Tag: Pak Army
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Raoof Hasan ‘hoped and prayed’ for end to deadlock between PTI and Army
A day after former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called for an across-the-board dialogue to end the political crisis in the country, PTI’s spokesperson Raoof Hasan stated he “hoped and prayed” that the deadlock between the military and the PTI would end. Raoof Hasan, who was recently released from jail in a cybercrime case, also stated…
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KP govt urges centre to consult it before launching Azm-i-Istehkam
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has urged the federal government to consult with the KP provincial assembly before launching operation Azm-i-Istehkam. In a meeting at KP House in Islamabad, the cabinet decided to share a provincial assembly resolution with the federal government regarding counter-terrorism operations approved on July 19. The resolution read that proceeding without…
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No military operation or evictions under Azm-e-Istehkam
Geo News has reported that under the newly announced anti-terror operation Azm-e-Istehkam, security sources have emphasised that there will be no evictions or military operations under the new anti-terror campaign. Under Azm-e-Istehkam, a multidimensional strategy would be undertaken to effectively end the menace of terrorism along with effective legislation aimed at ensuring militants are duly…
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Is Pakistan considering striking TTP in Afghanistan under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam?
The Khorasan Diary has posted an alert on X (formerly Twitter) on June 23 that a high-ranking official from the government told the outlet that the government may start surgical strikes against the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) inside Afghanistan. The post read, “A high-ranking Pakistani official has revealed that the government may authorise cross-border operations against Pakistani…
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No stability until May 9 Perpetrators brought to justice: Pak Army
The Pakistan Army on Thursday reiterated the call for bringing to justice the planners, perpetrators, abettors, and facilitators of the May 9 riots for the “collective good of the country”. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s resolve was communicated during the 83rd Formation Commanders Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) presided by…
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‘Social media is being used to create environment of chaos,’ says General Asim Munir
In a recent address at the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir expressed concern over the rampant spread of fabricated claims against the state of Pakistan on social media. “Social media is being used to create an environment of chaos, despair, and panic. Through fake news, an impression…
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Sindh government allots 52,000 acres for corporate farming, Geo reports
The interim Sindh government has alloted 52,000 acres of state land for corporate cultural farming, disclose official documents. As per a report filed by Geo’s Benazir Shah and Rasheed Memon, the caretaker government of Sindh gave ultimate approval last week to allot 52,713 acres of state land for the project, out of which 28,000 acres…
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PTI and Army are on the same page, says Zulfi Bukhari
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Zulfi Bukhari said on Saturday that his party and the Pakistan Army are still on the “same page.” Zulfi Bukhari also stated that PTI is ready to talk with all the political parties, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). While engaging with journalists in London, Bukhari discussed the party’s strategy for…
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Armed forces ready to defend the motherland from challenges: Gen Asim Munir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said on Saturday that the armed forces are ready to face any challenges or threats faced by Pakistan and are fully prepared to respond back to enemies of the country. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was in Khairpur…
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Military takes control over two government colleges in Lakki Marwat
A letter written by the principal of a public college in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district to the Higher Education Department is doing rounds on social media. In the letter, the principal states that the Pakistan Army is taking control of the college building, and forcing the administration to halt all academic activities. He also…