The 27th Constitutional Amendment disrupted local governments’ financial autonomy and the five-year electoral cycle, limiting citizens’ ability to influence local issues.
Blasts in Delhi and Islamabad expose South Asia's fragile security, highlighting Afghanistan and India's dual game of proxy warfare against Pakistan, risking regional conflict.
Despite the Taliban’s opium ban, Afghanistan remains a major opium producer and is rapidly emerging as a center for synthetic drug production, posing regional and global security challenges.
Pakistan’s ban on TLP aims to curb violent mobilization while safeguarding democracy through balanced enforcement, legitimacy, and reintegration strategies
Modi’s choice to join the ASEAN and East Asia Summits virtually signaled a recalibration of India’s foreign policy priorities amid global realignments.
Russia has rejected President Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, warning of dangerous escalation as protests continue in the country.
KP Assembly Speaker’s direct letter to the Peshawar Corps Commander has been termed unconstitutional; it violates procedure and civil-military protocol for in-camera briefings.
Iran’s army chief says the armed forces are stronger now than during the 12-day war with Israel, as President Trump weighs strong action amid Iran’s protest crisis.
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has called for unity on national security as religious leaders pledge support to counter terrorism and hostile propaganda.
![The Petronas Twin Towers illuminated Kuala Lumpur’s skyline tonight in red, blue, and white to mark the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held from October 26–28 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). [Courtesy: BERNAMA (2025)].](https://htnworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/86C9412A858B48B808CE697389CDC52B_data_1.webp)
