Jirga underway after four construction workers abducted in Bannu
Four construction workers, including a foreman, and their driver were abducted in the Jani Khel area of Bannu District, according to local sources. The incident occurred four days ago when the victims were returning from work in the evening in a pickup truck. Insha Allah Khan, a resident of Gundi Khan Khel village, reported that […]
Tribal elders assure security officials of support in Kurram operation
Tribal elders met security officials in Peshawar on Thursday to discuss the security situation in Kurram and possible measures to solve the crisis. The talks included the additional brigade commander and wing commander, who negotiated with elders from Boshehra. According to reports, security officials asked the tribal elders to support their action in Kurram to […]
Kanju Cantonment Controversy: Addressing Public Concerns and Misconceptions
The narrative surrounding the Kanju Cantonment in Swat has become dangerously distorted, fueled by misinformation and political opportunism. A recent report in the Dawn newspaper, alleging that local jirga members have refused to provide land for cantonment expansion, is categorically false. Security sources have confirmed that no new land acquisition is planned. This fabrication, however, […]
Pakistan marks 6 years of Operation Swift Retort
Pakistan is celebrating the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, where Pakistan shot down two Indian jets in response to India’s violation of Pakistani air space. On the morning of February 27, Pakistan Air Force’s jets targeted six non-military targets in Indian Occupied Kashmir. As Indian Air Force jets scrambled to respond to Pakistan, dog […]
Shehbaz calls for stability in Afghanistan to ensure connectivity for region
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for stability in Afghanistan to ensure that the entire region benefits from connectivity projects. During a joint press conference after meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on Wednesday, PM Shehbaz stressed the critical need for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan to ensure regional connectivity and security. He […]
Pakistan and Japan review regional threats in counter-terrorism dialogue
Pakistan and Japan held their fourth Counter-Terrorism Consultations in Tokyo on February 26, 2025, reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorism. The Pakistani delegation, headed by Additional Secretary (UN) Nabeel Munir, and the Japanese delegation, led by Ambassador Minami Hiroyuki (in charge of International Cooperation for Countering Terrorism and International Organized Crime), engaged in discussions focused […]