DERA ISMAIL KHAN – The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a successful intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, killing three most-wanted terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to CTD officials, the operation resulted in the elimination of terrorists identified as Naimatullah, Abdul Rauf Afghani, and Mustafa. The slain militants were reportedly involved in direct attacks on police and security forces and were considered highly dangerous. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also lauded the CTD for killing three Indian-sponsored terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan. The interior minister emphasized that the achievements of CTD and other security forces in maintaining peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are highly commendable.

A rain-bearing weather system is expected to enter Pakistan from the west tomorrow (Thursday), bringing rainfall to upper parts of Punjab, while the plains, including Lahore, are likely to remain dry, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The presence of fog and cloud cover has further intensified the cold weather across the province. However, there is no significant chance of rain in Lahore or other plain areas of Punjab during the next 24 hours. On Wednesday, Lahore recorded a minimum temperature of 3.6 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 14 degrees Celsius. Similar cold and dry conditions are forecast for most plain districts of Punjab, with persistent fog during morning and late-night hours.

MANAMA – President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Manama on Tuesday on a four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in key sectors. Upon arrival, the president was received by Commander of the Bahrain National Guard Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Ambassador of Bahrain to Pakistan Mohammed Ibrahim Abdulqader and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain Saqib Rauf were also present on the occasion, a Presidency’s news release said. During his visit, President Zardari is scheduled to hold meetings with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The president will also address a reception at the headquarters of the Economic Development Board in Manama.

He also said it was unclear what the death toll in Iran actually was. “I hear numbers — look, one death is too much — but I hear much lower numbers, and then I hear much higher numbers,” he said. Later, speaking to reporters on his return to Washington, Trump said he would soon be receiving a briefing on Iran. Trump had previously vowed the United States would get involved if protesters were killed, a line crossed days ago. At least 734 people are confirmed to have been killed, though the actual death toll is likely in the thousands, Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said Tuesday.

The data he provided including enhanced GDP growth and reduced inflation imply that the economy might finally be stabilising after years of turmoil from floods, global inflation, energy crises, and inconsistent internal policies. However, although the signs are encouraging, the longevity of this recovery hinges on a commitment to intensifying reforms rather than easing them. Particularly encouraging is industrial growth of 9.4 per cent, alongside the recovery of large-scale manufacturing after a two-year decline. Fiscal performance, particularly tax collection of Rs 6.2 trillion with a 10 percent increase, signals progress toward fiscal discipline. Yet Pakistan’s tax base remains narrow, and reliance on indirect taxation continues to burden ordinary citizens.

The report confirms that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, along with Kamran Bangash, Taimur Jhagra, and Irfan Saleem, are among the individuals visible in the videos. In two videos where Sohail Afridi and Irfan Saleem appear, evidence of splicing was also found. Profile photographs of Sohail Afridi, Irfan Saleem, Kamran Bangash, and Taimur Jhagra were compared with the individuals in the footage. Earlier, an anti terrorism court had directed the police to obtain a forensic report in the Radio Pakistan attack case. Following the release of this report, Peshawar Police have begun consultations on nominating Chief Minister Sohail Afridi as an accused.

Pakistan will not allow anyone to commit terrorism on its soil: Dr. Shazra Mansab, We will not let them spoil the image of the Constitution: Sarmad Ali Khan, we want the situation in Iran to improve: Muhammad Mudassar TipuBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, the economic situation of the country is not good, we have to talk for the betterment of the country, PPP and PML-N are fighting each other every day, differences are not a good thing, they are privatizing Railways and Gas, Mahmood Achakzai is a wise politician, Mehmood Achakzai can talk to the founder and PPP, Mehmood Achakzai is being made the opposition leader, all control will be with Mahmood Achakzai, Bushra Bibi will have no authority, they are not being allowed to meet the founder, It is necessary to meet Mahmood Achakzai’s founder. Minister of State, PML-N, Dr. Shazra Mansab Khan said we have withdrawn the ordinance that was passed, PPP is our coalition government, we will resolve all issues by talking to the PPP, the water issue in Sindh was also resolved through dialogue, together with the PPP, we will put the country on the path of development: PIA privatization historic decision, Privatization of PIA was a big problem, we were suffering a lot due to PIA, our allies are with us, the two parties have different ideologies, differences continue to arise, the issue with the ordinance was based on a misunderstanding, we immediately withdrew this ordinance, we immediately withdrew the ordinance by explaining the reason, this is not a constitutional issue, PPP and PML-N are working together, Mahmood Chakzai is a very old politician, It is the Speaker’s prerogative to nominate them, Is there no person in PTI to be the opposition leader, PTI members are divided among themselves, will PTI’s Mahmood Achakzai accept whatever decision he makes, Shazra Mansab asks, the country was on the verge of default by 2022, PTI has pushed the country towards destruction, they say the founder of PTI did nothing, we have led the country towards growth, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee, the committee has been given the target of increasing exports, discos are being privatized, Field Marshal’s role in development is very important, India is still continuing the operation, Pakistan will not allow anyone to commit terrorism on its soil, our youth are sacrificing their lives for the country every day, It is not appropriate for PTI to make such a statement. Senator PPP Sarmad Ali Khan said there should be no differences every day, The ordinance issue was a huge problem, ordinances cannot be issued without the President’s signature, this is not a technical issue, it is a constitutional issue, they would first bring it to the President of the country and the President would look at it, they released it without sending it, We will not let them spoil the image of the Constitution, If they want to do the same, then abolish the Parliament too, nominating opposition leader is the prerogative of PTI and Speaker, Mahmood Achakzai is a confused politician, Is there no one in PTI who can do this collusion in Parliament, PTI is the largest party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Conflict continues within PTI, Bushra Bibi and Aleema Khan are two groups in PTI, PTI members are divided among themselves, Pakistan gave India the worst defeat, PTI members make statements against institutions, we all stand with the Pakistan Army, when PDM took over the government, the country was on the verge of default, we saved the country from default, all its benefits should reach the people, Institutions should not be privatized, PPP is a party representing the poor, people should have security, all problems should be solved on one page. Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassar Tipu said there are more than 700 Pakistani students in Iran, we are in touch with our students, some people are returning to Pakistan by road, those who are returning should use the border, we have very old relations with Iran, we want the situation in Iran to improve, we want peace in Iran.

Lahore: JUI-F has said that it will ensure the freedom and autonomy of madrasas at all costs, the government’s incompetence was evident by the issuance of the ordinance without the President’s signature. JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman met with JUI-F Lahore General Secretary Hafiz Abdul Rehman and discussed the country’s political situation. Maulana Fazl Usmani, Maulana Maqsood Ul Wari, Hafiz Zainul Abideen, Salman Arif, Muhammad Shahid and other party officials were present in the meeting. Maulana Fazlur Rehman also condoled with the family of party leader Qari Muhammad Tahir on his death. Meanwhile, the JUI spokesperson said that the issuance of the ordinance without the President’s signature exposed the government’s incompetence, insulted the President’s office, parliament, politicians and democracy, and made a mockery of the constitution and democracy.

The National Peace Communication Committee (NPAC) established to formulate a national narrative met with the DG ISPR at GHQ and assured full cooperation for the promotion of the national narrative. In the meeting, unwavering solidarity with the Pakistan Armed Forces and a common resolve against anti-state narratives were expressed. The NPAC condemned the Fitna al-Khawarij and the Afghan Taliban and said that there is no justification for terrorism. DG ISPR said that public awareness and truthful narrative are decisive weapons to counter the enemy’s psychological warfare. Describing the meeting as exceptionally useful, it was hoped that progress would be made on new avenues of trust and practical cooperation.

India has rejected the visa applications of Pakistani-origin players of the US cricket team. Ali Khan’s Instagram story made it clear that he is currently not allowed to enter India. This situation is also worrying because most of the matches of the US in Group A are scheduled in India. According to sources, several associate teams are worried about visa issues ahead of the matches in India, especially those players with Pakistani backgrounds or documents, as their applications are subject to additional scrutiny. This situation has made administrative issues an unnecessary discussion ahead of the tournament.

Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX has received permission to launch another 7,500 Starlink satellites into space to expand its internet network. The US Federal Communications Commission has also approved upgrades to the company’s Generation 2 satellites, which will allow the company to expand its broadband and mobile services to more parts of the world. The US agency said in a statement that under this approval, SpaceX has been allowed to build, launch and operate 7,500 more Generation 2 Starlink satellites.

Rumors about a relationship between Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Bollywood actress Disha Patani have created a stir on social media. These rumors have surfaced through social media posts and memes, although there is no clear picture or concrete evidence yet. Despite all this discussion, both Yuzvendra Chahal and Disha Patani have remained silent, which has further fueled the rumors. In pictures from the event, Disha Patani was seen holding a man’s arm, after which social media users started speculating that the man could be Talwinder. Currently, these rumours about Yuzvendra Chahal and Disha Patani have been doing the rounds on social media and fans are waiting for a clear statement.

According to the international news agency, tensions between the two countries have increased dangerously after the US President supported the protesters and threatened to attack Iran. On the other hand, Iran has also accused the protesters of being supported by foreign countries, including the United States and Israel. In the latest development, Iranian intelligence has claimed that American weapons and explosives have been recovered from different parts of the country. The statement said that these weapons and explosives were hidden by the miscreants in their homes and were taking instructions from abroad. Human rights organizations have claimed that the number of people killed in the 15-day protests in Iran has exceeded 800.

By abandoning the pretext of ideology in favor of overt resource seizure, the United States risks accelerating the very fragmentation it seeks to arrest. The Trap of Strategic OverstretchThe primary contradiction of the Donroe Doctrine lies in its divergence from the prudent strategy of contraction. Instead of consolidating power, the Donroe Doctrine risks bogging the U.S. down in a resource war that drains the treasury while domestic infrastructure crumbles. The Donroe Doctrine attempts to solve a problem that doesn’t exist (supply shortage) with a solution (military occupation) that creates a problem that does (instability). In the final analysis, the Donroe Doctrine is a strategic anachronism.

ISLAMABAD :- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji, Sunday, discussed further strengthening of Pakistan–Saudi strategic partnership. Ishaq Dar met Saudi Deputy FM on the sidelines of 22nd extraordinary session of the OIC, in Jeddah, Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release. Both sides also reaffirmed close cooperation within the OIC for peace, stability and security in the region. PAKISTAN, EGYPT VOW TO EXPAND COOPERATION ACROSS MULTIPLE DOMAINSDeputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Sunday, reviewed Pakistan–Egypt bilateral relations and reaffirmed commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple domains. Ishaq Dar met with the Egyptian FM on the sidelines of the 22nd Extraordinary OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Jeddah, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.