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Oil Tanker’s Hijacking Matter Remains Unresolved

Oil Tanker’s Hijacking Matter Remains Unresolved

Mogadishu: The crisis surrounding the oil tanker Honor 25, which was hijacked by Somali pirates, remains unresolved even after 40 days. The tanker was hijacked on April 21, 2026, and its 17 crew members—comprising Pakistani, Indian, Indonesian, and Myanmar nationals—remain in pirate custody. According to sources, the Honor 25 is currently anchored off the Somali […]

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Fact Check: Claims of Attacks on Security Forces in Balochistan Proven False

Fact Check: Claims of Attacks on Security Forces in Balochistan Proven False

QUETTA: Foreign-backed and militant-linked online accounts have once again attempted to mislead the public by spreading misleading claims targeting ongoing development and security efforts in Balochistan. The reports were attributed to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Security officials have rejected these claims, calling them part of a broader disinformation campaign. The Claim The circulating

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Over 35 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operation

Security Sources Deny BLA Attack Claims as ‘Fake News

TURBAT: Security sources on Monday categorically rejected recent claims made by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and associated social media accounts affiliated with the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) regarding alleged attacks on a Frontier Works Organization (FWO) site and a security forces convoy in Balochistan, labeling the reports as a “barrage of fake news.”  

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Fact Check: ‘Global Trends Magazine’ Interview Claim With PM, Field Marshal Found False

Fact Check: ‘Global Trends Magazine’ Interview Claim With PM, Field Marshal Found False

ISLAMABAD: A claim circulating online about a “world-exclusive interview” with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir has been found to be false and misleading, according to preliminary assessments. The Claim Posts attributed to an account identifying itself as “Global Trends Magazine (GTM)” claimed that an exclusive interview had been conducted, or was

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Fact Check: Pakistan Denies Reports of Sudan Weapons Deal Suspension

Fact Check: Pakistan Rejects Media Reports on Sudan Weapons Deal

ISLAMABAD: International media have claimed that Pakistan has paused a proposed $1.5 billion defence deal with Sudan involving weapons and fighter jets. The reports said Pakistan put the deal on hold due to the pressure from  Saudi Arabia. The Claim International reporting alleged that Pakistan placed the defence deal on hold after Saudi Arabia withdrew

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Fake X Account Fabricates Chinese Defence Ministry Statement on Iran

Fake X Account Fabricates Chinese Defence Ministry Statement on Iran

A social media post shared from a verified X account, presenting itself as an official Chinese platform, went viral online. The post claimed that China had announced support for Iran in the ongoing regional tensions. The Claim: The post, shared by an account named ‘China in English,’ quoted China’s Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun as

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Al Jazeera’s Report Found False , Ships Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera’s Report Found False , Ships Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz

Islamabad: Al Jazeera’s breaking news claiming that two Pakistani-flagged oil tankers turned back at the Strait of Hormuz has been proven completely false. Both vessels, MT Khairpur and MT Shalamar, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf. They are now en route to Kuwait and are expected to reach their

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Shahbaz makes Strong Appeal for Full Compliance with Ceasefire

PM Shehbaz visit to Saudi Arabia amid Islamabad Talks: Fake

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistani government has categorically rejected as “completely fake and misinformation” an online claim that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is making an emergency trip to Saudi Arabia in connection with Iran‑US talks.   Officials confirmed that no such visit has been scheduled, and the story circulating on certain social media accounts is baseless.

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Pakistan foils Afghan border attacks

Pakistan foils Afghan border attacks

ISLAMABAD: Afghan forces have claimed that they captured and destroyed two Pakistani military checkposts in the Nawa Pass area of Kunar, breached the border fence, and targeted a post in Bajaur. However, Pakistan’s security forces responded promptly and effectively, foiling all attacks while successfully maintaining their positions along the border and defeating the enemy’s intentions.

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