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Pakistan Repelled Border Assault; 200+ Militants Killed, ISPR Says

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran and Oman Call for Calm Amid Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions

Every Aggressive Act from Afghanistan Will Be Met with Force”, Says PM Shehbaz

Taliban Delegation Bars Women Journalists in New Delhi, Raising Questions Over India’s Women Empowerment

TLP’s Gaza Protests Test Pakistan’s Political Maturity

Category: Middle East

A Strike on Sovereignty: Unpacking the Attack on Qatar and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

A Strike on Sovereignty: Unpacking the Attack on Qatar and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Israel's attack on Qatar, a key US ally, raises questions about sovereignty, diplomatic norms, and the effectiveness of regional alliances.
  • Middle East, Policy Bits, Security
Revoking Degrees: A Blow to the TTP Chief’s Credibility

Israel’s Airstrike on Hamas Leadership in Qatar Sparks International Outcry and Diplomatic Row

Israel's strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar ignites a diplomatic row, raising questions about sovereignty and U.S.-Qatari relations.
  • Middle East, News, Security
Smoke rising above the buildings in Doha after Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025. [Courtesy: Reuters].

Israel Strikes Hamas Leaders in Doha, Qatar Condemns ‘Cowardly Attack’

Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Doha; Qatar condemns ‘cowardly attack’ as tensions escalate regionally.
  • Middle East, News, Security, Trending
Spain Imposes Sweeping Arms Embargo on Israel, Citing 'Genocide' in Gaza

Spain Imposes Sweeping Arms Embargo on Israel, Citing ‘Genocide’ in Gaza

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez announces an arms embargo and other measures on Israel to 'stop the genocide in Gaza,' triggering a diplomatic spat.
  • Middle East, News, Security
Israeli Air Force Reportedly Strikes Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra in Syria

Israeli Air Force Reportedly Strikes Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra in Syria

IAF airstrikes allegedly hit Syria's Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra, drawing condemnation from Syria.
  • Middle East, Security
Houthis Confirm PM’s Martyrdom in Israeli Airstrike

Houthis Confirm PM’s Martyrdom in Israeli Airstrike

Ansar Allah confirms Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahwi’s martyrdom in an Israeli airstrike on Sanaa, marking a major escalation in the Yemen-Israel conflict.
  • Middle East, Security
Pakistan, Iraq Agree on Ferry Service to Boost Trade and Religious Tourism

Pakistan, Iraq Agree on Ferry Service to Boost Trade and Religious Tourism

Pakistan and Iraq have signed an MoU to launch a ferry service between Gwadar and Umm Qasr ports, aiming to boost trade and religious tourism.
  • Diplomacy, Middle East
The newly formed Syrian government visits Pakistan

Syrian Delegation Visit National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Syrian Deputy Interior Minister visits NIA to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation and discuss organized crime and intelligence-sharing strategies.
  • Diplomacy, Middle East, Pakistan, Security
UK Signals Recognition of Palestine as an Independent State

UK Signals Recognition of Palestine as an Independent State

UK signals possible recognition of Palestine as a state if Israel fails to ceasefire by September, amid growing public pressure and worsening Gaza crisis.
  • Middle East, World
Bilawal’s Controversial Statement: Public Outrage and the Historical Context of India’s Allegations

Bilawal’s Controversial Statement: Public Outrage and the Historical Context of India’s Allegations

Bilawal Bhutto sparks outrage with his statement on handing over individuals to India. Critics slam it as a threat to national security, while Pakistan maintains its long-standing rejection of Indian allegations.
  • Expert Opinions, Hindukush Bulletin, Hindukush Region, India, Middle East, News, Pakistan
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Female journalists barred from Taliban press conference in New Delhi on orders from Amir Khan Muttaqi. [IC: WIONews]

Taliban Delegation Bars Women Journalists in New Delhi, Raising Questions Over India’s Women Empowerment

Taliban barred women journalists from a New Delhi press event, testing India’s stance on gender rights and democratic values.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, India, News, South Asia, Women & Society
TLP activists chant slogans near their Lahore headquarters on Oct 9, 2025, as roads are blocked ahead of TLP’s Gaza protest march toward Islamabad. [Courtesy: AFP].

TLP’s Gaza Protests Test Pakistan’s Political Maturity

As TLP marches for Gaza, Pakistan faces a deeper test of political maturity, faith, and focus amid growing instability.
  • Pakistan, Policy Bits, Politics, Religion
An Afghan man wearing a protective face mask walks past a wall painted with photo of Zalmay Khalilzad, US envoy for peace in Afghanistan, and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the leader of the Taliban delegation, in Kabul, Afghanistan. [IC: REUTERS]

Kabul Blast Claims Rekindle Khalilzad’s Feud With Pakistan

Zalmay Khalilzad renews anti-Pakistan claims over Kabul blasts; analysts say his bias and failed diplomacy fuel instability.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi receives a warm welcome at Darul Uloom Deoband, India’s historic Islamic seminary, October 11, 2025]. [Courtesy: @MJalalAf/X].

India’s Deoband Diplomacy Raises Questions Over Taliban Outreach and Regional Motives

India’s outreach to the Taliban through Deoband diplomacy is seen as an attempt to recast the group’s ideological associations from Haqqania to Indian soil.
  • Afghanistan, India, News, Religion, South Asia
This file photo shows veteran journalist Hamid Mir. [IC: AFP]

Hamid Mir Draws Backlash for Twisting Pakistan’s Palestine Policy and Quaid-e-Azam’s Vision

Hamid Mir’s remarks on Palestine spark backlash for distorting Jinnah’s stance and Pakistan’s long-held policy.
  • Disinformation, Middle East, News, Pakistan
Jaishankar, Muttaqi Pledge Stronger India-Afghanistan Ties Amid Regional Frictions and Security Concerns

Jaishankar, Muttaqi Pledge Stronger India-Afghanistan Ties Amid Regional Frictions and Security Concerns

India and Afghanistan vow deeper ties as Jaishankar, Muttaqi meet in New Delhi; analysts flag regional security implications.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, India, Security
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