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Iran's military forces kill Jaish al-Adl militant group commander, his companions in Pakistan
Iran's military forces reportedly killed senior Jaish al-Adl commander Ismail Shahbakhsh and companions in a clash in Pakistan. Jaish al-Adl, designated a terrorist organization by Iran, operates in Sistan-Baluchistan, Iran. This comes after both countries conducted airstrikes on each other. Despite recent security cooperation agreements, tensions remain high. In January, Iran carried out strikes in Pakistan against Jaish al-Adl, leading to diplomatic strains. Both countries later agreed to de-escalate tensions and return their ambassadors.
Pakistan, Iran agree to expand security cooperation after missile strikes
Foreign ministers of the two countries held talks in the Pakistani capital days after their military tensions raised alarm about wider instability in the region since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct. 7.
Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in Pakistan amid strain in ties following tit-for-tat strikes
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visited Islamabad at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani. This visit comes at a time of tension between the two nations due to recent reciprocal strikes. Amir-Abdollahian was welcomed at the Nur Khan airbase by Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Pakistan's Additional Foreign Secretary for Afghanistan and West Asia.
Pakistan temporarily closes armed forces-run universities due to fear of militant attacks
Pakistani authorities temporarily shut down three leading institutions, including the National Defence University, due to a security alert issued by intelligence organisations. The National Defense University, Air University, and Bahria University, along with other higher institutions, were closed temporarily after receiving intelligence about a possible attack.
Pakistan says it doesn't want to escalate Iran dispute
Pakistan and Iran exchange strikes on militant bases in a standoff. Pakistan does not want to escalate tensions. Both countries express desire to cool tensions. UN Secretary-General urges maximum restraint.
Pakistan strikes 'Baloch terrorist hideouts' inside Iranian territory
Tensions in India's Western neighborhood have risen as Pakistan initiated retaliatory strikes on Iran and withdrew its envoy from Tehran. Islamabad has further suspended all planned engagements. The Pakistani Air Force is said to have conducted strikes on Baloch groups in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan provinces, targeting the posts of the Balochistan Liberation Front and the Balochistan Liberation Army near Saravan city.
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Who are the separatists targeted by Pakistan's strikes in Iran?
Pakistan conducted airstrikes against the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) in Iran, a group seeking independence for Pakistan's Balochistan province. Balochistan is significant due to its untapped mineral wealth and its role in China's Belt and Road initiative, including the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. The province has seen protests over allegations of human rights abuses, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings.
Pakistan hits militant targets in Iran days after drone and missile attacks in Balochistan, 7 killed
Tensions flare as Pakistan swiftly responds to an alleged Iranian incursion, launching counter-strikes following an attack on a terrorist group's headquarters within its borders. The diplomatic fallout underscores the delicate balance required for peaceful coexistence, raising concerns about regional stability and emphasizing the imperative of diplomatic resolutions.
Yasin Malik's wife included in Pakistan caretaker PM's cabinet
Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Thursday administered oath to members of newly appointed caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar's cabinet. Sixteen federal ministers took oath and Pakistan's interim PM has also appointed three advisers, Dawn reported citing a list of cabinet members issued by the Presidency.
Yasin Malik's wife included in Pakistan caretaker PM's cabinet
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has included Mishaal Hussain Malik, wife of jailed terrorist and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, in his cabinet, Reuters reported. Mishaal Hussain Malik has been appointed as Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights
US counterterror report hails India; says Pakistan action 'meagre'
As per 'Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India', Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad, Hizbul Mujahideen, ISIS, al-Qaeda, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, are the terrorist groups active in India.
Former Pakistan Army chief Javed Bajwa blames politicians for 1971 war debacle
In one of the several farewells meetups, he categorically said "1971 was not a military, but a political failure. Our army fought courageously in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)."
Pakistani forces guarding CPEC projects attacked in Balochistan's Kech
The media portal while quoting regional sources said that the forces have suffered loss of lives and property while the attackers escaped from the scene. More Pakistani security forces have reached the area and the search for the attackers is on. Till now, no one has accepted the responsibility for the attack. However, it is worthy to note that in the past Baloch separatists have been accepting responsibility for this type of attack, as per Balochistan Post.
Pakistan minister says Afghan envoy's daughter wasn't kidnapped; urges her to join probe
His statement came a day after the police in Islamabad said that they have found no evidence that Silsila Alikhil, the 26-year-old daughter of Afghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil, was abducted from the capital city, an incident that has triggered a major diplomatic row between the two neighbouring nations.
Baloch Liberation Army attacks Chinese assets for 3rd time since Aug 2018
While the figures are not known number of casualties of workers and engineers have been reported by Pakistani news channels.
ISIS on rise in Pakistan: report
Pakistan has been denying that ISIS had an organised presence in the country, even though the terrorist group has claimed responsibility for several other attacks in Baluchistan in recent years.
China concerned over its workers' security after Baloch threat
"It is of great importance to improving the well being of the people of the two countries" and improving their economic and social development, he said.
'Pakistan is nest of religious extremism, there will be no peace as long as it is there'
Balochistan was an independent state before the creation of Pakistan, which occupied the Baloch land around a year after its inception.
Rocket attack in Pakistan's Balochistan kills 2 policemen
"The DPO is safe as are his family members who were in the convoy as they were going to attend a marriage ceremony in Gwadar city," senior police official Habib Khan said.
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