Shehbaz calls for weather alert systems for Gilgit Baltistan after flood devastation
Following devastating floods in Gilgit-Baltistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the establishment of an advanced weather alert system for the region’s tourist destinations. The system will be based on seasonal forecasts to help prevent future emergencies. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting addressing the recent floods and ongoing rehabilitation efforts. He emphasized the need […]
Fact-Check: Was TTP Commander Ilyas alias Malang killed in Bajaur operation?
Multiple accounts on X (formerly Twitter) falsely claimed that Ilyas alias Malang Bacha, a prominent commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Bajaur, had been either killed or critically injured during security operations. Claim 1: Ilyas Has Been Killed A widely circulated post from the account @SamriBackup claimed that “Maulana Ilyas alias Malang Bacha has […]
Police official injured in attack on Dir checkpost
A police checkpoint in Lal Qila Maidan, Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, came under attack by terrorists on Sunday night. The attack, which occurred around 9:15 PM, resulted in injuries to one police constable. According to reports, members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij launched the assault. They reportedly threw […]
PMD forecasts more rains as monsoon death toll reaches 301
Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more rains across Pakistan from Monday as the death toll from the devastating monsoon season reached 301. The death toll includes 141 children while 759 people have been injured across the province. Punjab has been hit the hardest with 162 deaths, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (71), Sindh (28), Balochistan (20), […]
Bajaur tribal leaders, TTP extend ceasefire in hope of resolving conflict
Following several rounds of negotiations, tribal elders from the Bajaur Amn Jirga and leaders of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have reached a ceasefire agreement. The agreement, reached Sunday evening after Maghrib prayers, will remain in effect until a complete resolution to the conflict is achieved through further dialogue. While Sahibzada Haroon Rashid, head of […]