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Bannu Attack Foiled as Improvised Rocket Fails to Cause Damage

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An attempted attack using a crude, locally manufactured gas-cylinder rocket underscores the persistent threat posed by the militant group known as Fitna al-Khawarij, whose reckless tactics continue to endanger innocent civilians. Earlier today, a projectile of this nature was fired in the Bannu area. Fortunately, no loss of life or property was reported. Authorities have […]

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Pakistan Defends Border Closure as Essential Measure Against Terrorism

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Pakistan reaffirmed that national security remains its foremost priority, stressing that border management measures including the temporary closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border are justified if they help prevent terrorist violence and protect lives. Speaking at the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andarabi acknowledged that the border closure has resulted in economic

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Pakistan, Inspired Gambit 2026 Exercise, ISPR

Pakistan-US Forces Showcase Counterterrorism Expertise in Inspired Gambit 2026 Exercise: ISPR

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Pakistan and US military forces are currently engaged in Inspired Gambit 2026, a joint counterterrorism exercise demonstrating high-level professional capabilities of both armies, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. The exercise began on January 8 and is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, January 16. The National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi hosted a Distinguished Visitors

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Afghanistan, Taliban Hardliners vs Moderate Taliban, Rifts within Afghan Taliban, Kandahari Taliban Vs Kabul Pragmatists, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada vs Sirajuddin Haqqani

Afghanistan at a Crossroads: Taliban Hardliners in Kandahar Clash with Kabul Pragmatists

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Afghanistan’s interim government is facing a deep internal rift, with the Taliban effectively split into two distinct factions, according to a recent investigative report by British broadcasters. The hardline faction, centered in Kandahar under the leadership of Taliban chief Hibatullah Akhundzada, advocates for an austere Islamic Emirate isolated from modern influences. This group opposes women’s

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ISPR: 13 Indian-Sponsored Khwarij Eliminated in Intelligence-Based Operations Across KP

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Thirteen khwarij belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij were killed during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 13 and 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ISPR said that the first operation was carried out in Bannu district after credible intelligence regarding the presence of khwarij in

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'Qaumi Paigham Aman Committee'

‘Qaumi Paigham Aman Committee’ Pledges Support to State Against Terrorism in KP

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A delegation of the ‘Qaumi Paigham Aman Committee’, led by Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor House in Peshawar, reaffirming the collective resolve of religious scholars to support peace and stability in the province. The delegation included Mufti Abdul Rahim, Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi, Pir Naqeeb ur

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Mosques, Terror Groups Abuse Faith, Mosques as Battlegrounds

Mosques as Battlegrounds, How Terror Groups Abuse Faith for Operational Cover

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Across conflict zones and fragile states, terror groups have repeatedly turned sacred spaces into strategic assets. Mosques, by virtue of their sanctity, daily footfall, and moral shield, offer militants something no bunker or hideout can, legitimacy camouflage. This abuse of faith is not accidental, it is calculated. Armed groups exploit mosques for multiple operational purposes.

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Conference, KP Clerics’ Conference, Countering Extremism, Role of Madrasas, Registration of Madrasas

KP Clerics’ Conference Discusses Countering Extremism, Role of Madrasas

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A conference of prominent religious scholars from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the supervision of the Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (PIFTAC), focusing on countering extremism and promoting social harmony. The meeting featured in-depth discussions on the role of religious scholars in preventing radicalization and violent extremism within society. Participants examined various

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Search Operation, Search Operation in Khyber, Tirah Operation, Shah Kas, Pakistan's War on Terror

Search Operation in Khyber Recovers Weapons, Highlights Inland Spread of Militant Arms

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A search operation carried out by security forces in the Shah Kas area of Jamrud, district Khyber, led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition, underscoring continued efforts to disrupt militant and criminal logistics networks operating beyond border routes. According to security officials, the operation resulted in the seizure of a 30-bore pistol, 11 SMG

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Indian-Backed, Indian-Backed BLA Terrorists, Balochistan

Indian-Backed BLA Terrorists Attack Police Station, Bank in Khuzdar, Repulsed by Security Forces

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Indian-backed terrorists of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carried out coordinated attacks on a police station and a bank in Balochistan’s Kharan district but were repulsed following a swift and effective response by security forces, resulting in multiple militant casualties. Security sources said between 50 and 60 heavily armed terrorists entered Kharan city on

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