Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has criticised what he described as the growing practice of referring to terrorists as “militants”, insisting that those responsible for acts of terrorism should be identified by their actions. Speaking on Tuesday, Tarar objected to the use of the term “militants” in a report by Turkish public broadcaster TRT World […]
Karachi attack
Pakistan lodges strong protest with Afghanistan over Karachi attack
Pakistan has formally protested to Afghanistan over the recent terrorist attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi, stating that available evidence indicates the involvement of Afghan nationals in the assault. The Foreign Office summoned the Afghan charge d’affaires and handed over an official protest letter, expressing Pakistan’s serious concerns over the incident. The Foreign […]
Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over Karachi attack
Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) has summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires and issued a strong diplomatic protest, or demarche, following the recent terrorist attack on a Pakistan Rangers facility in Karachi that left three security personnel martyred. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the envoy was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after authorities concluded […]
Sindh Assembly pays tribute to martyred Rangers personnel
The Sindh Assembly offered Fateha for the Pakistan Rangers personnel martyred while repelling the recent Khawarij attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi. Lawmakers honored their sacrifice and expressed solidarity with the families of the fallen personnel, describing their bravery as an enduring example of service to the nation. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon urged […]
Khawaja Shams-ur-Islam killed, son injured in Karachi attack
Senior lawyer Khawaja Shams-ur-Islam was shot dead outside a mosque in Karachi’s Defence Phase 6 on Friday. Police said unknown gunmen ambushed him as he was leaving the mosque after prayers on Khayaban-e-Rahat. Shams-ur-Islam sustained three gunshot wounds and later died at a private hospital. His son and another individual were also injured and are […]