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Six Soldiers killed, Six TTP Terrorists Neutralized in North Waziristan Operation

Six Soldiers killed, Six TTP Terrorists Neutralized in North Waziristan Operation

In a recent intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, six soldiers were killed while neutralizing an equal number of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists, Dawn reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The clash occurred on the night of October 4/5…
USCIRF Report: 500 Churches and 2 Synagogues Desecrated in India

USCIRF Report: 500 Churches and 2 Synagogues Desecrated in India

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported the desecration of 500 churches and two synagogues in India over the past year, highlighting a troubling rise in religious intolerance, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The report attributes these…
Pakistan Seals Off Capital Ahead of Imran Khan Protest

Pakistan Seals Off Capital Ahead of Imran Khan Protest

In a bid to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistani authorities have sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services, Arab News reported yesterday. This protest is part of ongoing demonstrations…
Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident Near Quetta Claims Seven Lives

Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident Near Quetta Claims Seven Lives

A tragic bus accident in Pakistan near Quetta’s Brewery Roads Bypass on Thursday resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 19 others, Dawn reported yesterday. According to health department spokesperson Dr. Waseem Baig, among the deceased were…
Pakistan: Security Forces Neutralize Six BLA Militants in Harnai

Pakistan: Security Forces Neutralize Six BLA Militants in Harnai

In a significant operation in Harnai district, security forces killed six alleged militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on October 3, Dawn reported. The operation targeted BLA hideouts based on intelligence reports regarding the militants’ presence. In related…
Pakistan: Militant Attacks Decline, Fatalities Surge in Q3 2024

Pakistan: Militant Attacks Decline, Fatalities Surge in Q3 2024

A recent report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a complex security landscape in Pakistan, where militant attacks have decreased by 7% in September, Dawn reported yesterday. However, the third quarter of 2024 witnessed a…
26% of Out-of-School Children in Pakistan Concentrated in 45 Tehsils

26% of Out-of-School Children in Pakistan Concentrated in 45 Tehsils

A recent report by the Pakistan Alliance for Maths and Science reveals that over 25% of Pakistan’s out-of-school children are concentrated in just 45 tehsils, Dawn reported yesterday. The study highlights that 25.3 million children aged 5-16 are not enrolled,…
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case

Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case

A Pakistani court has denied bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a graft case, Arab News reported citing their lawyer. This marks another setback for Khan, who has been imprisoned for over a…
Pakistan to cut 150,000 government jobs and reform ministries under IMF loan deal

Pakistan to cut 150,000 government jobs and reform ministries under IMF loan deal

In a bid to reduce administrative costs, Pakistan announced plans on Sunday to eliminate approximately 150,000 government positions, close six ministries, and merge two others, as part of reforms agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a USD…
Islamabad hosts ‘Seal of Prophets’ annual conference

Islamabad hosts ‘Seal of Prophets’ annual conference

The Pakistani capital, Islamabad, hosted the annual “Seal of the Prophets” conference, coinciding with the blessed birth occasion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family. Approximately 400 religious scholars, mosque imams, and Friday prayer…
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