PAKISTAN NEWS

Rawalpindi, 22 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has reiterated that the armed forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country. During his visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Tuesday, Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefed on the prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province. The COAS and CDF commended the high morale, readiness and professionalism of officers and troops, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to safeguarding the country and its people. He direc...

Mardan, 22 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hamid visited the residence of martyred SP Traffic Akbar Khan Shinwari in Lawand Khwar, Mardan, who embraced martyrdom in the Kohat Police Lines Mosque attack. The IGP met the bereaved family, offered his condolences and assured them of full support and cooperation. He also offered Fateha for the departed soul and prayed for the elevation of the martyr’s ranks. Zulfiqar Hamid said that SP Akbar Khan Shinwari had set a great example by sacrificing his life while performing his duty and fulfilling the sacred mission of the police force. He said the sacrifices of police martyrs are a matter of pride for the police department and the entire nation. The IGP stated that brave officers and personnel o...

Tehran, 21 September 2026 (Ghufran): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, in Tehran during his official visit to Iran, with discussions focusing on Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations, regional developments and ongoing cooperation. The two sides reviewed progress in cooperation across various sectors and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with both ministers emphasising the importance of continued efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Eskandar Momeni appreciated Pakistan’s continued efforts for regional peace and stability and thanked the Pakistani leadership for its role in promoting peace in the region. He also highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Mohsin Naqvi ...

Bannu, 21 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel who were abducted by unidentified individuals in Bannu have been found dead, police said. According to police, the bodies of Havaldar Ishaq and Sepoy Umar Hayat were recovered from the Telgai area of Bannu and shifted to Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital for post-mortem examinations. The two personnel had reportedly been abducted a day earlier from the Saifan Kozi Khel Karam Garhi area. Police said an investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the abduction and deaths, while the identities of the suspected perpetrators and their motive had not yet been established. The incident comes amid continued security challenges in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where attacks and targeted violence hav...

 LAHORE, 21 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Two sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, have been detained for 30 days under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) on the orders of the Lahore deputy commissioner. The detention was carried out on a police recommendation amid concerns over a possible threat to public order. Sources said Uzma and Noreen were detained along with their nephews from the residence of their sister Aleema Khan and were later shifted in an armoured vehicle. The detentions come as PTI prepares for nationwide demonstrations, including a planned march towards Islamabad on September 27, seeking the release of Imran Khan and the supremacy of the Constitution. Earlier, Aleema Khan’s two sons, Shahrez Khan a...

ISLAMABAD, 21 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Security forces have killed 37 terrorists in large-scale ground and air operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and areas along the Afghanistan border, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The ministry said intelligence-based operations were conducted in Kohat, Hangu and Thall, where nine terrorists were killed on September 20. In the border region adjoining Afghanistan, security forces destroyed three hideouts belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij and affiliated terrorist groups, along with a training centre for suicide bombers. A total of 28 terrorists, including several suicide bombers, were killed in the operation, while weapons and ammunition stored at the hideouts were also destroyed. The Ministry of Information said maximum precau...

 ISLAMABAD, 21 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has departed for Iran to hold meetings with senior Iranian officials and discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and matters of mutual interest. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Naqvi’s visit will focus on bilateral issues and follow-up on understandings previously reached between the leaderships of Pakistan and Iran. During his meetings, the interior minister is expected to discuss the overall regional situation, Pakistan-Iran relations and efforts to promote peace and stability. The visit comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries and developments across the wider region. Naqvi has previously visited Iran on several occasions, including...

RAWALPINDI, 20 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): An exchange of fire took place between a Security Forces convoy and Khwarij in Hangu District on September 20, during which eight Khwarij belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed due to effective engagement by the Security Forces, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the intense exchange of fire, two officers, Captain Abuzar Farooq, 23, a resident of Gujranwala District, and Lieutenant Sheraz Babar, 22, a resident of Chakwal District, who were leading their troops from the front, fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom along with four other soldiers. A sanitization operation is underway to eliminate any other Khwarij present in the area, while the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “A...

Mardan, 20 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): On the directions of FIA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Director Muhammad Ejaz Khan, the FIA Composite Circle Mardan conducted a major overnight operation at various locations and arrested several key suspects allegedly involved in defrauding MDCAT students and their parents. According to the FIA, the suspects allegedly lured students with promises of increasing their MDCAT examination marks in exchange for money and collected large sums from students and their families. Several central members of the alleged network were taken into custody during the overnight operation. The mobile phones of the arrested suspects have been sent for forensic analysis, while further evidence is being collected in light of the digital and technical data retrieved from the device...

 Islamabad, 20 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has registered a case against 22 suspects for allegedly operating a fraud network involving fake apostille stickers, official stamps and forged documents. Acting on credible information, the FIA raided several consultancy and courier offices located in the basement of F&F Plaza, Aabpara, Islamabad, and recovered material allegedly used in the preparation, distribution and use of fake apostille stickers and official documents. Case No. 48/2026 has been registered under Sections 420, 468, 471 and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. According to the FIA, investigations revealed the alleged involve...