Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Resurgent Terror
On July 12, 2023, one Police Constable, identified as Mohsin Azam, was killed and another three Policemen sustained injuries during an attack by unidentified terrorists on the newly established Police check posts in the Faqiran Masjid area of Mir Ali Tehsil (revenue unit) in the North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Misguided priorities? Pakistan splurges on flag feud with India amid dire economic crisis
In a startling display of misguided priorities, Pakistan’s Punjab government has announced plans to hoist a colossal national flag on a 500-foot-tall flag mast, a venture that will deplete the nation’s coffers by approximately PKR 40 crore (Pakistani Rupee) on August 14, commemorating its 76th Independence Day.
26/11-like attack if Seema Haider not sent back to Pak: Mumbai Police receives threat call in Urdu
Mumbai cops received a call from an unidentified individual, who warned of a 26/11-like attack if Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman who arrived in India to marry her partner, did not return to her country,
India seconds Pakistan's resolution at UN panel denouncing Quran burning in Sweden
The United Nations' highest human rights body has passed a resolution urging countries to take further actions to prevent religious hatred, following incidents of Quran burnings in Europe, AP reported.
MEA staffer arrested for allegedly sharing confidential details of G-20 meeting with Pak
New Delhi/IBNS: A temporary staffer of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been arrested for allegedly sharing details of G-20 meetings and other confidential information with an unidentified person in Pakistan.
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday cracked down once again on the newly-floated offshoots of proscribed Pakistan-backed militant outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir and conducted raids at five locations in south Kashmir, officials said.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is facing a string of court cases since being ousted from power last year and whose arrest in a graft case in May led to violent protests across the country, bemoaned recently when commenting on the state of democracy in Pakistan that the country was “standing on the edge of darkness”.
SCO: Narendra Modi gives strong message on terrorism in presence of Pakistan PM Sharif
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that terrorism remains a major threat to regional and global peace and called upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries to take decisive action for countering its challenges.
PM Modi to host SCO Summit in virtual format tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in virtual format on Tuesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif among the SCO leaders set to attend.
Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management
Despite economic woes, Pakistan funding chaos at the expense of recovery
Despite a flagging economy, Pakistan continues to support and instigate acts of terrorism, escalating tensions with its neighbours, particularly in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab.
India, Pakistan exchange list of prisoners
New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Saturday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody.
Terrorist killed, 3 injured in military operation in NW Pakistan
Islamabad/UNI: A terrorist was killed and three others were injured during a military operation in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said in a statement on Wednesday.
India voices outrage over attacks on Sikhs in Pakistan
In a firm response to the recent wave of attacks targeting Sikh community members in Pakistan, India summoned a high-ranking diplomat from the Pakistan High Commission on Monday. Expressing deep concern, Indian officials conveyed the urgent need for Pakistan to prioritize the safety and security of its minority populations, particularly those who live under the constant threat of religious persecution.
India summons Pakistani diplomat to lodge strong protest over attacks on Sikhs
New Delhi/IBNS: India Monday summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over the recent attacks on Sikh community members in the neighbouring country, reports said.