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PM SHEHBAZ VOWS TO CRUSH TERRORISM PERPETRATED FROM ACROSS BORDER Friday, 10 October, 2025 | 16 Rabius Sani, 1447
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PREMIER SAYS MARTYRS DREW A LINE WITH THEIR BLOOD WHILE DEFENDING COUNTRY AND THIS LINE COULDN’T BE VIOLATED APPRECIATES BLOOMBERG REPORT WHICH RANKED PAKISTAN AS THE SECOND-BEST EMERGING ECONOMY AFTER TURKEY
STRESSES ACHIEVEMENTS ON ECONOMIC AND DIPLOMATIC FRONTS WILL COME TO NAUGHT IF TERRORISM NOT ELIMINATED
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ISLAMABAD
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RIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said the nation was united in its resolve to eradicate terrorism from the country, and the government and armed forces will take all measures to crush the violence perpetrated from across the border. In his opening remarks during the federal cabinet meeting here on Thursday, the premier gave details of the recent incidents during which army officers and Jawans embraced martyrdom while con-
ducting operations against terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij. He said he along with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, high ranking military officers and Jawans on Wednesday attended the funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq and Major Tayyab Rahat. They were among the eleven army men who embraced martyrdom in Orakzai while fighting against terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij, he added. He said Lt Colonel Junaid wrote a new chapter of bravery as during the operation led by him 19 terrorists of Fitna al-Khwarij were eliminated. “During another operation against Fitna al-Khawarij, Major Sibtain
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Kh Asif calls for unity to defeat terrorism, backs Pakistan Army ISLAMABAD
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Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to defending its territory and eradicating terrorism through national unity, urging all federal and provincial governments to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Army and the families of martyrs. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly amid growing security concerns, the minister stressed that countering terrorism required a united front that transcended political, re-
Haider embraced martyrdom,” he said, adding he talked to the parents and family members of the martyrs who said their sons gave their lives for the country and gained martyrdom. He said brave officers and Jawans of Pakistan army were laying down their lives for the country during their operations against Fitna al-Khawarij every day. The martyrs were leaving behind their children as orphans while saving the future generations of the country, he remarked. He said facilitators were protecting the terrorists who were coming from across the border. He stressed that the situation had reached a critical point and the terrorists will not be spared. The martyrs drew a line with their blood while defending their country and this line could not be violated, he continued. The sacrifices of the martyrs will be remembered forever, he remarked. He said achievements of the country on the economic and diplomatic fronts will come to naught if terrorism was not eliminated. Talking about his meetings during the United Nations General Assembly ses-
gional, and ideological divides. “Our political matters—whether related to Karachi, Sialkot, or Peshawar— can wait for another day. Today, our collective focus must be on eliminating this menace once and for all,” he asserted. Mr Asif emphasized that national security should remain above partisan politics, reminding lawmakers that Pakistan’s Armed Forces had not only safeguarded the nation’s borders in wars with India but also earned international recognition for professionalism and courage.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 03 sion, he said Pakistan had a consistent stance on Palestine for the last 77 years. The Palestine issue remained a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, he said, adding Pakistan always wanted that an immediate ceasefire should be reached in Gaza and people of Palestine should be given their right to self-determination. He said Pakistan was among the eight Islamic countries whose leadership held a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the issue of Palestine. The Islamic countries also issued a joint statement that condemned the genocide carried out by Israel and demanded an immediate ceasefire, he explained. During the meeting, he said he thanked President Trump for playing a crucial role in stopping war between Pakistan and India. Referring to the deal reached between Hamas and Israel as part of efforts to achieve peace, he said President Trump stated that the West Bank will never be annexed by Israel.
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Rawalpindi on alert after Lahore TLP raid triggers unrest RAWALPINDI
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The Rawalpindi police have intensified security across the city following a late-night operation by Lahore police at Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) headquarters, which sparked violent clashes and raised fears of unrest spreading to other regions. The crackdown, launched to arrest TLP chief Saad Rizvi ahead of the group’s planned anti-Israel protest in Islamabad, triggered street battles in Lahore as supporters hurled stones and used iron rods against police, injuring at least three constables. Law enforcement responded with tear gas, dispersing protesters along Multan Road amid escalating tensions. In Rawalpindi, City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani convened a highlevel meeting to review the evolving situation and direct heightened vigilance. “No one will be allowed to take the law into their hands or disrupt public life,” the CPO stated. “Blocking roads or creating unrest under any pretext will not be tolerated. Senior officers from operations, investigation, and divisional units were briefed to ensure strict enforcement and maintain peace. The CPO emphasized that police are fully prepared to deal with any attempt to incite violence. “Rawalpindi Police is determined to safeguard lives and property. Any aggression towards citizens or law enforcement will be met with decisive action,” he added. Authorities have also instructed hostels and hotels along Murree Road and surrounding areas to clear non-essential occupants, with exemptions for foreigners, patients, and students appearing in exams. Meanwhile, two TLP workers arrested earlier this week were remanded in police custody by a Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court for 10 days after they were found transporting what police described as “dangerous items intended for violent protest.”