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By Syed Shamim Akhtar The recent attack on the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar serves as a stark reminder that Pakistan remains on the front lines of a resurgent wave of militancy, particularly in the northwestern provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Security forces successfully thwarted what could have been a devastating assault: three suicide attackers, all young men between the ages of 18 and 22 and identified as Afghan nationals, approached the headquarters wearing explosive vests. One of them detonated at the main gate as a parade of 450 personnel was underway, while the other two were shot dead…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon chaired a high-level meeting reviewing ongoing operations against narcotics and gutka mawa mafias across the province. The session included Additional IGPs, DIGs from Karachi and other divisions, CTD, Special Branch, AIGs, media cell, and welfare officials, with several officers joining via video link. During the meeting, officials discussed expanding public awareness campaigns through media platforms to complement enforcement actions. The DIG Special Branch briefed participants on recent operations targeting narcotics and gutka mawa networks, while the Special Branch was directed to regularly update lists of facilitators…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: A farewell ceremony was held at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday to honor General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, marking the conclusion of his distinguished 40-year military career. The event, which included a guard of honor, was attended by former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior military officers, and other dignitaries. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Mirza was lauded for his decades of service, leadership, and commitment to the Pakistan Armed Forces. Speaking at the ceremony, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and…

By ISPR RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia successfully concluded their joint military exercises, Al-Battar 2, on Tuesday, underscoring the two nations’ continuing collaboration in counter-terrorism and defence preparedness. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drills, held from 18 to 26 November, brought together Pakistan’s elite Special Services Group (SSG) and operational teams from the Saudi army to conduct intensive training aimed at enhancing tactical and operational capabilities in counter-terrorism operations. Officials described the exercises as a reflection of the deepening defence ties between Islamabad and Riyadh, highlighting the strategic importance of interoperability and joint readiness in responding to…

By Sajjad Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah welcomed a delegation from the China-Africa & Asia Economic Trade Cooperation, along with representatives from Louyang Modern Biology, at the Chief Minister’s House on Tuesday. The meeting was described by officials as an important step towards strengthening economic and scientific collaboration between the province and international partners. During the discussions, Chief Minister Shah emphasized Sindh’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that could attract foreign investment while promoting local economic growth. He highlighted the province’s ongoing efforts to modernize its industrial and agricultural sectors, noting that partnerships with international…

By Moin Ullah Shah GWADAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Composite Circle Gwadar carried out a major operation, arresting 14 individuals involved in illegally travelling to Iran via sea routes. The arrested suspects hail from various districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Four of them are from Gujranwala, two from Faisalabad and Hafizabad, five from Lower Dir, while the remaining three come from different areas of Swabi, Mardan, and Malakand. The arrests were made in the vicinity of Jiwani. Initial investigations indicate that the suspects were attempting to travel from Pakistan to Iran illegally, with plans to move onward…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon urged the World Bank to extend support for two of the province’s flagship transport projects, the Karachi Circular Railway and the Karachi–Sukkur high-speed train, describing them as potential “game changers” for the region. The minister met with a World Bank delegation in Karachi to discuss urban mobility improvements, strengthening the city’s transport network, and exploring sustainable development models for large-scale infrastructure projects. During the meeting, Memon emphasized that timely international assistance would be crucial for ensuring the completion of these projects on schedule. He highlighted the importance of modernizing Karachi’s…

By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a high-level meeting with Dr Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the discussions centered on bilateral cooperation, defence partnerships, and regional security challenges, reflecting the strategic importance of Pakistan-Iran ties. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the need to strengthen relations between the neighboring countries, highlighting avenues for collaboration across multiple sectors. They reviewed the current security environment in the region, stressing the importance of joint initiatives…

The suspension of the $1.2 billion deal for 12 jets casts uncertainty over what would have been the first major export contract for the lightweight combat aircraft (Catchline) MM Report YEREVAN: Armenia has put on hold plans to acquire Indian-made Tejas fighter jets after a crash at the Dubai Air Show raised concerns over the aircraft’s operational safety. The suspension came amid ongoing discussions over a $1.2 billion deal for 12 jets, which, if finalized, would have represented the first significant export contract for the lightweight combat aircraft. International reports indicated that negotiations between the two countries had been progressing…