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PM approves Monsoon 2026 strategic plan

ISLAMABAD: The prime minister has approved the Monsoon 2026 Strategic Plan prepared by the Ministry of Climate Change, according to official documents. The plan has been divided into three phases based on impact and implementable actions — short-term, medium-term and long-term. Under the short-term plan, authorities aim to repair infrastructure […]

ISPR
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23 terrorists killed in two separate IBOs in Kurram: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The military’s media wing said on Wednesday that 23 militants were killed during two separate intelligence-based operations in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a statement issued by ISPR, security forces conducted a targeted operation on November 19 after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants in the […]

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Security forces eliminate four militants in multiple operations in KP

Rawalpindi: Four militants linked to the Indian-sponsored group Fitna al-Khwarij were killed in separate intelligence-based operations conducted by security forces across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 17–18 November, according to ISPR. An operation was launched in Bajaur District after reports of militant presence in the area. Security forces effectively engaged the hideout, […]

Arabian Sea
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Pakistan Navy Seizes Over 2,000 Kg of ice in Arabian Sea

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship TABUK, operating as part of the Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) and supporting Saudi-led CTF-150 under HQ Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), intercepted a suspicious stateless dhow in the Arabian Sea. During a major counter-narcotics operation onboard, the Navy seized over 2,000 kilograms of methamphetamine (ICE), with […]

Shaheen Strike-II
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Pakistan, Indonesia conclude joint exercise ‘Shaheen Strike-II’

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan–Indonesia Joint Military Exercise Shaheen Strike-II was held from 8 to 19 November 2025, with combat teams from both countries’ armies participating in intensive Counter Terrorism (CT) training. The exercise formally concluded on 18 November, with a General Officer from Pakistan attending the closing ceremony as Chief Guest. […]

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U.S. envoy praises Pakistan’s counter-terror efforts

Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker on Tuesday, where the U.S. diplomat strongly condemned the suicide blast near an Islamabad court and offered condolences to the families of those killed. She also paid tribute to Pakistan’s continued sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. During […]

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Pakistan, China discuss strategic, energy and mineral cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Ali Pervez Malik met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Chinese Embassy, where both sides reviewed ongoing strategic relations and discussed avenues of cooperation in the energy and minerals sectors, according to an official statement. During the meeting, the Chinese ambassador reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to Pakistan’s economic […]

ISPR
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23 terrorists eliminated in two IBOs across KP

Security Forces killed twenty-three terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy group Fitna Al Khwarij during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on 16–17 November in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Inter-Services of Public Relations (ISPR) Acting on confirmed intelligence, Security Forces launched an operation in Bajaur District. The troops successfully engaged the […]

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SC forms new judicial council under CJP Yahya Afridi

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a formal notification announcing the constitution of a new Judicial Council, to be led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. According to the notification, Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan will serve as the council’s second senior member. The judicial council […]