Pakistan launches heavy retaliatory action along Afghan border in Balochistan
QUETTA: The Pakistan Army has initiated a large-scale military operation in several areas of Balochistan along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The operation began late on the night of March 3 and continued into the early hours of March 4. Security sources confirmed that the operation is targeting alleged strongholds and posts
Pakistani Embassy issues urgent guidelines for nationals in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued important guidelines for Pakistani nationals residing in the kingdom. The embassy urged all Pakistani citizens to follow the instructions issued by the Saudi government and refrain from sharing any content on social media that might violate local laws. The embassy emphasized
Security forces kill 14 BLA militants in major operation in Ornach
KHUZDAR: Security forces have killed 14 militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a major operation in the Ornach area of Khuzdar district, Balochistan. The operation was part of ongoing efforts by the military to combat terrorism in the region following a recent attack by BLA militants, which resulted
Al Jazeera exposed for anti-Pakistan reporting; issues formal apology on Twitter
Al Jazeera, a popular global broadcast and digital media outlet, has formally apologised after reporting false news about the closure of Pakistan’s airspace on Tuesday. Al Jazeera posted a tweet on X, stating that they previously reported that Pakistan temporarily closed its airspace; however, authorities in Pakistan say there are
BISP announces increase in Kafaalat quarterly payment
The Punjab government has announced a significant increase in the quarterly stipend provided under the Benazir Kafaalat Program, part of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). According to an official statement, the quarterly payment for eligible women has been raised from Rs 13,500 to Rs 14,500 for the current cycle.
464 Afghan Taliban operatives killed so far in Operation Ghazab lil Haq: Info Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while giving an update on the ongoing Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq in response to Afghanistan’s aggression, said that 464 Afghan Taliban have been killed and more than 665 injured during the operation so far. In a statement issued on the social networking website
Sindh govt announces two-day public holiday
KARACHI: The government of Sindh announced on Monday that March 3 and 4 will be observed as official holidays for the Hindu community in celebration of Holi. Spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani extended Holi greetings to the community, stating the provincial government’s commitment to religious freedom and minority rights. He stated that
UNAMA faces backlash for overlooking TTP infrastructure and sanctuaries in Afghanistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is facing intense criticism for its latest reporting, which critics argue mirrors propaganda from groups like Al-Mirsad or Umer Media rather than providing an objective international assessment. The backlash centres on UNAMA’s failure to address the extensive infrastructure of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
Pakistan’s defence capabilities are impregnable: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared on Tuesday that Pakistan’s defence capabilities “beyond all doubt” are impregnable and have stood the test of time. Speaking on the country’s current security posture, Asif emphasized that while Pakistan remains a peaceful nation of 250 million people desiring economic stability, its territorial integrity
Important update for Pakistani citizens residing in UAE
ABU DHABI: Keeping in view the increasing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, the Pakistani Embassy in the UAE has established a 24/7 helpline for Pakistani nationals residing in the country. The Pakistani Embassy has urged citizens to stay connected with the authorities to remain safe during this
