A new test for Pakistan’s security forces
The suicide attack at the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar has become another stark reminder of the growing Pakistan security challenges. Moments after the blast at the main gate, security personnel responded quickly. They cornered the attackers and killed every militant attempting to enter the compound, stopping a much larger operation the assailants had planned. […]
Islamabad Suicide Attack Investigation Reveals Major Breakthrough
The Islamabad suicide attack investigation recorded a major breakthrough as Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar revealed new arrests, key confessional statements, and clear cross-border links behind the assault. During a press conference in Islamabad, he showed the video statement of the attack’s handler, Sajidullah alias Sheena, marking an important moment in the probe. The […]
FBR to scan afghan transit trade containers using new rail-based system
FBR to scan afghan transit trade containers using new rail-based system
Police identify afghan nationals behind FC headquarters attack
Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, said investigators have made significant progress in the probe into the attack on the FC Headquarters. Preliminary findings indicate that all three attackers were Afghan nationals. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, IG Hameed confirmed that the attackers’ photographs have been collected, and their fingerprints […]
Police thwart coordinated militant attacks in Bannu
Security forces repelled coordinated militant attacks on Thana Ghoriwala and Thana Wazir in Bannu late last night, officials confirmed. Militants armed with light and heavy weapons launched simultaneous assaults around midnight. Bannu police responded quickly and forced the attackers to retreat. No one was injured, and no damage occurred. The police infrastructure and personnel stayed […]
Why Female Genital Mutilation in Pakistan stays off the agenda
PESHAWAR – As the global campaign of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on 25 November, public conversations once again centre on child marriage, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. Yet amid these urgent debates, one issue continues to be systematically erased: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Pakistan. This omission is neither accidental […]