In a significant development following recent counter-terrorism dialogues, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik met with U.S. Charge d’Affaires, Natalie A. Baker, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in both security and economic sectors. The talks focused on strengthening the energy partnership between Pakistan and the U.S., with particular emphasis on oil, gas, and mineral
Coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, the Afghanistan War Commission in the US Congress released its second report on the United States’ 20-year war in Afghanistan. US officials emphasized that the roots of failure in the war lay in strategic weaknesses rather than tactical shortcomings. The Afghanistan War Commission is
In a tragic incident at Orangi Town, Karachi, an explosion tore through the office of the Awami National Party (ANP) near Mominabad Badr Chowk, causing the entire building to collapse. Seven individuals, all ANP workers, were trapped under the debris and sustained injuries. Emergency response teams, including Chhipa Ambulance and Rescue 1122, quickly arrived at
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Federal Ministers and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Wednesday visited the flood-affected districts of Swat, Buner, Shangla, and Swabi to review ongoing relief operations and express solidarity with the people devastated by torrential rains and flash floods. Upon arrival,
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The Washington Post has lauded Pakistan’s successful diplomacy, stating that relations between Pakistan and the United States have reached new heights under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, whose efforts are being acknowledged worldwide. According to the American daily, Pakistan’s recent diplomatic campaign has been described as highly effective, with Field Marshal Asim
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Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan and eliminated a Khariji who was attempting to plant an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said on Wednesday. During the operation, the Khariji operative was intercepted before he could carry out his sabotage attempt. A cache of weapons and explosive material was
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in Islamabad on Thursday (tomorrow) to co-chair the sixth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, while on Wednesday, Kabul is hosting a trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and the Taliban administration to discuss counterterrorism and regional cooperation. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Deputy Prime Minister and Director General of Defence of Azerbaijan, Aghil Gurbanov, along with his delegation, held a meeting with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, to discuss matters of mutual interest and defence cooperation. The ISPR stated that the meeting featured
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On August 19, marking the 106th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Yaqub delivered a speech in which he hailed the significance of Afghan sovereignty, warning that past failures to safeguard freedom must not be repeated. However, his claims of unity and peaceful intentions ring increasingly hollow in light of recent developments, especially
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In a swift operation, security forces successfully thwarted a cross-border infiltration attempt from Afghanistan into Pakistan’s Bajaur District, killing a Khariji during the encounter. According to official sources, the militant was attempting to sneak into Pakistani territory when he was spotted and engaged by security forces. The forces’ prompt action neutralized the threat, preventing a
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