A late-night militant attack on the Daraban police station in Dera Ismail Khan created panic after attackers used rocket launchers and heavy gunfire, causing significant damage to the police facility and nearby commercial shops. According to police officials, the assailants, identified as members of banned militant groups, launched a sudden and intense assault targeting the…
Diplomatic efforts surrounding the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified as senior US envoys arrive in Islamabad for high-level discussions. According to officials, Donald Trump has dispatched his special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner to Pakistan in an attempt to push forward negotiations and de-escalate the situation. However,…
Pakistan’s security forces, along with law enforcement agencies, have killed 22 militants during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. The operation was conducted after receiving reports about the presence of militants in the area. According to officials, the suspects opened indiscriminate fire while attempting to escape, leading to an…
Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has emphasised that improving facilities for lawyers can play a vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s justice system. He made these remarks during a meeting with delegations from the Pakistan Bar Council and the Balochistan Bar Council. The meeting focused on challenges faced by the legal community and reviewed various…
Islamabad has been placed under a high-security lockdown as authorities sealed the Red Zone ahead of the anticipated second round of United States–Iran talks. The move has led to major disruptions across the federal capital and neighbouring Rawalpindi, with offices, schools, and public services shifting to online operations. According to official notifications, all ministries, divisions,…
A tragic incident in Khuzdar has claimed the lives of two police personnel, including woman constable Malik Naz Baloch, during a deadly shootout with armed attackers. According to officials, the incident took place in a remote mountainous area near Bajoi, where police were conducting a search operation following a robbery complaint. During house-to-house searches, the…
The Election Commission of Pakistan has formally announced arrangements for the upcoming Senate by-election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scheduled for April 23, 2026, as political divisions within the opposition camp continue to deepen. According to an official communication sent to the KP Assembly Secretariat, all Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have been directed to bring…
Police in Haripur have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against seven personnel, including a check post in-charge, over the alleged assault of relatives of victims who died in the Hattar fire incident. The case is linked to a tragic gas pipeline explosion in Hattar that resulted in the deaths of eight people. Following the…
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on April 18, 2026, causing widespread panic in Islamabad and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The sudden tremors were strongly felt in major cities including Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, and scenic regions like Kaghan Valley. According to seismic reports, the earthquake measured between 5.4 and 5.5 magnitude and…
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a successful intelligence-based operation near the Regi Northern Bypass in Peshawar, resulting in the killing of two wanted terrorists, police officials confirmed. According to authorities, the operation was launched after CTD received credible intelligence regarding the presence of suspected militants in the area. Acting swiftly, security personnel set…
