(1 – 14 Nov 24)

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Part 1: Domestic

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Balochistan

1. IED Blast in Mastung (1.11.24):
   Eight people, including five schoolchildren and a policeman, were martyred, and over 30 others were injured in a remote-controlled IED blast targeting a police mobile at School-Hospital Chowk, Majeed Road, Mastung. Several vehicles were also damaged.
2. Coal Truck Attack in Duki District (2.11.24):
   Unknown armed individuals attacked coal-laden trucks, killing a driver identified as Habitullah Hamzazai and setting three trucks on fire in the Chamalang area of Duki district. These trucks were en route to Punjab. Since February, terrorist attacks on coal mines, laborers, and trucks have escalated, resulting in 21 deaths.
3. Counterterrorism Operation in Musakhel (3.11.24):
   During a joint IBO operation by the CTD, police, and security forces, three alleged terrorists were killed, and two others were arrested. They were reportedly affiliated with the defunct Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). This operation occurred in the Rarhasham area of Musakhel district, where gunmen had previously killed 22 passengers in August.
4. Illegal Detention Cell Raid in Quetta (3.11.24):
   Acting on a tip-off, police rescued four individuals held in an illegal private detention cell in the Hazara Town area of Quetta. Three suspects were arrested, including police constable Sanaullah, who had been operating the detention cell for some time.
5. Convoy Attack in Nushki (4.11.24):
   Security forces killed a terrorist during an exchange of fire as he attempted an attack on their convoy in the Qadriabad area of Nushki district.
6. Family Dispute Turns Deadly in Qila Abdullah (5.11.24):
   Three brothers were killed in an armed clash between two groups over a family dispute in Qila Abdullah district.
7. Double Murder in Nushki (6.11.24):
   Two people, identified as Yasir and Israr, were shot dead, and another individual was injured by unidentified motorcyclists at a hotel in Nushki. One of the victims was the nephew of BNP-Mengal Central leader Khurshid Jamaldani.
8. VBMP Camp Set Ablaze in Quetta (6.11.24):
   Unidentified individuals set fire to the main camp of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) near the Press Club in Quetta.
9. CTD Operation in Surab District (8.11.24):
   CTD police killed two terrorists, identified as Bar Jan and Abdul Khalid, both affiliated with the defunct BLA, during an exchange of fire in the Gidder area of Surab district.
10. Coal Trucks Attacked in Ziarat District (9.11.24):
    Unknown armed men fired on trucks transporting coal from Duki to Punjab, setting three vehicles ablaze near Mangi Dam in Ziarat district. The president of the Balochistan Goods Truck Owners Association, Haji Muhammad Anwar Shahani, and other members threatened to block highways in protest against the government’s failure to protect drivers and trucks.
11. Kundan Checkpoint Attack in Kech (9.11.24):
    Security forces thwarted an attack by a large group of terrorists equipped with heavy weapons, including rocket launchers, on the Kundan checkpoint in Kech district. One soldier, Lance Naik Saifullah, was martyred, and eight others were injured.
12. Suicide Bomb Attack at Quetta Railway Station (9.11.24):
    A suicide bomb blast at Quetta Railway Station claimed the lives of 25 people, including civilians and passengers, and injured over 50 others. The outlawed BLA-Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility. The attack disrupted train services and exposed lapses in security and intelligence. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and CM Balochistan attended the victims’ funeral prayers.
13. Murder of National Party Leader in Kach (11.11.24):
    Unidentified gunmen shot dead National Party local leader Muhammad Akbar Baloch on Jalal Khan Road in the Baghdad area of Kach district.
14. Triple Murder in Kalat District (12.11.24):
    The bullet-riddled bodies of three brothers, identified as Sharifullah, Azmatullah, and Sohrab, were discovered in the Namruk area near Johan in Kalat district.
15. IBO Operation in Kech District (12/13.11.24):
    Security forces killed four terrorists, including their commander, Asana alias Baru, affiliated with the defunct BLA-Majeed Brigade, in the Balgatar area of Kech district.

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ISLAMABAD

1. Cash Van Robbery Suspect Killed (7.11.24):
   Police reported that a suspect arrested in connection with last week’s cash van robberies at four banks was killed by gunfire from his accomplices on motorcycles near Golrah Mor in Islamabad.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

1. Young Man Killed in Lakki Marwat (1.11.24):
   Unidentified gunmen killed a young man, Kifyatullah, within the limits of Shahbazkhel Police Station in Lakki Marwat.
2. Arrest of Afghan Nationals in Peshawar (1.11.24):
   FIA arrested 34 Afghan nationals who had illegally entered Pakistan through the Chaman border and later obtained fake Pakistani identity cards and passports through agents.
3. Checkpoint Attack in Lakki Marwat (2.11.24):
   Five security personnel were injured in a terrorist attack near the Qaboolkhel Dara Tang checkpoint.
4. Terrorists Killed in South Waziristan (2.11.24):
   Security forces killed four terrorists during an IBO operation in the Sarwakai area of South Waziristan.

5. Fake Encounter Inquiry in Lakki Marwat (3.11.24):
   Six police officials, including SHO Inyat Ali Shah from Bargai Police Station, were suspended following the registration of an FIR for the killing of four young men on motorcycles in a fake encounter in the Bakhmal Ahmedzai area. The victims had been falsely declared robbers. A subsequent inquiry report confirmed the allegations, sparking large protests by locals.
6. Police Constable Injured in Kurram District (3.11.24):
   A police constable was injured in a gunfire attack by terrorists in the Kunj Alizai area of Kurram district.
7. IED Defused in Bajaur (3.11.24):
   The Police Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) successfully defused an IED discovered in the Erab area of Mahmond tehsil, Bajaur district.
8. IBO Operation in North Waziristan (3/4.11.24 Night):
   Security forces killed a terrorist, Ahmed Shah alias Intzar, during an exchange of fire in the Dosali area of North Waziristan district.
9. Attempted Infiltration from Afghanistan Foiled (3/4.11.24 Night):
   Five terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan were killed by security forces in the Khamrang area of South Waziristan district.
10. Attack on Police Official’s House in Mingora (4.11.24):
    Unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of Sher Ali, police security in charge of a provincial minister, in the Sanford area of Mingora. The family escaped unharmed.
11. Passenger Vehicle Attack in Parachinar (4.11.24):
    Two individuals, Mushtaq Ali and Wahab Ali, were killed, and a woman was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a vehicle traveling from Parachinar to Peshawar in the Dadkamar area.
12. Rocket Attack in South Waziristan (5.11.24):
    A rocket attack followed by gunfire from unidentified attackers on Azam Warsaw Road in Dara Ghundai claimed the lives of three individuals, including CTD police official Usman.
13. IED and Gunfire Attack on Bomb Disposal Vehicle (6.11.24):
    Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred, and five others were injured when terrorists attacked a bomb disposal vehicle in Ladha tehsil, South Waziristan district.
14. Terrorist Attack on CTD Vehicle (6.11.24):
    A CTD police official was martyred, and two others were injured in an attack on their vehicle in Dara Ghundai, South Waziristan district.
15. Mortar Shell Incident in Tirah Valley (6.11.24):
    Two children were killed, and five others were injured when a mortar shell, fired from an unknown location, struck a house in Hasham Khan Kaly, Bar Qamberkhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber district.
16. Weapons Cache Seized in Kohat (7.11.24):
    Police seized a cache of weapons, including a machine gun, an AK-47 rifle, three other guns, a pistol, and 550 bullets, from an alleged smuggler, Wali Khan, on a passenger coach on Indus Highway in Kohat district.
17. Terrorists Killed in Dera Ismail Khan (7.11.24):
    CTD police killed two alleged terrorists, identified as Yousaf and Zaheer Khan, during an exchange of fire in the Sago area of Dera Ismail Khan district.
18. Terrorist Attack on Mazang Checkpoint (7.11.24):
    Police thwarted a terrorist attack on the Mazang checkpoint in Bannu district through retaliatory gunfire.
19. Explosive Device Detonates in Bannu (7.11.24):
    An explosive device planted near Government Degree College Bakkhakhel in Bannu detonated, but no casualties were reported.
20. IBO Operation in South Waziristan (7.11.24):
    Security forces killed five terrorists during an IBO operation in Karama, South Waziristan district. However, four security personnel, including Naib Subedar Tain Shah, Lance Naik Gulab Zaman, Lance Naik Muzamil Mehmood, and Lance Naik Habitullah, were martyred during the exchange of fire.
21. Grenade Attack on School in Bannu (7.11.24):
    Unknown attackers hurled a grenade at an under-construction girls’ primary school in the Haved police station area of Bannu district. No casualties were reported.
22. Grenade Attack on Trader’s Office in Peshawar (7.11.24):
    Unknown attackers hurled a grenade at the office of a cosmetics trader in the Gulbahar area of Peshawar. No casualties were reported.
23. Terrorists Killed in Spinwam, North Waziristan (9.11.24):
    Security forces killed six Kharji terrorists during an exchange of fire in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan district.
24. FC Soldier Martyred in Malakand (10.11.24):
    FC soldier Attaullah was martyred by unknown gunmen while returning home after prayers in Sherkhana, Palau, Malakand district.
25. Terrorists Engaged in Spinwam (10.11.24):
    Security forces killed four Kharji terrorists during two separate engagements in Spinwam, North Waziristan district.
26. Kidnapped Ansar-ul-Islam Commander Killed (11.11.24):
    Unidentified armed men kidnapped and killed Maveez Khan, a commander of the banned outfit Ansar-ul-Islam, dumping his body in the Shamshad area of Tirah Valley in Khyber district.
27. Sanitation Worker Killed in Khyber District (11.11.24):
    Tariq Masih, a sanitation worker from the Christian community, was shot dead by unknown assailants while cleaning a public bathroom in Bara Bazaar, Khyber district.
28. Sniper and IED Attack in South Waziristan (11.11.24):
    Two soldiers were injured in a sniper and IED attack by unknown terrorists in the Mamikhel area of South Waziristan district.
29. Agriculturalist Found Dead in Dera Ismail Khan (11.11.24):
    The bullet-riddled body of agriculturalist Syed Mazhar Hussain Shah was found near Ziarat Hassan Shah in Dera Ismail Khan district.
30. Body of Kidnapped Man Found in Peshawar (12.11.24):
    The body of Khanzada, who had been kidnapped from Matni, was discovered in Adelazai village, Peshawar district.
31. Terrorists Killed in Malakand (12.11.24):
    CTD police killed three terrorists, identified as Commander Abdullah, Zakirya, and Rizwan, during an IBO operation in Shaukat Khogadra, Malakand district.
32. IBO Operation in Miranshah (12/13.11.24):
    Security forces killed eight terrorists during an exchange of fire in Miranshah, North Waziristan district.
33. Money Launderer Arrested in Peshawar (13.11.24):
    FIA arrested Attaullah and recovered Rs230 million during a raid related to money laundering and illegal money exchange in Sarwak Market, Yadgar Chowk, Peshawar.
34. Suicide Bombing in Charsadda (14.11.24):
    A suicide bomber on a motorcycle detonated near a police van in the Akhun Dheri area of Charsadda district. The police personnel and van remained unharmed.
35. Roof Collapse in North Waziristan (14.11.24):
    Two children were killed, and a husband and wife were injured when a blast caused the roof of a house to collapse in Tibi, North Waziristan district. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion

Comments & Analysis: The sheer number of terrorism incidents in KP is alarming. These incidents reflect a complex security landscape marked by evolving militant tactics and internal vulnerabilities. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, combining robust counter-terrorism operations with institutional reforms and community-centric strategies.

Key Facilitator Arrested in Peshawar Police Lines Mosque Suicide Bomb Attack (12.11.24)

• Inspector General of Police (IGP) KPK Akhtar Hayat Gandapur announced the arrest of a police constable, Muhammad Wali, from Jamil Chowk, Peshawar. He was identified as a key facilitator in the January 2023 suicide bomb attack on the Peshawar Police Lines Mosque, which resulted in the deaths of 86 police officers and injuries to many others.  Investigations revealed that Wali had provided a police uniform and a suicide vest to the bomber, identified as Qari, an Afghan national. He also transported the bomber to the mosque. Wali had been recruited on social media by Junaid, a recruiter for the defunct Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuH).  Further inquiries revealed that Wali held several meetings in Afghanistan with JuH members, including spokesperson Muhammad Khorasani. He was paid Rs200,000 as a reward and received a monthly salary for facilitating terrorist activities in Pakistan.
• Two security personnel martyred in Harnai (14.11.24):

An officer, Major Muhammad Haseeb and Havildar Noor Ahmed embraced martyrdom in an operation in Harnai district.

PUNJAB

1. Arrest of Most-Wanted Human Trafficker (4.11.24): 

   The FIA reported the arrest of Bashir Ahmed, one of the most wanted human traffickers, in Hafizabad. He was also a proclaimed offender (PO) in the 2021 Libya boat capsize tragedy case. 

2. Medical Officer Found Dead on Peshawar Motorway (8.11.24): 

   The tortured and bullet-riddled body of Dr. Abdullah Niaz, a medical officer at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, was discovered on the Peshawar Motorway near Dhok Pannu, Thatta Khalil, in Taxila Tehsil, Rawalpindi District. 

3. Police Encounter in Green Town, Lahore (9.11.24): 

   Four alleged robbers, identified as Rizwan Akbar, Ali Raza, and Zain Ali, were killed during an exchange of fire in Green Town, Lahore. Their female accomplice and two policemen sustained injuries. The encounter occurred after police received information about the presence of a criminal gang in a house involved in looting citizens while disguised in rescue service uniforms. 

4. Notorious Criminal Killed in Rahim Yar Khan (9 & 10.11.24): 

   Shahid Lund Baloch, a notorious criminal from the Lund dacoits gang operating in the Kacha riverine area, was shot dead by his clan member Umar Lund in the Bangla Icha locality of Rahim Yar Khan district. Umar later surrendered to the Rajanpur district police. Shahid Lund was implicated in 48 cases, including killings of policemen and citizens, kidnappings for ransom, and more. He carried a government bounty of Rs10 million. 

5. Recovery of Ransom Victim in Rahim Yar Khan (13.11.24): 

   Police reported the recovery of Dr. Khalid Mehmood, who had been kidnapped for ransom on 21 October. Five dacoits were arrested during a raid in the Kacha riverine area at the Punjab-Sindh border. 

6. Thwarted Attack on Surveillance Drone in Dera Ghazi Khan (13.11.24): 

   Police and other law enforcement agencies successfully thwarted a targeted shooting attempt by terrorists on a surveillance drone (UAV) in the Jadewali area of Dera Ghazi Khan district, near the Punjab-KPK border. The drone landed safely without sustaining any damage. 

SINDH

            1.        Police rescued two suspected robbers, Arman Qadeer and Imran Kousar, from an enraged mob that intended to lynch them after severe beatings in Surjani Town, Karachi. The robbers were overpowered by residents while committing a robbery in the area (3 & 6.11.24).

            2.         Two Chinese nationals were injured after being shot by a private security guard, Sharifullah, at a textile mill in the SITE area of Karachi. The injured individuals were taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The accused security guard fled the scene, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend him. The Foreign Office condemned the incident, extended sympathies to the families of the injured, and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions in Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Chinese embassy in Islamabad, where they expressed condemnation of the recent attack on Chinese nationals in Karachi (5, 6 & 7.11.24).

            3.         Six policemen, including Inspector Asif Jatoi, Sub Inspector Waheed Panwar, Sub Inspector Saifullah Gill, and three constables, were dismissed from service after a departmental inquiry found them guilty of wrongful confinement and extortion in two separate cases in Hyderabad district (9.11.24).

Arrest of Facilitators in Chinese Nationals’ Killing in Suicide Bomb Attack

4. CTD police arrested two suspects, Javed and his female accomplice, Gul Nisa, who were affiliated with the outlawed BLA-Majeed Brigade. The suspects were presented before an Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi, which granted a 10-day physical remand for further investigation. Another suspect, Danish, remains at large. The two suspects are accused of facilitating a suicide bombing near Karachi Airport that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including two Chinese nationals and one Pakistani, and injured 11 others. 

   Investigations revealed that BLA commanders Bashir Ahmed, alias Bashir Zeb, and Abdul Rehman, alias Rehman Gul, were involved in orchestrating the attack. Earlier, Sindh Interior Minister Zia ul Hassan Lanjar, alongside Inspector General Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, disclosed the arrests during a press conference on 10 October. The minister stated that the explosive-laden vehicle, containing 30–40 kg of explosives, was transported from Hub to Karachi, where it was handed over to the suicide bomber, Shah Fahad, alias Aftab. The minister commended the CTD police for their efforts, announced a reward of Rs5 crore, and recommended police medals for the investigation team (12.11.24).

Comments & Analysis: There had been news that China wanted to place its own security personnel for the security of its nationals in Pakistan. Pakistan FO has denied that China made any such demand. 

DEFENSE AND SECURITY 

1. PNS Zulfiqar Responds to Distress Call (1.11.24): 

   The Pakistan Navy ship PNS Zulfiqar, deployed on a regional maritime security patrol, responded to a distress call from the Iranian vessel *Al Muhammadi,* which was stranded over 1,200 nautical miles from the home port. The Navy dispatched its medical and technical team to assist an injured crew member and repair the vessel’s malfunctioning engine. 

2. Missile Test by Pakistan Navy (3.11.24): 

   The Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test of an indigenously developed, ship-launched ballistic missile with a range of 350 km, capable of targeting both land and sea objectives. The test was witnessed by the Chief of the Naval Staff and other senior officers. The President, Prime Minister, and service chiefs also lauded the achievement. In July, the Navy had successfully tested the surface-to-air FN-6 missile from its ground-based air defense system. 

3. COAS Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince (6.11.24): 

   Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh during an official visit to Saudi Arabia. Discussions focused on mutual interests, including regional peace, defense and security cooperation, and strategies to strengthen bilateral relations. 

4. Conclusion of Indus Shield Bilateral Exercise (6.11.24): 

   The Indus Shield bilateral exercise, a component of *Exercise Indus Shield 2024* conducted between the Pakistan and Chinese Air Forces, concluded at an operational airbase of the Pakistan Air Force. The exercise featured high-tech equipment and personnel from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). 

5. Meeting with Australian Army Chief (11.11.24): 

   Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart met with COAS General Syed Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi. Discussions included global and regional security issues and avenues for mutual defense cooperation. Lieutenant General Stuart commended Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism. 

6. Pakistan-China Military Cooperation (11.11.24): 

   General Ali Qiaaming, Commander of the PLA Army, held a meeting with Lt. Gen. Muhammad Awais Dastgir, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Pakistan Army, at PLA Army Headquarters in Beijing. Discussions centered on evolving global and regional situations and measures to strengthen bilateral military cooperation. During the meeting, the CGS expressed condolences for the Chinese lives lost in the recent terrorist attack in Karachi and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan. 

ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS / ECONOMY / DIPLOMATIC DEVELOPMENTS

1. Iranian Foreign Minister’s Visit to Islamabad (4 & 5.11.24): 

   Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi, during his two-day visit to Islamabad, held meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. Discussions included mutual interests, bilateral cooperation, and the regional security environment. 

   The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that both nations were closely aligned on key regional issues, particularly regarding countering Israeli aggression in Gaza, Lebanon, and other areas. He clarified that Iran seeks no escalation but reserves the right to respond to Israeli aggression in line with its legitimate right to self-defense. 

   Speaking at a dinner reception at the Iranian embassy, he acknowledged gaps in Pakistan-Iran border coordination and highlighted the need to strengthen border management and counter-terrorism efforts to curb cross-border violence, smuggling, and drug trafficking. 

2. Pakistan-USA Bilateral Relations (7.11.24): 

   Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zaharia Baloch reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and the USA, dismissing speculation about interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs as baseless. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated newly elected US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister expressed his eagerness to work closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership. 

3. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Statement (11.11.24): 

   Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism actions and its commitment to protecting Chinese nationals and institutions abroad. He highlighted that Pakistan and China remain strategic partners and pledged to defeat any attempts to disrupt their relations. 

4. Arab and Muslim Leaders’ Meeting in Riyadh (11.11.24): 

   An extraordinary meeting of Arab and Muslim leaders in Riyadh condemned Israeli aggression in Gaza, called for a ban on exporting weapons to Israel, and demanded Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territories to achieve comprehensive peace in the region. 

   Leaders attending the meeting included Jordan’s King Abdullah, Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al-Sabah, UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi, Iraqi Prime Minister Shia Al Sudani, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, and Iranian First Vice President Raza Aref. 

Part 2: Regional 

AFGHANISTAN 

1. Weapons Cache Seized in Khost Province (3.11.24): 

   Afghan security forces seized a large cache of weapons, including five AK-47 rifles, a rocket, numerous grenades, and thousands of bullets, along with telecommunication equipment, during a raid in Khost province. 

2. Change in Weapon Distribution Policy (7.11.24): 

   Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), announced that the Emirate’s leadership issued an eight-point directive removing authority over the distribution of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment from the Ministries of Interior, Defense, and the Directorate of Intelligence. This decision reportedly followed the misuse of weapons distribution by influential Taliban members to their favored individuals. 

3. Proposal for a Security Belt Around Afghanistan (7.11.24): 

   Sergey Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), mentioned during a meeting in Moscow that the CIS Executive Committee supported a proposal by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to establish a joint working group. This group aims to develop a plan for creating a security belt around Afghanistan to address regional security issues, including international terrorism, smuggling of narcotics and weapons, and illegal migration. 

4. Afghanistan-India Relations Discussed in Kabul (7.11.24): 

   JP Singh, Joint Secretary of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs for the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran Desk, met Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul. The two sides discussed political and economic relations. The Afghan Foreign Minister expressed hope for expanding ties between Afghanistan and India in various sectors and called for facilitating visas for Afghan citizens and businessmen. JP Singh noted that India had resumed development assistance and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. He also highlighted upcoming technical negotiations involving regional countries, including Afghanistan and India, on the Chabahar port. 

5. New Acting Consul in Mumbai (12.11.24): 

   Afghan authorities appointed Ikramuddin Kamil, a young Afghan who studied in India for seven years, as Acting Consul at Afghanistan’s Consulate in Mumbai. This appointment followed recent engagements between Indian officials and the Taliban. 

INDIA 

1. India-China Agreement on Border Disengagement (5.11.24): 

   Following a recent consensus between India and China for disengagement in the Depsang and Demchok sectors along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Indian security forces conducted a verification patrol at a mutually agreed point in Depsang. Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated on 21 October in New Delhi that this agreement would resolve issues stemming from the 2020 standoff. However, forces from both nations remain vigilant along the LAC. 

2. Killings in Illegal Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) (8.11.24): 

   Indian forces martyred nine innocent Kashmiri youths in fake encounters at various locations, including Baramulla. The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited forward units in the Kathua-Pathankot sector to assess the security situation. Earlier, he received a briefing at the Yol Military Station of Rising Star Corps (9 Corps) near Dharamshala. 

3. Election Rally Speech by Prime Minister Modi (12.11.24): 

   Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Pune ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, criticized Congress and the National Conference for their stance on restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that the abrogation of the article was irreversible. Congress and National Conference leaders had included restoring Article 370 as a key component of their election manifesto. 

IRAN 

1. Militant Crackdown in Sistan-Baluchistan (8.11.24): 

   Brigadier General Ahmed Shafaei, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, reported that four militants were killed during an operation in the Rask area of Sistan-Baluchistan province. An Iranian soldier also lost his life in the exchange of fire. The crackdown followed the killing of 10 police officers by the Jaish Al-Adl militant group on 26 October. 

2. Saudi-Iranian Defense Diplomacy (9.11.24): 

   Saudi Armed Forces Chief of Staff Fahad Al-Ruwaili met with his Iranian counterpart, General Mohammad Bagheri, at the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff Headquarters in Tehran. Discussions included enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring Saudi participation in Iranian naval exercises as observers or participants. 

3. Talks with the IAEA (13.11.24): 

   Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, after meeting with Rafael Grossi, Chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated that constructive discussions clarified the framework for Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA. He reiterated Iran’s willingness to engage in nuclear negotiations under previous agreements, depending on the seriousness of other parties. European powers are reportedly pushing for a new resolution against Iran at the IAEA’s Board of Governors. Iranian officials have asserted that they will not succumb to external pressure and will continue advancing their nuclear program in alignment with national interests.