by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Public Policy
QUETTA — A catastrophic spell of heavy rains, thunder, and hail has devastated more than 30 districts in Balochistan over the last 24 hours. The provincial infrastructure is reeling under severe pressure as flash floods have cut off major highways, destroyed homes,...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Terrorism
NORTH WAZIRISTAN / ISLAMABAD — In a precise tactical engagement along the Pak-Afghan border, Pakistani security forces killed eight terrorists on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. The military’s...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Terrorism
BANNU / PESHAWAR — As of April 2026, the Bannu Division has emerged as a central theater for Operation Azm-e-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability). The region, which includes the districts of Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and North Waziristan, is currently under an intensified...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Afghanistan, China
ISLAMABAD — Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated on Thursday that while Pakistan is engaged in senior-level talks with Afghanistan in Urumqi, China, any lasting de-escalation depends entirely on Kabul demonstrating “visible and verifiable...
by Aizaz ul haq | Apr 2, 2026 | Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday categorically dismissed reports suggesting the removal of barbed wire fencing along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, labeling the claims as “fabricated, dated, and devoid of facts.” The...
