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The UK is in talks with Canada and Australia over a possible ban on Elon Musk’s platform X after concerns over AI deepfake and explicit images generated by Grok.
Multan Sultans PSL franchise
The PCB has decided to auction the PSL franchise Multan Sultans after strong bids for new teams. The decision comes ahead of the expiry of the current ownership deal.
Iran Warns US
Iran warns it will strike Israel and US bases if Washington intervenes, as protests spread and Trump says the US is “ready to help” the Iranian people.
Trump support Iranian protests
Donald Trump says the US is “ready to help” Iranian protesters as nationwide unrest spreads, internet is shut down and death toll crosses 100.
KP Constitution Protection
KP Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi urges lawyers to protect the Constitution, judicial independence, and rule of law.
Pakistan rejects TTP claims
Pakistan rejects allegations by banned TTP after a cleric is killed in a blast, reaffirming commitment to counterterrorism and rule of law.
Taliban internal factions Afghanistan
Taliban factionalism in Afghanistan affects governance, security, and policy, with loyalists and Kabul group competing for power.
Pakistan border misrepresented
At a Khost school graduation, a map showed parts of Pakistan as Afghanistan, highlighting need to respect Pakistan’s borders.
Afghanistan narcotics reduction
Afghanistan rejects Turkish claims of being a major heroin source; UN reports 95% reduction in drug production.
Indian student UK grooming
Indian student Jeetesh Kumar arrested in Coventry, UK for grooming underage girls online; police continue investigation.
Kabul street name translation
Nematullah Barkazi confirms translations of Kabul street names are accurate, clarifying misinformation about alleged name changes.
Iran protests 2026
Iran faces nationwide protests over economic hardship and political demands, accompanied by an internet blackout and security crackdown.
Pakistan Afghan refugees humanitarian support
Pakistan highlights four decades of hosting Afghan refugees, emphasizing humanitarian generosity and lawful, dignified policy today.
Pakistan Afghan refugees humanitarian
Pakistan emphasizes voluntary return and humanitarian care for Afghan refugees, highlighting decades-long support and fair burden-sharing.
Turkey Saudi Pakistan alliance
Turkey seeks to join Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense pact, boosting regional security and strengthening Pakistan’s leadership role.
Diplomatic relations between India and Afghanistan
Afghanistan appoints Noor Ahmad Noori as its new envoy to India, marking a fresh step in diplomatic engagement between Kabul and New Delhi.
Trump Mexico Cartels
President Trump says the US may launch land strikes against drug cartels in Mexico after the Venezuela operation, raising regional tensions.
Iran protests Khamenei
Nationwide protests spread across Iran as crowds chant against Khamenei, internet is cut, and the supreme leader vows not to back down amid economic unrest.
NRF Kunduz attack
National Resistance Front says it carried out a targeted attack on Taliban patrol vehicles in Kunduz, killing three and wounding four, with no civilian harm.
UN report on Taliban
A UN report reveals killings, torture and arbitrary arrests in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, raising alarm over worsening human rights conditions.
Tarar PTI TTP
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accuses PTI of acting as the political wing of TTP, slams its stance on terrorism and criticizes KP governance.
China citizen evacuate Afghanistan
China issues urgent warning, asks citizens and companies to evacuate Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region after deadly attacks and mining-related violence.
Pakistan Gulf policy
Why Pakistan’s Gulf policy is driven by strategy, economics and risk diversification rather than ideology or bloc alignment in a divided region.
Pakistan UN Syria
Pakistan tells UN Security Council it opposes chemical weapons under all circumstances, backs Syria’s sovereignty, and supports OPCW verification efforts.
Pakistan United States relations
Pakistan–US relations are at their strongest, marked by deep political trust, growing economic cooperation, and strong people-to-people ties.
Taliban militants killed Kurram operation
Five Taliban militants killed in Central Kurram, vehicle destroyed in intelligence-based raid by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security forces.
Israeli forces Gaza attacks
Israeli forces killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza Thursday; tensions rise as 400 have died since 2025 ceasefire.
Afghanistan Under-19 World Cup Squad 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Board announces 15-member Under-19 squad for 2026 ICC World Cup starting January 15, co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Iran protests internet blackout
Iran imposes internet and media blackout after violent Tehran protests, warning families about risks and foreign influence.
5.8 magnitude earthquake Pakistan
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi and KP areas, causing panic but no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Pakistan Afghanistan terrorism
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says Islamabad has no bilateral dispute with Afghanistan except terrorism emanating from Afghan soil, seeks verifiable assurances from Kabul.
Takhar mining crisis
Mining has halted in Takhar after protests against Taliban policies, exposing governance failures, lack of transparency and rising local anger.
Two-Nation Theory
As Pakistan and Bangladesh reset ties in 2026, new defence cooperation suggest the Two-Nation Theory is re-emerging in a new strategic form.
Jaish al-Adl Iranshahr
Afghan-trained Jaish al-Adl militants killed Iranshahr’s police chief, highlighting growing regional security threats and militant sanctuaries across the border.
Iran police officer killed
An Iranian police officer was killed in a knife attack while trying to control protests in Tehran’s Malard district amid rising unrest.
Iranshahr police killed by an Afghan
An Afghan man assassinated Iranshahr police chief using Taliban-controlled areas; authorities investigate cross-border militant networks.
US withdrawal from UN entities and global organizations
US withdraws from 66 UN entities and global organizations, citing national interests and prioritizing domestic programs.
Pakistan Saudi JF-17 Fighter Jets
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia negotiate converting Saudi debt into JF-17 fighter jets, boosting defense cooperation and strategic ties.
Southern Transitional Council Yemen Delegation Missing
Southern Transitional Council of Yemen delegation goes missing in Riyadh, raising safety concerns and escalating tensions in southern Yemen.
Bank Alfalah Afghanistan operations
Bank Alfalah approves Ghazanfar Bank offer to begin due diligence for its Afghanistan operations after in‑principle regulatory approvals.
Australia England Ashes
Australia defeat England 4–1 to win the Ashes series, showcasing dominance, consistency, and tactical control in Test cricket.
Trump mocks Modi tariffs
Trump mocks Modi by recalling “Sir, may I see you please” and repeats threat to raise tariffs on India over continued purchases of Russian oil.
UN apartheid Israel West Bank
UN says Israel’s policies amount to an apartheid system in the West Bank as rights violations, settler violence and repression against Palestinians intensify.
Aleppo clashes
Deadly clashes erupt in Aleppo between Syrian forces and the SDF, highlighting stalled efforts to integrate Kurdish fighters into Syria’s army.
Iran economic protests
Iran’s president orders security forces to show restraint as economic protests spread, with rising deaths and clashes reported in Tehran and other cities.
security of Chinese citizens in Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says Pakistan will set up a special protection unit in Islamabad to ensure security of Chinese citizens and projects.
Taliban mining war economy
Taliban-controlled mining in Afghanistan is fueling a war economy, financing terror groups like al-Qaeda, TTP and deepening regional instability.
Chinese workers killed in Afghanistan
Five Chinese nationals were killed in a deadly attack on a gold mine in Afghanistan’s Takhar province as a violent dispute over mining control escalated.
Afghan asylum UK claim
Asylum seeker entered UK on Pakistani passport wins fresh hearing claiming Afghan nationality under Article 8 ECHR.
Zalmay Khalilzad
Khalilzad highlights potential Afghanistan-Pakistan security accord to prevent ISIS, TTP threats with Taliban’s openness to talks.
Afghani currency exchange rate
The Afghani currency has remained stable against the US Dollar for a long time, giving relief to traders and citizens.
Invest in Pakistan Stock Exchange
Learn how to invest in Pakistan Stock Exchange in 2026 as PSX hits record highs. Step-by-step guide for beginners, accounts, sectors, and tips.
Sameer Minhas
Sameer Minhas shines for Pakistan U19 with record centuries and match-winning knocks ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup.
Zabihullah Mujahid statement
Pakistan rebuts Zabihullah Mujahid’s statement with data on Afghan terror havens, major attacks, and cross-border militancy in 2025.
JF-17 fighter jet deal
Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs discuss potential JF-17 fighter jet deal as defence cooperation deepens, says ISPR.
Badakhshan gold mines
How Badakhshan’s gold mines are fueling violence, environmental damage and a war economy in Afghanistan instead of development and public welfare.
Cross-border militancy Afghanistan
Khost governor cites Doha commitments, but continued TTP-linked cross-border attacks and UN reports expose a different security reality.
DG ISPR press conference 2025
DG ISPR says Afghan-based networks led major 2025 terror attacks as Pakistan reveals new data on operations, martyrs and security gains.
Pakistan 27th Amendment
Amnesty International warns Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment undermines judicial independence and weakens the rule of law.
Pakistan SMEs economy
PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes SMEs as Pakistan’s economic backbone, urges banks to provide easy loans, and reviews SMEDA roadmap.
Taliban restricts criticism of officials
Taliban criminalizes criticism of officials, imposing fines and imprisonment for citizens and media in Afghanistan.
Taliban violence against
Afghan Freedom Front condemns Taliban attacks on protesters and desecration of resistance fighters’ bodies in northern Afghanistan.
Iran inflation protests
Protests against rising inflation spread across Iran; 35 dead, 1,200+ arrested, and government announces financial relief.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa illegal foreign returns
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reports latest returns of Afghan and other illegal residents; thousands deported via border and transit centers.
Afghanistan local languages
Afghanistan launches multilingual education program to preserve local languages and strengthen cultural identity across schools.
Peshawar Airport fog
Dense fog at Peshawar Airport reduces visibility to 50 meters, disrupting domestic and international flight operations.
Trump tariffs India on much higher scale
US President Trump warns India of higher tariffs if it fails to curb Russian oil imports, as US–India trade talks remain stalled.
Pakistan China ties enter a new phase of cooperation
Pakistan and China call for verifiable action against terrorism, deepen security cooperation and launch CPEC 2.0 as ties enter a new strategic phase.
Pakistan China Afghanistan terrorism
Pakistan and China call for concrete and verifiable action to eliminate terror groups operating from Afghanistan, citing regional and global security risks.
Karachi terror plot BLA
Sindh CTD foils a major terror plot in Karachi, arresting militants and seizing 2,000 kg of explosives linked to the BLA network.
Lakki Marwat attack
An IED attack on a passenger bus in Lakki Marwat killed one person and injured eight others, including women as violence rises.
US Iran escalation
US action against Venezuela raises alarms of a wider escalation as analysts warn it could pave the way for conflict with Iran.
Trump Afghanistan withdrawal
President Trump says the Afghanistan withdrawal weakened US prestige and claims America has since restored military strength and respect.
Election Day terror plot US
A US court sentences an Afghan national to 15 years for plotting an ISIS-linked terror attack on the 2024 Election Day.
Khalilzad drone remarks
Zalmay Khalilzad’s defence of US drone strikes draws criticism for double standards as analysts accuse him of shielding Taliban failures.
Taliban targeting former Afghan military
Reports say Taliban authorities killed and tortured former Afghan soldiers across multiple provinces in 2025, violating human rights norms.
Maduro arrest Venezuela
US forces arrest Venezuelan President Maduro in New York as Trump announces temporary US control over Venezuela's government.
TTP leadership meeting Kabul
Taliban claims denying TTP presence unravel after reports confirm a high-level TTP leadership meeting held inside Kabul.
Reza Pahlavi Iran protests currency inflation
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians and security forces to topple Khamenei and end the Islamic Republic.
Venezuela live updates
Live updates as the US claims it captured Venezuelan President Maduro in an overnight operation, triggering global reactions and uncertainty.
Pakistan China Strategic Dialogue
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrives in Beijing to co-chair the seventh Pakistan China Strategic Dialogue marking 75 years of ties.
Iran protests currency inflation
Deadly protests erupt across Iran as inflation soars and the rial collapses, prompting clashes, UN concern, and diplomatic tensions.
What Khalilzad’s Interview in Kabul tells about US Afghanistan policy
US engagement with Afghanistan remains conditional and calculated as pressure tools replace recognition and trust stays elusive.
New Policy Halts US Immigration Applications from 20 Countries
DHS pauses every US immigration application from 20 countries, impacting visas and green cards for thousands of families.
Minister Cabello Warns of Serious Foreign Aggression in Venezuela
Interior Minister Cabello reports bombs hitting civilian areas and warns of foreign aggression in Venezuela.
Northern Uprising Spreads Against Illegal Gold Mining Seizures
Resistance grows in northern Afghanistan as communities fight back against illegal gold mining seizures by outsiders.
Qatar Backs New Yemeni Dialogue Process to Solve Southern Issue
Qatar welcomes the Yemeni Dialogue process and the Riyadh conference to address national issues and achieve stability.
The value of Iran’s rial has plunged to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar
The value of Iran’s rial has plunged to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar, with the exchange rate in the open market reported between 137,000 and 140,000 rials per dollar.
Two girls stand at the center surrounded by armed Afghan Taliban fighters, highlighting control and intimidation.
Yemen fragmentation amid escalation in the southern region
Clashes in Hadramout expose Yemen’s deepening fragmentation as proxy tensions rise, testing Saudi-led efforts to restore stability.
UAE withdrawal from Yemen
UAE confirms its last forces have left Yemen after Saudi-backed pressure, calling for de-escalation amid coalition air strikes.
Saudi backed forces Hadhramaut
Clashes erupt in Yemen’s Hadhramaut as Saudi-backed forces move to reclaim bases from the UAE-backed STC after secession moves.
UN report documents Taliban repression in Afghanistan, highlighting rights abuses and ideological control under Hibatullah.
Taliban UN recognition in 2026
Taliban again demand UN recognition as Afghanistan’s seat remains blocked over human rights abuses and lack of inclusive governance.
May 9 digital terrorism case life sentences
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court hands life sentences to Adil Raja and others over digital terrorism linked to the May 9 riots.
Pakistan digital transformation 2025
Pakistan’s digital transformation accelerated in 2025 with governance reforms, telecom growth, AI policy, and citizen-focused services.
Afghanistan security concerns
Putin and Tajik President Rahmon review Afghanistan-linked security risks as border clashes and militant infiltration raise concerns.
Afghan refugees in Iran
Iran announces long-term residency for Afghan refugees as reports emerge of dozens dying during winter crossings at the Iran-Afghan border.
Private Citizen, Not Envoy: US Clarifies Status of Zalmay Khalilzad’s Afghan Visits
US State Dept says Zalmay Khalilzad's Personal Diplomatic Role in Kabul is private and does not represent the government.
Pakistan’s 2025 Regional Security Crisis and the TTP Propaganda War
With 67,000 operations vs 3,500 claims, Pakistan’s regional security crisis pits TTP propaganda against ISPR reality.

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