Pakistan Archives - Page 3 of 10

29 Oct

Delhi Police nab suspected spy linked to foreign nuclear scientists; forged documents seized

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArrested, Delhi Police, New Delhi, Pakistan, Scientist, Spy

National Times Bureau :- In a major crackdown on an alleged international espionage network, the Delhi Police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of running a fake passport and spying racket with suspected links to foreign contacts, including overseas nuclear scientists. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Adil Hussaini, who also went by several aliases, Syed Adil Hussain, Nasimuddin, and Syed Adil Hussaini.Investigators revealed that Hussaini had frequently travelled abroad, including to Pakistan, and maintained contact with people linked to sensitive scientific fields. Police sources said Hussaini was suspected of transferring classified or sensitive information to foreign operatives. However, officials…

20 Oct

Salman Khan’s ‘Balochistan’ Remark Sparks Online Debate Over Intent and Implication

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBalochistan, Controversy, Joy Forum 2025, Pakistan, Salman Khan

Riyadh/New Delhi, October 20, 2025: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a recent comment at an international event appeared to separate Balochistan from Pakistan, prompting widespread debate over whether it was a slip of the tongue or a deliberate statement.Speaking at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Khan was discussing the growing global appeal of Indian cinema, particularly in the Middle East. Referring to the South Asian expatriate community in the region, he said, “There are people from Balochistan, there are people from Afghanistan, there are people from Pakistan… everyone…

20 Oct

Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, India, Pakistan

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international attention by reiterating his claim that he helped halt a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, allegedly preventing a wider conflict that, he says, could have escalated to nuclear war. In a recent interview aired on Fox News, Trump asserted that both nations were on the verge of an all-out war, with “seven planes” being shot down during the clashes — although he did not specify the nationality of the aircraft. “They were going at it — seven jets were taken down. And it could have gone…

19 Oct

Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Following Week of Deadly Border Clashes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan, Pakistan

Doha (Rajeev Sharma): After days of escalating violence and rising casualties, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and pledged to develop a joint plan for long-term peace, officials confirmed on Sunday. The agreement came during emergency diplomatic talks held in Doha, where Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met with Afghanistan’s Acting Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob. The discussions were facilitated by Qatar and supported by Turkiye in response to the deteriorating situation along the border. According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, both nations consented to an urgent cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a structured…

18 Oct

Renewed Violence Erupts as Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Areas Following Ceasefire Lapse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan, Pakistan

Islamabad/Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Cross-border tensions surged once again late Friday after Pakistan reportedly launched airstrikes inside Afghan territory, just hours after a fragile two-day ceasefire came to an end. The renewed violence threatens to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing hostilities between the two countries. Afghan security officials confirmed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple locations in the southeastern province of Paktika and surrounding areas near the frontier. Among the sites hit was a civilian residence in Khandar village, where authorities claim several people lost their lives. “Bombardments were carried out in three separate areas close to the border,” said…

15 Oct

From Handshake Snub to High-Five: India and Pakistan Reconnect at Hockey Tournament

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsHand shake, High Five, Hockey, India, Pakistan, Snub

National Times Bureau :- In a heartening show of sportsmanship, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives ahead of their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14. The players greeted one another following the playing of both national anthems, setting a friendly tone for the much-awaited contest — a gesture that stood out amid the recent strain in sporting ties between the two countries. In a welcome display of camaraderie, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives before their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14.…

12 Oct

Afghanistan Claims Killing 58 Pakistani Troops in Overnight Counter Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan, Pakistan

KABUL (Rajeev Sharma): The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Sunday claimed that its forces launched retaliatory strikes along the Pakistan border, resulting in the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers and the capture of several outposts. Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the overnight operation was carried out in response to repeated cross-border incursions and airspace violations allegedly committed by Pakistani forces. “Our troops have taken control of 25 enemy posts. Fifty-eight Pakistani soldiers have been killed and around 30 others injured,” Mujahid announced in a statement. The claim follows recent allegations by Kabul that Pakistan had carried out aerial attacks…

12 Oct

Afghan Forces Strike Back at Pakistani Military Posts Amid Rising Border Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan, Pakistan

Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): In a sharp escalation of cross-border hostilities, Afghanistan’s armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks late Saturday night on Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line. The Afghan Ministry of Defence confirmed the action, stating it was a direct response to repeated airspace violations and recent strikes on Afghan territory. The overnight operation, which reportedly concluded around midnight, was described by the Afghan Defence Ministry as a "successful retaliatory move" aimed at defending national sovereignty. In a public statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), the ministry said: “Tonight, our armed forces conducted a successful retaliatory operation against the…

11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabarms smuggling, Counter Intelligence Amritsar, Drone Drop, Pakistan, Tarn Taran

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

10 Oct

US Embassy clarifies: No new air-to-air missiles being supplied to Pakistan

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National Times Bureau :- The United States Embassy on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Washington plans to supply new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. The clarification comes amid recent claims that the US was considering such a delivery following improved diplomatic engagements between the two nations. Earlier reports had indicated that Pakistan was among 35 countries listed to receive AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles under a new contract approved by the US Department of War (DoW)—earlier known as the Department of Defense. The reports also stated that the multi-billion-dollar deal involved the Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona, with a…