Rawalpindi, 4 November 2024: For the first time, Pakistan is hosting the 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC) at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), NUST, Islamabad, from 4 to 8 November 2024. The event began with the inauguration of the new CIPS building by Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M). Accompanying the COAS were several high-profile guests, including Under Secretary General for Peace Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Police Advisor, Acting Deputy Military Advisor, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, and NUST Rector, who participated in the opening…
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The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, introduced in Pakistan, is deemed essential to address the country’s intensifying security challenges. This bill grants the government, armed forces, and other security agencies the authority to take swift, decisive action against individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism. In doing so, it aims to strengthen Pakistan’s national security framework by empowering security agencies to act without delay when threats emerge, thus bolstering the country’s overall defense system. The bill was presented in the National Assembly on Friday, and one of its primary amendments seeks to reinstate the sunset clause originally embedded in the Anti-Terrorism Act…
In a special meeting at Jamia Ashrafia Lahore, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) engaged with scholars, religious leaders, and students, addressing concerns and clarifying misconceptions about the Pakistan Army. The session provided a platform for open dialogue, allowing participants to pose questions directly to the DG ISPR, who responded with clarity, generosity, and reasoned insights. This exchange helped dispel long-standing ambiguities and doubts, effectively countering various unfounded narratives propagated without research against the Pakistan Army. The participants expressed deep satisfaction and encouragement from the DG ISPR’s responses. They affirmed their unwavering support for the Pakistan Army,…
In a significant achievement, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan, alongside the Frontier Corps (FC) and local police, thwarted a major terrorist plan in the Rahsham area of Musakhel district. This operation, launched on the basis of intelligence agency insights, aimed to disrupt the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)’s plans to attack key installations in the region. The operation unfolded under the cover of night as law enforcement agencies strategically surrounded the terrorists. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, during which three militants were killed and two others were apprehended alive. However, 5-7 terrorists managed to flee, using the darkness…
From October 1 to November 1, South Waziristan hosted a grand sports festival in collaboration with Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa South, concluding with great success. The event, held across 10 different locations in the region, saw remarkable local participation, with 136 cricket teams, 97 volleyball teams, and 146 football teams competing. Beyond sports, the festival included a variety of attractions such as tug-of-war, circus performances, cultural displays, and traditional food stalls, creating a vibrant atmosphere for attendees. The event aimed to foster positivity among the youth and provide a platform to showcase their talents and creativity. Spectators expressed their joy…
The federal government has introduced a bill in the National Assembly seeking further amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, proposing significant changes to the detention and trial processes for individuals involved in serious crimes. The proposed bill aims to enhance the authority of the armed forces and civil security agencies, granting them additional powers to detain suspects linked to national security threats and specific criminal activities. One of the primary amendments focuses on section 11, sub-section 4E of the Anti-Terrorism Act. If enacted, this amendment would authorize the armed forces and civil security agencies to detain individuals suspected of crimes for…
NEW DELHI: The Indian army has been empowered to directly regulate social media content pertaining to its military operations. To facilitate this, the Indian defense ministry has appointed a senior officer from the Additional Directorate General Strategic Communications (ADG SC) as the “Nodal Officer.” This officer is granted authority under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act to issue takedown requests to social media platforms regarding illegal content related to the Indian military. Previously, the army relied on the Ministry of Electronics and IT for content removal or blocking requests. With this new directive, the ADG (Strategic Communication) can now identify…
BAKU: As the host of the COP29 UN climate talks, Azerbaijan will unveil a set of standards this month, agreed upon by over 100 countries, aimed at guiding sustainable investment, announced the country’s central bank governor on Friday. The need for climate finance taxonomies is critical to ensure that investments effectively reduce emissions; however, investors are often confused by the variety of differing regulations. The 27-member European Union has established one of the most prominent taxonomies, but a UN framework could gain even broader support. “We have developed new unified taxonomy principles alongside 110 countries. These principles will be utilized…
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran, asserting that Israel has the capability to target any location within the country. He emphasized that Israel’s primary goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, despite experts noting that Israel itself possesses undeclared nuclear capabilities. Netanyahu labeled Iran’s nuclear program as a significant threat to both regional and global security. He stated, “We will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear capabilities,” reaffirming Israel’s commitment to counter what it considers an existential threat. In response, Mohammad Mohammadi, a senior aide to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Gaza: In an overnight bombardment by Israeli forces, 47 Palestinians were killed, and dozens more were injured, with a significant number being women and children, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The attacks targeted areas in Deir Al-Balah, the Nuseirat camp, and Al-Zawayda town. The Israeli military reported that their operations successfully identified and eliminated “several armed terrorists” in central Gaza, claiming to have targeted “dozens of terrorists” in raids in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza. The ongoing conflict, which escalated after Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has resulted in the deaths of over 43,000…