Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry
Coverage of Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in the Nexus archive.
- Asif reacts to Naqvi's call for governance reset, urges him to begin with his own ministry
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to implement the National Action Plan and address governance issues within his own ministry, following Naqvi's call for a governance overhaul. Naqvi argued for new provinces to improve accountability and justice, while the military's spokesperson linked governance reforms to national security. Asif emphasized constitutional processes for change but noted Naqvi's limited participation in parliamentary and cabinet sessions.
- Security forces kill 3 more terrorists as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan
Security forces in Pakistan killed three more terrorists in Balochistan during Operation Shaban, raising the total to 91 killed in the operation. The operation, launched after an attack that killed 27 police personnel, involves the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police. Balochistan's security situation has deteriorated, with a 109% increase in terrorist attacks in May, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to end terrorism with military support, while blaming India and Afghanistan for recent attacks.
- 38 security personnel martyred, 54 terrorists neutralised in recent Balochistan attacks: DG ISPR
38 security personnel were killed and 54 terrorists neutralized in three major attacks in Balochistan over four days, as reported by DG ISPR. The incidents involved attacks on police checkposts and local populations, with security forces engaging terrorists in Ziarat district and Hanna Urak. The government-linked group Fitna al-Khawarij, associated with TTP, was identified as the perpetrator.