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New Islamist militant outfit emerges in Pakistan with aim of establishing Sharia law

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Peshawar, Mar 18 (NVI) In further trouble for Pakistan, a new group named ‘Harakat-e-Inqilab Islami Pakistan’ has emerged in the country with the aim of establishing Islamic Sharia law.

The group announced its formation through the release of a video clip.

In the video, the new group’s leader Ghazi Shahabuddin can be seen standing among armed fighters as he declares the establishment of the movement.

He states that the group was formed under the guidance of religious scholars and vows to continue their struggle until a complete Islamic system is implemented in Pakistan.

Shahabuddin also emphasizes that they will make every effort to “free Muslim prisoners” who have been detained in Pakistan’s secret prisons for their love of religion. (NVI)

Pakistani soldier found killed after he exposed Army in video statement

Islamabad, Mar 18 (NVI) A Pakistani soldier, who recently deserted and made certain shocking revelations about the military’s covert operations, has been killed in mysterious circumstances, suspectedly by the country’s intelligence agencies.

The soldier, speaking in Pashto, had recently claimed in a video that the Pakistan Army was planning a brutal operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan after the Ramzan month ends.

The aim of the operation is ethnic cleansing of Pashtuns and Balochs, he had said while giving reasons for his leaving the Army.

He also said that the Pakistan government is used to orchestrate the assassinations of religious scholars and alleged that mosque bombings are carried out by the military itself.

The ex-soldier accused the military of committing severe human rights violations and admitted to killing 12 people on direct orders from his officers.

Experts link his killing to these revelations made by him. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA claims 10 attacks on Pakistani military; says 5 soldiers killed, 11 injured

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 18 (NVI) Besides the huge suicide attack on the Pakistani military convoy, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said it carried out 10 operations against the occupying forces in eight districts of Balochistan over the last few days and claimed to have killed at least 5 soldiers and wounded 11.

The BLA freedom fighters targeted the occupying Pakistani army in Quetta, Turbat, Harnai, Mastung, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Naseerabad and Jaffarabad districts, said a statement issued by the outfit.

These attacks are besides the one carried out on a convoy of Pakistani military in Noshki district of Balochistan on March 16, in which 90 soldiers were killed, according to BLA.

The convoy, comprising 8 buses and 2 escort jeeps, was targetted on the highway between Quetta and Taftan in Noshki by a vehicle laden with explosives and driven by a suicide.

On the night of March 15, BLA freedom fighters targeted a vehicle in a three-vehicle ATF convoy on Karani Road in Quetta using a remote-controlled IED, eliminating one soldier and injuring 6, said the statement issued by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch.

In another operation in Quetta on March 14, fighters attacked Kechi Beg police station with a grenade, he said. There were no casualties but a vehicle parked inside was destroyedin the blast.

On the morning of March 15, BLA freedom fighters targeted a vehicle that was part of the occupying Pakistani army convoy on the CPEC route near D Baloch in Turbat with a remote-controlled IED attack.

As a result of the blast, 3 enemy army personnel were eliminated and at least three others were wounded while the vehicle was also destroyed in the attack, the spokesman said.

On March 14, in the Kochiali area of ​​Harnai, BLA fighters targeted three foot personnel of the bomb disposal squad of the occupying Pakistani army with a remote-controlled IED.

The attack was carried out while they were busy clearing the railway track, the spokesman said, adding one personnel was neutralized on the spot and two others were wounded in the blast.

On the night of March 16, BLA freedom fighters attacked a hideout of the so-called death squad formed by the occupying Pakistani army in the Jainh Paroom area of ​​Panjgur in which two death squad agents were seriously injured.

On March 15, freedom fighters attacked a police post in Jaffarabad, targeting force personnel in which a personnel was wounded.

On Friday, March 14, BLA freedom fighters carried out an attack on customs check post on the CPEC route N-85 in Panjgur, arrested the present personnel and seized their weapons. Later, the personnel were released after warning.

On Wednesday, March 12, BLA fighters attacked a Levies post in the Mehalbi area of ​​Kalat and seized the personnel’s weapons. Later, the Levies personnel were released however, during this a personnel was injured in an attempt to attack the freedom fighters.

On March 11, fighters attacked and captured a Levies Force check post in Naal, Gerok area of ​​Khuzdar. During this, the weapons and motorcycles of the forces personnel were taken into custody while the personnel were later released.

On March 11, in Mastung city, BLA freedom fighters attacked a police post, arrested five personnel and seized their weapons including three Kalashnikovs, two pistols and other military equipment. Later, fighters released the police personnel after giving warning. (NVI)

TTP attacks Pakistani military at many places after announcing ‘Al-Khandaq Op’

Special squad of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) undergoing training. (File Pic)

Peshawar, Mar 17 (NVI) Soon after announcing the ‘Spring Offensive’ codenamed ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’ against Pakistani military three days back, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) carried out dozens of attacks at the Pakistan Army and its affiliates from that day, killing and injuring scores of soldiers and destroying strategic assets.

The TTP issued a statement, enlisting a large number of attacks its fighters carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

Taliban attacked the Dadi police station located in Noring district of Laki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, in which casualties were reported, it said.

Taliban attacked Jenakur police station and FC post in FR Peshawar Sherkira Hasan Khel area of Peshawar with rocket launcher, pica and Kalashnikov etc. in which casualties are reported, it siad.

The personnel of the Pakistan army ambushed the Taliban in Guluno area of ​​Safi District, Mohmand Province and in the retaliatory action of the Taliban, 4 officials were killed and many were injured, said the statement issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.

In Khojri area of ​​Kaki area of Bannu district, Taliban attacked a police post with a hand grenade in which there were reports of casualties and injuries.

In Ghoriwala area of Bannu district, Taliban attacked Ghoriwala police station with GLO hand grenade etc.

An officer was killed in a Taliban sniper attack on a post located in Arundu Khor area of ​​Chitral.

Taliban also targeted the post through GL, in which there is a strong possibility of more casualties.

In Tadli village of Sada in Karam district, the Taliban blasted a military convoy and after that, the Taliban launched an ambush in which 6 military personnel were killed and 3 were injured, the statement said, adding more deaths are also likely.

Taliban attacked Tali check post in Dabori area of ​​Orakzai province by sniper and GL in which three FC personnel were killed and many were injured.

Taliban also killed an army official by sniper attack in Sirkai Manzakai Sikka Sedi area of ​​Sararogha district of South Waziristan province while security camera and dish antenna etc. were also destroyed.

Two officials were killed in an attack by the Taliban on the Khar post in Zarmilna district of South Waziristan province.

An army official was killed in a laser gun attack on an army post in Sarki Khel area of ​​the same district.

Two officials were killed in Taliban sniper attacks on Andi, Wilma, Bangiwal and Sherzali Sar areas of Sararogha district of South Waziristan province while cameras were also destroyed.

One official was killed and one injured in a Taliban sniper attack in Noori Narai area of Badr district of South Waziristan province.

Two Pakistani military personnel were killed and one was injured in three separate sniper attacks by Taliban in Shaktoi Narai, Janata and Arin Khola areas of Shaktoi district of South Waziristan province, it said.

An FC official was killed in a Taliban sniper attack on Tirah Shalobar Tandi head post in Bara district of Khyber province.

The Taliban attacked the Shah Saleem Police Station in Takht Nusrat District of Kirkuk Province which continued for six hours in which two officers were killed and many were injured.

The Taliban also attacked Janan Khel military camp in Toor Chhapar area of Dara Adam Khel district of Kohat province with small and big weapons in which 6 Pakistani military personnel were killed and injured.

Police Head Constable Kifayatullah was injured after the Taliban attacked the vehicle of the SHO of Louis Sim police station in the district of Inayat Qila Bazar in the district of Bajaur.

The Taliban attacked the police team that came to ASP’s house in Wazir Kali village of Ghazni Khel district of Wilayat Laki Marwat, in which there is a strong possibility of loss of life and property.

The Taliban killed an army officer in a sniper attack in Marghiband area of ​​Sararogha district of South Waziristan province.

The list is very long. (NVI)

Pakistani terrorist killed in Kashmir by security forces

Security forces at an encounter site somewhere in Kashmir (File Pic)

Srinagar, Mar 17 (NVI) Indian security forces today killed a Pakistani terrorist who has infiltrated into Kashmir from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) sometime back to disturb peace and cause bloodshed in the Valley.

The terrorist, identified as Saifullah, was killed in a gunbattle in a forest in Krumhoora-Zachaldar in Kupwara district of Kashmir.

Saifullah was tracked down on the basis of specific intelligence and killed in a joint operation of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

“On being challenged, terrorist opened indiscriminate fire. Own troops effectively retaliated, resulting in neutralisation of one terrorist alongwith recovery of one AK Rifle,” Army’s Chinar Corps said in a post on X.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Handwara, Mushtaq Ahmad said Saifullah was active in the area for some time.

This is the first terrorist killing in Kashmir this year.

The security forces also averted a possible disaster by detecting and defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district today.

The IED was found this morning on Shopian-Anantnag road in Qaimoh area by the security forces during a routine patrolling.

The area was immediately cordoned off and the traffic movement on the busy highway was halted, officials said.

A bomb disposal squad was called and the IED was exploded in a controlled environment without causing any damage, officials said. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA hits Pakistani military convoy, says 90 soldiers killed

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 16 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today attacked a convoy of Pakistani military in Balochistan and claimed to have killed 90 soldiers.

The convoy, comprising 8 buses and 2 escort jeeps, was targetted on the highway between Quetta and Taftan in Noshki district of Balochistan.

A vehicle, laden with explosive and driven by a suicide bomber of BLA’s Majeed Brigade, hit one of the buses, causing a huge explosion and destroying it completely.

“Immediately after the blast, the Fateh Squad of the BLA advanced and completely surrounded another bus, systematically eliminating all military personnel on board,” said a statement issued by its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch to NVI.

A total number of 90 soldiers were killed in the attack, he said in a brief statement and said
further details will be released to the media soon. (NVI)

Global No. 2 of ISIS killed by US & Iraqi forces

US & Iraqi forces at site where ISIS' top commander Abu Khadijah was killed in Iraq

Washington, Mar 15 (NVI) In a huge development, the US forces, with the assistance of Iraqi forces, have eliminated the number two of ISIS terrorist organisation in a carefully-planned-and-executed operation.

Abdallah Makki Muslih Al-Rifai, alias ‘Abu Khadijah’, the Number 2 of ISIS’ Global Operations, and one of its associates were killed in a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province of Iraq by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Forces with the cooperation of Iraqi Forces on March 13.

They were moving in a vehicle which was targeted by the airstrikes.

“As the Emir of ISIS’ most senior decision-making body, Abu Khadijah maintained responsibility for operations, logistics, and planning conducted by ISIS globally, and directs a significant portion of finance for the group’s global organization,” the CENTCOM said in a statement.

After the strike, CENTCOM and Iraqi forces moved to the site and found both the ISIS terrorists dead, it said.

Both terrorists were wearing unexploded “suicide vests” and had multiple weapons, it said.

CENTCOM and Iraqi forces were able to identify Abu Khadijah through a DNA match from DNA collected on a previous raid where Abu Khadijah narrowly escaped, the statement said.

“Abu Khadijah was one of the most important ISIS members in the entire global ISIS organization. We will continue to kill terrorists and dismantle their organizations that threaten our homeland and U.S., allied and partner personnel in the region and beyond,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command. (NVI)

TTP announces Spring Offensive ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’ against Pakistani military

Cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). (File Pic)

Peshawar, Mar 15 (NVI) In a development that can cause further worries to the Pakistani State, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced the launch of its ‘Spring Offensive 2025’, codenamed ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’, under which the Pakistani military and its associates would be targeted with more intensity.

In a statement, the TTP said its fighters have already “landed in the battlefield equipped with modern resources in most of the provinces” to carry out the operation.

The statement, issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani, said in order to implement the Al-Khandaq operation, units have been formed at the central and provincial levels and the fighters “have gone through all the training stages and techniques of guerilla warfare”.

“In these operations, counter-attacks, targeted attacks, raids, intelligence attacks, sniper attacks, and indiscriminate attacks using modern laser guns will be carried out in a systematic manner on security institutions, their vehicles, and their camps, forts, and posts,” the TTP spokesman said.

“We fully believe in the promises of Lord Dhul-Jalal and also expect that He will give us the blessings of “Operation Al-Khandaq” and defeat the enemies of Islam with the above benefits,” Khorasani said.

This is a further worrying development for the Pakistani State, and particularly its military which is already facing huge losses in terms of men and material in the highly-frequent attacks by the TTP and Baloch freedom-seeking militant groups like Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Army (BRA).

The Pakistani military has been losing hundreds of its personnel every month in such attacks, mainly concentrated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Khorasani noted that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, for the last two decades, has been engaged in a “holy defensive jihad against the security agencies of Pakistan”, with the main objective being implementation of the Sharia system in the country and providing of protection to the lives, property and honor of the people.

The spokesman said the name ‘Al-Khandaq Operation’ has been arrived at after long consultations and discussions and announced as per the practice of the outfit to launch operations under different names from time to time.

“This year, 2025, on the arrival of spring season, the name “Al-Khandaq Operation” has been proposed for the annual operations after long consultations and discussions,” he said.

Giving the reason for choosing this name for the operation, he said “The Battle of Khandaq was the turning point for the Muslims” in the history, wherein the faithful, “despite the lack of resources and men, showed unprecedented perseverance by digging trenches with faith, obedience to the Amir, and the sincere spirit of God’s help.”

“This is the blessed battle in which the weak Muslims overcame the powerful enemy thanks to a few days of self-sacrifice, sacrifice and perseverance and the strength of the Muslims increased to such an extent that all the tribes including Makkah came under the control of the Muslims,” the spokesman said.

He said after the defeat of the enemies of Islam in the Battle of Khandaq, the Prophet had said, “After today we will pursue the enemy, and they will not be able to attack us.”

Drawing parallels with the present regime of Pakistan, the TTP spokesman attacked the Army clan of the country, saying they were responsible for prevailing condition of the country.

“We want to remind the Ghayur tribes and other dear compatriots that the infamous Jarneli (Generals’) group that has been occupying and ruling the country for the past seventy years is the one responsible for political instability in the country, looting of the national treasury, robbery of all the resources of the economy, keeping the judiciary as slaves, ruining the education system, arresting members of political parties and issuing arbitrary laws and decisions,” he said.

“Therefore! It is the Shariah and moral duty of all the people of Pakistan to support Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for the sake of getting rid of this chronic evil and establishing peace in the country.

“The day is not far that thanks to the efforts of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Pakistan will also become the cradle of peace, and all-round and positive relations will be established with all the neighboring countries under Islamic principles. And that is Ali Allah Baziz,” he said. (NVI)

Jaffar Express hijack: BLA says all 214 hostages have been executed, battle is going on

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 14 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it has killed all the 214 Pakistani soldiers in its captivity after expiry of 48-hour deadline this afternoon and attributed this move to the refusal of its prisoner-exchange offer by the Pakistan government.

In its latest statement, the BLA said fighting between its cadres and the Pakistani military is still going on in Bolan area where the Jaffar Express was seized and the outfit has lost 12 of its fighters so far.

Calling it ‘Operation Darra-e-Bolan’ battle, the BLA said its fidayeen trapped the enemy in a devastating ambush and delivered a decisive blow, leaving several of the military commandos dead.

“Baloch Liberation Army had given the Pakistani army a 48-hour ultimatum to exchange prisoners of war, which was the last chance for the occupying army to save the lives of its personnel.

“However, Pakistan, displaying its traditional stubbornness and military arrogance not only avoided serious negotiations but also turned a blind eye to the ground realities,” said the statement issued by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch to NVI.

“As a result of this stubbornness (of the Pakistan government), all the 214 hostages have been executed,” he said.

He said the BLA has always acted in accordance with the principles of war and international law but the Pakistani state preferred to use its personnel as fuel for war instead of saving their lives.

“The enemy had to pay the price for this stubbornness in the form of the execution of 214 personnel,” the spokesman said.

“BLA pays tribute to the 12 freedom fighters martyred in this battle, who made an unforgettable sacrifice against the enemy.

Giving details, the spokesman said 3 freedom fighters were martyred on Wednesday night while last night 4 more freedom fighters were martyred in combat. Additionally, 5 fidayeen of the Majeed Brigade “sacrificed their lives dealing the enemy a defeat that will always be remembered in history”.

“Fidayeen locked some hostage military personnel in special bogies and took up positions while other freedom fighters managed to take the remaining hostages to a safe location,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

Referring to the military’s assault, he said, “When the Zarar Company of Pakistani SSG commandos arrived to rescue the hostages locked in the bogies of the Jaffar Express, Fidayeen surrounded and attacked them fiercely. In this battle which lasted for several hours SSG commandos suffered heavy casualties while the hostages were also executed.”

He said the fidayeen fought till the last bullet, inflicting a decisive blow on the enemy and achieving martyrdom by following the philosophy of the last bullet, firing their final shot on themselves.

“Now the occupying army is trying in vain to present the bodies of these Fidayeen as a “success” despite the fact that their mission was never to return alive but to fight until the last bullet,” he said.

“Despite all its military and intelligence superiority, the army failed to rescue the hostages,” he said.

“Moreover, those whom the Pakistani state is portraying as ‘rescued’ were actually released by the BLA on the first day granted safe passage under the rules of war,” the spokesman said, adding “this battle is not over yet but has intensified.”

Baloch freedom fighters are continuously targeting the occupying army with ambushes in different areas and the enemy is still struggling to even retrieve the bodies of its fallen personnel, he said.

“With every passing moment, the superiority of the BLA is becoming more and more evident,” he said.

“Baloch Liberation Army will release details about Operation Darra-e-Bolan to the media after the operation is completed. The battle is still ongoing,” the spokesman said. (NVI)

BLA says hostage-crisis continues, dubs claim by Pakistani military as ‘lie’

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) -- File Pic

Quetta (Balochistan), Mar 13 (NVI) Hours after the Pakistani military spokesman claimed that the Jaffar Express hostage crisis had been ended by the forces, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) issued a statement, dubbing the claim as a “lie” perpetrated to cover up for its “defeat”.

The BLA said “the battle continues on multiple fronts” on the ground and the Pakistani State has “abandoned” the hostage military personnel to die.

Challenging Pakistan to accept the reality on the ground, the outfit said, “If occupying army truly claims victory, then it should allow independent journalists and impartial sources access to the war-torn areas so that the world can witness the real losses suffered by the Pakistani army.”

“The claims made by the Pakistan army spokesperson (ISPR) are a failed attempt to cover up lies and defeat,” BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in the statement to NVI.

“The ground reality is that the battle continues on multiple fronts and the enemy is suffering heavy casualties and military losses.

“Occupying army has neither achieved victory on the battlefield nor managed to save its hostage personnel,” said the spokesman of the BLA whose scores of fighters derailed and seized the Jaffar Express train two days back and took into custody over 200 Pakistani military personnel who were on board.

The individuals whom the Pakistani state and its propaganda machinery claim to have “recovered” were in fact released by the Baloch Liberation Army itself under its war ethics and international norms, he said.

“On the contrary, Pakistani army continues to conceal its defeat through propaganda while abandoning its personnel as hostages,” the BLA spokesman said.

“Baloch Liberation Army had given Pakistani state an opportunity to show seriousness regarding the issue of prisoners of war and take steps towards a prisoner exchange.  However, instead of saving the lives of its own soldiers, the occupying army remains fixated on war.

He said the battle is currently ongoing with intensity and freedom fighters are forcing the enemy to retreat on all fronts.

“The defeated army, after failing in ground battles, has started targeting the local Baloch population in an attempt to take revenge for its military helplessness by attacking unarmed civilians,” he said.

“Now that the (Pakistani) State has abandoned its hostages to die, it will also bear responsibility for their deaths,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“This battle has now gone beyond the control of Pakistani state. In every confrontation the enemy’s defeat is inevitable and BLA is fighting with full force to bring this war to a logical conclusion on its own terms,” he said. (NVI)

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