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…
A prolonged lockdown continues to affect residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as authorities maintain strict security measures amid uncertainty over the next round of US–Iran talks. Key areas, particularly around Nur Khan Airbase, remain sealed for the fifth consecutive day, with roads, markets, and banking services shut down. Residents in localities such as Shah Faisal…
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,…
Pakistan is taking significant steps toward strengthening its national security framework by considering the deployment of anti-drone systems at sensitive locations across the country. This move comes in response to growing concerns over the misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which pose potential threats to critical infrastructure and high-profile installations. The proposal was discussed during…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important in-camera security meeting to carefully assess the country’s current security challenges. The session was conducted behind closed doors, reflecting the sensitive nature of the matters discussed. Senior officials from the armed forces, intelligence agencies, and key government departments briefed the Prime Minister on the evolving security landscape. Discussions…
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that the ongoing conflict involving Iran is part of a broader geopolitical strategy aimed at expanding **Israel**i influence closer to Pakistan’s borders. In a strongly worded statement shared on the social media platform X, the minister alleged that the war was imposed on Iran despite what he…
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,…
In a significant development along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, the Pakistan Army conducted a targeted cross-border strike against a Taliban militant post in the Dor Baba area of Afghanistan. According to security sources, the operation involved heavy shelling directed at a specific location believed to be actively supporting anti-Pakistan militant activities. Officials stated that the strike…
Authorities in Islamabad have launched a stricter enforcement phase targeting undocumented foreign nationals residing in the capital and nearby districts. The move was reviewed during a high-level meeting of the special task force on repatriation of illegal nationals, chaired by Chief Commissioner Islamabad and CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the Capital Development Authority headquarters….
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has announced a nationwide ban on quadcopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) after recent drone-related security incidents in different parts of the country. The decision was taken in response to growing concerns about the misuse of drones for potential attacks and surveillance. The restriction applies across major provinces including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,…
