Security forces have killed 15 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in several areas of Balochistan, state media reported on Sunday. State-run Pakistan TV reported citing sources that the IBOs were carried out in Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai, and Nushki under Operation Raddul Fitna 3. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from…
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal said on Saturday that the Election Commission had decided, for security reasons, to first complete the electoral process in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts and hinted that polls in the remaining seven constituencies of Poonch division could be held…
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday that the PML-N would form the government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) with a two-thirds majority. He made the remarks while addressing a rally in Bagh ahead of the third phase of elections in the region. The third phase was originally…
This week, CBS News received another recording from inside the notorious Evin Prison in Iran with an update from U.S. citizen and journalist Reza Valizadeh. He last reached out in June, and he wants his most recent statement to be made public, as well, according to his attorney Ryan Fayhee. Valizadeh is one of…
Washington — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced Friday that he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for him to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity. “Mr. Blanche is not perfect, and he will tell you this, but the choice is not between perfection and Mr. Blanche,”…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration is moving quickly to crack down on criminal enterprises, cartels and undocumented immigrants using the U.S. financial system for their payroll schemes, illicit financing and other fraud. In remarks to Arizona bankers Thursday, Bessent said, “This administration will not tolerate blatant abuse of our financial system, nor…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening for a three-day visit. Apart from CDF Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are also accompanying the premier on the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit, the government said on Thursday. In a post on X, the government said that the premier has left for the visit at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will be accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, will undertake a visit to Saudi Arabia from August 6 to 8, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. In a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the two will be accompanied by Deputy…
The U.S. stock market approached record highs on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached within days. Investors were also cheered by strong corporate profits, with companies ranging from equipment maker Caterpillar to software company Palantir Technologies reporting second-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ expectations. …
