‘Perversion of faith’: Noor Wali’s statement draws backlash from ulema
Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the banned extremist group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has drawn widespread condemnation from religious scholars for his manipulation of Islamic teachings to justify violence and extremism. In recent statements, scholars argue that Mehsud’s actions directly contradict core Islamic principles of justice, unity, and brotherhood. His allowance of cooperation with non-Muslims against […]
Indian general finally confirms jets were shot down by Pakistan
In a significant development regarding recent military tensions, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, confirmed that Pakistani forces shot down Indian fighter jets during a four-day conflict earlier this month. The confirmation came during an interview with Bloomberg at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. General Chauhan stated, “I think what is important is […]
Arshad Nadeem dominates Asian Athletics Championship to grab gold medal
Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem dominated the men’s javelin throw at the Asian Athletics Championship, securing gold with a massive throw of 86.40 meters on Saturday. This win marks Pakistan’s sole medal at the championship and adds another accolade to Nadeem’s impressive career. Nadeem’s victory was hard-fought. He started slowly, with throws of 75.64m and 76.80m […]
Trade talks with Pakistan to start soon: Trump
Pakistan is sending a high-level delegation to the United States next week to negotiate a trade deal, according to US President Donald Trump. The talks aim to address a potential 29% tariff on Pakistani exports to the US, stemming from a $3 billion trade surplus. While the US initially imposed these tariffs, they were temporarily […]
Govt buildings set on fire, ADC martyred in terrorist attack in Balochistan
A government official was martyred and several government buildings were set ablaze in Balochistan’s Surab area on Friday. A clearance operation is underway in the area to apprehend the terrorists. Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind said that the cowardly attack by terrorists in Surab, targeted a bank and the residence of administrative officers. He described […]
Pakistan appoints first ambassador in Kabul since 2021
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced that Pakistan will upgrade its Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul to the level of Ambassador. This will be the first Pakistani ambassador in Kabul since the change of government in 2021. “Pakistan-Afghanistan relations are on positive trajectory after my very productive visit to Kabul with Pakistan delegation on 19th April […]
President signs Child Marriage Restraint Bill into law
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill into law, marking a significant step towards protecting children’s rights in Pakistan. The bill, which passed through both houses of parliament on May 27, sets a minimum age of 18 for marriage. The move has been met with both celebration and […]
12 terrorists killed, four soldiers martyred in KP and Balochistan
Four Pakistani soldiers were killed and twelve terrorists linked to “Indian proxy groups” were eliminated in separate military operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan provinces, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced late Thursday. The ISPR detailed two separate engagements in KP. In North Waziristan, an attack on a security forces’ check post in the […]
Pakistan and Iran agree to 24/7 border opening for pilgrims
Pakistan and Iran have reached an agreement to keep their shared border open around the clock throughout Muharram and Arbaeen, facilitating the movement of pilgrims between the two countries. The decision was announced by Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior following a meeting in Tehran between Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni. […]
After touting jihad for years, TTP chief says aid from ‘kuffar’ permissible
In a new video message, Noor Wali Mehsud, the head of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has openly declared that forging alliances and accepting aid from non-Muslim enemy states is not only permissible under Islamic teachings but, in certain circumstances, necessary. Mehsud, framing his stance within a religious context, asserted that forming alliances and receiving […]