Fact-Check: Visuals of heavy bombardment falsely linked to Bajaur operation
Following the launch of an operation against terrorists in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, social media sites have been inundated with images purportedly showing bombardment in the area. Claim:A viral video circulating on social media shows aerial bombardments, heavy explosions, and building blasts, claimed to depict the Pakistani military’s recent strikes in Bajaur during Operation Sarbakaf. Fact:The […]
Exclusive: The ‘how’ and ‘why’ of Bajaur’s counter-terrorism operation
Thousands have been forced from their homes due to a military operation against terrorists in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The district administration has converted over 107 government schools and colleges into temporary shelters, housing more than 4,000 people. These shelters lack water and electricity in the intense heat. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), […]
US and Pakistan Strengthen Counterterrorism Cooperation Amid Growing Ties
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Pakistan in combating terrorism in all its forms, reflecting a strengthening relationship between the two nations. This announcement follows the US State Department’s recent designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, a move long sought by Pakistan. The […]