DND News Report The arrest of an Afghan national in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has reignited concerns over alleged links between the Afghan Taliban and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with officials warning that cross-border support for militant activities persists despite repeated assurances from Kabul. According to security officials, the suspect, identified as Habibullah, was apprehended during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kuchlak. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to involvement in terrorist attacks targeting Pakistani security forces, resulting in casualties. Authorities further claimed that he admitted affiliations with both the Afghan Taliban and the TTP. At a joint press conference on April 5, Balochistan Home Minister Mir Zia Langau, accompanied by Home Secretary Hamza Shafqaat and DIG Counter Terrorism Department Aitzaz Goraya, presented what they described as evidence of Afghan soil being used to facilitate terrorism in Pakistan. Officials disclosed that the suspect’s…

By Agha Iqrar Haroon The televised address of US President Trump to his nation over the US-Israel attack on Iran left further disappointment globally, particularly for those who believe in pragmatism in International Relations. For peacemakers, it was distressful, but sanity suggests not to comment on this speech, so countries that were trying ceasefire between United States and Iran accepted the situation as it is and just listened to what President Trump said and did not pass any comment on his speech. Anybody who understands existing global realities knows that the US and Israel started the war over Iran when Iran and global mediators had already reached a consensus to resolve all issues and move forward. The reason was simple: it was the desire of Israel to attack and destroy Iran, so Washington, as always, had to please Tel Aviv by taking action against Iran. This war was started by the United States and Israel, and they know when they wish to stop it; therefore, attempts of a ceasefire between the US and…

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s Defence Minister has issued a strongly worded statement cautioning India against what he described as “threat-mongering” and attempts to escalate tensions, as the anniversary of the Pahalgam incident approaches. In a message posted on social media platform X, the minister said that “repeated rhetoric reflects not strength, but visible strategic anxiety,” alleging that the episode in Pahalgam was a “staged false flag operation” that failed to stand up to international scrutiny. He further accused New Delhi of relying on “manufactured crises” to advance its political objectives. The statement characterized India’s posture as part of a “predictable pattern” aimed at externalizing internal challenges while provoking regional escalation through “unsubstantiated allegations.” Warning of serious consequences in the event of miscalculation, the defence minister invoked past military confrontations, stating that “history stands as a stark reminder that miscalculation has consequences,”…

DND Report: Pakistan has once again categorically informed the Afghan Taliban that Islamabad will not engage in any talks on a ceasefire with Kabul unless the prerequisites set by Pakistan are met. Pakistan’s position is clear: talks or a ceasefire are only possible if the Afghan Taliban regime stops supporting and sending terrorists into Pakistan. According to sources, a request for talks and a ceasefire was conveyed by the Afghan Taliban through China during a diplomatic engagement. Sources stated that Pakistan agreed to routine trilateral engagements with China and the Afghan Taliban, as Beijing’s concerns have increased over growing terrorism in Afghanistan. China is seeking a regional consensus to build increased pressure on Afghan authorities to fulfill their commitments. A retired diplomat, when asked to comment by DND News Agency on the trilateral engagement, stated that Pakistan has consistently maintained that a stable and friendly Afghanistan remains in its core interest. At no point has Pakistan indicated…