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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.
India notifies Pakistan of Major Water Release in Ravi, Chenab, Sutlej
Dam Opens Spillways, Releasing Heavy Water Flow to Manage Rising River Levels.
UK Crackdown on Illegal Migration Echoes Pakistan’s Deportation Policy
As UK toughens stance on illegal migrants, parallels emerge with Pakistan’s Afghan deportations and global reactions.
US Intelligence Chief Ousted After Iran Strike Report Contradicts Trump
Pentagon ousts intelligence chief after leaked Iran strike assessment.
DeepSeek Unveils Faster V3 AI Model Backed by China-Made Chips Amid Tech Push
China-backed DeepSeek V3 AI model signals shift in tech reliance.
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations Take Bold Turn with First-Ever Visit
A major shift in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations as Haqqani and Muttaqi gear up for a high-stakes visit to Islamabad.
Paigham-e-Pakistan scholars declare armed struggle against Pakistan as rebellion, not jihad, terming it fasad fil-ardh.
Russian envoy Zamir Kabulov visits Kabul for talks with Afghan officials on political, economic and regional cooperation issues.
Afghan firing damages market in Bajaur’s Laghari sector as Pakistan responds with counteraction and border security is tightened.
Afghan shelling hits Chaman village, killing one and injuring another as tensions rise along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 due to Taliban restrictions on women.
Security forces conduct intelligence-based operation in Bara, resulting in civilian casualties amid militant use of residential hujras.
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