Pakistan

Pakistan has officially banned the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), designating it as a “proscribed organization,” Al Jazeera reported today. The federal government cited the PTM’s activities as “prejudicial to the peace and security of the country.” Founded in 2014, the…

Pakistan has the highest number of unregistered births and deaths globally, with UNICEF reporting that 60% of children are not registered before their fifth birthday, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Approximately 60 million children remain unregistered, leading to barriers in accessing…

Pakistan reported on October 5, that coordinated militant attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 16 soldiers, primarily in border areas adjacent to Afghanistan, VOA reported on Saturday. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the violence, which…

Pakistan is preparing to host the 4th International Festival of Islamic Arts from November 15 to 18, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Islamic Art on November 18. According to officials, the festival aims to raise awareness about Islamic…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…