North Waziristan, where tribesmen marked August 14 with an unmistakable display of patriotism. Elders, children and residents gathered to celebrate Independence Day with enthusiasm, raising the national flag
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Police in Upper Dir have arrested a suicide bomber identified as Naeemullah, a resident of Barikot Dobando, in a significant counter-terrorism development. According to police, Naeemullah was taken into custody and subsequently shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation. Investigators are expected to determine the intended target, his handlers and the network involved in
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Bannu Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) have eliminated three Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the limits of Domel Police Station, with several others reportedly injured. The operation was conducted in the areas of Sparka, Saidwan and Akbar Ali Khan Kalay under the direct supervision of Bannu Regional Police Officer Rab Nawaz
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Aqeel Yousafzai Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, the most important question is no longer whether they can control Kabul. They clearly can. The harder question is whether they have been able to build a state that can govern Afghanistan, protect its people, satisfy its neighbours and convince the wider world
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Security sources report that ongoing counterterrorism operations under Radd-ul-Fitna 3 have resulted in the elimination of more than 75 terrorists across Balochistan during August 2026 through August 12, as security forces continue what officials describe as a systematic campaign against foreign-backed militant networks operating in the province. According to a security-source assessment, counterterrorism operations conducted
