A militant was killed in a clash between the police and fighters from a banned organisation in Kohat. According to Regional Police Officer (RPO) Abbas Majid, the incident occurred in the vicinity of Regi Shino Khel, a rural area near Kohat, when militants opened fire on a police party. In the ensuing exchange of fire, […]
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In a coordinated operation between intelligence agencies and police, 60 Afghan nationals were arrested as part of the ongoing crackdown on foreign nationals in Pakistan. Sources revealed that the second phase of the expulsion plan had commenced following the expiration of the voluntary repatriation period for Afghan Citizen Card holders. The arrests took place in
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, has openly acknowledged the presence of terrorists in the Katlang area of Mardan district, confirming that nine months ago, SP Ijaz Khan was martyred while confronting militants in the region. In a recent statement, Gandapur remarked that terrorism in both Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has escalated significantly, but
Afghanistan’s illegal arms trade is a long-standing issue that has its roots in the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) and the subsequent civil war. Even before the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021, millions of weapons were already in circulation, most of which were Soviet and Chinese-made. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979
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In a significant diplomatic engagement, Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry and advisor to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on Thursday. The discussions centered on key bilateral issues, including recent regional developments, water disputes, and the situation of Afghan migrants
Authorities have disclosed extensive poppy cultivation in the border regions of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and nearby areas of Balochistan, raising solemn regret over its connection to terrorism and organised crime in Pakistan. According to credible sources, poppy fields spanning hundreds of kanals have been identified in areas such as
The Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan has categorically rejected reports suggesting that Acting Head Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has resigned from his position. In a statement to the media, Ministry spokesperson Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed that the news circulating on social media is completely false and without merit. Qani emphasized the importance of accurate reporting
The dismantling of bunkers and posts under the Kohat Peace Accord is progressing rapidly in Kurram district, with 988 structures demolished so far, the district administration confirmed on Friday. The ongoing operation has led to the removal of 635 bunkers in Upper Kurram and 353 in Lower Kurram as part of efforts to restore lasting
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Tehran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take a clear stance on threats against its civilian nuclear facilities, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting potential military action against Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in a conversation with IAEA Secretary General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday, emphasized that Iran would take
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The families of two British citizens detained by the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan have publicly appealed to US President Donald Trump to intervene and help secure their release, stating that they have been held without charge for the past eight weeks despite repeated assurances of their freedom. In a video message released on Wednesday, the
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