Security forces conducted a joint operation on Thursday in Kyber Pakhtunkhw’s Tehsil Tank, killing the terrorists who were involved in the abduction of a district and session court judge from South Waziristan.
On Monday, District and Sessions Judge Shakirullah Marwat was recovered safely from the border area of Dera Ismail Khan and Tank.
The police confirmed that Judge Marwat was completely fine when he was recovered.
The judge was kidnapped from a village named Bagwal near the border area of Tank and DI Khan.
ISPR released a statement on Thursday stating that “During the conduct of the operation, after intense fire exchange, three terrorists were successfully neutralised and sent to hell.”
The ISPR identified the terrorists as ringleader Azmat alias Azmati, ringleader Karamat alias Hanzla and Rehan.
Pakistani actor Zahid Ahmed is not happy with Instagram after the social media site deleted his post about supporting Palestinians in their struggle against genocide.
Zahid Ahmed wrote a message on Instagram, telling everyone that the site took down his earlier post. “Never thought this would happen to me, Instagram deleted my last post in which Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden were called real terrorists.”
The actor slammed the site, writing, “Instagram, I’d love to see you burn in hell on the day of judgment.”
A few days ago, the actor shared a post on Instagram and Facebook with a picture of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with the Afghan Taliban and US President Joe Biden.
“We were forced to believe that this is what terrorists look like when the world now knows what terrorists look like,” was written on the picture.
This post is still visible on Facebook.
Over 18,797 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israeli bombing on Gaza since October 7. More than 50,000 people have been injured, and over 7,780 are missing, presumed dead under the rubble. More than 253,000 houses have been partly damaged, and over 52,000 houses have been completely destroyed while 1.8 million Palestinians have been displaced.
Security forces confirmed on Friday that an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district resulted in the elimination of five terrorists, as reported by the army’s media wing.
A press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that a military operation was carried out in the Mullazai area of Tank based on reported terrorist presence.
During the operation, intense fire exchange took place between the troops and terrorists. As a result, five terrorists were “sent to hell”, the ISPR said.
It stated that the terrorists who were killed continued to be actively engaged in various terrorist activities, including targeting law enforcement agencies, extortion, and the deliberate killing of innocent civilians.
“A cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered during the operation,” said the military’s media wing.
The statement additionally mentioned that the sanitisation operation aims to eradicate any remaining terrorists in the area, reflecting the unwavering commitment of Pakistan’s security forces to eliminate the threat of terrorism from the country.
A day before, General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), emphasised that the presence of illegal foreigners was having a significant impact on Pakistan’s security and economy.
Suspected militants on Tuesday attacked an oil and gas company in Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), resulting in two police officials being martyred and three getting injured.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed that the terrorist attack occurred in Drazanda tehsil of DI Khan.
The injured police officials and the bodies were shifted to hospitals, said the DSP. He also confirmed that one of the injured policemen is in a critical condition.
The DSP stated that police officials were deployed for security of the oil company, adding that the search for terrorists is underway.
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, stating that strict action is required to wipe out terrorists from Pakistan.
This was the fifth attack on DI Khan in the last few days.
Earlier, on Monday, militants attacked the Gul Imam police station in Tank Area, DI Khan.
An American online shopping platform known as “Americana Pipedream” is offering Pakistani Servis Cheetah high-top shoes, which are advertised as “The Taliban’s Favourite Shoe” and are priced at approximately Rs30,500 ($99).
Screenshot from Americana Pipedream Website
The website lists these shoes for individuals who wish to emulate the Taliban’s style, and the company claims that “the Servis Cheetah is a highly popular running and sports shoe in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Much of its notoriety stems from its use by the Taliban, Mujahideen, and even Afghan Security Forces over the past 40 years.
These Servis Cheetahs are brand new and originate from Pakistan, a shoe brand that is not commonly found in the American market.
Interestingly, despite the platform’s strong promotion of these shoes as the “Taliban’s favourite,” the details section acknowledges that they are rare to come by in the United States and suggests that the quality may not be top-notch due to their Pakistani origin.
Furthermore, upon conducting research, it was discovered that the exact same shoes are sold by Servis Pakistan for Rs2,799.
Screenshot from official Servis Pakistan Website
The website appears to specialise in promoting clothing and accessories associated with the Taliban and similar themes. Other products featured on the website include Afghan War Rugs & Accessories, new apparel and accessories, books, camping and outdoor gear, axes and knives, tactical gear, pipes and accessories, vintage clothing, Phantomleaf camouflage, clearance items, night vision devices, and various military surplus items categorised by style and country of origin, including Swiss Surplus, Balkan Surplus, Greek Surplus, German & Austrian Surplus, Romanian Surplus, Vintage US Military Clothing, and British Surplus.
According to the army’s media affairs division, security forces have killed two terrorists after they attacked a military convoy in Gwadar, Balochistan, early on Sunday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the terrorists attacked the convoy at 10 a.m. using hand grenades and small guns.
“However, due to the efficient and swift response, two terrorists were sent to hell with no harm to any military or civil persons,” the statement said, with the military expressing its resolve to “thwart efforts of the enemies of peace and prosperity in the country”.
One militant was killed and three others were hurt during the exchange of fire with security personnel, according to an earlier statement by the ISPR, which added that an operation was initiated in the region after reports of the presence of terrorists.
On the other hand, according to China’s consulate in Karachi, there were Chinese workers in the attacked convoy.
“A Chinese convoy from the Gwadar port project was hit by roadside bombs and gunfire on its way back to the port area from the Gwadar Airport,” it said in a statement on its website, adding that “no Chinese citizens were killed or injured”.
A statement released by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and former President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Javed Latif, has expressed disapproval of the ongoing talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying that dialogue should never be held with a “terrorist wing” and the “ones who throw petrol bombs”.
Addressing a press conference, Latif, who is considered close to PML-N head Nawaz Sharif, went on to say that dialogue could never be held with a person who “is spreading anarchy in the country, especially at a time when Pakistan’s economy is stabilising and the country is progressing without IMF’s aid”.
He urged “individuals in institutions” to take responsibility for “producing” a person like Imran Khan, Chairman of PTI, and for the consequences of their actions. He also claimed that some people are trying to reinstate the PTI chairman as Prime Minister.
The PML-N leader said that the elections won’t be held without the participation of his party supremo Nawaz Sharif.
The third and final round of talks will be held tomorrow. As of yet, no census is in sight.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill told a court in Islamabad today (Friday, August 12) that he is being subjected to extreme torture in custody.
“I am a professor, not a criminal.” Gill said that he is not permitted to sleep and not even allowed to meet his lawyers. He alleged that no medical examination was conducted as claimed by the authorities. The Islamabad Police had earlier claimed that Gill underwent medical examination at the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and the medical report revealed that he was not tortured.
Shahbaz Gill was taken into custody on August 9 from Bani Gala Chowk for inciting the public against state institutions.
A district and sessions court in Islamabad hearing a sedition case against Gill on Friday (August 12) rejected the prosecution’s request to extend Gill’s physical remand. Instead, the court sent him to jail on judicial remand.
Gill was presented in a court earlier today after the completion of two-day physical remand. On August 10, a court approved a two-day physical remand of Dr Shahbaz Gill in a sedition case.
Strongly condemn the torture being inflicted on Shahbaz Gill: Imran Khan
PTI Chairman Imran Khan said he strongly condemns the torture being inflicted on Shahbaz Gill.
“Under what law & under who’s orders is this being done? If he broke any law then he shd be given a fair hearing.”
Imran Khan added: “A climate of fear is being spread to make ppl kowtow before cabal of crooks.”
Strongly condemn the torture being inflicted on Shahbaz Gill. Under what law & under who’s orders is this being done? If he broke any law then he shd be given a fair hearing. But just to salvage Imported govt of crooks the Constitution & all laws are being violated with impunity.
The United States (US) has installed self-check-in kiosks at airports across the country for advanced security measures. People are being asked the problematic query, “Are You a Terrorist?” with a “Yes” or “No” option.
A freelance journalist, Asaad Sam Hanna shared an image of the kiosk on his Twitter where users started debating the query with amusement on how it provides security at airports.
Another user considered it a bad step was taken for security, “I really don’t understand how, since 9/11, our airport check-in has become more computerized, w much less human-to-human interactions. Given past observations by agents who have noticed suspicious behavior, seems like a bad thing for security.”
I really don’t understand how, since 9/11, our airport check-in has become more computerized, w much less human to human interactions. Given past observations by agents who have noticed suspicious behavior, seems like a bad thing for security.
One user explained the purpose of this query, “If you are (terrorist), and you lie, it’s a way for law enforcement to bring additional charges. Then they will go for what they can make stick.”
Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has warned of more terrorism-related incidents in Islamabad and said that the capital’s police and other forces are on alert.
The warning has come forward after a gun battle, in which militants [who were shot dead] opened fire on a police check-point in the vicinity of the Karachi Company police station, G 9 Markaz Islamabad. The incident resulted in a policeman’s death and two injuries.
The martyred police official has been identified as Head Constable Munawwar.
“This was not an incident of dacoity or theft. Terrorists opened fire on police officials. This is a signal for us that terror incidents have started taking place in Islamabad,” the minister added.
However, Rasheed revealed the authorities had tracked down the “sleeper cell” of the terrorists.
