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Two terrorists were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan tribal district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the IBO, an intense fire exchange took place between the army troops and terrorists. “Resultantly, two terrorists got killed, including Commander Khabaib Alias Bilal of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group.” The ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the site, elaborating that terrorists remained actively involved in terror activities against security forces, preparation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and killing of innocent citizens. “Terrorist Commander Khabaib was also involved in a suicide attack on security forces convoy in Mir Ali in August 2022,” the statement added.   from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/WNOuib9

Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan's aide Shahbaz Gill was "not subjected to abuse of any kind" during his detention and that he is "just faking it". Gill has been in police custody since August 9 when the Islamabad police arrested him in a sedition case after he passed controversial remarks on a private news channel. According to the Islamabad police spokesperson, he was booked on charges of sedition and inciting members of state institutions against the Pakistan Army. "No abuse of any kind occurred. Shahbaz Gill is just faking it. He was not tortured," the minister said. "Imran Khan is lying, as always, that Gill was sexually abused," he said. The interior minister asked Imran Khan to file an application against "the one involved", if he believes a crime was committed. He warned PTI leaders of legal action if they try to barge into the Red Zone or PIMS Hospital. T

After being denied permission to meet Shahbaz Gill at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Imran Khan announced that he will hold rallies across Pakistan in support of his party official. Imran Khan made the announcement while speaking with the media outside PIMS. "We will conduct rallies across all divisional headquarters," Khan said, inviting PTI supporters to join him in raising his voice against the torture and ill-treatment meted out to his chief of staff. "They don't care about court orders," he said, criticising the government's treatment of Gill and their disregard in relation to his health. Amid strict security within PIMS' premises, Khan earlier reached the hospital to meet his chief of staff Shahbaz Gill, who has been admitted as per court orders. The former PM was, however, denied permission to visit his party member.   from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/j6XBa2u

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd on Friday said that its optical fiber network is experiencing "technical faults" due to heavy rains and floods and assured subscribers work is underway to restore services. "Due to heavy rains and floods, PTCL's optical fiber network is experiencing some technical faults," read a statement posted on Twitter. As reported by PTCL, issue has been reported in data networks between South and North which is causing internet connectivity issues. This issue is being investigated. PTA is monitoring the situation and further updates will be shared. — PTA (@PTAofficialpk) August 19, 2022 "As a result, PTCL users in Northern and Central regions are facing internet outage," the statement said, adding that teams are working to restore the services "on priority". Earlier, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said internet connectivity problems that have been reported by the PTCL have been caused

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says media faced unprecedented gags during last regime of Imran Khan and now he is misleading the nation in the name media freedom. Talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday, she said journalists' organizations condemned actions of Imran Khan's government against media. She said these organizations termed Imran Khan as press freedom predator. She said journalists like Absar Alam, Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor, Nusrat Javed, Ghareeda Farooqui, Asma Shirazi, Amber Shamsi, Talat Hussain, Iftikhar Ahmed, Najam Sethi, Murtaza Solangi and Dr. Danish were banned during PTI's government. The Minister said PTI government tried to introduce a black law 'Media Regulatory Authority' to curb the freedom of speech. She said PTI government used National Accountability Bureau for political victimization. She said Imran Khan should present himself in Election Commission of Pakistan in foreign funding case. from lates

China says it will continue to work with Pakistan under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects to ensure that cooperation outcome are better delivered. A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin during a media briefing in Beijing said CPEC is an important pilot program under Belt and Road Initiative. He said the programme focuses on development and people’s livelihood and has got wide recognition from outside. The spokesperson said that the CPEC has brought tangible benefits for socio-economic development of people’s lives. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/UVNCfqM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan desires peaceful ties with India based on the principles of equity, justice and mutual respect. He was talking to Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people is indispensable for peace and stability in the region. He stressed that the international community has to play a facilitative role in this regard, as it is essential for durable peace in South Asia. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's strong commitment to further enhance cooperation with Australia in diverse fields including trade, investment, agriculture and livestock. He also stressed for educational and technical cooperation, direct air-links, skilled migration, and people-to-people contacts. The Australian High Commissioner reciprocated the desire for