At least five members of Iran’s security forces were killed on Sunday in a “terror attack” in Iran’s southeast Sistan-Baluchistan province, an area known for frequent conflict involving drug traffickers, minority Baluchi rebels, and Sunni extremists. The Fars News Agency reported that the attack took place in Saravan county, a region that has seen ongoing […]
In a devastating incident on November 9, 2024, a powerful explosion rocked Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan, resulting in the tragic loss of 24 lives and injuring 46 others. The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist militant group, has claimed responsibility for this heinous attack. Balochistan Liberation Army’s Ongoing Insurgency The Balochistan Liberation Army has a […]
In a dramatic turn of events, radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account was withheld in India, triggering a wave of controversy. The move came after Naik’s ongoing tour in Pakistan, a nation that has embraced his radical rhetoric, angering Indian authorities. Naik’s account was blocked on October 4, 2024, amidst […]
A brutal wave of violence has engulfed Pakistan’s Balochistan province, leaving over 60 people dead in what is being described as one of the deadliest insurgent attacks in recent years. The coordinated assaults, carried out by separatist militants believed to be affiliated with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), have targeted civilians, security forces, and infrastructure […]
In a devastating attack that underscores the ongoing instability in southwestern Pakistan, a bomb blast claimed the lives of two children and left 16 others, including seven police officers, severely injured on August 24, 2024. The explosion occurred in the restive town of Pishin, located in Balochistan province, a region notorious for its insurgent activities […]
TotalEnergies has announced it will sell its 50% stake in Total PARCO Pakistan Limited (TPPL) to Gunvor Group, a leading global commodities trading company. This significant transaction reflects TotalEnergies’ ongoing strategy to refine its portfolio by focusing on core geographies with substantial growth and transition opportunities. Details of the Strategic Sale TotalEnergies’ decision to sell […]
In a critical move to address the escalating terror threat in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has decided to deploy two battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF) from Odisha to the conflict-ridden union territory. This deployment, involving over 2,000 BSF personnel, underscores the severity of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where recent […]
In a latest diplomatic incident that has escalated tensions between Pakistan and Germany, the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt was attacked by protesters, leading to significant vandalism and the unauthorized replacement of the Pakistani flag with Afghanistan’s. This incident occurred on July 20th, following a sanctioned protest by Afghan nationals against the death of Pashtun nationalist […]
Pakistan’s first attempt to establish a human milk bank at the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi has faced an abrupt suspension. The initiative, initially celebrated for its potential to aid premature and malnourished infants through donated breast milk, has been halted following a revised religious ruling or fatwa from the […]
At least three people were killed and six others injured when Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, across the Indian Line of Control. According to a report by the Press Trust of India, the protesters were demonstrating against the high prices of wheat flour and inflated electricity bills when they […]