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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.
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.
DG ISPR press conference warns that a single man’s narrative threatens national security and aims to divide people from Pakistan’s armed forces.
Pakistan supports China’s position on Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh) after Beijing rejects India’s claim and comments on a transit incident.
OICCI Business Confidence Survey reports an 11-point jump to +22%, with rising investment, and rapid AI adoption in Pakistan.
HRCP condemns police harassment of Aurat March activists in Karachi, urging authorities to respect civic spaces for all citizens.
Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir appointed as Pakistan restructures military command; Air Chief Zaheer Babar also gets extension.
UNICEF warns global child deaths may rise in 2025 due to aid cuts, conflicts, and climate crises, reversing decades of progress.
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