A Pakistani man with links to Iran has been charged in a conspiracy to carry out political assassinations on US soil, including Republican nominee Donald Trump and other leaders. Watch in for more details!

Pakistani man with Iran ties charged with alleged plot to kill US leaders

Pakistani man with ties to Iran charged in plot for political assassinations on US soil

Pakistani man with Iran ties charged with plot to kill US politician

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says that it is quote 'foolish' not to have strong ties with the Army. Khan has frequently held the military responsible for putting him inside jail on charges he calls trumped up and politically motivated.

PTI Chief Imran Khan woos Pakistan military

Pakistan: Would be foolish not to have any good army ties, says former PM Imran Khan

<p>Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has refused to apologise for the May 9 riots that erupted after his arrest last year and claimed that it was the Army that owed him an apology since he was “abducted” by the paramilitary rangers on the day of the violence.</p>

<p>Khan, 71, was on May 9, 2023, arrested by the Pakistan Rangers from the Islamabad High Court premises during his appearance in a corruption case.</p>

<p>His arrest sparked countrywide protests and riots by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters who damaged civilian as well as military installations across the country.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Trouble mounts for former PM Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi; 11 cases related to May 2023 riots</strong></p>

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<p>Army spokesman Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif, on May 7 this year,&nbsp;said that any dialogue with the PTI could happen if the party apologised for its “politics of anarchy”.</p>

<p>The statement was followed by calls from different quarters that Khan&nbsp;should apologise for the “Black Day” violence.</p>

<p>During a media talk on Saturday at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi,&nbsp;when Khan was asked whether he would tender an apology for the May 9 violence, he responded by saying that he had no reason to apologise, further adding that he was arrested by the rangers headed by a serving major general from the premises of the Islamabad High Court, the Dawn newspaper reported.</p>

<p>The former premier, who over the past few weeks has repeatedly expressed his willingness to talk to the army and not with the government, reiterating his position, said he would only hold talks with the “real authority” as negotiations with the government were “a futile exercise”.</p>

<p>He alleged that talks with the government would be counterproductive as there is an unannounced martial law in the country.</p>

<p>The cricketer-turned-politician also added that talks with “people in the power corridors” would be within the ambit of the Constitution.</p>

<p>Dawn further reported that responding to a question that, senior politician and ally Mahmood Khan Achakzai has declined to become the focal person for proposed talks with the establishment, Khan said the senior leader had been nominated to negotiate with political parties.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, the former premier said his party was ready for talks with the military establishment but laid down preconditions: the return of his party’s “stolen mandate”, the release of all detained party workers, and the holding of transparent elections.</p>

<p>Khan also urged the military to nominate their representatives for talks.</p>

<p>Talking about his prison woes, the former prime minister said he twice suffered from food poisoning as he had no refrigerator in his cell to preserve the food properly.</p>

<p>Referring to the new Toshakhana reference in which he and his wife Bushra Bibi are the accused, Khan said the case was a “clear violation of the National Accountability Ordinance”.</p>

<p>He claimed still having in his possession the Graff watch, which he is accused of selling in the NAB reference.</p>

<p>Khan said he had moved his valuable possessions to a safer location following a raid at his Banigala residence in March last year.</p>

<p>He warned of legal proceedings against the NAB chairman, interior minister, and those officers who implicated him in “false cases”.</p>

<p>Earlier, the accountability court adjourned till August 7 the proceedings in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.</p>

<p>Since Khan’s counsel was unavailable, the cross-examination of investigation officer Mian Umar could not be completed.</p>

<p>The PTI leader’s legal team in an application before Judge Nasir Javed Rana requested that Khan be allowed to call his children.</p>

<p>The court issued notices to the jail administration for the same and adjourned the hearing, the report said.</p>

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Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has refused to apologise for the May 9 riots that erupted after his arrest last year and claimed that it was the Army that owed him an apology since he was “abducted” by the paramilitary rangers on the day of the violence.

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has refused to apologise for the May 9 riots that erupted after his arrest last year and claimed that it was the Army that owed him an apology since he was “abducted” by the paramilitary rangers on the day of the violence. Khan, 71, was on May 9, 2023, arrested by the Pakistan Rangers from the Islamabad High Court premises during his appearance in a corruption case. His arrest sparked countrywide protests and riots by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters who damaged civilian as well as military installations across the country. Also watch | Pakistan: Trouble mounts for former PM Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi; 11 cases related to May 2023 riots × Army spokesman Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif, on May 7 this year, said that any dialogue with the PTI could happen if the party apologised for its “politics of anarchy”. The statement was followed by calls from different quarters that Khan should apologise for the “Black Day” violence. During a media talk on Saturday at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, when Khan was asked whether he would tender an apology for the May 9 violence, he responded by saying that he had no reason to apologise, further adding that he was arrested by the rangers headed by a serving major general from the premises of the Islamabad High Court, the Dawn newspaper reported. The former premier, who over the past few weeks has repeatedly expressed his willingness to talk to the army and not with the government, reiterating his position, said he would only hold talks with the “real authority” as negotiations with the government were “a futile exercise”. He alleged that talks with the government would be counterproductive as there is an unannounced martial law in the country. The cricketer-turned-politician also added that talks with “people in the power corridors” would be within the ambit of the Constitution. Dawn further reported that responding to a question that, senior politician and ally Mahmood Khan Achakzai has declined to become the focal person for proposed talks with the establishment, Khan said the senior leader had been nominated to negotiate with political parties. Earlier this week, the former premier said his party was ready for talks with the military establishment but laid down preconditions: the return of his party’s “stolen mandate”, the release of all detained party workers, and the holding of transparent elections. Khan also urged the military to nominate their representatives for talks. Talking about his prison woes, the former prime minister said he twice suffered from food poisoning as he had no refrigerator in his cell to preserve the food properly. Referring to the new Toshakhana reference in which he and his wife Bushra Bibi are the accused, Khan said the case was a “clear violation of the National Accountability Ordinance”. He claimed still having in his possession the Graff watch, which he is accused of selling in the NAB reference. Khan said he had moved his valuable possessions to a safer location following a raid at his Banigala residence in March last year. He warned of legal proceedings against the NAB chairman, interior minister, and those officers who implicated him in “false cases”. Earlier, the accountability court adjourned till August 7 the proceedings in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. Since Khan’s counsel was unavailable, the cross-examination of investigation officer Mian Umar could not be completed. The PTI leader’s legal team in an application before Judge Nasir Javed Rana requested that Khan be allowed to call his children. The court issued notices to the jail administration for the same and adjourned the hearing, the report said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan says ‘army should apologise’

#Gravitas | An explosive new report claims that Pakistani Army is running a top secret campaign against dissenters in the country. The report says that the powerful military has enlisted thousands of officers to create fake social media accounts with the aim of proliferating pro-military messages and level threats against critics of the army.

Gravitas: Pak Army's Top Secret Campaign Against Judges, Activists: Report

The Pakistani army has taken an unprecedented step by directing hundreds of field officers to launch an online campaign against opponents of the ousted prime minister Imran Khan and other opposition figures.

Pakistan army officer join covert online operation

Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore is facing record-breaking rainfall, with hospitals flooded, power interrupted and streets in the metropolis submerged. One person has been killed by electrocution as a result of Thursday's cloudburst.

Pakistan: One killed by electrocution amidst heavy rains in Lahore

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#Gravitas | Several Gulf countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, have warned Islamabad about Pakistani nationals' inappropriate and problematic behaviour overseas. From poor work ethics to rising criminal activity, these countries have raised serious reservations about opening the door to nationals from Pakistan.

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Monsoon Mayhem has wreaked havoc in parts of India, China and Pakistan. From the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to the southern state of Kerala. Watch to know more!

Monsoon mayhem grips South and Southeast Asia

A record amount of rain fell on Pakistan's second city of Lahore on Thursday, flooding houses and hospitals. Some areas of the city, which is close to the border with neighboring India, saw 353 millimetres (14 inches) in a matter of hours, the water and sanitation agency said.

Heavy rains inundate Pakistan's Lahore, emergency services on high alert

<p>In order to counter the frequent internet blackouts in the country, Pakistan has reportedly developed and tested a messaging app called 'Beep', designed for secure communication among officials. The new platform is being dubbed as an alternative to WhatsApp and would help federal officers stay connected even when the internet is down.</p>

<p>Beep has been exclusively developed in Pakistan and has been undergoing 'successful' trial runs since 2023 when the then-IT minister, Syed Aminul Haque first revealed plans for the app.&nbsp;According to reports, the Pakistani&nbsp;government is now planning to roll out the application for all its employees within the next 45 days.</p>

<p>Shaza Fatima Khwaja, the state minister for information technology and telecommunication, said 'Beep' would help ensure “data privacy and protection” in government communications.</p>

<p>“We have developed an application focused on secure and unified communication among government officials. The purpose of Beep Pakistan is to protect our privacy and data,” Khwaja was quoted as saying by <em>Al Jazeera</em>.</p>

<p>The minister added that the government hopes to roll out the app for citizens at a later stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The design of the application is robust enough to offer it to the general citizens of Pakistan at later stages if desired," said Khwaja.&nbsp;<br />
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<h2><strong>Internet blackouts in Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan is notorious for routing internet blackouts which the government justifies as a security measure. In the lead-up to the general elections, earlier this year, internet services were heavily curtailed in different parts of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former prime minister Imran Khan claimed the internet disruptions were a way for the ruling class to cull dissent while facilitating vote rigging.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/internet-services-in-pakistan-restored-after-hours-long-nationwide-disruption-681982"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Internet services in Pakistan restored after hours-long nationwide disruption</strong></a></p>

<p>Users across the country have lodged complaints with the&nbsp;Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country’s top telecom regulator, about routine internet throttling. Netizens complain that social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram become nightmare to open while multimedia content on WhatsApp becomes barely accessible during the blackouts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Pakistani authorities have been on the fence about WhatsApp and the security the Meta-owned platform provides after&nbsp;nearly two dozen federal officials were targeted by Pegasus, a spyware developed by the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO, in 2019.</p>

<p>The government had instructed officials at the time to avoid using WhatsApp to send confidential material that could cause harm to the country if it got in the wrong hands.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In order to counter the frequent internet blackouts in the country, Pakistan has reportedly developed and tested a messaging app called 'Beep', designed for secure communication among officials.

In order to counter the frequent internet blackouts in the country, Pakistan has reportedly developed and tested a messaging app called 'Beep', designed for secure communication among officials. The new platform is being dubbed as an alternative to WhatsApp and would help federal officers stay connected even when the internet is down. Beep has been exclusively developed in Pakistan and has been undergoing 'successful' trial runs since 2023 when the then-IT minister, Syed Aminul Haque first revealed plans for the app. According to reports, the Pakistani government is now planning to roll out the application for all its employees within the next 45 days. Shaza Fatima Khwaja, the state minister for information technology and telecommunication, said 'Beep' would help ensure “data privacy and protection” in government communications. “We have developed an application focused on secure and unified communication among government officials. The purpose of Beep Pakistan is to protect our privacy and data,” Khwaja was quoted as saying by Al Jazeera. The minister added that the government hopes to roll out the app for citizens at a later stage. "The design of the application is robust enough to offer it to the general citizens of Pakistan at later stages if desired," said Khwaja. Watch | Pakistan general elections 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across Pakistan as voting begins × Internet blackouts in Pakistan Pakistan is notorious for routing internet blackouts which the government justifies as a security measure. In the lead-up to the general elections, earlier this year, internet services were heavily curtailed in different parts of the country. Former prime minister Imran Khan claimed the internet disruptions were a way for the ruling class to cull dissent while facilitating vote rigging. Also read | Internet services in Pakistan restored after hours-long nationwide disruption Users across the country have lodged complaints with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country’s top telecom regulator, about routine internet throttling. Netizens complain that social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram become nightmare to open while multimedia content on WhatsApp becomes barely accessible during the blackouts. Notably, Pakistani authorities have been on the fence about WhatsApp and the security the Meta-owned platform provides after nearly two dozen federal officials were targeted by Pegasus, a spyware developed by the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO, in 2019. The government had instructed officials at the time to avoid using WhatsApp to send confidential material that could cause harm to the country if it got in the wrong hands. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan’s homegrown WhatsApp alternative ‘Beep’ ready for launch amid internet blackouts

Pakistan is all set to launch its own ‘home-developed’ messaging platform, "Beep Pakistan," initially for government employees with plans for a wider public rollout, according to a report.

Pakistan to launch government messaging app

In Pakistan, there is no end to troubles for the former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. In the latest, Bushra Bibi has been named as a suspect in 15 cases.

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi named as suspect in 15 cases

<p>Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed&nbsp;grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found.</p>

<p>The issue was brought to light by Dr Arshad Mahmood, Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis, during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Overseas Pakistanis.</p>

<p>Arshad has noted that several Gulf countries have raised reservations about the behaviour of overseas Pakistanis in&nbsp;matters related to work ethics, attitudes, and criminal activities.</p>

<p>In the UAE, Pakistanis are involved in 50 per cent of crimes, the report said while citing the communication&nbsp;by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Additionally, there have been concerns about "inappropriate" behaviour, such as making videos in front of women in Dubai.</p>

<p>Kuwait has raised specific issues regarding Pakistani nurses who allegedly refuse to perform certain job-related duties, placing the burden on ward boys for regular tasks. These nurses reportedly do not attempt to learn the local language and seek to move to Europe after a short stay in Kuwait.</p>

<p>In Qatar, officials from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis reported that Pakistani labourers have been found refusing to wear safety helmets during work.</p>

<p>Earlier in September 2023, officials had said&nbsp;that Pakistani beggars travel to countries like Iraq and Saudi Arabia under the pretext of 'Ziarat' (pilgrimage) and subsequently engage in begging. Official data states&nbsp;that Pakistani nationals account for 90 per cent of beggars arrested in these countries.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: 90% of arrested beggars abroad are Pakistanis</strong></p>

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<p>Saudi Arabian authorities have urged Pakistan not to send "beggars and sick people" to the kingdom. Approximately two&nbsp;million Pakistanis currently reside in Saudi Arabia, with 400,000 moving there each year.</p>

<p>In Malaysia, Pakistani visitors often extend their stay beyond the permitted period and end up in prison&nbsp;as a result.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-economic-crisis-forces-closure-of-karachi-zoo-full-of-sick-underfed-animals-583506">Pakistan's economic crisis forces closure of Karachi zoo full of sick, underfed animals</a></strong></p>

<p>Senator Nasir Abbas informed the forum that in Iraq, Pakistanis hired as cheap labour are often kept in conditions akin to imprisonment.</p>

<p>Pakistani officials are now compiling data on job availability and opportunities in various countries. A cabinet committee, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been established to address immigration-related issues and improve the future prospects of the Pakistani labour force in GCC countries.</p>


Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found.

Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found. The issue was brought to light by Dr Arshad Mahmood, Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis, during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Overseas Pakistanis. Arshad has noted that several Gulf countries have raised reservations about the behaviour of overseas Pakistanis in matters related to work ethics, attitudes, and criminal activities. In the UAE, Pakistanis are involved in 50 per cent of crimes, the report said while citing the communication by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Additionally, there have been concerns about "inappropriate" behaviour, such as making videos in front of women in Dubai. Kuwait has raised specific issues regarding Pakistani nurses who allegedly refuse to perform certain job-related duties, placing the burden on ward boys for regular tasks. These nurses reportedly do not attempt to learn the local language and seek to move to Europe after a short stay in Kuwait. In Qatar, officials from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis reported that Pakistani labourers have been found refusing to wear safety helmets during work. Earlier in September 2023, officials had said that Pakistani beggars travel to countries like Iraq and Saudi Arabia under the pretext of 'Ziarat' (pilgrimage) and subsequently engage in begging. Official data states that Pakistani nationals account for 90 per cent of beggars arrested in these countries. Also watch | Gravitas: 90% of arrested beggars abroad are Pakistanis × Saudi Arabian authorities have urged Pakistan not to send "beggars and sick people" to the kingdom. Approximately two million Pakistanis currently reside in Saudi Arabia, with 400,000 moving there each year. In Malaysia, Pakistani visitors often extend their stay beyond the permitted period and end up in prison as a result. Also read | Pakistan's economic crisis forces closure of Karachi zoo full of sick, underfed animals Senator Nasir Abbas informed the forum that in Iraq, Pakistanis hired as cheap labour are often kept in conditions akin to imprisonment. Pakistani officials are now compiling data on job availability and opportunities in various countries. A cabinet committee, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been established to address immigration-related issues and improve the future prospects of the Pakistani labour force in GCC countries.

From begging to work ethic issues, Gulf nations raise concerns over conduct of Pakistanis

Pakistan: Trouble mounts for former PM Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi; 11 cases related to May 2023 riots

Heavy monsoons in northwest Pakistan have triggered flash floods, killing at least 14 people. The family had been sleeping in the basement of a house in Kohat, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Flash floods triggered by monsoon rain

In Jammu and Kashmir at least one terrorist and one soldier reportedly have been killed in an overnight encounter in the Kupwara district. A major terrorist infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara region had one soldier injured and a militant got eliminated by the Indian Army. Watch in for more details!

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced his readiness to negotiate with the military and called on the army to appoint a representative for the talks. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Imran Khan 'ready to hold talks' with military

Pakistan's port city of Gwadar have been rocked by protests, thousands of protestors have brought the city to a standstill leading to clashes between the police forces and the protestors. Watch the video to find out more!

Gwadar Protests kill one soldier and injure 16 others in Pakistan

A curfew-like situation has been imposed in Balochistan province in Pakistan after a violent crackdown by military on people protesting against what they called "Baloch genocide". The crackdown resulted in the death of one person and injuries to several others. Rights activist Maharang Baloch from Gwadar has accused the security forces of shelling and firing on locals in Gwadar, and preventing anyone from entering or leaving the city.

Pak Govt's Brutal Crackdown on Balochistan | Baloch Activists' Houses Raided

<p>With the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir recently, the former Director General of the Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Vaid has made a revelation and claimed that over 600 SSG (Special Service Group) commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked while some of them have already infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir and are carrying out terror attacks.</p>

<p>There have been dozens of terror attacks in the Union Territory in the last three months. The recent gunfight took place near the Line of Control in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, where one Pakistani intruder was killed and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from his possession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest that he was a commando of SSG of the Pakistan Army, which is considered to be the most highly-trained armed force in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-terrorists-are-shifting-gears-with-focus-on-jammu-as-hotbed-of-terror-742092">India: How terrorists are shifting gears with focus on Jammu as hotbed of terror</a></strong></p>

<p>Officials in the security forces had said that in Kupwara the whole operation was carried out by the Border Action Team (BAT) and was done at the behest of the Pakistan Army.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Adil Rehmani, GoC, SSG Commandos Pakistan Army has been organising and directing the infiltrators in Jammu and Kashmir. Over 600 SSG Commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked and a large number of them have already sneaked into Jammu and Kashmir,&nbsp;and some are still trying to infiltrate. It is an act of war, and the motive behind this is to engage 15 and 16 corps of the Indian Army fully in the coveted war. There is one Lieutenant Colonel Shahid Saleem who has already reportedly infiltrated in Jammu and Kashmir. He has activated all the sleeper cells. Two more battalions are ready to sneak into this part of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a covert war and India's response should be swift,'' said S P Vaid, Former DGP, Jammu Kashmir Police.</p>

<p>Not only the former DGP SP Vaid,&nbsp;but activist Amjad Ayub Mirza, had also made the same claims on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kashmir: Unprecedented heatwave | Water crisis deepens</strong></p>

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<p>Mirza is an author, broadcaster, and human rights activist based in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He posted on X saying, ''Allegedly SSG General Officer Commanding (GOC) Maj General Adil Rehmani is conducting the attacks in Jammu region. 2. ⁠one whole SSG battalion is said to have infiltrated that means at least 600 commandos are in Kupwara region and elsewhere. 3. ⁠local jihadi sleeper cells are active and assisting in SSG movement inside Indian territory. 4. ⁠Lt Col. Shahid Saleem Janjua is right now in the Indian territory of Jammu commanding the attacks. 5. ⁠their focus is to engage Indian army’s 15 Corps. 6. ⁠two more battalions of SSG are in Muzaffarabad ready to enter Indian territory via Jammu and Kashmir.''</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police had already acknowledged that there are around 70-80 foreign terrorists present in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the recent reports are to be believed, the numbers are much higher. And not only in Jammu regions Poonch, Kishtwar, Kathua, and Doda districts but also in the Northern Part of Kashmir Valley such as Kupwara, Handwara, and Bandipora. This means that security forces have a huge task at hand in the coming months and they will have to be alert.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These terrorists carrying out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir are highly trained and laced with the latest weaponry, like M4 and Chinese A56 Assault Rifles. It indicates&nbsp;that the weapons that were left by the US army in Afghanistan have now reached Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the most important aspects is that these terrorists are not using traceable technology such as phones, etc. These terrorists are using ultraset and radio frequency messenger that cannot be intercepted for communication and have no sim card. These terrorists also very rarely visit villages and use Over Ground Workers.&nbsp;</p>


With the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir recently, the former Director General of the Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Vaid has made a revelation and claimed that over 600 SSG (Special Service Group) commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked while some of them have already infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir and are carrying out terror attacks.

With the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir recently, the former Director General of the Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Vaid has made a revelation and claimed that over 600 SSG (Special Service Group) commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked while some of them have already infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir and are carrying out terror attacks. There have been dozens of terror attacks in the Union Territory in the last three months. The recent gunfight took place near the Line of Control in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, where one Pakistani intruder was killed and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from his possession. Reports suggest that he was a commando of SSG of the Pakistan Army, which is considered to be the most highly-trained armed force in Pakistan. Also read | India: How terrorists are shifting gears with focus on Jammu as hotbed of terror Officials in the security forces had said that in Kupwara the whole operation was carried out by the Border Action Team (BAT) and was done at the behest of the Pakistan Army. ''Adil Rehmani, GoC, SSG Commandos Pakistan Army has been organising and directing the infiltrators in Jammu and Kashmir. Over 600 SSG Commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked and a large number of them have already sneaked into Jammu and Kashmir, and some are still trying to infiltrate. It is an act of war, and the motive behind this is to engage 15 and 16 corps of the Indian Army fully in the coveted war. There is one Lieutenant Colonel Shahid Saleem who has already reportedly infiltrated in Jammu and Kashmir. He has activated all the sleeper cells. Two more battalions are ready to sneak into this part of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a covert war and India's response should be swift,'' said S P Vaid, Former DGP, Jammu Kashmir Police. Not only the former DGP SP Vaid, but activist Amjad Ayub Mirza, had also made the same claims on social media. Also watch | Kashmir: Unprecedented heatwave | Water crisis deepens × Mirza is an author, broadcaster, and human rights activist based in the United Kingdom. He posted on X saying, ''Allegedly SSG General Officer Commanding (GOC) Maj General Adil Rehmani is conducting the attacks in Jammu region. 2. ⁠one whole SSG battalion is said to have infiltrated that means at least 600 commandos are in Kupwara region and elsewhere. 3. ⁠local jihadi sleeper cells are active and assisting in SSG movement inside Indian territory. 4. ⁠Lt Col. Shahid Saleem Janjua is right now in the Indian territory of Jammu commanding the attacks. 5. ⁠their focus is to engage Indian army’s 15 Corps. 6. ⁠two more battalions of SSG are in Muzaffarabad ready to enter Indian territory via Jammu and Kashmir.'' Jammu and Kashmir Police had already acknowledged that there are around 70-80 foreign terrorists present in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. If the recent reports are to be believed, the numbers are much higher. And not only in Jammu regions Poonch, Kishtwar, Kathua, and Doda districts but also in the Northern Part of Kashmir Valley such as Kupwara, Handwara, and Bandipora. This means that security forces have a huge task at hand in the coming months and they will have to be alert. These terrorists carrying out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir are highly trained and laced with the latest weaponry, like M4 and Chinese A56 Assault Rifles. It indicates that the weapons that were left by the US army in Afghanistan have now reached Jammu and Kashmir. One of the most important aspects is that these terrorists are not using traceable technology such as phones, etc. These terrorists are using ultraset and radio frequency messenger that cannot be intercepted for communication and have no sim card. These terrorists also very rarely visit villages and use Over Ground Workers.

Pakistan Army’s SSG commandos behind Jammu, Kupwara terror attacks: Former top police official

Pakistan’s government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is grappling with a two-headed crisis: the country is mired in economic misery, and the government faces continuing political instability due to the arrest of populist opposition leader Imran Khan. Pakistan's political system is collapsing, leading many observers to speculate that military rule may not be far behind. Watch in for more details!

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Asad Qaiser, the head of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), anticipates that the party's circumstances will improve in the future and that, after obtaining the "magic number" needed to depose the current government, it would be able to form government in December.

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<p>Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, will apply for the post of Oxford University Chancellor, United Kingdom-based The Telegraph reported quoting his advisor on international media, Syed Zulfi Bukhari, as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan has been in jail for about one year. Notably, all four convictions handed down to him ahead of a parliamentary election in February have either been suspended or overturned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, authorities rearrested Khan and his wife in an old corruption case on charges of selling state gifts unlawfully after being acquitted on the last of those four convictions. He also faces an accusation of inciting his supporters to attack military installations last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khans-pti-announces-countrywide-protest-for-release-of-all-arrested-leaders-744380">Imran Khan’s PTI announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Despite all the legal troubles, Khan has decided to run for the post, with former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson reportedly being Khan's opponents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Imran Khan will contest for the chancellor of Oxford University as there is a public demand that he should contest," Bukhari told The Telegraph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will announce it publicly once we get a go-ahead from Khan and start the signature campaign for it," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-and-china-to-discuss-withdrawal-of-thousands-of-troops-stationed-along-lac-744377">India and China to discuss withdrawal of thousands of troops stationed along LAC</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The report mentioned that the seat was vacant after the resignation of 80-year-old Lord Patten, who is the former governor of Hong Kong and Tory Party chairman. He held the post for 21 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan was a student of Economics and Politics at Keble College, Oxford in 1972. He was also the captain of the university's cricket team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He debuted for Pakistan's Test cricket team in 1971 and served as the chancellor of Bradford University from 2005 to 2014.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Police arrest Khan's aides&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday (July 22), Pakistan police arrested two aides of the former Pakistan PM&nbsp;in a raid on his party's secretariat.</p>

<p>A police contingent cordoned off the secretariat in Islamabad and detained the party's acting chairman Gohar Khan and its secretary information Rauf Hasan, a party spokesman Zulfikar Bukhari told the news agency Reuters in a WhatsApp message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party later said the acting chairman had been released shortly after being detained.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, will apply for the post of Oxford University Chancellor, United Kingdom-based The Telegraph reported quoting his advisor on international media, Syed Zulfi Bukhari, as saying.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, will apply for the post of Oxford University Chancellor, United Kingdom-based The Telegraph reported quoting his advisor on international media, Syed Zulfi Bukhari, as saying. Khan has been in jail for about one year. Notably, all four convictions handed down to him ahead of a parliamentary election in February have either been suspended or overturned. However, authorities rearrested Khan and his wife in an old corruption case on charges of selling state gifts unlawfully after being acquitted on the last of those four convictions. He also faces an accusation of inciting his supporters to attack military installations last year. Also read: Imran Khan’s PTI announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders Despite all the legal troubles, Khan has decided to run for the post, with former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson reportedly being Khan's opponents. "Imran Khan will contest for the chancellor of Oxford University as there is a public demand that he should contest," Bukhari told The Telegraph. "We will announce it publicly once we get a go-ahead from Khan and start the signature campaign for it," he further added. Also read: India and China to discuss withdrawal of thousands of troops stationed along LAC The report mentioned that the seat was vacant after the resignation of 80-year-old Lord Patten, who is the former governor of Hong Kong and Tory Party chairman. He held the post for 21 years. Khan was a student of Economics and Politics at Keble College, Oxford in 1972. He was also the captain of the university's cricket team. He debuted for Pakistan's Test cricket team in 1971 and served as the chancellor of Bradford University from 2005 to 2014. Watch this report: × Police arrest Khan's aides On Monday (July 22), Pakistan police arrested two aides of the former Pakistan PM in a raid on his party's secretariat. A police contingent cordoned off the secretariat in Islamabad and detained the party's acting chairman Gohar Khan and its secretary information Rauf Hasan, a party spokesman Zulfikar Bukhari told the news agency Reuters in a WhatsApp message. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party later said the acting chairman had been released shortly after being detained. (With inputs from agencies)

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