Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Security forces gun down more than 65 terrorists in ongoing Operation Shaban: sources
RAWALPINDI, JUL 12: Security forces eliminated three more terrorists belonging to India’s proxy Fitna al-Khawarij during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday. The sources told Geo News that the total number of terrorists killed has risen to 67 in the current operation, while overall, 105 have been gunned down since June 5. The operation was launched in the aftermath of the attack on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat and is being carried out jointly by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and BalochistanRead More
Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
DOHA, JUL 12: Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Than, has died at the age of 74, the nation’s Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, before abdicating to his son Sheikh Tamim, the current leader of the gas-rich Gulf country. “The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning. May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for what he achieved forRead More
When Crises Converge: Changing Humanitarian Realities in KP and the Merged Areas
BY Rehan Ali Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Merged Areas, crises are no longer isolated events. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic strain are increasingly intersecting, creating a layered humanitarian challenge. In January 2026, an evolving security situation and rising tensions in Tirah Valley and parts of Kurram led thousands of families to seek safety in nearby areas. Like many others, Amina gathered her children and a few belongings and set out on an uncertain journey. For weeks, she lived in a temporary settlement on the outskirts of Bara, sharing limitedRead More
CPEC 2.0: The Next Phase of Pakistan’s Economic Transformation
T.M Awan When the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched in 2013, it was primarily viewed through the lens of infrastructure. Roads, power plants, transmission lines, and the development of Gwadar Port dominated public discourse. At the time, Pakistan was grappling with crippling energy shortages, inadequate transport connectivity, and an investment deficit that constrained economic growth. CPEC was designed to address these structural bottlenecks. More than a decade later, the conversation is changing. The emerging concept of CPEC 2.0 suggests a shift from building infrastructure to creating economic value. TheRead More
Declaration adopted by the participants of the First International Islamic Civilization Forum
TASHKENT, JUL 12 (DNA) – The First International Islamic Civilization Forum concluded here today with the adoption of a landmark declaration, marking the beginning of a new international cooperation framework to study, preserve, and promote the rich humanistic legacy of the Islamic world. Held on July 7–8 in the Uzbek capital, the forum saw participants express profound gratitude to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his historic initiative, first presented at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2017, which called for the revival and scientific dissemination of IslamicRead More