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Pakistan Downs Four Afghan Drones Along Balochistan Border, ISPR Warns of Strong Response

Dua Sehar3 days ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has announced that security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani airspace along the Balochistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drones entered Pakistani territory on June 30 and were immediately detected by the country’s advanced air defence system. The…

Mohmand Elders Offer Jirga Role to Ease Pakistan-Afghanistan border Tensions

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

Tribal elders in Mohmand district have stepped forward to offer mediation through the traditional jirga system in an effort to reduce rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The proposal was presented during a jirga meeting held in Ghalanai, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yasir Hassan. The gathering included prominent tribal elders and representatives from various…

Pakistan hits Bagram Airbase in major retaliatory strike

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified its military response to what officials describe as continued aggression by the Afghan Taliban regime, launching a significant airstrike on the strategically important Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. According to security sources, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets targeted key installations at the airbase. The operation reportedly destroyed an aircraft hangar and…

Shahid Afridi Urges Peace During Ramadan Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has strongly reacted to the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both sides to choose peace over conflict during the holy month of Ramadan. In his statement, Afridi criticized the recent cross-border developments and described them as a serious mistake, especially during a sacred time meant for prayer,…

Pakistan to Maintain Policy Towards Afghanistan if Taliban ‘Guerrilla Mindset’ Continues: Talal Chaudhry

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will continue its existing policy towards Afghanistan unless the Afghan Taliban leadership abandons what officials have described as a “guerrilla mindset,” Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Speaking on a private television programme, the minister stated that Pakistan initially preferred dialogue to resolve tensions with Kabul. However, he warned…