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Anti-drug operation

Nationwide anti-drug operation yields massive seizures

Pakistan’s security forces have conducted large-scale anti-drug operations across the country, resulting in significant seizures and arrests. As of September 2023, authorities have seized 1,043 metric tons of various narcotics and arrested 1,612 drug dealers. The operations yielded 3.52 metric…

Twin earthquakes

Pakistan rocked by twin earthquakes

Two consecutive aftershocks rocked the Zhob area of ​​Balochistan early on Monday, raising alarm among residents. According to the US Geological Survey, this earthquake struck 61 kilometers north of Kohlu District at a depth of just 10 km. Less than…

Security forces foil terrorist attack at Bannu Cantt A cowardly attempt by terrorists to attack Cantonment Bannu early this morning was foiled by a swift and effective response by security forces, according to reliable sources. The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 am when terrorists detonated a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the road between the outer wall of Bannu Cantonment and a supply depot. The blast was to create an entry point for terrorists to infiltrate the secure area, the sources added. However, they said the vigilant security personnel stationed at the Cantonment responded immediately, effectively cornering the attackers and preventing them from breaching the perimeter. Timely action by the security forces ensured that the terrorists' plans were thwarted before they could cause further damage. "The effective action cornered the terrorists," the sources said, highlighting the professionalism and preparedness of the security forces in dealing with this threat. After the failed attack, security forces launched a comprehensive clearance operation to ensure there were no remaining threats in the area. The operation is ongoing and the authorities are determined to fully secure the cantonment and prevent any future attempts of this kind.

Security forces foil terrorist attack at Bannu Cantt

A cowardly attempt by terrorists to attack Cantonment Bannu early this morning was foiled by a swift and effective response by security forces, according to reliable sources. The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 am when terrorists detonated a vehicle-borne Improvised…

Pakistan is facing double dilemma

Pakistan Faces Resource Strain Amid Exploding Population

Islamabad: Pakistan is facing double dilemma: lack of resources and ever exploding population. Current census accounts the overall population of Pakistan at 240+ million – 5th is the list of most population countries. The booming population of Pakistan is straining…

solar panels

Punjab to distribute free solar panels from August 14

The Government of Punjab has announced that they will start distributing solar panels from Independence Day, 14 August. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz unveiled a plan last week to ease residents’ financial burden on electricity bills. Under this new scheme, households…

PCB selection committees

PCB announces new selection committees

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a new selection committee following the dismissal of Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq. The new selection committee consists of four voting members and five other non-voting members. The voting members include former captain…