The 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition concluded successfully at Kharian on 9 February 2026, marking another milestone in Pakistan Army’s ongoing efforts to promote professional military excellence and international cooperation. The closing ceremony was graced by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of […]
The suffering endured by the tribal population over the years cannot be reduced to statistics or isolated incidents. From loss of life to abductions, extortion, collective punishment, and psychological trauma, these experiences represent the deep and enduring anguish of an entire generation. These are wounds that do not heal with time alone; they demand truth,
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Security sources have confirmed that intelligence agencies had identified key facilitators and enablers of terrorist networks operating in Balochistan well before the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)–affiliated Fitna Al-Hindustan (FAH) launched its so-called “Heroof 2.0” campaign. These early assessments were part of a broader intelligence-led strategy aimed at systematically uncovering and neutralizing the full spectrum of
In a striking display of public resolve, the residents of Nushki took matters into their own hands and demolished the home of notorious terrorist Bashir Zeb. The act reflects a long-standing local tradition of holding individuals accountable when involved in serious crimes or terrorism. Security sources say that for years, fear prevented the community from
Pakistan’s security landscape is once again passing through a phase where frequency of incidents risks distorting the deeper picture. From North Waziristan’s Datakhel to Nushki, from intelligence-based interdictions to community-security engagements, recent developments collectively point not to institutional fatigue, but to an evolving contest between militant adaptation and state-society cohesion. What stands out across the
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Two key commanders of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been killed in North Waziristan in what security sources describe as the latest episode of violent infighting among outlawed militant factions. According to sources, Commander Zubair alias Sufyan, and Commander Yasir were traveling toward the Spalga area when they were ambushed by unidentified gunmen lying
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Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks have still not been conclusively identified, stressing that no Afghan, Pashtun, or Hazara individual was involved in the incident, yet Pakistan fought what he described as a “rented war” in its aftermath and was later abandoned. Speaking during a session of
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A terror plot was foiled in Nushki after police, acting on public information, cordoned off an area near Abu Zar Mosque in Qaziabad and recovered suspicious explosive material before it could cause harm. According to police officials, the alert was received regarding the presence of suspected improvised explosive material in the vicinity of the mosque.
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In the backdrop of recent untoward incidents in Tehsil Datakhel, a jirga was convened between the Brigade Commander and tribal elders representing the Manzar Khel and Haidar Khel clans, reaffirming coordination between local communities and security authorities amid renewed militant provocations. During the sitting, tribal elders presented their concerns in detail, which were heard at
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Pakistan is confronting yet another severe phase of security strain. Terrorist attacks have become a near-daily occurrence, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the heaviest brunt, while sporadic incidents continue to surface across the rest of the country, including the federal capital. The spread, frequency, and persistence of these attacks raise fundamental questions about preparedness,
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