Iqbal Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in various cities across Balochistan. Special events were organized in Quetta, Sibi, Harnai, Dera Bugti, Loralai, and several other cities. Students from schools in these areas actively participated in the celebrations. The events focused on honoring the life and philosophy of Allama Iqbal, as well as his significant role in the creation of Pakistan. In different cities, students delivered passionate speeches and performed tableaus that highlighted Iqbal’s teachings. They showed deep admiration for his vision and his contributions to the nation’s independence. In the Nokundi area of Chagai district, the celebrations were no…
Author: Muhammad Idrees
The horrific terrorist attack at Quetta Railway Station, which claimed the lives of 25 people and left 56 others injured, has shaken the entire nation. Yet, in the wake of this tragedy, PTI’s decision to hold a large political gathering in Swabi has been widely condemned as a cruel and insensitive act. At a time when the nation is mourning, the PTI’s rally, with its loud drumming, chanting, and clapping, felt like a slap in the face to those grieving. It was as if the party was intentionally rubbing salt into the wounds of the families who had just lost…
The United States has reaffirmed it will not support Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme. This decision reflects a strong position against the development and spread of lethal weapons. “We have been clear and consistent about our concerns with Pakistan’s ballistic missile program for many years,” said US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. Miller emphasized that denying support to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme is a longstanding policy. The US plans to continue using sanctions and other tools to protect national security and prevent the misuse of its financial system by proliferators. While monitoring Pakistan’s missile developments, the US still considers Pakistan…
Deadly attack struck central Afghanistan on Thursday, the interior ministry confirmed. The assault was claimed by the local Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) branch. The IS-K group’s Amaq media wing reported, “Fifteen Shiite Muslims were killed and six others wounded in the attack carried out by the soldiers of the caliphate in central Afghanistan.” Deadly attack reports in Afghanistan have become less frequent since the Taliban took over in 2021. However, armed factions like IS-K still pose a significant threat. Abdul Matin Qani, spokesman for the Interior Ministry, told AFP, “Unknown gunmen have opened fire and have killed civilians.” He promised more…
IRGC Chief Commander Hossein Salami revealed on Sunday that Iran’s response to Israel would be “different,” though he avoided specific details. “The Israelis will taste the bitter revenge for their wickedness,” Salami warned. Iran has been silent for over a month following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Tehran. Iranian officials have blamed Israel for the attack and promised a severe response. Despite these threats, there has been no direct Iranian retaliation, unlike the missile and drone strike in April after an Israeli attack on Iran’s consular compound in Damascus. Recently, Iranian officials softened their…
Iran missile transfer to Russia has sparked alarm in the U.S. Reports suggest that Iran may have recently supplied missiles to Russia or is close to doing so for use in the Ukraine war. The White House expressed deep concerns over this possible escalation in Iran’s support for Russia’s military campaign. According to The Wall Street Journal, unnamed U.S. and European officials believe Iran has already provided ballistic missiles to Russia. Earlier reports from Bloomberg and Reuters also indicated that such a transfer was likely. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett commented that any Iran missile transfer to…
Deportations to Afghanistan are now permissible, Austria’s Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum announced, due to the “changed security situation” in the country. Austria intends to follow Germany’s lead by deporting Afghan nationals with criminal records back to their homeland. This decision comes after Germany deported 28 convicted criminals to Afghanistan on Friday. These were the first such deportations since the Taliban regained power in 2021. Austria plans to work closely with Germany on joint deportations to Afghanistan. Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirmed that the Austrian Interior Minister has been in discussions with his German counterpart for a long time. “The…
The Taliban in Afghanistan have denied the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil, rejecting claims made by Pakistan. Taliban Chief of Army Staff Fasihuddin Fitrat stated during a press conference in Kabul on Wednesday that Pakistan has not provided any evidence to back up its allegations about TTP’s presence in Afghanistan. Fitrat accused Pakistan of blaming Afghanistan for its security failures. He insisted that TTP hideouts are located in areas administered by Pakistan, and from there, they launch attacks against the Pakistani military and government. “Everyone knows TTP hideouts are in Pakistan-administered areas,” he emphasized. The Afghan Taliban…
Iran has issued its final notice to Pakistan, emphasizing that Tehran has no choice but to take legal action if Islamabad fails to procure gas within the extended 180-day deadline. The notice warns that if the pipeline under the IP-Gas project is not constructed by September 2024, Iran will refer the matter to the Paris Arbitration Court. Senior government sources informed that the project has faced a decade of delays since 2014, when the Gas Sales Purchase Agreement (GSPA) was signed under French law in 2009. The Paris-based arbitration court, the designated forum for resolving disputes between countries, does not…
Airline flights over Afghanistan are starting up again. British Airways, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines have resumed their flights over the area. This follows three years of staying away from Afghanistan. Air traffic control services were suspended after the Taliban took control of the country and it was decided to avoid flying into Afghan airspace. In light of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Afghanistan airspace is now considered a relatively safe alternative. Airlines such as British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Lufthansa have modified their routes. Afghanistan is a crucial route between Europe and Asia, which is why they have…