Bajaur grand jirga condemns terrorism, vows to expel militants
A significant Grand Jirga was held in Bajaur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing together tribal elders, religious scholars, and representatives of the civil administration. The Jirga began with prayers for the departed souls of those killed in Bajaur. Participants unanimously resolved to deny militants any refuge and pledged to completely expel them from the region. Video […]
Cabinet passes Pakistan’s first car safety law
The federal cabinet has passed its first law mandating minimum safety standards for all locally assembled and imported vehicles. The Motor Vehicles Industry Development Act, approved by the federal cabinet, introduces penalties of up to three years imprisonment and fines of Rs10 million for violations. According to The Express Tribune, The law aims to enforce […]
US lowers tariffs for Pakistan from 29% to 19% after trade deal
The United States has lowered its reciprocal tariff on a wide range of Pakistani goods to 19%, down from an initially proposed 29%, following a new trade deal. This was part of a broader executive order signed by President Donald Trump, imposing tariffs of up to 41% on goods from numerous countries due to persistent […]
Five security personnel martyred in Rahim Yar Khan attack
Five officials of Punjab’s Elite Force were martyred in an attack by dacoits in Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday night. At least two officials were injured in the attack as well. At least one dacoit was gunned down in the operation launched in reponse. The dacoits attacked the Sheikhani picket in Rahim Yar Khan with […]
Terrorists could exploit tensions in South Asia, UN warns
A new UN report warns that terrorist groups may exploit heightened tensions in South Asia, particularly between India and Pakistan. The report, submitted to the UN Security Council, highlights the risk following the April 22 attack in occupied Kashmir, which triggered a brief but intense conflict between the two nations in May. The Analytical Support […]
‘Harden the State’ committee approves three-pronged approach to fight terror
The Pakistani government has announced a comprehensive plan to tackle terrorism, employing a three-pronged approach encompassing military operations, strengthened legislation, and a targeted national narrative. The strategy, approved at a high-level meeting of the ‘Harden the State’ committee was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal […]