ISLAMABAD: Commander of the Bahrain National Guard General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa on Tuesday praised the role of Pakistan’s Armed Forces in promoting regional peace and stability and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in training and capacity-building initiatives. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services […]
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AJK begins legal action against banned JAAC leaders over sedition allegations
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has initiated formal legal action against leaders of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), accusing them of sedition and anti-state activities. According to official directives, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muzaffarabad has been tasked with investigating allegations against […]
CDF Asim Munir, Lebanese army chief discuss regional security and defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal discussed the evolving regional security environment and defence cooperation during a meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, General Haykal was presented with a guard of […]
Three suspects killed in CCD raid after attack on ex-minister Ayub Gadhi
LAHORE: Three suspects allegedly involved in an armed attack on former provincial minister and PML-N MPA Ayub Gadhi were killed during a Crime Control Department (CCD) operation in Rajana area of Toba Tek Singh district on Monday, officials said. According to a CCD spokesperson, the team conducted a raid to […]
PPP emerges as largest party in GB elections, coalition government likely
GILGIT: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the single largest political party in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, according to unofficial and preliminary results announced on Monday. The PPP secured victory in 10 of the 24 general seats, while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won four seats. Independent […]
Four security personnel martyred in firing by banned JAAC activists in Rawalakot
RAWALAKOT: Four law enforcement personnel were martyred and more than 20 police and security officials were injured after activists of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) allegedly opened fire in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police said on Monday. “The miscreants of the proscribed Action Committee […]
Punjab seeks deployment of Army, Rangers for Muharram security
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has requested the Ministry of Interior to deploy Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers personnel across the province to assist in security arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram. According to a spokesperson for the Home Department, the request was made following a recommendation by the Punjab Police to enhance […]
Pakistan urges UK to discourage support for banned groups in AJK
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday urged the United Kingdom to advise its members of parliament and sections of the Pakistani diaspora to refrain from supporting banned organisations operating in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying recent statements reflected a disregard for the historical and constitutional context of the issue. In a […]
Security forces kill 27 terrorists in North Waziristan operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 27 terrorists belonging to what the military described as India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij during a series of intelligence-based operations in the Miran Shah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public […]
Govt accuses banned JAAC of fuelling instability despite implementation of deal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Sunday accused the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of attempting to create instability in Azad Jammu and Kashmir despite what he said was full implementation of an earlier agreement with the group. Addressing a press conference alongside […]









