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Category: Geopolitics

An image of wreckage from a downed Indian Rafale fighter jet near Bhatinda, India. [IC: The Washington Post]
Pakistan Army warns India of “cataclysmic devastation” after a series of hostile remarks from Indian defence leaders.
Pakistani and Azad Kashmir flags wave against the lush green hills of Kashmir amid renewed India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack. [IC: File Photo]
Move to abolish 12 refugee seats in AJK Assembly seen as abandoning Kashmir’s cause and erasing its living symbol.
The Path of Dialogue and the Responsibilities of the Awami Action Committee Leadership
AAC leadership had a golden chance to channel public support positively but its decisions show the opposite.
Dr Shama Junejo seated behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif during a UN Security Council session in New York on Sept 25, 2025. [Courtesy: Khawaja Asif/X].
Shama Junejo’s UNGA presence draws backlash; FO disowns her while she claimed in a now-deleted post to be PM’s policy advisor since April 2025.
Court filings in New York say an Indian agent plotted killings in Pakistan and Nepal, widening fallout from failed plot against Sikh activist Pannun. [Courtesy: Getty Images via Bloomberg].
US prosecutors allege RAW-linked Indian agent plotted killings in Pakistan and Nepal after a failed assassination attempt in New York.
Once the largest US hub in Afghanistan, Bagram, less than 800km from China’s Xinjiang border, is now at the center of tensions as Kabul rejects Trump’s demand. [Courtesy: AP].
Kabul rejects Trump’s demand for Bagram, reminding US of its Doha pledge to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence.
Trump Warns Afghanistan of 'Bad Things' if Bagram Air Base Not Handed Back
Trump threatens “bad things” for Afghanistan if Bagram is not returned, declines to rule out US troop deployment.
The Quiet Engagement: Why America is Still Talking to the Taliban
The US’s engagement with the Taliban; a quiet diplomacy aimed at securing American interests in the region.
At Book Launch, Ata Tarar Says ‘Strategic Reckoning’ Shapes National Security Debate
At Islamabad book launch, Ataullah Tarar calls Strategic Reckoning vital for youth to grasp May 2025 war and Pakistan’s deterrence policy.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Holds Key Bilateral Meetings in China After SCO Summit
Pakistan PM wraps up China trip, focusing on strategic and economic ties.
Pakistan launches major crackdown on fake news and propaganda networks after TLP unrest, pledging swift legal action.
Pakistan orders closure of Afghan refugee camps in KP citing security threats and plans land for public projects.
Pakistan warns Kabul of swift response over TTP attacks, accusing Afghan Taliban of sheltering terrorists and aiding infiltration.
Levies officer killed protecting polio team in Swat; attack reignites debate over PTI’s policy paralysis as militants resurge in KP
Malala Yousafzai’s memoir Finding My Way reveals her secret romance with Asser Malik and her emotional healing journey.
ATC grants 11-day remand of 100+ TLP workers after violent Lahore clashes that left 5 dead, 48 police officers injured.
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