Author: Asghar Ali Mubarak

Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military intensified its campaign against the Afghan Taliban regime with a major strike on Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, marking a significant escalation in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. Satellite images and international reports confirmed the destruction of an aircraft hangar and two warehouses at the strategic facility. The Pakistan Air Force carried out the attack as part of a broader offensive targeting Taliban and militant groups, including Fitna al-Khawarij, along the Afghan border. Satellite imagery revealed severe damage to key infrastructure at Bagram, significantly reducing the operational capability of the base. The New York Times described…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) on Monday to discuss the country’s political situation and broader regional developments. The talks underscored ongoing dialogue between coalition partners amid a complex political and security environment. The Prime Minister described the PPP as a key partner in government and expressed appreciation for the party’s support in critical decisions affecting national development and policy implementation. He stressed that the backing of the PPP had been essential in enabling decisive measures across governance, economic planning, and public policy, framing the partnership…

By Asghar Ali MUbarak ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed all government institutions to adopt digital tools and include QR codes on every bill, aiming to make transactions easier and more transparent for citizens. The announcement was made during a review meeting focused on advancing Pakistan’s cashless economy. The Prime Minister stressed the need for swift implementation of digital payment targets, warning that delays could undermine efforts to modernize the country’s financial system. He highlighted the importance of efficiency, transparency, and convenience in all government transactions. Shehbaz Sharif praised the economic team and the State Bank of Pakistan…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting on Sunday to review Pakistan’s regional and domestic security situation, focusing on both external threats and internal law and order. The session examined the evolving security environment in Afghanistan and its potential impact on Pakistan, while authorities reviewed domestic arrangements to ensure readiness against any internal challenges. Under the Prime Minister’s directives, officials also discussed plans for the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran amid rising Middle East tensions, with operations coordinated through Azerbaijan. The meeting included senior political, military, and administrative figures, including Deputy Prime Minister…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak RAWALPINDI: Saeed Yousuf Khan has been elected president of the Rawalpindi High Court Bar Association for 2026-27 after securing 1,520 votes in a closely watched contest. According to results announced by the election board, Qasim Mahmood Malik won the post of secretary general with 887 votes. Shazia Yousuf Raja was elected senior vice-president with 1,351 votes, while Naila Firdous Kayani secured 1,274 votes to become vice-president. Sheikh Fahad Fayyaz was elected joint secretary with 1,211 votes. Earlier, the additional secretary for women, the library secretary and six members of the executive council were elected unopposed. Three…

Authorities said Taliban-linked forces facing punitive operations across Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur, says information ministry By Asghar Ali Mubarak/Social Media ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed at least 44 members of the Afghan Taliban regime in retaliatory fire along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border on Thursday, officials said as unprovoked cross-border attacks on its positions. The operation, Ghazb-ul-Haq, was launched after Taliban forces allegedly opened fire on multiple Pakistani posts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur sectors, prompting a swift and coordinated military response. Speaking at a briefing, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar accused the Afghan Taliban of…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a record 38 billion rupees Ramazan Relief Package 2026, increasing financial assistance from 5,000 to 13,000 rupees per beneficiary. The nationwide scheme aims to support vulnerable families through a fully digital and transparent payment system during the holy month. Launching the package at a review meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, the prime minister described it as the largest and most comprehensive Ramazan relief initiative in Pakistan’s history. He said funds were being transferred directly into beneficiaries’ digital wallets, ensuring transparency, convenience, and dignity by eliminating the need for long…

Tensions flared along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier after Afghan Taliban fighters opened fire in Khyber district. Pakistani forces responded immediately, bringing the situation under control. By Asghar Ali MubarakISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces successfully repelled cross-border gunfire from Afghan Taliban fighters in the Torkham and Tirah areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Tuesday. The prime minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi, confirmed on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that the firing had originated from the Afghan side. According to Zaidi, Pakistani forces responded “immediately and effectively,” silencing the Taliban aggression. No casualties were reported, but officials warned that…

Zardari voiced alarm over Kabul’s unrecognized authorities, warning that Afghan soil remains a haven for terrorist groups despite international scrutiny By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan’s tolerance for cross-border terrorism has reached its limit. In a statement on Sunday, he said Pakistan’s recent actions are grounded in its inherent right to defend its people against attacks originating from across its borders. He noted these measures followed repeated warnings that went unheeded. Zardari expressed concern that the de facto authorities in Kabul, a regime not recognized by the United Nations, have continued to allow terrorist…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: New evidence has emerged linking Afghan territory to a series of deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan, underscoring long-standing concerns over cross-border militancy. Pakistani authorities have confirmed that the suicide bomber behind the 16 February attack in Bajaur, identified as Ahmad alias Qari Abdullah Abu Zar, hailed from Balkh province in Afghanistan. This revelation adds to a growing list of incidents implicating Afghan nationals in assaults across the country. Investigations indicate that the bomber responsible for the Tarlai attack in Islamabad had received militant training in Afghanistan, reflecting a broader pattern of cross-border facilitation. Similarly, the…