Pakistan
155 Hostages Freed in Pakistan Train Siege; 27 Militants Killed
March 12, 2025
155 Hostages Freed in Pakistan Train Siege; 27 Militants Killed
In a dramatic security operation, Pakistani forces successfully freed 155 hostages and killed 27 suspected militants following an attack by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on the Jaffar Express train in the Bolan district, Anadolu Agency reported. The ambush occurred…
Pakistan added to international watchlist for decline in civic freedoms
March 11, 2025
Pakistan added to international watchlist for decline in civic freedoms
Pakistan has been placed on the Civicus Monitor’s human rights watchlist for 2025, citing restrictions on civic space, targeting of activists, and press limitations. The country joins the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Italy, and the United States on…
MWM Forms Task Force to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Parachinar
March 10, 2025
MWM Forms Task Force to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Parachinar
The Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM) has announced the formation of a “Joint Task Force” to tackle the severe humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, where road closures have led to shortages of food, medicine, and fuel during Ramadan, Shiite News reported. Millions…
Taliban Attack Kills Four Pakistani Troops in Kurram District
March 10, 2025
Taliban Attack Kills Four Pakistani Troops in Kurram District
At least four Pakistani paramilitary troops were killed in an attack by local Taliban fighters on a security checkpoint in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday morning, Arab News reported. A police official, speaking anonymously, reported that heavily armed…
Punjab CTD Arrests 10 Terrorists in 73 Operations
March 8, 2025
Punjab CTD Arrests 10 Terrorists in 73 Operations
Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 10 terrorists during 73 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province, Dawn newspaper reported. The operations were conducted in various cities, including Rawalpindi, Khushab, and Jhelum, in response to heightened terror threats. The CTD spokesperson…
Pakistan Orders Afghan Citizens, Illegal Foreigners to Leave by March 31
March 8, 2025
Pakistan Orders Afghan Citizens, Illegal Foreigners to Leave by March 31
Pakistan’s interior ministry has announced that all “illegal foreigners” and Afghan Citizen Card holders must leave the country by March 31, warning of deportation starting April 1, Arab News reported. The ministry’s statement emphasized Pakistan’s role as a responsible host…
Terrorist Attack in Northwest Pakistan Leaves 5 Troops, 13 Civilians Dead
March 6, 2025
Terrorist Attack in Northwest Pakistan Leaves 5 Troops, 13 Civilians Dead
A terrorist attack in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in the deaths of at least five army personnel and 13 civilians, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred when a group of 16 heavily-armed militants attempted to…
15 killed, 25 injured as terrorists storm military compound in northwest Pakistan
March 5, 2025
15 killed, 25 injured as terrorists storm military compound in northwest Pakistan
At least 15 people were killed and 25 others injured when suspected militants attacked a military compound in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported citing security and health officials. The incident occurred in Bannu, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,…
Pakistan: Rising Muslim Migration to Punjab
March 4, 2025
Pakistan: Rising Muslim Migration to Punjab
Muslims from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Bengal are increasingly migrating to Punjab, taking on labor roles that local youth often avoid, The Print reported. The construction of a new mosque in Bakhatgarh village reflects this demographic shift, serving both local…
Surge in Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan: Civilian Casualties Rise by 175%
March 3, 2025
Surge in Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan: Civilian Casualties Rise by 175%
The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) has reported a significant increase in terrorist attacks across the country during February, with civilian casualties soaring by 175%. The report, released on March 2 and published by Khaama Press, indicates…