Security forces repel VBIED attack at Dalbaldin Headquarters, four terrorists killed
DALBANDIN, Saturday, January 31, 2026 (WNP): Security forces successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on the headquarters of Dalbaldin Rifles early Saturday morning, neutralising all assailants and preventing civilian casualties, officials said. According to security sources, the attack began with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated near a corner check post of the Dalbaldin Rifles headquarters. Following the explosion, the...
Interior Minister Naqvi reviews security situation in Balochistan, reaffirms resolve to defeat terrorism
QUETTA, Saturday, January 31, 2026 (WNP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited the Corps Headquarters in Quetta, where he was given a detailed briefing on the recent terrorist incidents and the overall law and order situation in Balochistan, amid heightened security concerns in the province. The briefing was attended by Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti and the...
Federal Interior Minister, Balochistan CM vow justice for fallen personnel after deadly attack in Quetta
QUETTA, Saturday, January 31, 2026 (WNP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday arrived in Quetta to review the prevailing law and order situation and held high-level consultations with provincial authorities following a recent terrorist incident that claimed the lives of security personnel. Accompanied by Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the interior minister visited the Police Lines in Quetta,...
Khawaja Asif, Turkish army chief reaffirm strategic defence partnership, brotherly ties
ISLAMABAD, Friday, January 30, 2026 (WNP): Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, on Friday called on Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, reaffirming the enduring strategic partnership and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted historical friendship between the two countries, founded on shared history, faith, and mutual respect....
DG ISPR engages Gwadar University students on security challenges, media literacy, national sovereignty
RAWALPINDI, Frriday, January 30, 2026 (WNP): Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday held an interactive session with faculty members and students of the University of Gwadar, focusing on regional and international developments, the impact of disinformation, and the role of youth in safeguarding national cohesion. According to an official statement, Lt Gen...
Tribal elders, security forces pledge joint action to safeguard peace in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI, Friday, Jan 30, 2026 (WNP): In a key confidence-building and security outreach initiative, a high-level Jirga (tribal council) comprising Maliks, community leaders, and tribal elders of North Waziristan was convened in Miranshah on Friday to reinforce collective efforts for peace, stability, and development in the region. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Jirga...
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic defence partnership amid evolving security challenges
RAWALPINDI, Friday, Jan 30, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Türkiye on Friday reaffirmed their longstanding strategic and defence partnership, pledging to further deepen military cooperation in the face of an increasingly complex regional and global security environment. General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...
EU signals tougher sanctions on Russia, Iran as Kaja Kallas warns of strained global order
BRUSSELS, Thursday, January 29, 2026 (WNP): European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, on Thursday warned that the international rules-based order is under severe strain, as the EU prepares tougher measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine and against Iran over human rights abuses and regional security...
Pakistan Academy of Letters honors Turkish Scholar Halil Toker for landmark contributions to Urdu, cultural diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 29, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Thursday hosted a special literary and cultural event to honor renowned Turkish writer, scholar, and researcher Professor Dr. Halil Toker (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to language and literature, particularly the promotion and study of Urdu. The ceremony brought together leading figures from...