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The New Power Equation: "Joint Deterrence" and the Pakistan-Saudi Pact
India–Israel Defence Pact Signals Regional Shift as Kabul Engages New Delhi
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban set to hold next round of talks in Istanbul today
After last month’s deadly clashes along the Pak-Afghan border, both sides reconvene in Istanbul under Turkish mediation to address cross-border terrorism and ceasefire monitoring mechanisms.
Next Round of Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks to Begin Tomorrow in Istanbul
According to diplomatic sources, the Istanbul talks will be hosted by Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin and will focus on border tensions, counterterrorism, and confidence-building measures between the two neighbors.
Information Minister Atta Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry address the presser in Islamabad on November 1, 2025. [Screengrab]
Indian Agency Coerced Pakistani Fishermen for Espionage, Says Tarar
Afghanistan’s Education on the Brink as Millions of Children Are Denied the Classroom
UNICEF and UNESCO report warns more than 90 % of ten-year-olds cannot read a simple text, and nearly four million girls could lose access to education by 2030.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia Agree on Joint Health Cooperation and Anti-Drug Efforts
At a trilateral meeting in Saudi Arabia, health ministers from the three nations pledged collaboration on disease prevention, anti-narcotics measures, and improving healthcare standards across the region.
Sheikh Hasina Warns of Election Boycott if Awami League Barred from Polls
Election Commission suspended Awami League’s registration in May, citing national security concerns and ongoing war crimes investigations.
General Sahir Strengthens “Iron Brotherhood” with Bangladesh
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s visit underscores expanding defence, trade, and connectivity cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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)].
Modi’s choice to join the ASEAN and East Asia Summits virtually signaled a recalibration of India’s foreign policy priorities amid global realignments.
Pakistan’s pilots blended instinct, AI, and precision to outmatch rivals, setting new standards in aerial warfare. [PAF, F-16, Wikimedia Commons].
May’s air battle marked Pakistan’s ascent, where instinct met AI precision to reshape modern warfare’s blueprint.
Explosions hit several Iranian cities, including Isfahan and Tehran, causing dozens of deaths and injuries amid rising tensions.
Missile attack on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran kills at least 40 students and injures dozens amid regional military tensions.
Iran reportedly fires missiles at US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, escalating Gulf tensions and prompting regional security concerns.
Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes on Israel after earlier attacks, escalating regional tensions and raising conflict fears.
Claims of a Pakistani jet downed and pilot captured in Afghanistan are false; HTN fact-check reveals fabricated images and videos.
Afghanistan has faced repeated invasions yet its people and culture have endured, showcasing resilience across centuries of conflict.
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