Taliban security forces in Afghanistan announced Sunday that they successfully neutralized a significant threat in Nangarhar province. The operation targeted a hideout belonging to Islamic State Khorasan, also known as IS-K, a local faction of the international extremist organization. According to Al-Mersaad, an official Taliban media outlet, the raid resulted in the death of “Zakirullah,” alias Abu Sher, identified as the military leader of IS Khorasan in Achin district. The operation, conducted by Taliban special forces, concluded in the Mohmand Dara district. Independent verification of Al-Mersaad’s claims remains unavailable. Taliban government officials have not commented on the operation in Nangarhar,…
Author: Muhammad Idrees
Power cuts sparked a fierce protest in Sibi, Balochistan, where residents endured up to 20-hour outages in blistering 45-degree Celsius heat. According to local police, around 800 people stormed the electricity supply office and vandalized it in a late-night incident on Thursday. “People stormed the electricity supply office and ransacked it last night and a case has been lodged against them,” police official Anayatullah Bungulzai told AFP. Planned power cuts, also known as load-shedding, are a frequent occurrence across Pakistan due to fuel shortages, varying in duration depending on the region. In Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, power outages are exacerbated…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a significant address at the 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan. His speech underscored the critical importance of collaborative action against terrorism and extremism, aligning with the principles of the SCO. PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Key Points Terrorism and Extremism: A Collective Challenge PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted terrorism and extremism as pressing global issues that require a unified approach. He stressed the SCO’s role in fostering regional peace and stability. Afghanistan’s Role in Regional Security The Prime Minister emphasized Afghanistan’s pivotal role in regional…
In a bid to ease tensions and foster better relations, Pakistani diplomats engaged in a “constructive” meeting with representatives of Afghanistan’s Taliban-led interim government in Qatar this week. The discussions, centered around bilateral and regional issues, were seen as pivotal amid strained ties between the neighboring nations. The Afghan Taliban delegation, attending a UN-sponsored meeting on Afghanistan in Doha, was hosted to a dinner by the Pakistani mission in Qatar. According to reports, Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesman for the Taliban government, characterized the meeting with Pakistani diplomats as “constructive” and expressed optimism about forging “positive relations” with Pakistan. “We…
In various cities of KP, rallies and jirgas were held on Sunday to voice opposition to the government’s plan to launch Azm-i-Istehkam military operation against militants. In Bara tehsil of Khyber district, scores of Shalobar youth activists took part in a motorcycle rally against the potential military offensive. Led by Abdul Wadud, president of Pakhtun Student Federation’s Khyber chapter, participants carried white flags and placards advocating for peace and rejecting the military operation. The rally proceeded through Shalobar, Malakdinkhel, Kamarkhel, Akkakhel, Sipah, and Qambarkhel localities before converging at Bara Bazaar. Organizers cited a deteriorating law and order situation in Bara,…
In a startling revelation, former CIA Target Officer and Global Threat Advisor Sarah Adams has unveiled what she claims to be a longstanding Western plan aimed at destabilizing Pakistan. Speaking on a widely circulated podcast, Adams alleges that the Western establishment intends to dismember Pakistan by fostering political anarchy and supporting terrorism. Adams points to a map attributed to Ralph Peters, suggesting that it outlines targets such as Balochistan and KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), regions allegedly earmarked for destabilization. She implicates militant organizations like the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as instruments in this strategy. According to Adams,…
PTI has voiced a strong demand that the federal government refrain from launching “cross-border” attacks into Afghanistan, citing concerns over escalating terrorism. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif recently hinted at potential anti-militancy measures in Afghanistan during an interview with a US media outlet. The government’s proposed actions aim not only to curb economic losses from smuggling oil, fertilizers, and other goods from Afghanistan but also to prevent terrorist infiltration and bolster border security. Following the Defence Minister’s statements, senior opposition leaders convened an emergency meeting in the National Assembly. Members emphasized non-interference principles, stating, “We reject interference in our country and…
The 9 May Incident prompted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet to approve the establishment of a judicial commission on Thursday. This decision was made in the ninth meeting of the provincial cabinet, led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The cabinet also decided to formally convey the Provincial Assembly’s 11th resolution to the federal government. This resolution calls for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other political prisoners. Additionally, the cabinet expressed solidarity with the Iranian people after a tragic helicopter crash resulted in the death of the Iranian president and other dignitaries. To bolster law enforcement, the…
Property disputes have claimed 148 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year. The recent killing of eight people in Peshawar’s Badaber area highlights this crisis. Land disputes are the major cause of enmities and deaths in the region. These conflicts often involve innocent victims, including women and children, requiring urgent solutions to save lives and prevent long-standing feuds. The property disputes in Badaber, resulting in the brutal killing of women and children, underscore the need for immediate government intervention. Authorities must act promptly to mitigate these tragic incidents. This year, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested 1,158 people related to property disputes. Peshawar…
De-dollarization in Gwadar has commenced in the Gwadar Free Zones. This significant change follows the federal budget 2024-25 decision. Companies in the Gwadar Free Zones can now conduct trade transactions in Pakistani currency instead of US dollars. The amended SRO.805 (I)/2024 Customs Rules 2001 removes the requirement for dollar transactions between the Gwadar Free Zone and Pakistan’s tariff area. Now, both regions will use Pakistani currency for business. This move protects trades from dollar fluctuations. An official from Gwadar North Free Zone company, Agven Private Limited, highlighted the changes. The e-custom clearance system “Web Based One Custom” (WeBOC) is being…