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Torkham border reopens for Afghan refugees
Pakistan reopens Torkham border to facilitate Afghan refugee return after months of closure amid tensions and security concerns.
Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore Surgery Video Controversy
Punjab suspends MS and doctors at Lahore hospital after viral surgery video raises serious concerns over medical ethics and conduct.
Pakistan Ships Granted Passage in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has allowed more Pakistani ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Ishaq Dar says, calling it a boost for trade and stability.
Pashtun citizens rights Pakistan
Calls for Pakistan to protect Pashtun citizens’ rights, revise blocked ID policies, and ensure fair treatment under the law.
Imran Khan sons NICOP visit Pakistan
Minister confirms Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, can visit Pakistan using NICOP cards without visa, amid health concerns for their father.
PM Shehbaz Leads Pakistan’s Austerity Drive
Pakistan introduces austerity measures including salary cuts, vehicle limits, and travel bans as rising global fuel prices impact the economy.
Pakistan Saudi Defense Meeting
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reaffirm strategic partnership, focusing on defense, counterterrorism, and regional security.
Noor Wali TTP Leader
Religious scholars reject Noor Wali’s clerical claims, exposing TTP leader as promoter of Khawarij extremist ideology.
Ulemas Unite Against Terrorism in Pakistan
Prominent Ulemas from Sunni, Shia, Barelvi, and Deobandi schools unite in Pakistan to condemn terrorism and promote peace.
Pakistan Border Counterterrorism Operations
UNAMA reports Afghan civilian casualties Oct–Dec 2025, but Pakistan’s defensive strikes against cross-border terrorism provide essential context.
Editorial on Islamabad talks, US–Iran negotiations, escalation signals, and Pakistan’s role as a diplomatic facilitator.
Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz, aiming to stop Iran oil exports, triggering global market and geopolitical tensions.
Pakistan security forces kill 10 TTP militants in Bajaur operation, including Afghan nationals, using advanced surveillance tech.
Pakistan’s diplomacy revives Iran–US talks in Islamabad, supports ceasefire, and earns global appreciation for stabilizing role.
New tensions after Islamabad talks as Trump warns of action in Hormuz amid Iran nuclear standoff and failed negotiations.
Gwadar maritime incident sparks misinformation claims; authorities urge caution as probe continues and facts remain unverified.
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