Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov met to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation. The meeting also outlined plans for Belarusian President Lukashenko’s visit to Pakistan, aiming to elevate mutual ties. The leaders expressed satisfaction with ongoing bilateral exchanges and discussed key regional issues, including the Middle East and humanitarian concerns in G@za. Both sides supported peaceful conflict resolution and emphasized a unified approach to address global challenges. They highlighted the importance of collaboration in international organizations to tackle global challenges and advance mutual interests. President Lukashenko’s visit is expected to further deepen Pakistan-Belarus relations.
Author: Farhan Ali
Garrison Cadet College Kohat hosted a grand Parents’ Day event attended by students, parents, and distinguished military officers. Established in 1990, the college is renowned for nurturing talent from across Pakistan and maintaining high academic standards. The event was graced by the Commanding Officer of Kohat Division, Major General Zulfiqar Bhatti, as the chief guest. Cadets presented a guard of honor, followed by Principal Brigadier Malik Nasir Ali Awan’s annual report highlighting the college’s achievements. The ceremony concluded with awards distributed to cadets excelling in academics and extracurricular activities. The day celebrated the institution’s legacy of shaping leaders for the…
Kurram is a region rich in diversity but plagued by decades of tribal and sectarian tensions. With mixed populations of different sects, areas like Parachinar, Alizai, and Sadda witness frequent clashes, leaving communities divided and resources inaccessible during conflict. Roads close, supplies run dry, and innocent lives pay the price. At the heart of the issue are land disputes, access to resources, and a dangerous cycle of revenge. Social media has only fueled the fire, with inflammatory posts from locals and diaspora adding to the strife. Without a collective decision to disarm and settle disputes peacefully, the region’s wounds will…
On November 21-22, Pakistan’s security forces successfully eliminated three Khwarij militants in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. In the first intelligence-based operation in Bara, Khyber District, security forces targeted a Khwarij hideout. The operation resulted in the elimination of two key militants, identified as Haqyar Afridi alias Khyberay and Gulla Jan. In another incident, security forces intercepted a group of Khwarij attempting to infiltrate Pakistan through the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in South Waziristan District. The troops effectively engaged the militants, killing one and injuring three others, thwarting their infiltration attempt. Pakistan continues to urge the Interim Afghan Government…
Pakistan’s Journey as a Beacon of Peace South Asia’s Struggle for Stability South Asia, home to over a billion people, is a region of immense potential yet plagued by conflicts. Amid this, Pakistan has emerged as a key advocate for peace, striving for stability and harmony in the region. Pakistan’s Role in Afghan Peace For over 40 years, Afghanistan has endured war and turmoil. Pakistan has played a pivotal role in facilitating peace: – Pakistan was instrumental in the Doha Peace Agreement, providing a roadmap for negotiations between the Taliban and Afghan government. – Hosting over 3.5 million Afghan refugees,…
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that strict action will be taken against anyone participating in the Islamabad protest, which the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared illegal. Speaking at a press conference, he confirmed that both Islamabad and Punjab Police are instructed to prevent lawlessness and safeguard public property. He said there is no engagement with the PTI at any level. He clarified that contact was made with PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan only once in compliance with Islamabad High Court’s ruling and they have been informed that this protest is illegal. The Minister criticized PTI for disrupting key national…
Islamabad police conducted major search operations ahead of the Nov 24 protest, targeting individuals suspected of planning unrest. Over 200 individuals, including men and women, were detained during the raids led by senior officers. These operations took place in various parts of the city, aiming to preempt disruptive activities. The raids led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition, raising concerns about potential plans for creating chaos during the upcoming protest. Authorities reported that the detainees had concealed their identities and were planning to participate in subversive activities linked to the demonstration. Police sources confirmed that strict legal action is…
Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), presided over by Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, sentenced 10 PTI workers in a case related to the May 9 riots registered under FIR No. 626/24 at Industrial Area police station. The convicts were found guilty of participating in unlawful assembly and rioting after the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. Of the 10 convicted, four were identified as permanent Afghan nationals. Punishments include up to six years of imprisonment along with fines. Six other accused remain proclaimed offenders, with perpetual non-bailable warrants issued for their arrest. The May 9 riots, which followed Khan’s arrest, caused significant…