As Pakistan fights a resurgent wave of terrorism, officials insist they can keep a few thousand Chinese nationals safe. This year, hundreds of local civilians and security personnel have been killed. Pakistan, a major ally of China, has seen billions in energy and infrastructure projects through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of Beijing’s global Belt and Road initiative. However, Islamist militants and Baloch insurgents targeting Chinese nationals and projects have affected CPEC. Since 2017, at least 19 Chinese nationals have been killed in Pakistan. The March suicide attack in Besham, a town in northwestern Pakistan, followed militants storming a…
Author: Khanzada Gul
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur chaired a crucial Apex Committee meeting on Thursday to tackle the current security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting focused on recent terrorist incidents and strategies to maintain law and order. The Apex Committee meeting included key civil, military, and law enforcement officials. They emphasized the need for unified efforts against terrorism. The committee decided on uncompromising action against terrorism and sectarianism. The provincial government will take strict action against individuals and groups involved in terrorism and sectarian hatred. Chief Minister Gandapur directed all departments to ensure no leniency is shown. Law enforcement and intelligence…
In a pivotal development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has accepted the demands put forth by the Bannu Aman Jirga. These demands, discussed in a recent meeting, are set to be presented at an upcoming apex committee session. The agenda will include the formulation of terms of reference (ToRs) for a committee tasked with investigating the recent Bannu incident. Expected to convene tomorrow, the apex committee session will gather key officials including the KP chief secretary, additional secretary home, Corps Commander Peshawar, KP Inspector General (IG), and other senior officers. During the meeting, the jirga emphasized several…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly recently passed resolutions addressing critical issues both at home and abroad. One resolution strongly denounced the recent vandalizing of Pakistan’s consulate in Germany, an act that ignited international outcry and diplomatic responses. Another resolution focused on the treatment of Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), currently held in custody. The assembly expressed grave concern over reports alleging Khan’s exposure to mental and physical abuse while incarcerated. They emphasized the urgent need for him to receive adequate facilities commensurate with his status. During the session, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, a treasury member, presented these resolutions. He underscored…
In a distressing incident, another girls’ school attack has rocked the village of Zerakki in North Waziristan. On Monday, unidentified individuals detonated explosives that obliterated the Government Girls’ Middle School and inflicted severe damage on a nearby house. Fortunately, no lives were lost. The blast, which occurred last night according to the district administration, not only leveled the school but also left a neighboring residence in ruins. The intensity of the explosion was such that it completely razed seven rooms, where 255 female students were enrolled. Education Minister Faisal Tarakai swiftly responded to the incident, promptly instructing the education director…
Islamabad has expressed strong condemnation after a group of individuals purportedly of Afghan origin launched an assault on the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, on Saturday. The assailants threw stones and tore down Pakistan’s flag, sparking widespread outrage on social media. According to Media Reports in Pakistan, the attackers, draped in Afghan flags, forcibly entered the consulate, vandalized the premises, and replaced the Pakistani flag with their own. It is also reported that the attackers attempted to set fire to the Pakistani flag and hurled stones at the building, as confirmed by Pakistani media sources. Videos circulating on social media…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken swift action following a violent outbreak during a peace rally in Bannu. At least one person was killed and many injured as gunfire triggered chaos among thousands gathered to demand heightened security in the district. Organized by local traders and political groups, the rally aimed to promote peace, symbolized by waving white flags. Eyewitnesses reported escalating tensions when the crowd moved toward the Bannu cantonment, igniting tents guarded by security forces after a recent terrorist attack. Shots allegedly fired from nearby prompted security forces to retaliate, resulting in casualties and injuries. Local authorities intervened…
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab announced Friday the apprehension of Amin al-Haq, identified as a key aide to Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden. “The arrest of this terrorist occurred during an intelligence-based operation,” stated DIG CTD Usman Akram Gonadal, confirming that the capture took place in Sarai Alamgir, a town in the Gujarat region. Al-Haq had been associated with Bin Laden since 1996 and was noted by the CTD as one of the extremist group’s top operatives, involved in various terrorist acts. Additionally, he was responsible for organizing security for the deceased Al-Qaeda chief and has been designated a…
Pakistan formally protested Wednesday to the Taliban government in Afghanistan regarding a recent extremist attack on a military base in the northwest. The assault resulted in the deaths of eight soldiers and multiple injuries. The Foreign Ministry summoned the deputy chief of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad to deliver a strong diplomatic note about Monday’s raid in Bannu. It urged Taliban authorities to thoroughly investigate and swiftly take action against those responsible for the attack. According to Pakistani military reports, ten heavily armed assailants carried out the raid and were killed during intense clashes with security forces. The Foreign Ministry…
Security forces have successfully thwarted a series of terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underscoring the heightened security challenges in the region. Early this morning, an attempted terrorist attack on Bannu Cantt was intercepted when assailants tried to breach the perimeter with an explosive-laden vehicle. The incident, occurring at 4:40 am near the outer wall of Bannu Cantt and the supply depot, was swiftly neutralized by security forces, who cornered the terrorists and launched a clearance operation to secure the area. In a separate incident earlier in Torka Bazaar, authorities narrowly averted disaster when an explosive device planted by unknown assailants…