The Government of Pakistan is pleased to restrict Pakistani airspace and overflight use for all airlines operated or owned from Taiwan, a province of the People's Republic of China. Pakistan maintains a strict, long-standing "One-China" policy, recognizing the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China, and viewing Taiwan as an inalienable part of its territory.

The U.S. has told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign after the U.S. midterm elections, people briefed on the conversations said. wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-…

Pakistani forces have destroyed at least three Afghan Taliban posts that fired upon civilian areas on the Pakistani side, with Afghan Taliban casualties crossing 15 personnel at the moment.

New high-resolution images are out from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency of China’s ‘Space Plane’ reusable military spacecraft. The images were taken in 2024:

Commander of Kuwait’s Naval Forces in Islamabad, Pakistan today meeting with the Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy. Regional maritime security and naval cooperation were discussed.

⚠️ Militia forces of the Afghan Taliban Regime have targeted a civilian commercial market area in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Civilian casualties are feared at the market. Pakistani forced are currently responding with disproportionate force to the Afghan Taliban Regime’s unprovoked military actions against Pakistani civilians across the border.

The United States plans to deport a number of Afghan nationals who are relatives of Afghans working with the U.S. military prior to the Fall of Kabul. The Afghans will be deported to Pakistan, from where they will be deported onwards back to Afghanistan. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law…

Aside from making armored vehicles, the Margalla Heavy Industries has recently signed an agreement with Chinese partners and local investors to set up a $2.25 billion lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

Pakistan's Margalla Heavy Industries (a subsidiary of Heavy Industries Taxila) introduces the LIGER Armored Security Vehicle (ASV): Built on a rugged 25-tonne frame, the LIGER carries up to 11 personnel through the harshest terrain, powered by a 350 HP engine paired with a smooth automatic 6-speed transmission. The ASV can reach 110 km/h and covers a 400 km operational range on a single run. With B6 ballistic protection, pivot-to-infinite turning, and the ability to climb 60% gradients and hold 30% side slopes, the LIGER doesn't just move, it commands the battlefield.

A historic moment when key Muslim countries sit on one table to find peace!

Pakistan’s Field Marshal, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Iran’s SNSC Mohsen Rezaei and FM Abbas Araghchi, and Turkiye’s Intelligence Chief have started their meeting in Tehran. Regional security and peace is being discussed amongst the member countries of the Makkah Defence Alliance, and Iran.

High-level trilateral delegation from member countries of the Makkah Defence Alliance (Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia) have started a visit of the Islamic Republic of Iran today. Pakistan’s Field Marshal, Turkiye’s Intelligence Chief, and Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister lead their respective sides. The visit will discuss various aspects of regional security.

The Afghan Taliban Regime's GDI is apparently recording statements of Afghan nationals who will claim that they are affiliated with ISKP or various other Afghan resistance militant groups and have been trained in training bases in Pakistan for fighting against Taliban Regime. These statements will then be presented to Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran as evidence. These statements will also be proliferated through social media and Taliban officials will refer to these in their media interactions as well. Realizing that Russia is solely focused on ISKP threat, Taliban are making all possible efforts to frame Daesh as originating from Pakistan. With a fraction of this effort, they could actually address this terrorism problem.

A terrorist of the TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) terror group met with Afghan Taliban Regime's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani in Khost, Afghanistan. During the meeting, he introduces himself as a TTP terrorist following which the Afghan Taliban regime leader caresses his face.

Dear @PICSSIsb, when something happens in the west it is labelled a “terrorist” attack, but when Pakistani blood is spilt suddenly everyone changes the word to “militant”. Why is that? Biased media coverage is so washed up in 2026.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan see 66% decline in terrorist attacks in the last five weeks: The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) says terrorist attacks in Pakistan have declined steadily across five weekly reporting periods, falling from 61 incidents during 18–24 September to just 21 during 16–22 October 2026. picss.net/reports/militant-a…

UPDATE: ISPR confirms that a female suicide bomber was involved in yesterday’s failed BLF (Fitna al-Hindustan) terrorist attacks in Gwadar. She was killed by Pakistani fire before she could detonate her explosive vest. A total of TEN (10) terrorists have been killed in the operation with no casualties taken by own forces.

Yesterday’s counterterrorism operations in Gwadar having successfully secured the area and repelling the failed BLF (Fitna al-Hindustan) terrorist attacks ended with EIGHT (8) dead terrorist combatants. The killed terrorists included a female terrorist combatant. Clearance operations in the surrounding areas of Gwadar are also progressing to find their facilitators.

Prime Minister's Office Media Wing PESHAWAR: 22 October 2026. MEETINGS OF FEDERAL APEX COMMITTEE AND AREA REPRESENTATIVE AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (ARDC) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif separately chaired the meeting of the Federal Apex Committee and also interacted with the members of Area Representative and Development Council (ARDC) in Peshawar today. Both sessions were attended by Mr Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), Mr Faisal Karim Kundi, the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Interior Minister, Commander Peshawar Corps and other senior civil and military officials. The Apex Committee undertook a comprehensive review of the prevailing situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of Emergency and Governor’s Rule in the province. L The Committee reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and dismantle terrorist networks, their facilitators and support infrastructure. Forum emphasized that the fight against terrorism was a collective national responsibility requiring sustained coordination among all state institutions, effective intelligence-sharing and robust counter-terrorism measures. The forum stressed that no effort would be spared in consolidating the gains achieved through the sacrifices of the people, martyrs, and personnel of the Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Forum also discussed measures strengthening the operational capacity of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other LEAs through enhanced professional training, modern equipment, infrastructure, improved intelligence capabilities and seamless inter-agency coordination. The forum reiterated that the state remained firmly committed to defeating terrorism, restoring durable peace and ensuring stability, effective governance and sustainable development across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It emphasized that the unity, resilience and collective resolve of the nation would remain central to securing a peaceful, prosperous and secure future for the province and Pakistan. The Forum underscored that the state remained firmly committed to translating the gains achieved through counter-terrorism efforts into tangible development, improved public services, economic opportunities and a secure future for the region. The Forum paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of the Shuhada in the fight against terrorism.

⚠️ Terrorist militants associated with Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH/BLA) terror organisation attempted to attack three locations simultaneously in Gwadar, Balochistan province, earlier today. The attacks have all been successfully repulsed, with clearance operations nearing completion and at least 3 enemy terrorist combatants eliminated. Terrorists attempted to hit softer, civilian targets before being eliminated, however the terrorists have been surrounded and civilian populations completely evacuated.