GUJRAT — At least six people were killed after unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a vehicle in Gujrat city in Pakistan’s Punjab on Sunday. Police said that the incident took place in Miana Chak Dinga — a town in the city — where attackers fled after killing six people travelling on the […]
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Imran Khan seeks international community, US help for democracy, human rights, regional stability
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has appealed to the international community, particularly the United States, to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights, and regional stability. Dawn reported that in an article published in Time magazine in his name, the incarcerated politician congratulated US President Donald Trump on his “political comeback”. […]
Pakistan security forces kill 6 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan
PESHAWAR — Pakistan security forces killed at least six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media wing, the operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists in the general area of Ghulam Khan Kalay in North […]
Five killed, 20 injured in blast at mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR — A powerful blast killed at least five people and injured 20 others during Friday prayers at Madrassa-e-Haqqania, Akora Khattak, in Nowshera district of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah confirmed the death of caretaker of the madrassa and Chief of Jamiat Ulema Islam (Sami Group) […]
Over 100 cops terminated for refusing Champions Trophy duty in Pakistan
LAHORE — In an unprecedented move, over 100 policemen of Pakistan’s Punjab Police have been dismissed from service for refusing to perform assigned security duties during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, police said on Tuesday. The dismissed personnel were associated with various wings of the police force. According to an official of the Punjab […]
Pakistan security forces kill 10 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
PESHAWAR — Pakistan security forces killed at least 10 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Bagh in Khyber district, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. The IBO was conducted by the security forces in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal district on the night between February 23 and 24, the statement read. […]
Pakistan’s Punjab police raid PTI leaders’ homes, offices, arrest dozen for resuming political activities
LAHORE — Police in Punjab province of Pakistan raided offices and residences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and arrested a dozen activists as the party announced the resumption of political activities, it said on Monday. The Punjab police rounded up over a dozen PTI activists for making arrangements for holding workers conventions in Rawalpindi and […]
IMF to begin discussions on Pakistan’s request for climate resilience loan
ISLAMABAD — A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin discussions on Monday on Pakistan’s request for a loan on climate resilience, a media report said. This will be followed by a policy review early next week to assess the authorities’ performance under the ongoing USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), […]
Seven terrorists killed in separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan security forces have killed at least seven terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Sunday. The military’s media wing said an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by security forces in general area Daraban on reported presence of […]
22 Indian fishermen held in Pakistan jail released, sent home
ISLAMABAD — As many as 22 Indian fishermen, who were languishing in Pakistan’s Karachi jail, were released and sent to their country on Saturday, officials said. The released fishermen were handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border near here. The released Indian fishermen were brought to Lahore from Karachi in a special bus […]