US Arrest Case: FO Confirms Suspect Is Afghan, Not of Pakistani Origin Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has clarified that the man arrested in the United States last week for possessing firearms and written plans for an att@ck is not Pakistani, countering several inaccurate media reports circulating internationally. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that the suspect is an Afghan national who spent a few years as a refugee in Pakistan before moving to the United States, where he lived for most of his life. The clarification came after multiple American and Indian media outlets incorrectly identified the arrested individual as being…
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11th NFC Holds Maiden Meeting, Forms Working Groups to Shape Pakistan’s Future Fiscal Framework The inaugural meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) was held in Islamabad under the leadership of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, marking an important step toward redefining Pakistan’s federal-provincial fiscal landscape. Senior representatives from all four provinces — including chief ministers, finance ministers, and technical experts — gathered to outline priorities for the upcoming NFC Award. During the session, participants engaged in detailed discussions on resource distribution, revenue-sharing formulas, and the constitutional framework guiding the NFC. The meeting was described as constructive, cooperative, and inclusive,…
Pakistan Seeks Stronger Economic Partnership with Bahrain, Says PM Shehbaz During Manama Visit Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Bahrain. During his address to the Bahraini business community in Manama on Thursday, the premier highlighted key sectors where both countries can expand collaboration, including agriculture, information technology, artificial intelligence and fintech. A Renewed Push for Economic Synergy PM Shehbaz said Pakistan and Bahrain share decades of strategic cooperation. He noted that both nations stand on a foundation built on cultural affinity, religious ties and mutual trust. These shared values, he added, continue to…
TTP Chief Noor Wali Mehsud Linked to Islamabad Blast: Information Minister Reveals Full Network Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has revealed that the November 11 suicide att@ck outside Islamabad’s Judicial Complex was planned by the banned TTP’s chief, Noor Wali Mehsud. While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said the entire operation was orchestrated from inside Afghanistan. He added that the network behind the att@ck has now been uncovered, with four key facilitators arrested within 48 hours. The suicide blast, which claimed 12 lives and injured 35 others, was carried out by an Afghan national identified as Usman Shinwari. Tarar…
Pakistan Clarifies No Strike on Afghanistan: DG ISPR Rejects Kabul’s Accusations Pakistan has firmly rejected Afghanistan’s latest claims regarding alleged strikes inside Khost, Kunar, and Paktia. DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Pakistan has not launched any operation across the border and emphasized that the country’s policy targets terr0r outfits rather than Afghan civilians. His remarks came during an interaction with senior reporters in Islamabad, where he presented Pakistan’s position in clear terms. Although Afghanistan accused Pakistan of hitting civilian areas, the DG ISPR stressed that such allegations hold no basis. He explained that Pakistan values peace…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Military Cooperation at GHQ Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their commitment to expanding strategic military cooperation during a high-level meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that Saudi Armed Forces Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday. Both sides agreed on the importance of deepening defence ties, secur-ity coordination and counter-terr0r collaboration. High-Level Meeting Focuses on Strategic Coordination General Al Rowaili received a guard of honour on his arrival at…
FO Slams Indian Defence Minister’s ‘Provocative, Delusional’ Remarks on Sindh Pakistan strongly criticised Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent remarks implying that Sindh could one day “return to India”, calling the statement provocative, revisionist, and dangerous for regional stability. The comments, widely circulated by Indian media, sparked immediate concern in Islamabad, where officials noted that such rhetoric reflects an expansionist worldview rooted in Hindutva ideology. What Rajnath Singh Said During an event in India, Rajnath Singh claimed that Sindh, despite not being part of India today, remained “civilisationally” linked and could potentially “return” in the future. He also alleged that…
Foiled Att@ck on FC Headquarters in Peshawar: Three Militants Killed, Three FC Personnel Martyred A major att@ck on the Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar was foiled on Monday when secur-ity forces neutralised three suicide bombers. Despite the swift response, the incident resulted in the martyrdom of three FC personnel and injuries to 10 others, including civilians. Officials confirmed that the quick action of FC teams prevented a larger tragedy. How the Att@ck Unfolded The incident began when a suicide bomber disguised under a chaddor approached the main gate of the FC Headquarters. He detonated himself at the checkpoint, which…
FM Ishaq Dar Emphasises Regional Cooperation and Humanitarian Preparedness at SCO Moscow Summit Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for stronger regional cooperation during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Moscow. The summit is taking place from November 17 to 18 under Russia’s rotating presidency. It follows the important Tianjin summit held three months earlier, and it comes at a time when Eurasian connectivity is reshaping global economic trends. Dar said the SCO is “well-placed” to enhance collaboration in the humanitarian field, especially during emergencies. He noted that Pakistan has built…
Security Forces Eliminate 15 India-Backed Militants in Major KP Operations Pakistan’s secu-rity forces have successfully neutralised at least 15 India-backed militants in two major intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan districts. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the back-to-back operations were carried out between November 8 and 9 as part of the broader national counter-terr0r campaign “Azm-e-Istehkam.” Coordinated IBOs Lead to Elimination of Key Ringleader In the first operation, launched in the general area of Kulachi, DI Khan, secu-rity forces acted on confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of Khawarij elements linked to…