False fatwas igniting cross-border militancy
The recent statement made by Muhamad Naseem Haqqani, a senior official of the interim Afghan government (IAG), calls the governance system of Pakistan un-Islamic. During his remarks, the cleric justified the armed struggle against Pakistan’s Armed forces. This statement raises serious concerns about the nature of public dialogue in Afghanistan. Such declarations are not mere […]
Inside the KP Assembly resolution against AACP
by Riaz Hussain The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution against the controversial Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011 (AACP), declaring it unconstitutional, undemocratic, and a violation of fundamental human rights. The house urged the federal government to immediately withdraw the regulations. The resolution, adopted under suspension of rules, […]
Pakistan forms national peace message committee to combat extremism and sectarianism
In a significant move to combat extremism, sectarianism, and hate speech, the Pakistani government has established a National Peace Message Committee. A notification released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that this committee will function as a subcommittee of the National Committee for Narrative Building. Its primary objective is to formulate a unified […]
Prominent Balochistan religious scholar abducted in Quetta
Maulana Khalilullah Shahab, a well-known religious scholar and social activist in Quetta, Balochistan, has been abducted by unidentified armed individuals. The abduction, according to eyewitnesses, took place suddenly and unexpectedly. Eyewitnesses reported that several unidentified armed men surrounded Maulana Shahab’s residence and swiftly carried out the abduction, preventing anyone from approaching or questioning them. Local […]
From ethno-nationalism to jihad: The convergence of BLA and TTP in Balochistan
Balochistan, long plagued by insurgency and instability, is now witnessing a dangerous evolution with the growing nexus between the specially designated global terrorist groups Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch militant factions, particularly the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The BLA, designated as Fitna al-Hindustan, has historically pursued an ethno-nationalist and secular agenda, while the TTP, designated as […]
Balochistan govt releases over 200 political workers after successful talks with opposition
Following a successful negotiation between Balochistan’s provincial authorities and opposition party leaders, over 200 political workers and workers were released on Tuesday, September 10, 2025. These individuals had been arrested the previous day during a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike that involved clashes with police and road blockades in Quetta and other cities. The arrests stemmed […]
Parts of Karachi submerged as Sindh braces for mega flood
Torrential rains have submerged parts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, as Sindh province prepares for a potential “super flood” along the Indus River. Weeks of record monsoon rains in Punjab province have sent massive amounts of water downstream, swelling the Indus and threatening widespread devastation. Sindh authorities are reinforcing embankments and establishing relief and medical […]