The Taliban say more than 20,000 religious schools are operating across Afghanistan, with millions of students enrolled, as rights groups warn of rising extremism.
Pakistan has signed an MoU with World Liberty Financial to explore the use of stablecoin for cross-border payments as it pushes to grow its digital finance sector.
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.