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  • National leadership vows decisive response as ‘Operation Ghazab lil-Haq’ targets Afghan Taliban

    National leadership vows decisive response as ‘Operation Ghazab lil-Haq’ targets Afghan Taliban

    Pakistan’s leadership has issued a unified and stern warning to the Afghan Taliban regime following a night of intense border escalations, confirming that “Operation Ghazab lil-Haq” is currently underway to neutralize threats to national sovereignty.


    President Asif Ali Zardari described the response of the armed forces to the Afghan Taliban’s aggression as “comprehensive and decisive,” making it clear that Pakistan will make no compromise on peace and regional integrity.


    “Those who consider peace a weakness should be prepared for a strong response, and no enemy will be beyond reach,” the President stated.

    He added that the Pakistani nation and armed forces stand united like a “fortified wall” for the defense of the country.


    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that the nation remains fully prepared to safeguard its security.

    In an official statement from the PM’s Office, the Prime Minister noted that under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the forces are performing their duties with “utmost national dedication.”


    The statement emphasized: “The Pakistan Armed Forces are committed to ensuring that the peace and security of the country are never compromised. Our forces possess the full capability to thwart any aggressive designs.”


    The PM further stressed that while Pakistan has always promoted peace, any act of aggression will be met with a “decisive response.”


    Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the Afghan Taliban made a “serious mistake” and will face “serious consequences.”


    He strongly condemned the targeting of civilian populations, noting that the enemy attempted to target innocent civilians under the cover of darkness.

    Adding to the provincial response, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori said that the Afghan Taliban regime should “come to its senses,” warning they could be wiped off the face of the earth. 

    He noted that the air force and ground forces have destroyed enemy hideouts, stating, “Afghanistan started the war and Pakistan will end it.”


    Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi highlighted the international dimension, stating the United States must consider that the weapons it left behind are being used against Pakistan.


    Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq condemned the infiltration from Afghanistan, labeling the attacks on Pakistani posts under the cover of darkness as “shameful and cowardly acts.”

    Sadiq stated that Afghanistan has become “India’s proxy” and is destabilizing regional peace. “


    The diplomatic and political condemnations follow a night of heavy military engagement.

    The escalation began around 6:00 PM Thursday with unprovoked firing from Afghanistan across multiple areas, including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur.


    The initial attack resulted in two Pakistani security personnel being martyred and three getting injured.


    In response, “Operation Ghazab lil-Hag”, translated as “Righteous Fury” was officially announced. 

    The Pakistan Air Force launched strikes targeting military installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Official figures state that 133 Afghan Taliban personnel were killed and more than 200 injured. 


    The strikes successfully destroyed 27 Afghan posts, two brigade headquarters in Kabul, one corps headquarters and one brigade headquarters in Kandahar, one corps headquarters in Paktia, and multiple ammunition depots and logistics bases.


    Operations are continuing, and all armed forces and paramilitary units remain on high alert.

  • Sky News deletes incorrect X post about Pakistan after backlash

    Sky News deletes incorrect X post about Pakistan after backlash

    Pakistani social media users have challenged a claim published by Sky News, leading to the removal of a post from the broadcaster’s official account on X.

    The post had stated that Afghanistan’s Air Force carried out strikes against Pakistan. Pakistani users responded in large numbers, questioning the accuracy of the claim and pointing out that Afghanistan does not currently operate an Air Force capable of carrying out such action.

    After sustained reaction on social media platforms, the post was taken down.

    Users responding to the claim said the assertion lacked basis and raised concerns over verification before publication. Several posts referenced publicly available information indicating that Afghanistan does not have an operational Air Force.


    This was not the first time the broadcaster faced criticism from Pakistani users. Social media accounts recalled earlier instances in which the outlet was accused of pushing narratives related to Pakistan and its armed forces.

    Some users also drew attention to Sky News anchor Yalda Hakim, stating that her reporting on Pakistan had previously been questioned online. 


    The incident led to further debate among users about journalistic responsibility and fact-checking, particularly during periods of regional tension. 


    The online reaction came amid developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. On February 26, 2026, Pakistan’s military carried out attacks at several locations along the frontier with Afghanistan.

    According to government statements, the action followed what officials described as unprovoked fire from across the border. 

    Authorities said the strikes were conducted in response to cross-border threats and attacks by militants operating from Afghan territory.

  • Khawaja Asif declares open war on Afghanistan

    Khawaja Asif declares open war on Afghanistan

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared open war with Afghanistan on Friday.

    Writing on X, Asif said Pakistan’s cup of patience has overflowed. He used the phrase “dama dam mast qalandar”, adding that the military is returning fire against border aggression. 


    Asif said that after the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan, it had been expected that stability would return to the country while the Taliban would prioritise regional peace and the interests of the Afghan people. Instead, Afghanistan had been turned into what he called an “Indian colony.”

    He stated that the Taliban had brought militants from different parts of the world into Afghanistan and were exporting terrorism. He also accused them of denying their citizens basic human rights and stripping women of rights guaranteed under Islam.

    Asif said Pakistan had made efforts to keep the situation from escalating, both through direct engagement and by using friendly countries for diplomatic outreach. He said those efforts failed after the Taliban aligned with India.

    The defence minister said that when attempts were made to target Pakistan, the armed forces responded.

  • Proposal seeks 28 new vehicles worth Rs30 crores for Punjab cabinet

    Proposal seeks 28 new vehicles worth Rs30 crores for Punjab cabinet

    The Transport Wing of the Punjab government has submitted recommendations for the procurement of new vehicles for the Punjab cabinet.

    According to the documents, the proposal includes the purchase of 28 vehicles valued at 300 million rupees. The plan specifies that two of these vehicles will be bulletproof and allocated to two ministers, with an estimated cost of 40 million rupees.

    The documents indicate that the government has already approved the acquisition of the two bulletproof vehicles. In addition, recommendations for purchasing 25 vehicles for other VIPs, amounting to 270 million rupees, have also received approval.

    The papers further detail plans to purchase vehicles worth 530 million rupees for the Chief Minister Inspection Team, which will include motorcycles.

    Officials from the Punjab government stated that the procurement process will begin once the recommendations receive final approval.

    Once approved, the purchase will cover the full range of vehicles included in the plan, with costs distributed across different categories as outlined in the submitted documents.

  • ’17 people died during Basant in Lahore; no string-related deaths reported,’ home dept says

    ’17 people died during Basant in Lahore; no string-related deaths reported,’ home dept says

    The Punjab Home Department on Wednesday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that 17 people died during the three-day Basant festival in Lahore from February 6 to 8.

    A Home Department official submitted a report to the court detailing the loss of life during the celebrations. According to the report, the victims died from electrocution and falls from rooftops and trees.

    The court was hearing petitions seeking information on damages and expenditures incurred during the festival.

    During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel argued that the report did not include the number of people injured by kite strings. He also said no data was provided on those who were injured during the festival.

    “Basant has become a life-threatening event instead of a festival,” the petitioner said. “Dozens of children were injured after falling from roofs.”

    The petition requested the court to direct criminal and departmental action against officials over alleged negligence. It also asked for the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the losses during Basant celebrations.

    The court issued notices to authorities seeking details of government expenditures related to the festival.

    Earlier, Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz said she was satisfied with the arrangements and security measures during Basant, noting the cooperation of citizens in maintaining order.

    She added that restrictions on kite flying would remain in place after the festival and instructed officials to enforce safety protocols.


    Basant was held officially in Lahore for three days under the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act 2025.

  • Indian citizen challenges wife’s second marriage before Lahore High Court

    Indian citizen challenges wife’s second marriage before Lahore High Court

    An Indian national has moved the Lahore High Court seeking annulment of the marriage of his wife Sarabjeet Kaur with a Pakistani citizen, claiming that the marriage was contracted without lawful dissolution of the first.

    Petitioner Kernal Singh, currently residing in the United Kingdom, filed the petition through his attorney Mahinder Pall Singh (UK). The case was submitted locally through Advocate Ali Changezi Sandhu.

    According to the petition, Sarabjeet Kaur contracted nikah with Nasir Hussain without obtaining a judicial divorce from her Indian husband. The petitioner maintains that his marriage with Ms Kaur remains valid under the law.

    Arguing the case, the petitioner’s counsel submitted that constitutional courts in Pakistan, including the Federal Shariat Court, have laid down principles governing the marriage of a married non-Muslim woman with a Muslim man after conversion. He stated that “a married non-Muslim woman must first obtain a judicial divorce under the applicable domestic laws before entering into a second marriage.”

    The counsel further argued that the law requires a married non-Muslim woman who converts to Islam to invite her non-Muslim husband to embrace Islam in the presence of two witnesses and to wait for 90 days for his response. If the husband refuses to convert, the marriage may then be dissolved, he submitted, adding that these procedures were not followed in the present case.

    The petitioner’s counsel maintained that due to non-compliance with the prescribed legal process, the marriage between Kernal Singh and Sarabjeet Kaur continues to subsist. 

    The petition also requested the court to order deportation of Ms Kaur under the Foreigners Act, 1946, alleging violations of the terms of her pilgrimage visa. It further sought annulment of the Nikah between Ms Kaur and Nasir Hussain and initiation of criminal proceedings against both respondents, as deemed appropriate by the court.

    The petitioner also requested that Ms Kaur be placed in a women’s shelter home until the matter is adjudicated.

    According to the case record Sarabjeet Kaur, aged 48, travelled to Pakistan via the Wagah border to attend the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak at Gurdwara Janamasthan, Nankana Sahib. She later converted to Islam, adopted the name Noor, and subsequently contracted nikah with Nasir Hussain.

    The petition has been fixed for hearing on Wednesday before Justice Farooq Haider.

  • IHC says husbands can’t reclaim gifts given to wives

    IHC says husbands can’t reclaim gifts given to wives

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) has observed that a husband cannot take back a gift once it has been given to his wife, noting that there is no recognised practice or legal basis for reclaiming such gifts within a marital relationship.

    The observations were made by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani during the hearing of an appeal filed by a citizen, Muhammad Shaban, against a decision of a family court.

    While hearing the matter, the court examined the question of whether a husband could lawfully demand the return of a gift he had given to his wife during marriage. Justice Kayani stated that there is no accepted practice of asking for a gift back after it has been given, particularly between spouses.

    During the proceedings, the judge remarked that demanding the return of a gift after voluntarily giving it was comparable to “spitting and then licking it back,” adding that such conduct is neither supported by social norms nor aligned with religious principles.

    The court further noted that Islamic teachings also do not permit a person to take back something that has already been gifted. 

    The appeal before the court was filed against a ruling issued by a family court which was challenged by the petitioner.


    After hearing the arguments presented in court, the Islamabad High Court reserved its decision on the appeal filed by Muhammad Shaban against the family court’s ruling.

  • Mohsin Naqvi has assured family of transferring Imran Khan to Shifa hospital: Aleema Khan

    Mohsin Naqvi has assured family of transferring Imran Khan to Shifa hospital: Aleema Khan

    Mohsin Naqvi has assured the family of PTI founder Imran Khan that he will be shifted to Shifa Hospital, Aleema Khan has said. 

    Speaking to the media, Aleema Khan stated that the family was informed that Naqvi had given a guarantee regarding the transfer. She said the assurance came after discussions with authorities over Khan’s medical examination.

    According to her, the family had requested that the PTI founder be moved to Shifa Hospital, stating that his medical records are available with his personal doctors. 

    She said Ayaz Sadiq had initially offered to send two doctors to the jail. Later, the family was told that a conference call was held with Mohsin Naqvi, during which he assured them of the transfer.

    Aleema Khan said the medical report prepared by a government doctor was objected to by the family, stating that it does not reflect his condition. She also questioned why the PTI founder was being kept in solitary confinement.

    She demanded that a complete medical examination be conducted in the presence of family members and personal doctors and emphasised that the family will not rely on official statements until he is shifted to hospital and assessed by his own physicians.

    Imran’s other sister Uzma Khan said that the family will only be satisfied once doctors they trust are involved. She said that the medical report does not mention any diagnosed illness and added that treatment cannot begin without identifying the cause.

  • Anti-terror court dismisses Sheikh Rasheed’s request to travel for Umrah

    Anti-terror court dismisses Sheikh Rasheed’s request to travel for Umrah

    Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad’s request to travel abroad for Umrah has been dismissed on Tuesday after his name was placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) for a second time.


    The prosecution told the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had added Rashid’s name to the ECL on instructions of the federal government. 


    The prosecutor said that all accused in connection with the May 9 incidents, including the GHQ attack case, had been placed on the list.


    The government had also placed the names of several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on the ECL in relation to the May 9 cases, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Ayub, Fawad Chaudhry, Shibli Faraz, Ali Amin Gandapur, Shehryar Afridi, Usman Dar, Shireen Mazari, Zartaj Gul, Musarrat Cheema, Kanwal Shauzab, and Major (retd) Tahir Sadiq.


    Following the prosecutor’s statement, Judge Amjad Ali Shah dismissed Rashid’s application.


    Rasheed’s lawyer said the decision would be challenged in the high court, arguing that the court had already granted permission for him to perform Umrah and that placing his name on the ECL amounted to contempt of court.

    After the hearing, Rasheed said he was surprised that his name had been added to the ECL again, noting that it had previously been removed. He said he would challenge the action in the high court and seek permission to perform Umrah.


    In November 2025, Rashid was stopped from leaving the country despite Lahore High Court orders permitting him to perform Umrah. He was travelling to Saudi Arabia via Dubai when immigration officials at Islamabad International Airport barred his exit.

  • Lawyer jailed for abusing judge on social media

    Lawyer jailed for abusing judge on social media

    The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday sentenced a lawyer to six months in prison and imposed a fine of Rs100,000 for making derogatory comments against a female judge on social media.

    As per the details, the accused, Advocate Asadullah, was found guilty of contempt of court under Section 3 of the Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2004, according to a short order issued by the PHC.

    The case pertained to comments posted online against a female civil judge in Swat, over which a complaint had been filed after the lawyer allegedly used insulting and offensive language against the judge on social media.

    The brief order by PHC noted that a detailed judgment in the case would be released later.

    It merits a mention that the action is not the first of its kind as Pakistan continues to deal with cyberbullying, harassment or contempt cases under PECA laws.

    Last September, a local court in Abbottabad sentenced two brothers in a cyber harassment case. Senior Civil Judge Moheebur Rehman convicted Zubair of harassing women abroad and handed him a five-year prison term along with a fine of Rs100,000.

    His brother, Zeeshan, was sentenced to 40 days in jail and fined Rs10,000 for assisting by creating a fake Facebook account.

    Meanwhile, a Canadian doctorate researcher has also been booked and taken into custody by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for anti-state social media posts.