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Lashkar-e-Islam, JuA & TTP launch joint attack on Pak Army post in Khyber

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Lashkar-e-Islam, JuA & TTP launch joint attack on Pak Army post in Khyber

A security post in Tirah, Khyber district, came under a devastating militant attack, resulting in multiple casualties and significant damage. Reportedly, four security personnel were killed, and nine others were injured. Additionally, two security men have gone missing following the assault. The attack has been jointly claimed by three terrorist groups: Lashkar-e-Islam, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). A video released by JuA showed militants torching vehicles during the night, adding to the tension in the region.

The ongoing escalation of militant activity is a direct consequence of the Pakistan Army’s long-standing policy of nurturing extremist groups. For years, the Army has allowed these groups to proliferate, but the strategy has backfired as the very terrorists they once supported are now launching attacks against the Army itself.

The situation has worsened significantly with the TTP announcing its expansion, which further strengthens the TTP’s position as an umbrella organization for various terrorist factions across Pakistan.

The expansion of the TTP highlights the Pakistan Army’s failure to effectively combat terrorism. While terrorist groups like the TTP continue to grow, the Army remains preoccupied with silencing Pashtun activists who speak out against enforced disappearances, abductions, extrajudicial killings, and oppressive military operations. The Army’s focus on suppressing dissent has not only failed to curb the rising influence of militant groups but has also contributed to a climate of oppression and violence that is now spiraling out of control.

The expanding influence of the TTP and its affiliates poses a grave threat to Pakistan’s security, as the crisis has now reached unprecedented levels. Despite this, the Army continues to overlook the escalating threat, allowing extremist groups to flourish under the radar.

Israel strikes at Houthi militia targets in Yemen

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Israel strikes at Houthi militia targets in Yemen

Israel escalated its military operations across the Middle East on Sunday, launching airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and continuing bombardments in Lebanon, two days after the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

The strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port were in retaliation for recent Houthi missile attacks on Israel.Yemen is home to Houthi militia, who like the Hezbollah terrorists have been attacking Israel for the last several months. Israeli officials expressed concern that the regional conflict could spiral out of control, potentially involving Iran and the United States, its key ally.

The Houthi-controlled health ministry reported that four people were killed, with 29 others wounded in the strikes on Hodeidah.

Simultaneously, Israel intensified its offensive in Lebanon. After weeks of escalating airstrikes, Israel has now killed several key Hezbollah leaders and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 105 deaths from Sunday’s strikes alone, including 32 casualties in Ain Deleb in the south and 33 in the Baalbek-Hermel region. Fourteen medics were also killed over the past 48 hours due to Israeli air raids.

Despite mounting casualties, Israel vowed to sustain its military actions. “We need to keep hitting Hezbollah hard,” said Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi.

Israeli drones hovered over Beirut throughout the night and into Sunday, punctuated by the sound of explosions from continued airstrikes. Hezbollah and Israel have been locked in near-daily exchanges of fire since the start of the Gaza war, following the October 7 attack by Hamas. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi fighters have periodically launched attacks on Israel and disrupted shipping in the Red Sea.

Israel’s defense officials have indicated plans to widen the offensive, aiming to secure its northern borders and allow residents to return to their homes. The assassination of Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for over three decades, has dealt a significant blow to the group, though Hezbollah responded with renewed rocket fire. Iran, which backs Hezbollah, has vowed to avenge Nasrallah’s death.

U.S. President Joe Biden has called for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Lebanon but has also positioned U.S. military forces in the region. In an attempt to stave off a broader war, Biden emphasized that it “has to be” avoided and plans to hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Israel used a 2,000-pound American-made guided bomb to eliminate Nasrallah. In Iran, officials mourned the loss of a senior Revolutionary Guards officer killed alongside Nasrallah, while Tehran pushed for a U.N. Security Council meeting to address Israeli actions.

Lebanon’s Mounting Casualties

Nasrallah’s body was reportedly recovered intact after Friday’s airstrike, though Hezbollah has not yet announced plans for his funeral. Having built Hezbollah into a powerful domestic force and a key player in Iran’s regional strategy, Nasrallah’s death marked a turning point for the group.

On Sunday, some Lebanese mourned their fallen leader. “We lost the man who gave us strength and hope,” said Sophia Blanche Rouillard, a Christian resident of Beirut.

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported over 1,000 deaths and 6,000 injuries in the past two weeks, without specifying how many of the casualties were civilians. The ongoing conflict has displaced roughly one million Lebanese—nearly a fifth of the country’s population.

In Beirut, families who fled their homes sought refuge in public spaces like Zaitunay Bay. “We won’t leave. This is our country and we’re staying,” declared Francoise Azori, a displaced Beirut resident.

The United Nations World Food Programme launched emergency relief efforts, while Saudi Arabia and France pledged to send medical aid.

Israel’s Military Campaign

The Israeli military reported dozens of strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including weapon storage sites and rocket launchers. Israeli forces also intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon and the Red Sea.

Additionally, Israel launched widespread airstrikes on Yemeni infrastructure, targeting power plants and ports at Ras Issa and Hodeidah, accusing the Houthis of working under Iranian direction.

“Our message is clear—no place is too far for us,” said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Nasrallah’s death followed weeks of heavy attacks on Hezbollah’s communications network, presumed to be an Israeli operation. Hezbollah’s extensive arsenal has long been a point of contention in Lebanon, with critics accusing the group of pulling the country into regional conflicts.

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, the Israeli military confirmed today. Communication with the 64-year-old Nasrallah was lost late Friday night, according to a source close to Hezbollah, as reported by AFP.

“Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” stated Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani on social media platform X.

The strike targeted multiple Hezbollah sites in eastern and southern Lebanon, following a barrage of rockets fired by the group into northern Israel. Overnight, Israeli jets pounded Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut, destroying several residential buildings.

“Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world,” the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement.

The airstrikes came just hours after Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching rockets into northern Israel, including an attack on the Kibbutz Kabri using Fadi-1 rockets. Hezbollah justified the rocket fire as a response to what they termed Israeli “barbaric” aggression.

Nasrallah was a powerful figure in Lebanon, particularly among the Shiite community, and was regarded as the key player in deciding war or peace in the region.

There are unconfirmed reports that his daughter, Zainab, was also killed in the airstrikes. Israel’s Channel 12 claimed she died in one of the attacks on Hezbollah’s southern Beirut strongholds, but Hezbollah and Lebanese media have yet to confirm this.

Nasrallah had previously been rumored dead in 2006 during Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, but resurfaced unhurt shortly afterward. This time, however, Israeli forces also reported the death of Ali Karake, Hezbollah’s southern front commander, along with several other Hezbollah members.

An Israeli statement attributed thousands of terrorist activities and attacks to Nasrallah, stating, “During Hassan Nasrallah’s 32-year reign as Secretary-General of Hezbollah, he was responsible for the murder of many Israeli civilians and soldiers, and the planning and execution of terrorist activities worldwide.”

Air raid sirens blared across northern Israel, signaling new rocket threats from Lebanon. According to military reports, two surface-to-surface missiles were launched, one intercepted while the other landed in an open area.

Meanwhile, Lebanon’s health ministry ordered the evacuation of hospitals in Beirut’s southern suburbs, preparing for further escalation. Unaffected hospitals were asked to cease admitting non-emergency patients to accommodate those being relocated from the conflict zones.

The ongoing Israeli bombing campaign has resulted in over 700 Lebanese deaths and displaced around 118,000 people, according to official sources.

Mob riot in Dehradun over Muslim girl’s visit to meet Hindu boy

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Mob riot in Dehradun over Muslim girl’s visit to meet Hindu boy

On the night of September 26, a violent confrontation unfolded at the Dehradun railway station in Uttarakhand when a Muslim mob surrounded the station in response to a minor Muslim girl’s meeting with a Hindu boy. The girl, who reportedly traveled from Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, sparked outrage among her community upon news of the encounter.

The mob, led by Asif Qureshi, the President of the Azad Samaj Party’s Dehradun unit, resorted to stone-pelting and vandalism, targeting railway property. Reportedly, groups of Hindu men, alerted to the situation, also arrived at the station, leading to an escalation of tensions. The Hindu contingent was reportedly led by Vikas Verma.

During the chaos, eight two-wheelers and a police vehicle were damaged. Local law enforcement responded swiftly to the scene, deploying a significant police presence led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh, who worked to restore order amidst the unrest.

SSP Singh provided insight into the incident, saying, “A minor girl from Badaun came to Dehradun to meet someone. There is already a missing person’s report registered in Badaun. We have informed the Government Railway Police (GRP) based on the girl’s location.” He noted that the situation escalated, leading to confrontations between Hindu and Muslim groups, which included stone-pelting. “The situation is under control, and we have deployed heavy police forces in the area,” he added.

Efforts were made to de-escalate tensions, with senior police officials engaging with the crowd and urging them to disperse. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved in the violence.

In connection with the incident, over 100 individuals have been charged, including Vikas Verma and Asif Qureshi, along with several others identified as Rohit Maurya, Sunny, Rajesh, Shoaib, Nawab Qureshi, Itad Khan, Aqib, Taufiq Khan, Arsh, Siddhant Badoni, Aman Swedia, and Anil. The charges include rioting, obstructing a public servant, disobeying orders, and damaging property under various sections of the law.

POB citizens block Red Zone as protest against enforced disappearances by Pak Army

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POB citizens block Red Zone as protest against enforced disappearances by Pak Army

In Kharan, Pak-occupied-Balochistan, citizens have blocked the Red Zone in protest against the police’s refusal to register cases regarding the enforced disappearances of Amanullah, Muhammad Dawood, Irshad Ahmed, and Aminullah. Relatives of the missing individuals have completely shut down the road, voicing their outrage over the abduction of innocent citizens. Among the protesters are women holding posters of their loved ones, demanding accountability.

The families said that Amanullah Muhammad Hasni was a respectable citizen trying to earn a livelihood, while the relatives of the other three missing men were taken without reason from Killi Jungle Rahmatullah by the Pak Army. They demand that if any of the four have committed a crime, they should be brought before the courts.

Furthermore in Quetta, relatives are staging a protest against the police’s refusal to file a case concerning the abduction of Sohail Ahmed Bazai, a resident of the Chashma Achuzai area in Quetta. Relatives have completely blocked traffic on the Quetta-Chaman and Zhob highways at the Bileli location. Due to the highway closure, dozens of vehicles are stranded, and the road is entirely blocked.

Families Protest 

Sohail Khan Kakr, son of prominent transporter Haji Habib Rahman from Bileli Mehtarzi, was abducted at 9 PM by armed masked individuals near the School in Chashma Achuzai, along with his vehicle. The incident of abduction occurred over a financial dispute, and protests have been ongoing since 9 AM on the National Highway at Bileli against the incident. The family maintains that the police have refused to register an FIR, and negotiations are currently underway between the police and the protesters.

This situation in POB has become a systemic feature of Pakistan’s oppressive regime. Since the forceful occupation of POB in 1948, the military has adopted a “kill and dump” policy, where abducted individuals are murdered and their bodies discarded to instill fear and silence any form of resistance.

Family members and local activists have long suffered at the hands of the military for the abduction of individuals without accountability, often leaving families in anguish as they seek answers about their loved ones’ fates.

This incident is the latest example of the Pakistan Army’s brutal suppression tactics against the Baloch community. Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the notorious “kill and dump” policy have become hallmarks of the military’s strategy to stifle dissent and silence calls for Baloch autonomy since it forcefully occupied the region in 1948.

Pakistan Army intensifies military operations yet again in Kech

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Pakistan Army intensifies military operations yet again in Kech

In the Dasht area of Kech district in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, the Pakistan Army is conducting significant troop movements, with military helicopters frequently flying over the region.

Reportedly, a substantial number of Pakistan Army personnel are currently engaged in movements in Dasht and its surroundings, with at least twenty military trucks and various other vehicles observed advancing through the area. Helicopter flights have also been noted in the Saijji mountain range, further intensifying local concerns.

Residents in the area are expressing alarm over the possibility of a large-scale military operation. Earlier on Friday, helicopter flights were also observed in the mountain range adjacent to the city of Nushki, while yesterday, military helicopters and surveillance drones operated continuously in the Bolan area and its surroundings.

This surge in military activity reflects the Pakistan Army’s relentless campaign to maintain a grip of terror and oppression in the region. The Army has a long-standing history of committing human rights violations, including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, as well as exploiting local resources for the benefit of the Punjab’s elite. Such actions further exacerbate the already tense situation in POB.

Israeli airstrikes strike Beirut, targeting top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

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Israeli airstrikes strike Beirut, targeting top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

A series of intense airstrikes rocked Beirut’s southern suburbs early Saturday morning as Israel intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah, following a significant assault on the Iran-backed group’s command center that reportedly aimed at leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Witnesses reported over 20 airstrikes before dawn, prompting thousands of Lebanese residents to flee their homes. Many congregated in downtown Beirut, parks, and seaside areas in search of safety. “They want to destroy Dahiye; they want to destroy all of us,” said a man named Sari, who had evacuated after receiving an Israeli order to leave. Nearby, the newly displaced were seen attempting to rest in Martyrs Square.

The Israeli military reported that around ten projectiles had crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon, with some intercepted. This escalation followed Friday’s unprecedented five-hour barrage, the most severe bombardment of Beirut during the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

The recent attacks have raised alarm over the potential for the conflict to escalate further, possibly drawing in Iran, Hezbollah’s primary ally, and the United States. Although there has been no official confirmation regarding Nasrallah’s status, a source close to Hezbollah indicated he was unreachable following the strikes. Meanwhile, an Israeli official noted that senior Hezbollah commanders were specifically targeted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations, asserting Israel’s right to continue its campaign against Hezbollah. “As long as Hezbollah chooses the path of war, Israel has no choice but to act,” he declared, following which several delegations walked out during his speech.

Air Assault in Beirut

Lebanese health authorities reported six fatalities and 91 injuries from the initial attack on Friday, marking the fourth strike on Hezbollah-controlled areas in a week and the heaviest since the 2006 war. The death toll from the recent violence is expected to rise, with reports indicating over 700 casualties across Lebanon in the past week.

In response to the ongoing violence, Hezbollah has launched numerous rockets towards Israel, targeting cities including Tel Aviv and Safed, with some civilians reported injured. The Israeli military, however, has maintained that its air defense systems have mitigated significant damage from these attacks.

As tensions soar, Iran condemned Israel’s actions, claiming they crossed “red lines” and accused Israel of using U.S.-made bombs. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that Washington was not informed of the recent strikes in advance, and President Joe Biden is being kept updated on the situation.

The international community has expressed growing concern, with France proposing a 21-day ceasefire. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the importance of diplomatic solutions, urging all parties to seek a peaceful resolution. The ongoing conflict, which escalated after a missile barrage from Hezbollah following the October 7 attack by Hamas in Gaza, continues to threaten stability in the region.

Tensions escalate as Pak Army fires on PTM members preparing for October 11 Jirga

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Tensions escalate as Pak Army fires on PTM members preparing for October 11 Jirga

In a clear display of this intensifying repression, PTM workers in Karachi’s Sultanabad were fired upon on Friday during a meeting in preparation for the upcoming October 11 Jirga—a national gathering aimed at exposing the Pak Army’s atrocities. Several PTM activists were arrested during the violent raid, orchestrated by ISI operative and Karachi Police SHO Ghulam Hussain.

Such actions reflect the Punjabi Pak Army’s increasing desperation to crush the movement, which has emerged as the strongest voice against the Army’s systemic abuses. PTM has consistently called for an end to the occupied-state’s relentless brutality, which includes shelling, abductions, extrajudicial killings, and staged encounters in Pashtun areas. This oppressive grip dates back to the 1947 forceful occupation of the Khyber region, during which the Pak Army has subjected the Pashtun people to unimaginable violence, exploitation, and discrimination.

The hysterical response from the Paki establishment underscores the fact that the PTM’s peaceful struggle is hitting a nerve. Manzoor Pashteen’s leadership has galvanized a movement that dares to challenge the very foundations of the Punjabi-Pak military’s stranglehold on ethnic minorities. Instead of addressing these long-standing grievances, the brutal-occupied-state has chosen to eliminate the movement’s leadership, hoping to stamp out dissent by any means necessary.

Pak Army issues death threats to PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen

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Pak Army issues death threats to PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen

Punjabi Pak Army has issued direct death threats to Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), as part of a growing effort to silence his activism for Pashtun rights. Pashteen, who has long been vocal about the Pak Army’s abuses and the marginalization of Pashtuns, is now in immediate danger, with Paki establishment warning they will kill him if he continues his advocacy.

As the October 11 Jirga—a peaceful gathering of Pashtuns—approaches, Paki establishment is ramping up their campaign of repression. Harassment, intimidation, restrictions and abduction of the PTM members of the movement are being used to sabotage the event. The occupied Punjabi state has launched smear campaigns to discredit Pashteen and the PTM while deliberately ignoring the genuine concerns over human rights abuses in Pashtun areas.

This heavy-handed approach by the Pakistan Army is nothing new but instead of addressing decades of military operations, enforced disappearances, and systemic discrimination against the Pashtun people, the occupied-government has chosen to strike at the heart of the peaceful movement calling for justice.

Pakistan Army’s drastic step of threatening Pashteen’s life reveals a deeper unwillingness to confront the systemic issues facing the Pashtun community, preferring to target its leadership rather than engage in meaningful dialogue. The Army’s heavy-handed tactics, including intimidation and propaganda, are being used to crush the peaceful movement rather than address the historical injustices suffered by the Pashtun people.

The international community, United Nations, and human rights organizations are being urged to intervene. Calls have been made to ensure Pashteen’s safety under international law and to condemn Pakistan’s threats and intimidation. If left unchecked, Pakistan’s actions could lead to further repression of dissenting voices and exacerbate the crisis.

Protests erupt in POGB over chronic power cuts & wheat quota reductions

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Protests erupt in POGB over chronic power cuts & wheat quota reductions

Traders and locals in Pak-occupied-Gilgit Baltistan are expressing their outrage over the relentless power outages and Pak occupied-authority’s inaction that are crippling their livelihoods. The ongoing electricity shortages, marked by daily loadshedding that strikes early and often, have left the community in despair. As the local authorities fail to address the dire situation—highlighted by the absence of a chief engineer in the electricity department—frustration has boiled over into protests.

The people of PoGB have taken to storming grid stations in an attempt to confront the escalating power crisis, revealing the depth of their desperation. Traders in Gilgit are increasingly vocal against the Pak Army backed-occupied-authority’s chronic incompetence.

Moreover, a separate protest led by members of the Tahafuz Wheat Movement outside the Gilgit Press Club has brought to light another pressing issue: significant cuts to the wheat quota and the distribution of substandard flour. Demonstrators, representing a cross-section of the community, demanded immediate government intervention to improve flour quality and accessibility. Protesters highlighted a shocking disparity: “In jails across Pakistan, inmates receive 12 kg of flour per month, while we are provided with less than that.”

The sourcing practices have also come under fire, as the authorities are purchasing inferior-quality wheat from Ukraine at inflated prices, leaving the community dependent on foreign supplies rather than supporting local farmers. “Eighty percent of our wheat is imported, while local agriculture is neglected,” said one protester.

The wheat crisis in PoGB is emblematic of the broader neglect by the Paki establishment. The region is facing severe shortages and skyrocketing prices for this staple food, leading to increasing food insecurity among residents. Compounded by oppressive policies and lack of basic infrastructure, the community is demanding a responsible and effective response. These protests in PoGB serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against the Pakistan Army’s exploitation of marginalized regions like occupied-Gilgit-Baltistan.

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