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The deadline for the voluntary repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals from Pakistan has expired, but due to Eid celebrations, the government has extended the enforcement of arrests and deportations until April 10. Pakistan has decided to repatriate 3 million Afghan nationals as part of a nationwide operation launched in October 2023 against undocumented foreign residents. […]

In light of the prevailing security situation in Balochistan, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Quetta, has enforced Section 144, imposing a temporary ban on all forms of tourism in Hanna, Hanna Orak, and Shaban until further notice. The decision, taken as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety, requires strict adherence, and any violation

US Vice President JD Vance has described the Taliban as “one of the world’s worst terrorist groups” while criticizing the withdrawal from Afghanistan. He stated that the United States left military equipment worth $80 billion in the hands of the Taliban. Vance also termed the deaths of 13 US soldiers at Kabul Airport a “catastrophic

  On 29 March 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists location and after an intense fire exchange, six terrorists were successfully neutralized. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in recent terrorist activities

Shia and Sunni community leaders in Kurram district have signed a peace agreement, committing to resolving mutual disputes through dialogue. The agreement also includes an announcement by both parties to implement the terms of the Kohat Accord, raising hopes for an end to longstanding tensions in the region. Local leaders described the agreement as a

A high stakes counterterrorism operation in the mountainous Katlang region of Mardan successfully neutralized multiple key terrorists, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advisor on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif announced. The operation was launched based on credible intelligence confirming terrorist presence in the area, which was being used as a hideout and transit point for militant activities. Barrister

A counter-terrorism operation was conducted early this morning in the mountainous region of Katlang, Babuzai, in Mardan district, away from civilian populations, according to official sources.   The operation targeted members of the extremist group and their facilitators, with officials asserting that no civilians were present in these remote areas. If any civilians were found

Authorities have imposed stringent security measures in Quetta due to security threats. According to sources, intelligence reports indicate a potential attack on the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-Mengal) rally by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants. Sources suggest that these elements may attempt to disrupt the rally, posing a serious risk to law and order. In response

A police checkpost in Inayat Kallay Bazaar was targeted in a grenade attack by unidentified assailants shortly before Iftar, officials confirmed. District Police Officer (DPO) Waqas Rafiq stated that law enforcement swiftly launched a search operation and initiated an investigation following the incident. The attack underscores a concerning rise in assaults on police personnel and

Security forces, in an intelligence-based operation in the Sar Kati Machan Khel area, targeted hideouts of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Tipu Gul group, killing eight militants and injuring several others. During the operation, militants opened fire on security personnel, resulting in the martyrdom of seven soldiers and injuries to five others. The wounded personnel