The Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as a deteriorating environment for press freedom in Afghanistan, warning that increasing censorship and reported arbitrary detentions of journalists are pushing independent journalism to the brink. In a statement issued on Sunday, AMSO said that ongoing restrictions on media activity and […]
Police in Bannu district have successfully foiled a suspected terrorist attempt after recovering and defusing an improvised explosive device (IED) planted along a roadside in Kakki Tehsil, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to police sources, unidentified militants had placed explosive material on the roadside with the apparent intent of targeting law enforcement personnel or civilian
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for high-level discussions aimed at facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, amid growing international efforts to de-escalate tensions following weeks of regional conflict. Upon arrival, Vice President Vance was received at the airport by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir,
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Three police personnel were injured after unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a police team assigned to polio security duty near Chapri Waziran in the Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to police officials, the team was deployed to provide security for ongoing polio vaccination activities in the area when it came under sudden fire
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Security sources have reported an alleged cross-border incident in the Arandu Sector of Chitral on April 10, during which areas near civilian settlements were reportedly affected by fire originating from across the border. According to preliminary accounts provided by official sources, the incident involved firing from positions attributed to armed elements operating from the Afghan
High-level negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad after approximately 21 hours of continuous discussions, ending without a final agreement. Despite the absence of a formal deal, diplomatic engagement was described by observers as extensive, with both sides reportedly engaging in sustained dialogue on regional security and broader geopolitical concerns. The talks,
A newly released investigative assessment has raised significant concerns about the effectiveness and integrity of U.S. counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan, suggesting that policies intended to suppress extremist threats may have instead contributed to their persistence and expansion. The findings build upon last year’s report, ISKP: Know Thy Enemy, which examined claims that the Taliban was
At least four members of the Shia Hazara community were killed in a targeted shooting incident in the Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan, on Saturday morning, according to police and local sources. Authorities confirmed that the attack occurred at approximately 08:00 a.m. in the Sabzi Mandi area, where unidentified armed assailants opened
A Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) patrolling vessel came under attack at sea near the Jiwani area of Gwadar in Balochistan province, resulting in the martyrdom of three personnel, according to initial reports and official sources. Security officials confirmed that the incident took place during routine maritime patrolling operations in coastal waters. The attack led to
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Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Shahbazkhel area of Lakki Marwat district, resulting in the killing of two Khawarij. According to official sources, the operation was launched following credible intelligence regarding the presence of Khawarij elements in the area. Security forces engaged the suspects in a brief exchange of fire, during which both
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