Claims of terrorist control over the Quetta–Taftan Highway are described as false propaganda, with officials stating such groups lack capacity and only attempt brief disruptions.
Security officials reject BLA threats on the Quetta–Taftan highway, calling it a vital trade route as forces ensure protection for transporters and commercial convoys.
In the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty clearly states that whoever is able to reach the House of Allah, it is obligatory upon him to perform Hajj for the sake of Allah. The Holy Prophet PBUH also made Hajj an integral part of the five pillars on which Islam was founded.
Shabbar Zaidi’s statements on Pakistan’s banking system draw strong reactions, with analysts defending FATF-recognized compliance and calling the claims unsubstantiated.
Sunday Times correspondent Christina Lamb faces sharp criticism after mocking Pakistan's US-Iran mediation role in a May 17 piece, as questions mount over whether her reporting was conducted under a conference visa rather than proper journalist accreditation.
Analysts warn that repeated strikes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir hurt workers, traders, students, and patients most, stressing dialogue and transparency over shutdown politics.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a supplemental award on May 15, 2026, reaffirming its jurisdiction over the Indus Waters Treaty dispute despite India's complete boycott.
