Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ex-army officer Akbar Hussain sentenced for inciting sedition

Ex-army

RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain, a retired officer of Pakistan Army, was convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties.

The court of competent jurisdiction adjudged him ‘guilty’ of the offence charged, through due judicial process and awarded the punishment of 14 years rigorous imprisonment on May 10 2024.

Pursuant to the awarded sentence, the Rank of the officer has been forfeited on July 26 2024.

Earlier, Ex Major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja and Ex Captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi were also convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties and violation of the provisions of Official Secrets Act, 1923 related to espionage and acts prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state.

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Lt Colonel, Captain among five soldiers martyred in terror attack  

Lt Colonel

RAWALPINDI: At least seven Pakistan Army officials including a Lieutenant Colonel and Captain embraced martyrdom in terrorist attack on security forces post in general area Mir Ali of North Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), a group of six terrorists attacked a security forces’ post in general area Mir Ali of North Waziristan District.

As own troops foiled the initial attempt of intrusion, the terrorists rammed an explosive laden vehicle into the post, followed by multiple suicide bombing attacks, which led to collapse of portion of a building, resulting into Shahadat of five brave sons of the soil.

The Shuhada include Havildar Sabir resident of District Khyber, Naik Khurshid  resident of District Lakki Marwat, Sepoy Nasir resident of District Peshawar, Sepoy Raja resident of District Kohat and Sepoy Sajjad resident of District Abbotabad.

During the conduct of ensuing clearance operation, own troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Kashif, effectively engaged and sent to hell all six terrorists.

However, during intense exchange of fire, leading his troops from the front, 39-years old Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif resident of Karachi and 23-years old Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar resident of District Talagang, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

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PM Kakar expresses sorrow over martyrdom of army officials

PM Kakar
  • He offered condolences to family members of martyrs.
  • PM said entire nation, including me, is proud of its martyrs.
  • He vowed to continue war against terrorism until complete eradication.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed deep sorrow and grief over martyrdom of a Lt. Col and three Army personnel while fighting with terrorists in Tirah area of district Khyber.

He offered his heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family members of the martyrs and prayed for grant of courage to bear this loss with courage.

The prime minister said the soldiers of Pakistan Army sacrificed their lives for the security of the country in Tirah. “The entire nation, including me, is proud of its martyrs.”

He vowed to continue the war against terrorism until the complete eradication of terrorism from the country. The evil intentions of the enemies of the peace of the country would never be allowed to succeed, he added.

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Ambushes leave 11 dead in Burkina Faso: army

Burkina

Seven soldiers and four support troops were murdered in two ambushes in Burkina Faso’s troublesome north, according to the army official. Two soldiers and four civilian volunteers helping the army were killed in the first attack near Solle on Thursday, while five paramilitary troops were killed in another raid the same day at Ouanobe, the … Read more

Bangladesh protests US sanctions of its security chiefs

US sanctions

The US imposed sanctions against Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) police force, and seven of its current and former top officials for human rights abuses and abductions, in addition to extrajudicial killings. “Widespread allegations of serious human rights abuse in Bangladesh by RAB — as part of the Bangladeshi government’s war on drugs — threaten US national … Read more

Indian military helicopter ‘Cheetah’ crashes in Bhutan

Bhutan

Two pilots have lost their lives as Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bhutan. According to Indian media, the helicopter was en-route from Arunanchal to Bhutan when it crashed. The Indian Army pilot who died in the crash was of Lieutenant colonel rank while the other was a Bhutanese Army pilot training with the Indian … Read more