Quetta, June 9 (IANS) A journalist was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Musakhail area of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, local media reported citing the police authorities. Lala Israfeel, who was working as a reporter for a private TV channel, was outside his shop in Musakhail when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on him, killing him on the spot, police said, Pakistan’s daily Dawn reported.The motive behind the attack is not clear. Police said Israfeel had reported no…
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Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir must introspect the adverse impact of his actions on Pakistan instead of celebrating the statistics and issuing threats, a report has stated. After becoming Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Munir showed his true colours by manipulating the General Elections in 2024 to put in place the government of his choice, allowing him to further strengthen his own position. He also promoted himself to the rank of Field Marshal by subverting…
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) The latest spell of storms in Pakistan, despite being predicted in advance have once again exposed the gap between preparedness and response. The recurrence of disruption under predictable conditions showcases a cycle that will continue to occur without meaningful intervention, a report has stated. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had predicted the latest spell of rains and thunderstorms in advance and placed several regions on alert. Punjab, Khyber Pakh…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Militant violence in Pakistan surged by 27 per cent in May, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The country is caught in a vicious cycle of armed attacks, and there is no let-up in them.The consistency and increasing intensity of the attacks and the failure of the Pakistani security agencies to contain them raise serious questions about the capability of the Pakistan Army.The security situation has worsened at a time when the se…
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Zakhakhel tribesmen blocked the main highway leading to the Torkham border point in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and announced that they would take up arms in self-defence after two men were killed in a targeted attack, local media reported. Protesters, including several political party activists, civil society members and tribesmen, said that armed volunteers would be given the task to carry out patrols in local areas. They announced a complete ban on motorcycle riding…
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s security situation is becoming increasingly alarming as the country grapples with multi-layered crisis beyond isolated militant attacks. Unless the authorities tackle both the violent manifestations of militancy and the underlying political conditions sustaining them, insurgency is likely to intensify, leaving civilians, security personnel, and provincial institutions increasingly vulnerable, a report has stated. “Pakistan’s internal security environment…
Colombo, June 6 (IANS) The river contamination crisis in Pakistan unfolding across the Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Swat, and lower Indus water systems reflects not only environmental neglect but also exposes a broader breakdown of enforcement mechanisms, urban planning, and institutional responsibility.The pollution continues to spread unabated with a lack of restraint, despite repeated warnings from experts, environmental agencies, and Pakistan’s regulatory bodies, such as the Indus River System Aut…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Pakistan establishment’s reported move to enlist the support of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) in its fight against the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) appears to be yielding unintended consequences, with signs that the strategy may be backfiring.The ISKP, which operates as the Islamic State Pakistan Province (ISPP) in Pakistan, seems to have backtracked from its plan of helping the security forces.An official …
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) At least 432 cases of sexual assault and kidnapping were registered by Pakistani police in Islamabad between January and May this year, local media reported.Citing police sources, Pakistan’s leading daily, Dawn, reported that a total of 55 cases of sexual assault were recorded during the reporting period.Among the 55 sexual assault cases, 15 were registered in the Soan Zone, followed by 13 in the Sadar Zone, 12 in the Rural Zone, 9 in the Industrial Area Zone, and 6 in t…
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accused the federal government of denying adequate medical treatment to former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, local media reported on Saturday. The leaders also accused the Pakistani government of obstructing access for family members and party officials, arguing that these restrictions constitute a violation of rights.Addressing a press conference at Pesh…