Pakistan

Monitoring Desk: Security forces have launched a large-scale clearance operation in Balochistan’s Bolan district after terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express, taking passengers hostage. At least 16 attackers have been neutralized, and 104 civilians successfully rescued, security sources confirmed. The train, carrying over 400 passengers across nine bogies, was en route from Quetta to Peshawar when it came under attack. The …

Web Desk: Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take serious note of the Afghan Taliban’s support for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which continues to launch attacks from Afghan soil. Addressing the UNSC, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, stated that Islamabad has “clear evidence” proving the Taliban regime’s backing of TTP militants. He …

Web Desk: Eidul Fitr 2025 could bring an extended nine-day holiday for people in Pakistan, according to reports. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission has predicted that Eid is likely to fall on March 31. Typically, public holidays for Eid last three days. However, if the government declares official holidays from March 29 (Saturday) to April 2 (Wednesday) and …

Army Chief General Asim Munir has vowed to bring the planners and facilitators of the Bannu Cantonment attack to justice. The Pakistan Army successfully thwarted the terrorist attack, eliminating all 16 attackers, but the incident resulted in the martyrdom of five soldiers and 13 civilians. COAS visited Bannu, met injured soldiers, and reaffirmed the military’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and …

Bahawalpur: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has encouraged students to strive for academic excellence and acquire essential skills to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s national development, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). COAS Inaugurates Key Institutes in Bahawalpur Speaking to students from various universities in Bahawalpur, the army chief emphasized the pivotal role …

Web Desk: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has labeled corruption, economic destruction, inflation, and disrespect in Pakistani politics and society as the “gifts” of so-called “Tabdeeli” (change). He stated that the country’s economy and moral values were ruined in the name of change. Nawaz Sharif expressed these views during a meeting with MPAs from Sahiwal, Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Vehari, and …

Web Desk: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army will never allow the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)—which he referred to as Fitna al Khawarij—to impose its extremist ideology on the country. “We will never allow this kind of perverted group to dictate its values in Pakistan,” General Asim Munir stated while …

Web Desk: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also approved the “Honhar Scholarship Scheme” for students from other provinces. Maryam Nawaz stated that the number of laptops for students in Punjab has increased to 110,000, and these laptops and the Honhar Scholarships are also the rights of students from other provinces. She further added that students from Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, …

Web Desk: The federal government has decided to significantly reduce electricity prices, with an expected reduction of Rs 2 per unit for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25. Power distribution companies have already submitted their adjustment requests to NEPRA. If NEPRA approves the request, the reduction in electricity prices will take effect from March 2025. This decision is …

Web Desk — In response to PTI’s announcement of ending negotiations, Government Negotiation Committee spokesperson Senator Irfan Siddiqui stated that they urged the opposition to wait a few more days and let the situation settle. While speaking to the media in Islamabad, Senator Irfan Siddiqui expressed confusion over PTI’s decision to not wait for just a few more days. He …