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The mountains of Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under a clear skyPakistan / Politics & Governance

Pakistan demands Afghan Taliban dismantle militant networks after Kohat attack

Pakistan's Information Ministry demanded the Afghan Taliban dismantle militant networks after the Kohat attack, saying Kabul must take credible, verifiable and sustained action.

A road running through the dry mountains of Balochistan on the Quetta–Karachi N-25 highwayPakistan / Politics & Governance

Security forces rescue 23 abductees after foiling N-25 check post near Kalat

Pakistan's military said forces foiled a terrorist check post on the N-25 highway near Kalat, rescuing 23 abductees and killing five militants.

A road passing through low hills on the edge of Kohat, Khyber PakhtunkhwaPakistan / Politics & Governance

Kohat Police Lines attack: toll rises to 21 as Pakistan militant alliance claims responsibility

The death toll from the attack on Kohat's Old Police Lines rose to 21, including 15 police, as the Hafiz Gul Bahadur-led Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility.

Portrait of Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in uniformPakistan / Politics & Governance

Pakistan's military vows to defend Saudi Arabia 'to any extent' as Houthi attacks escalate

DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says Pakistan will go 'to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia, days after a Houthi drone strike killed a resident in Taif.

Mountains on the edge of Kohat city, Khyber PakhtunkhwaPakistan / Politics & Governance

Suicide blast at Kohat Police Lines kills 16, including five police officers

A suicide blast at Kohat's Old Police Lines during Friday prayers killed 16 people, including five police officers, and wounded more than 50, police said.

Illustrated news card for Four miners killed in Harnai coal mine explosionPakistan / Politics & Governance

Four miners killed in Harnai coal mine explosion

Four miners were killed and four others injured in a gas explosion at a coal mine in Harnai, Balochistan.

Illustrated news card for Pakistan urges UN action on evolving terror threatsPakistan / Politics & Governance

Pakistan urges UN action on evolving terror threats

Pakistan urged the United Nations to close gaps in the international response to evolving terrorism risks as a UN report highlighted TTP propaganda.

Illustrated news card for Military reports 11 militants killed in BalochistanPakistan / Politics & Governance

Military reports 11 militants killed in Balochistan

Pakistan’s military said 11 militants were killed in operations in Kharan and Washuk, where troops also recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives.

Illustrated news card for Senate panel advances tougher acid-attack penaltiesPakistan / Politics & Governance

Senate panel advances tougher acid-attack penalties

A Senate committee passed a bill proposing death, life imprisonment or at least 14 years in prison and a Rs2 million fine for acid attacks.

Pakistan Air Force cadets march at Quaid-e-Azam's mausoleum in Karachi on Defence DayPakistan / Politics & Governance

Pakistan marks 61st Defence and Martyrs' Day with unity call

Pakistan's civilian and military leaders marked Defence Day with ceremonies, tributes and calls for national unity, economic stability and regional peace.

Pakistan Army personnel travel in a military vehiclePakistan / Politics & Governance

Military says 21 militants killed in KP operations

Pakistan's military said security forces killed 21 militants in engagements across North Waziristan, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan between September 3 and 5.

Arid, rocky terrain and a road running through the Balochistan landscapePakistan / Politics & Governance

Pakistan says 48 militants killed in 72-hour Balochistan sweep

The military says operations in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi killed 48 fighters it calls Indian proxies, as attacks in Balochistan surge.