The Global News Desk 115

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who serves as the Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and has previously held the position of Foreign Minister of Pakistan, has backed the idea of convening an All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss the security landscape in Balochistan, saying that political dialogue is the only realistic solution to the issues faced by the province. During a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti at Zardari House a few days prior, Bilawal advocated the need for an APC on Balochistan.  Chief Minister Bugti informed Bilawal Bhutto on the province’s governing, political and security performance, particularly the current wave of terrorist attacks. The briefing pointed out that the government of Balochistan has actively participated in fulfilling the needs of the families affected by the Ziarat tragedy and has made steps to address their concerns. At the request of the families of the victims, Bugti told Bilawal that a judicial commission had been esta...

Pakistan hiked the petrol price to Rs316.15 per litre just hours after introducing a new daily fuel pricing method.  This pricing shift took place shortly after the new system was introduced. •Amid soaring global oil costs, petrol increased by Rs5.44 per litre, and HSD by Rs31.05. •A new daily pricing structure based on foreign market movements goes into effect. The federal government jacked up high-speed diesel (HSD) prices by Rs31.05 per litre and petrol by Rs5.44 per litre on Friday, shortly after revealing a new daily petroleum pricing mechanism. This adjustment was attributed to a significant rise in global crude oil prices, driven by renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran. The Petroleum Ministry has announced that high-speed diesel (HSD) will now cost Rs354.35 per litre, with petrol prices increasing to Rs316.15 per litre. These new rates will take effect by July 17.

Political experts say • The MoUs reflect a strategic maneuver towards greater economic collaboration. • This initiative is significant for bolstering the economic connection between the two countries. Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan's Ambassador to China, informed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday that over $20 billion in memorandums of understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies and institutions, with many investment commitments moving closer to formal agreements and commercial realization. After a meeting with the finance minister, the ambassador discussed the investment promotion efforts of Pakistan's Embassy in Beijing.  He explained that a distinctive tracking mechanism has been designed to check the status of investment commitments and ensure optimal coordination among stakeholders. Manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, textiles, and industrial services are among the many areas where Chinese investors are ...

Anti-Pakistan terrorism has gained a foothold in Afghanistan, supported entirely by India's financial and strategic resources, under the Taliban's governance. The former Director of Military Intelligence and former General of Afghan Special Operations Forces, General Sami Sadat, revealed in a shocking interview that the Afghan Taliban are heavily involved in destabilizing Pakistan. In an interview, he reiterated what Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's defense minister, recently charged: that the Taliban were collaborating with India to weaken Pakistan's security objectives. General Sadat disclosed that "The Taliban have strong connections with India.""They provide refuge and financial assistance to terrorist organizations such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatists," he continued. The general revealed that the Taliban receive direct financial assistance from India, which is subsequently directed towards terror organizations responsible for ...

A gas cylinder explosion in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, killed five Pakistani workers on Wednesday, according to the Kingdom's police. The explosion happened in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, in the Manfouha district.  All five of the victims were from the Mansehra region of KPK, according to a preliminary report. According to the investigation, Muhammad Saeed, Abid Hussain, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Safeer, and Muhammad Rustam were the victims. The Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh announced that its officials were frequently communicating with Saudi police and other relevant authorities, expressing their deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives. Once the legal matters are resolved, the embassy is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate preparations are made for either the burial of the deceased in Saudi Arabia or the return of their bodies to Pakistan. 

July 14 - (The Global News Desk 115) — Turkish state media announced that Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Turkey on Monday for a two-day official visit.  It is anticipated that he will engage with Turkish military and political officials while there. Conversations with influential people in these sectors are also scheduled. According to PTV, which cited security sources, Field Marshal Munir received a warm reception upon his arrival. Before this visit, General Metin Tokel, who leads the Turkish Land Forces, met Field Marshal Munir in Pakistan a few weeks earlier. Both sides discussed the importance of regional security and discussed ways to improve bilateral defense cooperation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. General Tokel also met the air force and naval leaders of Pakistan on the same tour. This month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made a trip to Turkiye, concentrating on enhancing trade and economic connections between the two nations.

July 11 - (The Global News Desk 115) — State media officials reported on Saturday that 9 more terrorists were killed during ongoing security operations in Balochistan, elevating the total number of militants killed to 88 since July 5.  Pakistan Television said that Operation Shaban is still ongoing throughout the province, with the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police engaged in coordinated air and ground operations aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts. The new assault brings the total number of terrorists killed in Operation Shaban to 52, with intelligence-based operations raising the total to 88. Security officials have said that the operation will go on until the last terrorist is removed. The operation was initiated in response to terrorist assaults in the Mangi Dam region of Quetta, which led to the fatalities of 27 police officers, among them abducted personnel. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the civil and military leadership have made a "mutual an...

The Pakistani military's media wing said in a report that 38 law enforcement officials were killed in a recent sequence of severe terrorist strikes in Balochistan.  The ISPR Director-General announced on Wednesday that 42 people, including 38 security forces, were slain in barbaric attacks by extremists sponsored by India.  Since the early days of July, Balochistan has been the site of numerous fatal violent incidents directed at both security personnel and civilians.  A violent attack on a Ziarat checkpoint on July 6 led to the tragic deaths of nine police officers, which opened the door to further bloodshed. As a consequence of the Ziarat operation, 18 more police officers were killed during the ongoing clearing efforts. The DG ISPR confirmed that security forces successfully wiped out 54 terrorists in response to aggressive activities.

Islamabad, Pakistan  —  The government of Balochistan reported on Tuesday that a shootout in the province of Balochistan brought about the deaths of at least nine police personnel and fifteen terrorists. Nine police officers were killed, and many more were injured in a fierce gunfight that broke out overnight in Balochistan when a large number of terrorists stormed a police post. According to the law enforcement network, terrorist assaults on security personnel have risen in recent years.  Police said the attack occurred in a remote area of Ziarat district in Balochistan province, but provided no further details. The Balochistan government's spokesperson, Shahid Rind, said that the terrorists abducted eight police officers, all of whom were later apprehended by security forces. Mohsin Naqvi, the Interior Minister, held Indian-backed militants responsible for the recent attack. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and Bilawal Bhu...

Asif Ali Zardari, the president of Pakistan, undertook an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on July 6, according to the country's official media. The foreign office said that Zardari would attend a cultural gathering while in the country and would also meet President Sadyr Japarov to discuss potential cooperation. During the visit, the leaders of Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan will discuss current issues on the bilateral agenda and prospects for further strengthening cooperation, the press statement said. President Sadyr Japarov received Zardari at Issyk-Kul International Airport, where a formal reception with an honor guard was held.  Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan have sustained diplomatic ties since the early 90's, gradually broadening their collaboration through bilateral channels and regional organizations, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Both states, together with Tajikistan and Afghanistan, have been working on the $1.2 billion Central Asia-Sou...

The bus fell into a deep ravine following a brake failure caused by excessive speed in the Dana Sar area of the Sherani region, located in the Zhob district. Balochistan police reported that an accident happened on Friday in proximity to the border between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan. Eight passengers were rescued alive from the damaged bus, while 40 passengers' corpses were discovered, according to DHQ Hospital Zhob and rescue teams.    A shocking statement has emerged from an injured passenger and eyewitness regarding a bus accident in Balochistan, revealing that the bus driver threatened to take the lives of the passengers. President Asif Ali Zardari and the Balochistan government have expressed their sincere sadness and grief regarding the Zhob disaster, conveyed their condolences to the families of the victims, and prayed for the injured to recover promptly.

The KPK Government said on Wednesday that seven drowned after a tourist boat capsized in Saifullah Lake in Swat, with two others saved. The Swat rescue team reported that seven bodies were extracted from the lake after the incident and subsequently conveyed to Kalam Hospital by ambulance. DC had reported earlier that five people were found dead, and a search and rescue operation was in progress to find four visitors who were missing. Authorities did not immediately share more information concerning the circumstances of the incident.

At least 14 children died, and several others were injured as a result of the roof collapse at a tuition center in the Kahna locality of Lahore.  After the rescue efforts were finalized, authorities took five people into custody. Punjab government authorities said at a press briefing that a tuition center's ceiling collapsed in Lahore's Kahna district on Tuesday, killing at least 14 children and injuring many others.    Post-incident, 19 children were transported to Kahna Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, according to the Punjab Health Minister. The ministry confirmed that the roof fall resulted in the deaths of 14 pupils. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed their deep sorrow over the fatalities and offered their condolences to the grieving families.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -  Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar made an announcement on Sunday that security forces conducted a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, which was followed by air strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters. He added that the operation was launched in reaction to several Afghan militant strikes that were taking place throughout Pakistan, most notably at the Ragers Camp in Karachi. Several Rangers officers were killed in this attack. Militant attacks against the police and security forces in Pakistan have escalated in recent years. The majority of this violence has been attributed by authorities to the Pakistani Taliban, or Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as well as other terrorist factions from Afghanistan. Afghan terrorists recently assaulted the Rangers' headquarters in Karachi, killing four paramilitary forces. Following a swift response to the attack, Rangers personnel eliminated three o...

Members of the outlawed Jamaat-ul-Ahrar gang attacked the main entrance of a Rangers camp in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighborhood late Saturday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  The assailants used an explosive to launch their attack before trying to break into the premises.  As a result of the gunfire, three militants were killed, and another was captured with injuries, while the Rangers team effectively confronted the intruders. The military indicates that the detained suspect is an Afghan national. Stressing that the sacrifice of the deceased troops would not be in vain, the Pakistani military has said that it will take swift action against those responsible for the attack.  The attack on a Rangers base in Karachi has been strongly condemned by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif, who have declared that terrorist organizations with outside assistance will eventually fail. Pakistan has frequently claimed that terroris...

5 equipped terrorists associated with an outlawed group were killed by police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) during a combined operation in the near bordering area of Attock in Punjab, Police officials said on Tuesday.  The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesperson said that when the crew reacted to the gunfire, all five of the accused terrorists were killed during the gunfight.  He said that firearms, explosives, and hand grenades were gathered from the site following the operation.  According to CTD officers, initial probes suggested that the executed terrorists were allegedly involved in terrorist activities in Punjab.   The operation was based on sensitive knowledge concerning their movements and strategies.  The spokesperson said that authorities have launched a more thorough search operation in Attock's border districts to locate any remaining suspects, accomplices, or facilitators who may have escaped during the raid.  President Asi...

A technical malfunction led to the crash of a Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter shortly after takeoff near Muzaffarabad, as reported by ISPR. All 21 military personnel, including Colonel Amjad Latif and Major Hafiz Majid, on board, were martyred after the helicopter crashed soon after takeoff. Rescue squads were quickly dispatched to the crash location and started their operations to recover the wreckage and the victims' bodies, as reported by the military media wing. A board of investigation has been established by the Pakistan Army to determine the exact technical cause of the accident. To determine factors leading to the terrible mishap, investigators will investigate every aspect of the event. Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), President Asif Ali Zardari, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow regarding the helicopter crash, extending their sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the martyrs durin...

Bilawal: "On June 7, the citizens of GB will display their strength and choose a jiyala chief minister."   Highlighting the PPP's dedication to the region, he said his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, "gave Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) its current identity," pointing out that the province used to be referred to as the Northern Areas.   He addresses that Pakistan requires a government "capable of facing the world directly," asserting that only the PPP can fulfill this role as a genuine representative of the populace.   Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan People's Party,  expressed his expectation that similar results will be achieved in future national elections and encouraged voters in Gilgit Baltistan to lend their support to the PPPP to establish a government in the area.   PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has also assured that he will take prompt action on the resettlement of those affected by the Diamer-Bhasha Dam if the PPP...

QUETTAT, Balochistan  —  Following the train bombing in Quetta on May 24, security forces successfully killed 17 terrorists during intelligence-driven operations in Balochistan, the military media wing said. On Tuesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that operations were conducted in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar, and Ketch as part of a heightened counterterrorism initiative. Furthermore, the same source confirmed that forces struck many terrorist hideouts as part of the counter-terrorism exercise. The military labeled the terrorists who were killed as militants funded by India.  The military media wing announced that efforts to clean up the targeted areas are still in progress to eliminate any remaining terrorists. Moreover, it was emphasized that both law enforcement and armed forces are steadfast in their commitment to implementing counterterrorism strategies under Azm-e-Istehkam, a campaign endorsed by the Federal Apex Committ...

QUETTA, BALOCHISTAN -- On 29 and 30 January 2026, a confrontation that was triggered by a series of gunfire and bomb assaults in Balochistan, Pakistani security forces eliminated 177 terrorists, according to the local media outlets of Balochistan, which reported on Sunday that approximately 31 civilians and 17 security officials also lost their lives.  The BLA rebels responsible for a wave of coordinated gunfire and bombs in the southwestern Balochistan province were the subject of an inquiry by Pakistan's security forces on Sunday. As reported by Balochistan's Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, the BLA's series of strikes resulted in the deaths of no less than 31 civilians and 17 security personnel.  Bugti further reported that at least 145 assailants were killed, but that toll climbed to 177 days following. BLA claimed responsibility for the most recent attacks on security forces and civilians.