AJK Situation: PM Shahbaz in Action, Expanded Govt Committee Starts Talks
Alarmed over the volatile situation persisting in AJK sparked by violent protests, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expanded government’s negotiation team while deciding to monitor the talks process himself. While expressing grave concern over the spiralling violence in Muzzaffarabad and other AJK cities, the PM has instructed the reconstituted and expanded committee to hold result […]
False Jihad, Real Terror: Exposing Maulana Abdul Aziz’s Dangerous Distortion of Islam
By Dr. Ahmad Khan The price that Pakistan has paid with blood and dignity due to extremist violence is huge and unjustified; it is for the sake of Islam, but in the name of falsehood. However, despite decades of sacrifice, figures such as Maulana Abdul Aziz still find a way to twist the noble idea […]
Religious Leaders Unify Against Extremism, Reclaim Narrative of Peace
A significant shift is emerging in Pakistan’s religious discourse as prominent clerics, scholars, and political leaders increasingly reject extremist interpretations of Islam, instead emphasizing peace, justice, and state authority. During funeral prayers in a Peshawar suburb, local imam Mufti Attiq Ahmad reminded mourners that jihad can only be declared by the state. “Islam does not […]
Nine killed in violent protests by Joint Awami Action Committee; 36 demands accepted
The situation in Azad Kashmir has worsened following violent protests staged by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). According to a statement issued by the Information Department from Muzaffarabad, a total of nine people including six civilians and three police personnel have lost their lives so far, while more than 222 individuals, both civilians and […]
Successful Joint Operation by Pakistan Army and Police on ‘Terrorist Hideout’ in Lakki Marwat
In a significant counter-terrorism action in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the security forces and Police successfully conducted a joint operation against the proscribed organization, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Following secret intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists, the joint operation in the sensitive areas of Pahar Khel Pakka, Sheri Khel, Langar Khel Pakka, […]
Successful Security Forces Operations in Balochistan: 21 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan
Security forces and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted joint operations across various districts of Balochistan, killing at least 21 suspected terrorists. Additionally, four terrorists attempting to flee in women’s attire were arrested in Khuzdar. In the Ghazaband Aghbarg area of Quetta, an operation was launched based on intelligence from CTD officials. A gun battle […]
Flooding Devastation: Death Toll Reaches 1,006, KP Hit Hardest, Economy Suffers $371 Billion Loss
Recent torrential rains and devastating floods have unleashed widespread destruction across the country, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 1,006 lives. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the fatalities include 275 children, 163 women, and 568 men. The NDMA has confirmed that massive relief and rescue operations are ongoing by authorities […]