Tag: Pakistan
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Dengue Cases Surge in KP as 102 New Infections Reported in 24 Hours
Dengue Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Infections in 24 Hours Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported a significant uptick in dengue cases, with 102 new infections confirmed across the province in the last 24 hours. The surge continues a worrying trend for the region, where monsoon rains and warm temperatures provide ideal breeding…
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Pakistan’s FBR Faces Rs274 Billion Shortfall in FY26: Tax Filings Hit a Record, Yet Revenue Gaps Persist
Overview: A Paradox of Record Filings and Growing Shortfalls The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has reported a widening revenue gap for the first four months of the fiscal year 2025-26, despite witnessing near-record or record levels of tax filings from individuals and businesses. The data points to a complex revenue picture: high…
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise Ahead of Fortnightly Review: What Drivers Need to Know
Overview: Fresh price increases ahead of the fortnightly review The government has approved a fresh round of price hikes for petroleum products ahead of the next fortnightly review, following recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and consultations with relevant ministries. Petrol prices have risen by Rs2.43 per litre, while diesel prices increased…
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Pakistan Hopes for Positive Outcome in Talks with Kabul After Truce Extension
Pakistan Eyes Positive Momentum in Istanbul Talks with Kabul Pakistan said it hopes for a positive outcome from the next round of diplomacy with Afghanistan, as authorities confirmed an extension of the ceasefire between the two neighbors. The discussions, set to take place in Istanbul, come after entangled regional dynamics and a shared interest in…
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Taliban’s Militant Backing Threatens Its Survival: Analysis
Introduction: A Colony of Complicated Choices The collapse of talks in Istanbul over Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions has laid bare a grim truth: the Afghan Taliban’s external strategy—its backing of various militant groups—could undermine the very state they control. Far from a short-term bargaining tool, blanket support for armed networks stretches the Taliban’s diplomatic and military seams…
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TTP Second-in-Command Amjad Killed in KP Cross-Border Raid
Cross-Border Infiltration Bid Ends in a Security Sweep In a major confrontation along the porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ( KP ) reported that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ( TTP ) militants attempted an infiltrate bid. The operation resulted in the death of Amjad, the group’s second-in-command, along with three other…
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TTP Infiltration Bid in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ends in Killings, Including TTP’s No. 2
Overview Security forces in Pakistan repelled a militant infiltration bid along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four attackers. Among the dead was Amjad, reported as the second-in-command of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). What happened According to official statements, a group of militants attempted to breach border defenses and enter Pakistani territory from Afghanistan. The…
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Border Fire: Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif Hails Troops as Security Forces Foil Infiltration from Afghanistan
Border Fire: Pakistan Foils Cross-Border Infiltration from Afghanistan In a high-stakes confrontation along the volatile frontier with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s security forces repelled an infiltration bid into the Bajaur district, killing Amjad — the TTP’s second-in-command and a high-value target — along with three other militants. The incident underscores ongoing tensions on the border, where militant…
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Pakistan border fire: PM hails troops after anti-TTP operation
Pakistan border fire: Troops thwart infiltration and a key militant’s elimination In a decisive security operation along the volatile border with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s security forces repelled an attempted infiltration into the Bajaur district. Intelligence and on-ground action culminated in a confrontation that left Amjad, the TTP’s second-in-command and a high-value target, dead, along with three…
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Border Fire: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Praises Troops After Foiled Infiltration
Overview: Border incidents and a high-stakes response In a marked display of resolve on Pakistan’s western frontier, security forces said they killed Amjad, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s second-in-command, along with three other militants during a foiled infiltration attempt from Afghanistan into Bajaur district. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly praised the troops for their vigilance and…