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By ISPR ISLAMABAD: In a significant escalation of cross-border military action, security forces launched a series of targeted strikes on militant camps in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, resulting in the deaths of more than 70 terrorists affiliated with the Gul Bahadur faction. The operations, which unfolded under the cover of night on 17 October, were described by officials as “effective strikes” that successfully dismantled key hideouts used by the group. The timing of the offensive carried a heavy resonance, coming on the very same day that the same militant faction was blamed for a devastating vehicle-borne explosion in Khadi, located in…
By Shahid Shah Pakistan’s energy crisis has grown into a cautionary tale that goes beyond numbers on a ledger. It is a story of economic mismanagement, environmental neglect, and policy decisions that have repeatedly placed short-term gains above long-term stability. What was once hailed as a route to energy security—imported liquefied natural gas (LNG)—has, paradoxically, become a trap, one that threatens not just fiscal stability but the everyday lives of millions of ordinary Pakistanis. Rising bills, inflation, and declining living standards are no longer abstract threats; they are the lived reality for families across the country. The scale of the…
By Dr. Zawwar Hussain On October 19, 2025, Pakistan is poised to make history with the launch of its first-ever Hyperspectral Satellite, a technological milestone that signals not just progress in science but the beginning of a new era in the country’s space vision. In a world where nations compete for strategic, economic, and technological supremacy through space, Pakistan’s achievement is a statement of intent: that it will no longer remain a mere observer but a contributor to the future of science and innovation. The story of Pakistan’s journey into space is a testament to ambition against the odds. In…
The United Nations has once again raised the alarm over threats to peace emanating from Afghanistan, highlighting the persistent danger posed by terrorist networks such as Al-Qaeda and the factional offshoots of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The latest UN report, submitted to the Security Council on 24 July 2025 by the analytical and sanctions monitoring team, paints a troubling picture of these groups operating with relative freedom across Afghan territory. Far from being a domestic concern, their activities now pose a destabilizing risk to Central Asia and the wider region. Notably, this is the 36th report of its kind, underscoring…
By Mehrab Shah Afridi A profound and unsettling silence is falling across the mountains of north-western Pakistan. It is a silence that speaks not of peace, but of loss. In the high passes of Lundi Kotal, where the air was once a vibrant tapestry of sound and movement, the familiar rhythms of nature are unravelling. The raucous calls of chukar partridges that echoed from every rocky slope have faded. The sky, once etched with the elegant, determined V-formations of migratory cranes, is now often an empty, bleached blue. This growing quiet is more than a seasonal shift; it is an…
Pakistani leader uses address in Jahaniyan to praise armed forces and tout economic progress, while offering rare praise for his niece, Maryam Nawaz By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: In a sweeping address that blended assertions of military triumph with pledges of economic renewal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that a rival nation could “never until Judgment Day recover from the defeat in the battle of truth.” The speech, delivered to a gathering of party loyalists, positioned national security and domestic prosperity as the twin pillars of his government’s agenda. The Prime Minister credited the nation’s armed forces with securing a resounding…
By ISPR ISLAMABAD: n a targeted intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s restive Bannu district on Tuesday, Pakistani security forces neutralized two high-value militants in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials confirmed. The operation, carried out in the Mughal Kot sector, targeted a TTP cell led by Tariq Kachi, a notorious commander, and resulted in the deaths of Kachi and his close associate Hakimullah, also known as “Tiger.” Security sources described Kachi as a persistent threat, responsible for orchestrating attacks over the past two years and for extorting funds to sustain militant activities. He played a central role in coordinating cross-border infiltration of…
Central Executive Committee gathering, chaired by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, assesses national landscape and addresses internal party concerns (Catchline) By Sajjad Shah KARACHI: In a significant gathering that underscored its strategic posture, the top leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) convened at Bilawal House on Monday for a meeting of its Central Executive Committee to assess the nation’s increasingly fraught political landscape. The session, chaired by party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, brought together a full roster of the PPP’s senior figures, reflecting the gravity of the deliberations at a time of heightened political sensitivities. Among those present were President Asif Ali Zardari, Senate…
By Sajjad Shah KARACHI: First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Asifa Bhutto Zardari reaffirmed the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) commitment to continue the struggle “on the path of the martyrs of democracy” until every citizen of Pakistan was “free and equal.” Her message marked the 18th anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy — the devastating twin bombings that targeted Benazir Bhutto’s homecoming procession in Karachi on October 18, 2007. In her statement, Asifa described the Karsaz site on Shahrah-e-Faisal as a “witness to the blood-stained struggle for democracy,” recalling the day when “cowardly enemies ambushed democracy with an attack” but…
On the anniversary of the Karsaz attack, the president honors the slain former PM’s legacy, saying the nation’s struggle against terrorism is ‘strengthened by the sacrifices of martyrs.’ By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari stated on Friday that Pakistan’s ongoing struggle against terrorism draws its strength from the sacrifices of its martyrs, paying a solemn tribute to his late wife, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, on the anniversary of the 2007 Karsaz bombings. In a message marking the somber occasion, the president honored “the martyrs of democracy” and recalled Benazir Bhutto’s unwavering commitment. He noted that she had…