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United States and Nigerian forces have conducted joint air strikes against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, following the earlier killing of a senior leader of the militant organisation operating in the region. The strikes mark a continuation of bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation between Washington and Abuja in West Africa.
The United States government is actively evaluating intelligence indicating a possible drone threat originating from Cuba, according to a report published Monday. The assessment reflects growing concern within Washington's national security apparatus over unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities in close proximity to American territory.
A top Islamic State commander has been killed in a United States military strike, but analysts warn that the group's senior leader remains at large, underscoring the enduring threat posed by ISIS affiliates across the African continent. The strike, details of which have not been fully disclosed by US authorities, is believed to have targeted a senior operational figure linked to ISIS expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that has seen a significant uptick in jihadist activity over the past several years.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is now on the same page as the federal government in the fight against terrorism, signalling a meaningful shift in the historically strained civil-military and provincial-federal coordination on security matters in the northwest. The statement carries significant weight given KP's complex security landscape and the province's past tensions with Islamabad over counter-insurgency strategy, particularly in relation to militant groups operating along the Afghan border.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar on Wednesday made pointed remarks about last year's military conflict with India, asserting that Pakistani forces not only downed Indian aircraft but also neutralised what he described as Indian arrogance on the battlefield. Tarar's statement is the latest in a series of declaratory postures adopted by Pakistani officials in the aftermath of the military confrontation, reflecting Islamabad's ongoing effort to shape the post-conflict narrative in its favour.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has publicly dismissed concerns over American military munitions stockpiles, calling such worries 'foolish' as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to test the depth and sustainability of US weapons inventories. Hegseth's remarks represent an effort to project confidence in the Pentagon's readiness posture at a politically sensitive moment.
Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz has stated that the Pakistan Navy's strategic acumen and operational discipline were decisive factors in keeping adversary forces at bay during the Marka e Haq military engagement. The Vice Admiral's remarks offer the Navy's most senior public assessment of the service's role in the recent confrontation with India.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared before Congress to defend the Pentagon's proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, the largest in American history, amid strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers who have vowed to block its passage. Hegseth presented the budget as essential to maintaining American military supremacy and readiness against near-peer adversaries, including China and Russia.
Following earlier reports of a suicide attack averted in Attock, President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid formal tribute to the shepherd who sacrificed his life to prevent the bombing from causing wider casualties. The shepherd, whose intervention disrupted the attack, was posthumously recognised by the country's highest offices for an act of extraordinary civic courage.
The chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Israeli company that manufactures the Iron Dome missile defence platform, has stated that the system achieves a near-99 percent interception rate against incoming projectiles. The claim highlights the system's battlefield performance amid ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East.
Senior officials, institutions, and civil society organisations across Pakistan on Sunday paid tribute to the armed forces and security services following the conclusion of Operation Bunyan Al-Marsoos, with expressions of national solidarity and gratitude marking the day across major cities and towns. Inspector General of Police Rizvi invoked the Quranic metaphor of Bunyan-um-Marsoos — a solid, cemented structure — to describe the unity between the military, police, and the citizenry in confronting militant threats.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the Pentagon will formally review public statements made by Senator Mark Kelly regarding the contents of a classified intelligence briefing, escalating an ongoing and increasingly public feud between the two figures. The move signals an unusual willingness by the Pentagon to pursue accountability against a sitting senator over classified information handling.
The 'Marka-e-Haq' national ceremony has drawn significant global attention as Pakistan honours the performance of its armed forces and celebrates what official quarters describe as notable diplomatic achievements. The event, held in Islamabad, has been framed as a commemoration of national resilience and institutional success.
Pakistan's civil and military leadership gathered at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on Sunday evening to mark the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq, the operation commemorated as a defining moment in the country's recent security history. The solemn ceremony brought together senior officials from both the civilian and uniformed branches of state in a display of institutional unity.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq, describing Pakistan's military and national response to India as historic and a defining moment of sovereign resolve. The occasion was marked with official ceremonies across the country, reflecting the government's effort to institutionalise the anniversary as a symbol of national pride and military capability.
The chiefs of Pakistan's army, navy, and air force jointly felicitated the nation on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, issuing statements that underscored the armed forces' narrative of national unity and strategic resolve. The coordinated messaging from all three service chiefs marks a rare simultaneous public expression of institutional solidarity from Pakistan's top military commanders.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday marked the anniversary of Marka-i-Haq, describing the event as a defining landmark in the nation's journey. The military's media wing issued a formal statement commemorating the occasion as Pakistan observed the third anniversary of the May 9, 2023 violence that targeted military and state installations across the country.
The General Headquarters in Rawalpindi is set to host a formal ceremony on Sunday marking the first anniversary of Operation Marka-i-Haq, the military campaign that the Pakistan Army has designated as a defining strategic victory. The commemoration will bring together senior military leadership and is expected to feature addresses highlighting the operation's significance to national security.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary has declared that Pakistan's armed forces delivered a historic defeat to India during the Marka-e-Haq operation, calling the military's performance a defining moment in the country's defence history. Speaking publicly on Saturday, Chaudhary praised the professionalism and resolve of the Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy, crediting their coordinated response with successfully repelling Indian aggression and restoring strategic deterrence.
Provincial chief ministers and senior political figures across Pakistan have paid tribute to the armed forces following the conclusion of what has been officially designated Marka-e-Haq, with statements lauding the military's professionalism, discipline, and role in upholding national sovereignty. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's chief minister was among those hailing the operation, describing the armed forces' conduct as a demonstration of unmatched operational readiness.
Security forces conducted a targeted operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five militants in an engagement that the military has characterised as part of its ongoing counter-terrorism campaign in the province. The Inter-Services Public Relations has described the killed individuals as Khwarij, the term officially adopted by Pakistani security and state institutions to refer to members of proscribed militant outfits operating in the region.
Security forces conducted multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, neutralising five terrorists in separate engagements, according to official sources. The operations were carried out in distinct locations across the province, reflecting the sustained tempo of counter-terrorism activities in KP.
Pakistan observed the first anniversary of Operation Marka-e-Haq on Friday with a series of commemorative events held across the country, including rallies at educational institutions, academic seminars, and tributes by government ministers to the martyrs and veterans of the operation. The occasion was also marked by Pakistan's diplomatic missions abroad, reflecting the national significance attached to the military campaign.
An official assessment has concluded that Pakistan emerged victorious in what is being described as the war of narratives during Operation Marka-e-Haq, claiming that Islamabad successfully shaped international and domestic perception of the May 2025 conflict with India. The assessment marks the first formal attribution of informational success alongside the military and diplomatic dimensions of the confrontation.
The Pakistan Senate passed a formal resolution paying homage to the country's security forces and the civilian population for their roles in Operations Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq, the military operations conducted during the May 2025 confrontation with India. The resolution reflects parliamentary consensus on honoring the national effort during the conflict.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated on Thursday that effective civil-military coordination and the timely dissemination of accurate information were decisive in countering fake news and disinformation during the Marka-e-Haq operation. His remarks were made in the context of the operation's anniversary commemorations.
Indian seafarers stranded in Iranian waters during the recent conflict have described harrowing conditions aboard their vessels, including nightly explosions, acute food shortages, and the psychological toll of being trapped in an active war zone with no clear route to safety. The accounts, emerging as crew members begin returning home, paint a picture of maritime workers caught without warning in one of the region's most volatile episodes in recent years.
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has declared the Pakistan Air Force as the unwavering guardian of the country's aerial frontiers, issuing a statement that reinforces the PAF's operational readiness posture amid elevated regional security tensions. The Air Chief's remarks carry particular weight given the current state of Pakistan-India relations, which have been marked by significant military alertness on both sides.
Analysis published by Dawn indicates that India has lost the information war to Pakistan, a country that was officially operating under internet restrictions during the period of heightened bilateral tension. The finding underscores a significant and unexpected reversal in the digital narrative space, where Pakistan's messaging appears to have resonated more effectively with international audiences despite formal constraints on domestic connectivity.
Security forces operating in the Dera Range in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 37 terrorists and apprehended over 400 proclaimed offenders in a series of counterterrorism and law enforcement operations conducted during 2026, authorities announced Thursday. The figures represent a significant kinetic footprint in one of Pakistan's most volatile frontier zones.