9 cops martyred in terrorist attack on police post in Ziarat – Pakistan
QUETTA: At least nine policemen, including two senior officers, were martyred in a terrorist attack on a police post in Balochistan’s Ziarat district on Tuesday, officials said. Ziarat Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdul Qudoos Achakzai confirmed that it was a terrorist incident, adding that it occurred in the Mangi Dam area. He added that nine policemen, […]
Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz region, says maritime agency – World
An “unknown projectile” struck and caused a fire on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, British maritime security agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The incident occurred near one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, despite a ceasefire between the United States […]
One killed, four injured in Bannu quadcopter attack
RPO says following the successful thwarting of attacks on police, terrorists have directed attacks on civilians DERA ISMAIL KHAN: One person was killed, and four others were injured in a quadcopter attack in the Bakakhel Customs area of Bannu, police said on Tuesday. According to Bannu Regional Police Officer Rab Nawaz Khan, terrorists belonging to […]
Hunt on for attackers after 3 killed in Hanna Urak clashes – Pakistan
• Minister says seven civilians kidnapped, nine wounded in gun battle; suspects TTP involvement• Several policemen injured, four ‘terrorists’ killed in subsequent operation• CM orders joint checkposts to monitor terrorists’ movement, forms committee to placate protesters QUETTA: A violent clash between locals and armed men in Hanna Urak on the outskirts of the provincial capital […]
PAF officer’s alleged killer sent to jail in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Monday sent the alleged killer of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq to jail on a 14-day judicial remand for an identity parade. The order was passed by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Abual Hasanat Mohammad Zulqarnain. The police produced the suspect, Saad Abbasi, before the court under tight security. […]
PSX slips into red as investors book profits
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded on a volatile note on Tuesday, surrendering early gains as investors resorted to profit-taking amid a cautious regional mood, with weakness across major Asian markets adding to subdued sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 Index initially climbed as much as 375 points to an intraday high of 187,829.72 during early […]
India charges alleged Pahalgam ‘mastermind’ – World
NEW DELHI: India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed charges against Pakistan’s Hafiz Saeed for allegedly being behind an attack on tourists in India-held Kashmir last year. The Pahalgam incident sparked a major military escalation between the countries after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for the attack, without evidence, and proceeded to unilaterally suspend the […]
Looking for an Alexander – Newspaper
SCORES of public intellectuals, former diplomats and erstwhile denizens of the deep state from India and Pakistan renewed a call recently for the resumption of peace talks and friendlier relations between their strained countries. They sought restoration of full diplomatic ties and reopening of trade routes with improved transportation links. They sought to make it […]
Political matters – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
A RECENT World Bank report has looked into the NFC Award post-18th Amendment and provided some interesting details. For instance, it has shown how the bulk of the money seems to have gone into expanding local bureaucracies in health and education. It notes that 80 per cent of provincial spending is recurrent spending (a fancy […]
Turkish foreign minister says Ankara summit will help shape NATO’s future
Hakan Fidan says summit will address evolving security threats, defence cooperation, alliance adaptation Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. PHOTO: Anadolu Agency Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that the NATO summit in Ankara will help shape the alliance’s future and adapt its structures to an increasingly complex security environment. Fidan, in a post […]