Imran Khan urged KP CM Gandapur to block new military operations in tribal areas, warning they worsen army-public ties. In response, Gandapur launched jirgas with tribal elders to restore peace. The jirgas rejected displacement and called for talks with Afghanistan, Dawn reported.
The situation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province continues to spiral, as reports of intensified military operations, widespread displacement, and growing public unrest emerge from areas such as Bajaur, Waziristan, and Tirah.
Residents in Bajaur's Lowi Mamund tehsil protested a sudden military operation and curfew, saying it caused civilian deaths and hardships. They demanded an end to the operation, arguing that force has only worsened peace and stability in the region, according to a Dawn report.
Emphasising unity across party lines on issues of national security, Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the ongoing discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament will help bring out the "reality" of the military operation.
The group said it was expanding its military operations in support of Palestinians and warned shipping companies to stop cooperating with Israeli ports if they wanted to avoid being targeted.
Thousands in Pakistan's tribal areas protested peacefully against new military operations, demanding peace, rights, and an end to displacement. Rallies across Mohmand, North Waziristan, and South Waziristan called out past failures and urged the government to address local concerns without f
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that early findings showed fragments from a shell fired during military operations in the area may have hit the church by mistake.
Held in Makin tehsil, the jirga drew thousands of participants from Upper and Lower South Waziristan as well as North Waziristan, including tribal elders, students, lawyers, journalists, and political figures.
Section 144 has been imposed in North Waziristan for one month amid rising security concerns. A curfew was enforced on Monday to support military operations after a deadly suicide bombing killed 13 soldiers and injured three civilians, according to ARY News.
The Pentagon revealed details of a secret US bombing mission on Iran's nuclear sites. Despite Iran's efforts to fortify the Fordow facility, US officials said the bombs worked as planned. The full damage is still being assessed, with intelligence agencies handling effectiveness reviews.
He appealed to PM Modi to take "immediate notice" of the human rights abuses perpetrated by the Pakistan Army, specifically pointing to events that began on June 19, 1992, when military operations were launched against Mohajirs.