The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has again rejected claims by Pakistan that Afghan nationals are involved in terror attacks across the border and stated that Afghanistan is not responsible for the “security failure of any country in the region.” According to a statement issued late Tuesday night by the IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, the IEA “completely rejects these allegations […]

Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan appealed against his conviction and three-year sentence on corruption charges on Tuesday, his lawyer said, a ruling which analysts say is likely to fuel political instability. Naeem Panjutha said the petition challenging the weekend conviction had been filed in Islamabad High Court which will hear the case on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Ex-cricketer Khan, […]

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday said the “involvement of Afghan nationals” in terrorism incidents in Pakistan was “detrimental to regional peace [and] stability”, Dawn news reported. The army chief’s remarks came days after the Foreign Office confirmed the involvement of Afghan terrorists in last month’s Zhob cantonment attack. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public […]

Pakistan and Afghanistan have long been grappling with the issue of terrorism, with various extremist groups operating in the region. Among them, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has emerged as a significant threat, with its recent resurgence in Pakistan and alleged sanctuaries across the border in Afghanistan. The TTP, formed in 2007, is an umbrella organization comprising multiple militant groups operating mainly […]

The reverberations of the suicide bombing that shook a political rally in the Bajaur district of northwest Pakistan last week continue to send shockwaves through the nation, instilling widespread concern about security preparations leading up to the impending national election. The distressing attack, strategically aimed at a gathering hosted by the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party, has left an […]

Pakistan got independence from British rule in 1947 after the sacrifices and freedom struggle of its leaders. Pakistan’s creation was the result of significant sacrifices and struggles. Pakistan gained independence, as a separate Muslim-majority state from British India. The movement for a separate Muslim nation was led by the All-India Muslim League, under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who […]

It sounds like a typical Hollywood potboiler. Two contentious bills that strike at the very heart of the democratic rights of citizens that are introduced in the Pakistan’s National Assembly are hastily passed and sent to the President for his approval. Nothing is heard about these bills from the President’s office and after ten days it is announced that these […]

Pakistan has once again experienced distressing episodes of violence aimed at its Christian minority, all emerging from allegations of blasphemy. These incidents shed light on a glaring failure of the state machinery to protect marginalized and minority groups. The events of August 16 witnessed a large mob unleashing chaos in Jaranwala, Faisalabad, resulting in the destruction of nearly 22 churches […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of Pakistani politics, the specter of polarization has grown to cast a shadow over the nation’s democratic fabric. Political divisions, once rooted in regional and ethnic disparities, have now taken a new form, largely fueled by ideological differences and a struggle for power. At the heart of this polarization stands the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), a political […]

On August 13, 2023, two terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after they attacked a convoy of vehicles belonging to Chinese engineers and SFs near Faqir Colony Bridge in Gwadar city (Gwadar District), Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed that the terrorists carried out the attack using small arms and hand grenades but “due to the efficient and […]