Afghanistan would not stop sending terrorists to Pakistan

September 14, 2025

DND Report: Pakistan has lost more than 18 members of its security forces in the last 72 hours while defending the country against what Islamabad describes as Indian-sponsored but Pakistan is cautious to accept that actually it is Indian-sponsored and Afghan-supported terrorism.

Pakistan finds itself trapped between collaboration of New Delhi and Kabul but the Pakistan government has been reluctant to fully disclose that combination to the public.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking in Bannu after performing Namaz-i-Janaza for the martyred soldiers, warned Kabul to make a clear choice between Pakistan and the Khawarij (the name used for the TTP). He said Afghanistan cannot host militants who destabilize their neighbour while expecting normal relations with Islamabad. The prime minister’s remarks imply that the Afghan interim government still has time to choose, but on the ground the Taliban appear to have sided with terrorists since returning to power on 15 August 2021. They immediately released hard-core terrorists who had been imprisoned during Ashraf Ghani’s presidency under pressure from the United States and Pakistan. Many of those released were wanted by Pakistan for terrorist attacks that killed thousands of innocent civilians.

Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited Bannu for a high-level counterterrorism meeting and to attend funeral prayers for soldiers killed in the South Waziristan operation. The prime minister’s warning to Afghanistan follows many previous, strongly worded Pakistani statements, to which the Afghan interim government typically responds by denying the presence of terrorists on its soil and calling terrorism an internal matter for Pakistan. Islamabad briefly hoped the situation might improve after the Afghanistan-China-Pakistan trilateral talks in Kabul, but experts familiar with Taliban dynamics warned that no meaningful change was likely. According to those analysts, the Taliban mainly secured what they wanted — freer movement across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and a halt to deportations of undocumented Afghans — while taking no action against groups they openly sponsor, host, and supply logistically to carry out attacks inside Pakistan.

Pakistan has long expected the Afghan interim government to deny the use of its territory for attacks against Pakistan. Those expectations, however, have generally proved unfounded: Pakistan should understand Taliban will not stop harboring, supporting, and funding the TTP. As a result, many of Pakistan’s warnings to Kabul amount to rhetoric without follow-through.

Attacks originating from Afghan soil reportedly increased sharply after a January 2025 meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi; Pakistani sources suggest that Indian intelligence networks are already active within Afghanistan.

Unofficial sources claim that several members of the Afghan interim government provide various forms of support to Indian-sponsored militants living in Afghanistan and using Afghan territory to strike Pakistan. Over the past two decades Islamabad has submitted multiple dossiers to international bodies documenting cross-border terrorism and alleging that Afghanistan has served as a launchpad for operations against Pakistan. Pakistan contends that two major proxy networks; Fitna al-Hindustan (Baloch terrorist groups) and Fitna al-Khawarij (TTP affiliates) operate from Afghan soil, and that an estimated 6,000 TTP militants in Afghanistan pose a direct threat to Pakistan’s national security.

According to unofficial circles, when Pakistan furnishes credible intelligence that TTP cells in Afghanistan are planning attacks, the Taliban do not act on it and label Pakistan’s concerns as internal matters. Under these circumstances, few in Kabul are likely to heed the PM Shehbaz Sharif’s warning, and Islamabad should accept that Afghanistan will likely continue to send terrorists across the border. It is therefore up to Pakistan to determine how best to protect its citizens and security forces, because there remains little doubt in Islamabad that elements within the Afghan interim government together with Indian networks are collaborating to harm Pakistan.

35 terrorists including Afghans killed by security forces in KP while 12 brave soldiers martyred

September 13, 2025

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s security forces killed 35 Khwarij belonging to an Indian proxy entering from Afghanistan during September 10 to 13.
Afghanistan does not accept its responsibility for killing terrorists who are living inside Afghanistan and attacking Pakistan, while Islamabad is playing a low profile in blaming the Afghan Taliban for hosting terrorists after the Afghanistan-China-Pakistan trilateral talks held in Kabul recently.
According to official details, 35 Fitna al-Khwarij (official name of TTP terrorists) were sent to hell in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. The majority of killed terrorists were Afghans.
On the reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Bajaur District. During the conduct of the operation, Pakistan’s troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, twenty-two Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell.
In another encounter that took place in South Waziristan District, thirteen more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces. However, during the intense fire exchange, 12 brave sons of the soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the Indian-sponsored killed Khwarij, who had remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas.
Intelligence reports have unequivocally confirmed the physical involvement of Afghan nationals in these heinous acts. Besides, the use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists continues to remain a grave point of concern. Pakistan expects the Interim Afghan Government to uphold its responsibilities and deny the use of its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khwarij found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.
Pakistani soldiers and officers of security forces are offering their lives for their motherland almost every day, but Afghanistan is not ready to stop hosting terrorists, and some reports suggest it is even providing logistical support to terrorists who enter from Afghanistan into Pakistan almost on a weekly basis. According to Foreign Office circles, the Afghan Interim Government, during the Afghanistan-China-Pakistan trilateral talks, promised to look into the matter, but every promise of Afghanistan goes down the drain when it comes to ground reality.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif while releasing a statement praised the security forces for two successful operations against the terrorist organization Khawarij in Bajaur District and South Waziristan District. He acknowledges the security forces for eliminating 35 Khawarij terrorists in these operations. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the 12 security forces personnel who bravely faced the terrorists in the South Waziristan operation and became martyrs. He offered prayers for the martyrs and expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs. However, he did not comment over the alleged involvement of Afghan Interim government to harbor terrorists.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Kasur Sector and the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala

September 13, 2025

ISPR, Rawalpindi, 13 September 2025: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Kasur Sector and the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan to review the prevailing flood situation and ongoing relief efforts.

The visit to flood affected areas of Kasur and Multan focused on enhancing synergy between the civil administration and the military to ensure effective assistance for the affected population. Chief Secretary Punjab and other Senior officials of the civil administration were also present at the occasion.

During the visit, COAS received a detailed briefing on the ground situation, including details of the rescue and relief operations being conducted in the flood-affected areas. While interacting with civil administration, he underlined the importance of good governance and inclusive, people-centric progress. He emphasised that all necessary measures including infrastructural development required for protecting the people against the devastations caused by frequent floods should be expedited. He said that the state cannot afford the loss of precious lives and properties every year.
He stressed the significance of coordinated civil-military efforts in addressing the challenges faced by flood-affected communities and reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at public welfare.

During his interaction with flood affectees who had been successfully evacuated by the Pakistan Army and civil administration, COAS assured them of continued support in their resettlement and rehabilitation. The affectees expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Pakistan Army for timely assistance at a critical juncture.

The Army Chief also met with troops, Rescue 1122 personnel, and police officials engaged in relief operations. He lauded their high morale, operational readiness, and steadfast dedication to serving the nation under extremely challenging circumstances. He commended their round-the-clock efforts, carried out in close coordination with civil administration, to provide timely relief and assistance to the people.

COAS also undertook an aerial reconnaissance of flood-affected areas both along Lahore-Kasur and Multan-Jalalpur Pir Wala Axes to assess the scale of damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Upon arrival at flood affected areas the Field Marshal was received by Corps Commanders of Lahore and Multan Corps respectively.

Devil Prince Israel and the blood of Middle Eastern cousins

September 11, 2025

DND Report: The Israeli attack in Doha suggests that there is no net security provider in the world if the aggressor is Israel. Moreover, it also submits the proposition that even the United States is a ‘non-entity’ and cannot protect its allies if Israel decides to do something.

Until now, U.S. allies in the Middle East believed that the United States shielded them from the outrageous behavior of Israel, but they now have to think otherwise. It is understandable that Israel attacked the U.S. window of negotiations in the Middle East, and the city that hosts CENTCOM leadership, so attacking any other U.S. ally in the region would never be a ‘second-thought’ exercise.
Now NATO countries, through their media machine, are trying to suggest to the world that ‘they are unhappy and concerned’ over the Doha attack (but without taking any action against Israel). The Western media is on assignment to tell consumers that Prime Minister “A” called the Israeli leadership, President “B” had a ‘hot-worded conversation’ with Israeli leaders, and Minister “C” expressed concern while calling Tel Aviv, etc. Every sane person who has little interest in foreign affairs understands that such news items are nothing but rhetoric and for media consumption to show that the West does not leave its allies alone, such as Qatar.

The most interesting statement came from U.S. media, which said, “The president’s advisers were genuinely shocked by the strike on Doha,” and added that President Trump held two phone calls with Netanyahu to discuss the strike. Would this statement ease Middle Eastern U.S. allies that have been pouring trillions of dollars into maintaining “U.S. protection and friendship”?
Qatar has a long history of being the U.S. window for diplomatic negotiations, including hosting an office for the Afghan Taliban during secretive talks with the U.S., and being one of the two regional mediators leading the sole diplomatic track trying to bring an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

“Attack by the blue-eyed Devil Prince of NATO on Qatar confirms the Prince can inflict any harm on anybody, and the NATO King would never stop his hands”

This strike would definitely expand the war economy and would bring business to the Western world, as almost every Western-allied country in the Middle East has contracts with NATO countries to buy their military hardware and cannot easily switch to other sellers such as China or Russia. Sensing the fear, there will be a military hardware shopping spree worth billions of U.S. dollars.
Qatar would be on the list, because hosting CENTCOM did not help it, and its sovereignty has been attacked by the blue-eyed Devil Prince of NATO countries. Qatar has got the message that the Devil Prince Israel can inflict any harm on anybody, and the NATO King would never stop his hands. This message is loud and clear. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari denied receiving prior notification of the strike, calling reports that suggested otherwise “baseless,” and this indicates that the Devil Prince Israel has every right to eat flesh and bones of Palestinians, drink blood of his own choice, and the Middle Eastern cousins have to tolerate him, rather than offer their flesh whenever it is desired by the Devil Prince, because the Abraham Accords bind them in one thread.

Israel’s strikes on Qatar are the first known attack by Israel on a Gulf Arab state, but not the last one, even though Qatar hosts the largest U.S. base in the Middle East (CENTCOM) and has enjoyed a very strong relationship with the U.S. for decades.
CNN reports that the attack could have a chilling effect in the region and raises concerns that if a close U.S. ally, such as Qatar, can come under attack by another U.S. ally, Israel, who might be next?
Qatar has a long history of hosting dialogues, being the U.S. window of negotiations, such as between the U.S. and the Taliban, because the Taliban were not ready to talk directly to the U.S. for face-saving. Peace deals for Lebanon, Yemen, and Darfur are other examples, and Palestine talks that had been halted now.

Qatar has operated as a key mediator in various international hostage crises, leveraging its unique geopolitical standing and relationships with a wide array of actors, including both state and non-state entities. At the 77th UN General Assembly in 2022, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stated that conflict mediation is a key element of Qatar’s foreign policy, aiming to establish the country as a dependable international ally. Qatar, under the leadership of then-Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani in the 1990s and his successor, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, recognized that mediation could serve as a tool for enhancing its international standing and influence and positioning itself as an essential partner within the international community would ensure protection against interventions from its neighbors. However, this paradigm proved wrong in September 2025.
The Qatari government has established institutions dedicated to conflict resolution and research, such as the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies and the Qatar International Academy for Security Studies. These institutions contribute to the development of Qatar’s mediation strategies and provide intellectual and logistical support for its initiatives. It is time now that such institutions definitely tailor strategies for how to deal with Devil Prince Israel before the Devil Prince can try to suck Qatari blood.

PM Shehbaz Sharif appointed Dr. Farooq Adil as member of Rahmatul-lil-Alameen wa Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Authority

September 11, 2025

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Dr. Farooq Adil as member of Rahmatul-lil-Alameen wa Khatam-un-Nabiyyin (PBUH) Authority.

Dr. Farooq Adil is senior journalist, author of several books and scholar who has command over not only religious affairs rather political history of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appointed five members among those appointed are distinguished author, researcher, and columnist Dr. Farooq Adil, Dr. Aziz-ur-Rehman, Zafar Mehmood Malik, Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi, and Dr. Qibla Ayaz. Renowned intellectual Khurshid Nadeem is the Chairman of this Authority.

According to the notification issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, these appointments have been made on an honorary basis. Dr. Syed Zia-ur-Rehman is an Assistant Professor at the Regional Dawah Center Karachi.

Dr. Farooq Adil is senior journalist, author of several books and scholar who has command over not only religious affairs rather political history of Pakistan.

An interaction with Ambassador of Pakistan in the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi: Pakistani youth can reshape Pakistan’s export market

September 11, 2025

DND Report: “Pakistani youth can reshape Pakistan’s export market, provided we continue to work on their capacity building and consider them an “exportable product.”
This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who has always worked closely with students and academia wherever he has been posted as a diplomat.

Ambassador of Pakistan in the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who has almost completed his tenure in the UAE and has now been assigned a new posting in Russia as Pakistan’s Ambassador, hopes that UAE–Pakistan trade will soon double their annual trade volume, which has already reached $10.6 billion.

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, began his career in journalism, topped the civil services exams and later joined the Foreign Service. During his time at the Foreign Office, he turned his dreams into reality through his skills, dedication, and relentless efforts. His extraordinary intelligence, ability, honesty, integrity, and perseverance earned him a high position and great respect.
A brilliant diplomat, an excellent administrator, and a skilled interlocutor, Tirmizi has vast experience of serving in North America, Central Asia, and Gulf countries.

Wherever he was posted, he worked tirelessly to solve the problems of the Pakistani community with diplomacy. With each new development, his responsibilities increased, but Tirmizi accepted every challenge with commitment. Despite difficult times in his career, he rose to prominence, and his leadership further enhanced Pakistan’s stature in the diplomatic world.

For him, youth has always been a “market of hope.” He has consistently engaged with the youth of host countries, believing that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders.
During his tenure in the UAE, Ambassador Tirmizi played a pivotal role in building new ties, engaging with youth, writing new chapters of public diplomacy, and establishing a unique diplomatic framework with the UAE that will benefit Pakistan for decades.

Pakistan and the UAE share strong and historic relations, marked by growing economic and strategic cooperation. Recent high-level engagements, during the tenure of Ambassador Tirmizi, have further strengthened this partnership with a focus on investment-driven collaboration. Multiple trade agreements signed during his tenure that reflect the shared commitment to deepening economic ties, noted the Pakistani envoy.

“Ambassador Tirmizi also expressed strong confidence in the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), believing it will play a pivotal role in streamlining investment processes by offering a one-window operation to investors”

In an interaction with DND News Agency, Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted that the potential trade volume between Pakistan and UAE is far beyond $10.6 billion. He emphasized that Pakistan’s political leadership is keen to increase trade, promote business opportunities, attract investment, and enhance cultural interactions with the UAE.

While appreciating the UAE for its consistent support during times of crisis, he said the UAE is among the most generous countries, always extending humanitarian aid to Pakistan. He particularly thanked President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his noble gestures in helping flood-affected communities in Pakistan.
The Ambassador recalled that Pakistan and the UAE have enjoyed historic relations since the very beginning. “Pakistan was the first country to send an ambassador six months before the formation of the UAE. Our first ambassador, Jamiluddin Hassan, arrived in June 1971,” he said.

Tirmizi, who served as Counsellor at the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi from 2007 to 2010, observed that Pakistanis consider the UAE their second home and the same sentiment is reciprocated (by UAE’s citizens). The close geographical proximity between the two countries provides immense opportunities for collaboration. Currently, around 1.6 million Pakistanis reside in the UAE, and during 2020–2021 they remitted $6.11 billion to Pakistan.

“The era of unskilled Pakistani labor dominating the UAE market is over, as the country is rapidly transitioning to a high-end skilled workforce”

“Last year, our exports increased to $3 billion across various sectors. We have skilled manpower and new start-ups, and I plan to focus closely on this because I believe there are immense opportunities for further collaboration between the UAE and Pakistan,” the Ambassador shared.

On climate change initiatives, he noted that the UAE has taken a lead in clean energy, investing significantly in technology and projects such as solar, wind, and other renewable sources.
When asked how Pakistan could increase its share in the UAE job market, Ambassador Tirmizi explained that the demand is now shifting towards skilled workers. The era of unskilled Pakistani labor dominating the UAE market is over, as the country is rapidly transitioning to a high-end skilled workforce.

“There is a dire need to train our workforce in accountancy, banking, information technology, artificial intelligence, and medicine. The global market is driven by IT, accounting, and healthcare. With the UAE’s rising demand for skilled professionals, Pakistan has a huge opportunity if it focuses on skill development. There is booming demand for physiotherapists and nurses. Pakistan must establish world-class nursing training facilities, as the international market requires highly qualified medical professionals,” he stressed.
He added that great opportunities await Pakistan in the UAE in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT), as the UAE is transforming into an AI- and IT-based economy and is perhaps the first country in the world to appoint a full-fledged minister for AI.

Pakistani delegation was led by the Additional Secretary (Americas) Faisal Niaz Tirmizi

Tirmizi pointed out that Pakistan has a youth bulge of 60%, which can be turned into the country’s main export strength through services and technology. However, Pakistan’s total service exports currently stand at only $3.5 billion, far below its potential. Pakistani companies are already providing back-office support services in the UAE to organizations such as Etisalat, Ras Al Khaimah Bank, DIAB, and Dubai Islamic Bank. Currently, Pakistan’s AI and IT exports to the UAE are around $300 million, but the Ambassador expressed hope that this figure could cross $1 billion within a year. He emphasized that IT, AI, healthcare, and food products are priority sectors being developed under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the guidance of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

SCO Summit in Bishkek helped Pakistan to showcase its rich cultural heritage, says Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi — Pakistan’s Ambassador in Bishkek Faisal Niaz Tirmizi

Ambassador Tirmizi also expressed strong confidence in the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), believing it will play a pivotal role in streamlining investment processes by offering a one-window operation to investors. He noted that the SIFC, an initiative jointly launched in June 2023 by COAS General Asim Munir and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is focusing on sectors such as Renewable Energy, Banking & Financial Services, Shipping & Logistics, Mining, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Railways & Aviation, Hospitality & Tourism, and Information Technology (including Cybersecurity and AI). He voiced high hopes that Pakistan will soon attract significant foreign direct investment in these sectors.

Pakistan Army killed more 19 TTP terrorists in Guluno, Mohmand District KP

September 11, 2025

ISPR, Rawalpindi, 11 September 2025: On 9-10 September, 19 Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

On reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Guluno, Mohmand District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, fourteen Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District and in ensuing fire exchange, four more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces.

In another encounter that took place in Bannu District, one more Khwarij was neutralized by the security forces.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Indian sponsored killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other kharji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country.

The link between fatigue and productivity

September 11, 2025

By Dr Attia Anwar

Working hard and getting fatigued is still considered a productive thing and a virtue by some people. In fact, fatigue is the most counterproductive thing. To truly reach your goals, you must prevent fatigue before it occurs. This is what smart working, instead of hard working, is all about. Constant fatigue produces changes in your mind and body, and it has a withering effect. So if you think you will be more resilient by constantly working hard, that is not true.

Mental work alone can make us tired. The chief cause of fatigue is our mental and emotional attitude. It is the worry and boredom associated with sedentary work that make us tired, but also anxious and depressed sometimes. If we use good working habits, we can reduce our fatigue. Order is the first law of heaven. So keeping our desks and desktops in order will bring us productivity. Clear things that are not of immediate importance. Organize your workplace to organize yourself. Doing things in order of importance is a second good habit to prevent fatigue. You should have a to-do list, preferably from the previous night, of the four or five most important things that need to be done. They should be done first thing in the office in order of priority. Make your decision promptly if you have all the facts at hand. Don’t keep putting it off. Learn to delegate your tasks that do not necessarily need to be done by you. You can organize and supervise them.

Stressful approach leads to depression, and constant sympathetic activation can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases

Resting before you get tired is also important. It prevents fatigue and worry. Fatigue accumulates. If we rest before we are tired, we get more work done. We become more productive. If we rest more than we work, chances are we can get four times the work done compared to people who continuously work without taking breaks. We don’t think fatigue is a big deal while working; rather, we think working hard and getting tired is something good to achieve our goals. However, fatigue decreases our ability to respond correctly and saps our energy. We may have some days when we have to work without breaks for good reasons. We can cope with that by taking rest afterward, but if we continue with this routine and repeat this work pattern every day, it will place stress on our health and affect the quality of our life and work. We must learn to manage our fatigue by balancing and pacing ourselves throughout the day. If we ask a runner of a race how they pace themselves, they will tell you that, depending upon the length, type, environmental factors, and their personal health, they make a strategy. Without considering these things and running at their top speed, instead of performing, they may start puking after a mile of running.

One study analyzed elite performers and concluded that more rest can maximize achievement. This is true for physical labor, mental work, and complex work. What we do when we arrive at work is start working hard. Maybe we have our lunch at the desk and work without breaks and get fatigued. This strategy is totally counterproductive. If we measure in terms of what we achieve or the amount of work we get done, it will be less than that of those who take breaks. It also takes a toll on general health. This hurried, stressful approach leads to depression, and constant sympathetic activation can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. Top performers tend to practice in focused sessions not lasting more than 90 minutes. Working in bursts and taking frequent breaks ensures recovery and prevents exhaustion. Our body responds to fatigue by feeling tired, having a headache, and feeling irritable. Fatigue can also present in the form of impaired cognitive function, lack of motivation, and decreased immunity. Common causes of fatigue are insufficient or poor-quality sleep, long work hours, irregular work schedules, excessive workload, time pressure, and lack of work-home boundaries.

General measures to prevent fatigue are good nutrition, proper sleep, exercise, and mindfulness. The most effective way to combat fatigue in the workplace is to take regular breaks throughout the workday. Short, frequent breaks like stretching exercises, a small walk, or deep breathing can renew focus and energy. The work environment should be well-designed, with proper lighting, proper seating arrangements, and a comfortable temperature to prevent fatigue. Implementation of a flexible work schedule can make people work during their most alert and productive time. They can manage their energy levels more effectively. Offering flexible work hours or remote work can sometimes help people work more effectively and increase productivity. Educating people in the workplace about the bad effects of fatigue and burnout is important. Understanding the importance of rest and recovery can lead to the adoption of healthier habits both in and out of the workplace. It is important to assess the workload for your team to ensure that people are not overwhelmed. Excessive workload results in burnout. There should be a culture of teamwork and an even distribution of tasks. Early signs of fatigue are decreased concentration, slow reaction, and irritability. These signs should be addressed promptly, and severe fatigue or major problems should be prevented. Paying attention to fatigue management enhances productivity and increases the overall health and well-being of people. This will lead to a positive and sustainable work environment.

To increase your endurance and achieve your goals, whether you are an athlete, physical laborer, or office executive, you have to take breaks before the signs of fatigue appear. We must learn to pace ourselves and manage our fatigue throughout the day. By using this principle, we will get more work done in every form, whether it is physical or mental. This is a skill that does not come easily to many. By continuous practice and reminding ourselves to slow down and take small breaks, we can increase our endurance.

The author, Dr. Attia Anwar, is a consultant family physician with a postgraduate degree from the Royal College of GPs UK. She is a strong advocate of health and well-being and wants patient participation in decision-making regarding health.

Disclaimer, these articles are meant to increase general awareness about health and wellbeing. they are not substitute for individual medical consultation.

Is condemnation of hate campaign against Pakistan Army by Federal Cabinet enough?

September 10, 2025

DND Report

The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the publication of derogatory content and inflammatory statements targeting the martyrs and the Pakistan Army on social networking platforms.

The Cabinet paid tribute to the men in uniform and martyrs who traded their lives for the peace and security of the nation.

This decision comes at a time when a systematic hate campaign against the Pakistan Army has been launched again by terrorist organizations in possible collaboration with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who has always shows soft corner for terrorist’s outfits and even resettled terrorists in Pakistan who came from Afghanistan with NATO grade weapons when PTI was in federal government.

Disturbingly, this campaign is virtually being led by PTI’s leadership, particularly the sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan, who is in jail after his conviction in multiple corruption cases.

Terror outfits such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and the Majeed Brigade have intensified their propaganda war against Pakistan’s armed forces through social media platforms and government looks helpless to control social media platforms although it claimed that it had launched safety walls to curb material against state institutions. Outrageously, their anti-state rhetoric is echoed in the statements attributed to PTI’s founding chairman Imran Khan, which are conveyed to the public through his sisters. These family members, who have almost daily access to him in jail, routinely hold press talks outside Adiala Jail to share his views, which mostly align with narratives being propagated by terrorist groups.

The growing overlap between PTI’s messaging and terrorist propaganda has raised serious concerns about the state’s handling of individuals such as Aleema Khan, who openly maligns national institutions during her frequent media appearances. Critics argue that such individuals are being given undue leniency despite persistently undermining Pakistan’s security apparatus.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing the Cabinet meeting on September 10, 2025, directed authorities to take strict action to curb such “evil elements.” He stressed that discouraging and countering this malicious campaign is a collective national responsibility. The Prime Minister reiterated that the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs can never be forgotten, stating:

“The entire nation, including myself, stands proud of the courage and sacrifice of our martyrs and their families.”

The Cabinet also offered prayers for Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed, who laid down his life during the Bannu operation, and resolved to honor the sacrifices of all those who have defended Pakistan’s sovereignty.

For months, responsible sections of the media have been highlighting how Imran Khan’s messages increasingly target the Pakistan Army, thereby strengthening the narratives of hostile forces. Observers note the contradiction in Khan’s stance: when he enjoyed cordial relations with the military, he frequently referred to the Army Chief as his “protector” and even likened him to a father figure. Today, from the same position, he appears to be reinforcing enemy propaganda by vilifying the institution.

Particularly alarming is Imran Khan’s narrative discouraging Pakistan from responding to terror attacks originating from Afghan soil, under the guise of “brotherhood” between Pakistan and Afghanistan. This rhetoric dangerously ignores the reality that Afghan-based militants, including the TTP, have repeatedly targeted Pakistan, shedding the blood of innocent civilians and security personnel. Brotherhood cannot serve as a justification for providing cover to enemies of the state.

There is little doubt left that by creating confusion over counter-terror operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa—particularly in Bajaur, where Afghan terrorists and the TTP have long targeted innocent people—Imran Khan is attempting to undermine Pakistan’s national security. His suggestion that dialogue should be held with terrorists directly plays into the hands of those seeking to destabilize the country.

The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa know that the fight against terrorism is not about political point-scoring or vote banks, but about their very survival. At this critical juncture, Pakistan needs unity and resolve to combat terrorism, especially threats emanating from Afghan soil. Yet, instead of supporting national efforts, Imran Khan continues to create doubts and divisions, weakening the collective resolve against terrorists.

Independent political observers are of the view that condemnation is not enough because government cannot run the state by condemning who live inside Pakistan but always abuse national institutions. Aleema Khan in past also had been creating doubts about May 9 vandalism, accusing state institutions to stage the events on this black day of history of Pakistan. There is no doubt that courts have announced convictions in several cases related to May 9 vandalism and several PTI leaders are now facing 10 years or less imprisonment in May 9 related cases. However, the originator Imran Khan and his family who creates doubts against state institutions are still untouched.

The defeat of Saffron terrorism at the hand of Pakistan and the ideological recalibration of RSS

September 9, 2025

By Dr Shazia Anwer Cheema

It is never easy to internalise defeat. No matter how strongly cognitive dissonance resists it, defeat manifests itself often in strange and mysterious ways. For those like me, who follow geopolitics closely, even seemingly low-profile or less explicit events, designed merely as narrative precursors — become significant. These subtle developments, often in the form of think-tank papers, discussions, or lectures, reveal the pulse of future trajectories.

Recently, I followed a series of lectures delivered by the 6th Chief of the RSS (Aug 26–28, 2025) in Delhi, where he engaged with around 1,000 invitees, diplomats, professionals, and journalists. Before discussing the details of that lecture, it is important to sketch some background for the readers, so they can connect the dots.
The BJP’s recent 11-year tenure in government was built almost entirely on optics. Everything was framed in ways that resonated with the domestic public a tough tone, promises of economic prosperity, and constant misinformation about India’s economic and diplomatic standing. The repetition of this narrative seeped deep into the mindset of the ordinary Indian, who began to believe that India was the world’s fourth-largest economy.
This belief ignored the complexities of India’s GDP structure, which is not simply about gross domestic production. Instead, it reflects the sheer size of India’s population, distributed across three tiers: multinational corporations, mid-sized businesses, and an immense unregistered shadow economy. The government and non-government workforce also plays into this mix. On the balance of purchasing power parity (PPP), India stands nowhere near the top global economies. Thus, the drama of GDP, with its deliberate complexities — created a façade, distracting the population from their worsening ground realities.
The optics extended to diplomacy as well. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar were portrayed domestically as influential world leaders. This narrative worked, until one miscalculated move exposed its fragility.
It is not that BJP had not erred before. One could draft an extensive charge sheet: destruction of religious sites, human rights violations, nullification of indigenous rights, mob lynching over cow slaughter, and the demonisation of Punjabi farmers. In short, minorities and marginalised groups across India — from Nagaland to Bengal, from Bihar to Punjab, and in Indian Occupied Kashmir — faced systematic political, economic, and social persecution.
The real breaking point came with the preparations for the Bihar elections. The BJP once again fell back on its tested formula of hate-mongering, this time accompanied by a false-flag terror attack in Pahalgam. Unlike before, this time the ploy backfired. The world, fatigued by India’s repetitive drama, remained silent. India escalated further by striking Pakistan, but Pakistan retaliated with a blow India had never imagined. The result was a humiliating defeat, coupled with diplomatic isolation. India suddenly found itself without allies, save for Israel.
Usually, such pivotal moments trigger a paradigm shift. Instead, the Indian government chose denial, continuing its farcical claims of “all is well.”
This brings us to Mohan Bhagwat’s lectures. The RSS, an extremist ideological organisation, is the parent body of the BJP. Its hyper-puritan, Brahminical vision went largely unnoticed for decades, until its political wing (BJP) gained state power. That ideology of zero tolerance for non-upper-caste Hindus soon translated into practical policies, engulfing the entire cultural fabric of society. Lower castes, Tribes, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and other minorities endured systematic political, economic, and social purges.
Now, with India’s recent defeat and growing diplomatic isolation, the RSS is being forced to answer uncomfortable questions. Critics within India are directly blaming its ideology for extremism, terrorism, sectarianism, and the resulting global rejection.
Against this backdrop, Bhagwat emphasised one key point: flexibility. He argued that the RSS has been misunderstood, that it is not rigid but adaptable. He claimed RSS respects all parts of Akhand Bharat, even those that are now sovereign states. Within India, he said, Muslims and Sikhs represent the beauty of its rich cultural tapestry. Islam and Christianity, he admitted, are permanent parts of India; the only problem is mistrust.

“This sudden, humiliatingly visible shift has burst India’s carefully crafted balloon of narratives”

According to Bhagwat, Hindus should feel confident: there is no need to search for a Shivling in every mosque. But he insisted that three sites — Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura are “special claims.” He declared that Hindu-Muslim unity is redundant because “unity already exists.
The real bombshell was his subtle dissociation of RSS from BJP: the RSS runs society, while BJP runs the state. He remained enigmatic about RSS influence in appointing the next BJP president, suggesting both distance and influence at once.
He also distanced the organisation from M.S. Golwalkar’s notorious views in Bunch of Thoughts (labeling Muslims, Christians, and Communists as “internal enemies”). Bhagwat stressed that such views were long removed from RSS anthologies. Further, he claimed that the RSS does not treat scripture (shastra) as absolute; rather, people’s practices (loka) matter more.

“India’s blatant kinetic defeat has shaken the very foundations of Hindutva and tarnished the dream of Akhand Bharat”

He acknowledged that Hinduism has no single book and evolves through practice and interpretation. On caste, he rejected Manusmriti passages endorsing discrimination and proposed that, if necessary, a new smriti be created inclusive of all castes. The RSS slogan now is “one temple, one well, one cremation ground.” On reservations, Bhagwat balanced both sides but emphasised empathy for historically oppressed classes.
For some, this may sound bizarre; even opportunistic; coming from the head of the RSS. But ignoring it would mean missing the signs of a paradigm shift. Behind this sudden “flexibility” lies an unspoken acknowledgement: a multi-layered defeat, and the painful process of accepting it.
India’s blatant kinetic defeat has shaken the very foundations of Hindutva and tarnished the dream of Akhand Bharat. The RSS is now visibly distancing itself from Modi, and implicitly rejecting responsibility for the BJP government’s failures. Having sensed rejection of its long-standing separatist, sectarian, and extremist ideology, the organisation is recalibrating its optics — even discussing topics once taboo within its cult.
This sudden, humiliatingly visible shift has burst India’s carefully crafted balloon of narratives; narratives built on lies and deceit. All of it was punctured by a war that has changed not only India’s internal dynamics but also the balance of the region

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