The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab successfully thwarted a planned terrorist activity aimed at Eidul Azha. In a series of intelligence-based operations conducted in Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan, the CTD apprehended a total of nine terrorists, including a woman who is believed to be associated with the banned Islamic State (Daesh). The arrests have been hailed as a significant accomplishment in the ongoing fight against terrorism. During these operations, the CTD discovered and confiscated various items, including hand grenades, materials used in the production of suicide jackets, and a considerable sum of cash from the detained suspects. This…
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In this week’s Ground Zero program, aired on Khyber News, we discussed the overall law & order situation & the ongoing fight against TTP, the slight decrease in terror incidents across the country, and the speculations surrounding the resumption of peace negotiations between TTP and Pakistan. Haroon Rasheed a senior journalist & security affairs expert) and Rasheed Safi (senior journalist and political commentator) were invited to Ground Zero. Key highlights of the Program: Despite the low-intensity fight that is going on against militants in southern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the overall security situation remains at ease. The improvement in the…
The plan approved by the National Transit Committee for the transportation of gas and oil from Turkmenistan to Pakistan, passing through Afghanistan, has received the green light from the Office of Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs in Kabul. This momentous endeavor aims to invigorate economic growth and strengthen transit capabilities, with the implementation of the project poised to facilitate a seamless flow of gas and oil from Central Asia to South Asia. Consequently, this will result in a substantial boost in national revenue while propelling the development of Afghanistan’s transportation sector. The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce…
The Afghan government has announced new appointments for the governors and deputies of three provinces on Monday. The spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, tweeted that the changes were made according to a decree from the leadership. The new governors are: The new deputies are:
KABUL: The Taliban authorities in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, have instructed female aid workers to halt their work on a refugee project, further enforcing rules against women working, despite exemptions sought by certain organizations.An official letter, exchanged between departments of the Ministry for Refugees in Kandahar, the historical heartland of the Taliban, highlighted that aid agencies were in violation of the orders regarding refugee-related work in Spin Boldak, a town near the Pakistan border.According to an international news agency, the letter has been confirmed by a spokesperson for the provincial governor, in which the partner organizations working with the Department of…
The international community is faced with a formidable challenge in recognizing the Taliban government of Afghanistan due to the persisting restrictions on women and girls, according to the United Nations envoy to the country, Roza Otunbayeva. In her address to the UN Security Council, Otunbayeva emphasized that while the Taliban seeks recognition from the UN and its member nations, their actions directly contradict the core values enshrined in the United Nations Charter. She candidly highlighted the self-imposed obstacles the Taliban has created for themselves through their decrees and limitations, particularly those affecting women and girls. Otunbayeva unequivocally conveyed that as…
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson of Pakistan, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, reiterated Pakistan’s strong stance against engaging in negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). During a weekly press briefing, she emphasized the government’s unwillingness to interact with individuals who are responsible for the killing of civilians. Baloch addressed questions related to talks between the Pakistani government and the banned militant organization, emphasizing that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto had already made it clear that Pakistan would not engage in negotiations with those involved in the killing of Pakistani civilians and law enforcement officials. The statement from Pakistan comes in response to recent…
KHAR: Two brothers were shot dead in in Bajaur tribal district on Thursday. A car fell victim to a horrifying shooting incident, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving one person injured. According to available information, unidentified individuals riding motorcycles unleashed a barrage of gunfire upon the car in Inayat Kalay Bazaar. The attack claimed the lives of Maulana Noor Muhammad and his brother Zubair, while Qari Siraj, another occupant of the vehicle, sustained injuries. Qari Siraj was promptly transported to the district headquarters hospital in Khar for urgent medical attention. In response to the incident, security forces…
MIRALI: On Wednesday, a tragic incident unfolded in the North Waziristan tribal district as a suicide attack occurred, resulting in injuries to at least two security forces personnel. The attack took place in the Khadi area of Mirali Tehsil, specifically on the Miranshah-Mirali road. According to sources, the assailant targeted a vehicle belonging to the security forces. The suicide bomber unleashed the attack, causing harm to two soldiers who were on duty in the area. The injured were swiftly transported to the Miranshah hospital for urgent medical attention. In response to the distressing incident, security forces promptly arrived at the…
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a military alliance led by Moscow, has voiced its concern over the security situation in Afghanistan. The alliance has urged the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to take more action against terrorism. The foreign ministers of the CSTO member states met in Belarus on Wednesday and issued a statement. They said that the key to ensuring and enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan is to resolve the situation in the country as soon as possible. The CSTO supports Afghanistan’s independence, unity, and peace, and its freedom from terrorism, war and drugs. The ministers expressed…