Governance gaps should be filled to fight terrorism: COAS
Army Chief General Asim Munir has blamed governance failures for the recent surge in terrorism and called for a shift towards a “hard state” to effectively counter the threat. His comments came during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, where he emphasized the need for a holistic approach that extends beyond military […]
Tribesman fight off terrorists trying to abduct soldier in Tirah
Locals prevented the abduction of an army official on vacation at the hands of armed militants in Tirah on Saturday. According to reports, an army official, named Noor Saleem, had returned to his village in Bar Qamber Khel from duty in Balochistan, when armed militants assaulted his home to try to abduct him. The militants […]
Governance gaps should be filled to fight terrorism: COAS
Army Chief General Asim Munir has blamed governance failures for the recent surge in terrorism and called for a shift towards a “hard state” to effectively counter the threat. His comments came during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, where he emphasized the need for a holistic approach that extends beyond military […]
Torkham border set to open after 25-day closure
The Torkham border crossing is set to open on Wednesday after successful talks between Pakistani and Afghan authorities, bringing a 25-day closure to an end. A flag meeting was held between the Pakistan and Afghan officials in the customs station on the Afghan side on Wednesday. Both sides agreed to immediately open the border for […]
Stranded NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months
Veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that was significantly extended due to malfunctions with their original Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The return marked the end of a mission fraught with technical challenges and unexpected delays, transforming a contingency plan […]