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Extortion in the Name of Religion as Fitna al-Khawarij Linked to Serious Crimes
“Maarka-e-Haq” Laser Show at Pakistan Monument Honors National Defense and Martyrs
Suicide Attack on the Damangi Scouts Camp in Bajaur; Security Forces Kill 3 Militants in Counter Operation
Russia Warns SCO: Afghanistan Remains Hub of Terrorism and Narcotics Threats
Bannu: Intel-Based Operation Against Militants, 9 Killed and 1 Critically Injured

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Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky in recent released Epstein Files

Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky Appear in Newly Released Epstein Images as Pressure Mounts on DOJ

Newly released Epstein images show Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky among public figures, as the DOJ faces a deadline to release full files.
  • News, Trending, World
Taliban internal rifts growing after two leaders share their remarks in public

Taliban Faces Growing Internal Rifts as Senior Leaders Warn of Distrust and Public Resentment

Taliban leaders warn of growing internal rifts as Nadeem and Haqqani issue conflicting messages amid public resentment and regional concerns.
  • Afghanistan, News, Politics
India Chenab water manipulation and violation of IWT say Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson

India Relaunches Winter “Water War” as Sudden Chenab Flow Manipulation Alarms Pakistan

Pakistan warns India of triggering a “water war” by abruptly altering Chenab flows, violating the IWT and threatening agriculture.
  • Geopolitics, India, News, Pakistan, South Asia
ISIS-K Spokesman, Sultan Aziz Azam Arrested in Major Security Operation

ISIS-K Spokesman, Sultan Aziz Azam Arrested in Major Security Operation

High-ranking ISIS-K Spokesman Arrested by Pakistan, dealing a major blow to the group's media and recruitment efforts.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
535 Afghans to Enter Germany as Part of New Deal

535 Afghans to Enter Germany as Part of New Deal

Germany will allow 535 Afghan refugees to Enter Germany by the end of the year to avoid their deportation from Pakistan.
  • Afghanistan, News, Refugees
UK Launches New School Strategy for Tackling Misogyny

UK Launches New School Strategy for Tackling Misogyny

The UK launches a new £20m strategy to Tackle Misogyny in schools and halve violence against women over ten years.
  • Education, News, World
US Approves Historic Taiwan Arms Sale Package

US Approves Historic Taiwan Arms Sale Package

The US has approved an $11.1 billion Taiwan arms sale to bolster defense capabilities and maintain long-term regional peace.
  • Economy, News
National Reform: Pakistan’s Shift Toward Transparent Governance

National Reform: Pakistan’s Shift Toward Transparent Governance

Pakistan is undergoing a fundamental shift in its state management, moving toward a model of transparent governance.
  • News, Pakistan
Gaza Peacekeeping: Pakistan Clarifies Position on Gaza and CDF Visit to USA

Gaza Peacekeeping: Pakistan Clarifies Position on Gaza and CDF Visit to USA

Pakistan’s MoFA clarifies its Gaza peacekeeping stance and denies reports of a planned US visit by the military chief.
  • News, Security
The Patna Incident: A Question of Dignity and Minority Rights

The Patna Incident: A Question of Dignity and Minority Rights

The impact of the Patna hijab incident can be seen on minority rights and women's professional safety in India.
  • Human Rights, India, News
UNSC Alarm: TTP "Safe Havens" in Afghanistan Ignite Regional Security Crisis

UNSC Alarm: TTP “Safe Havens” in Afghanistan Ignite Regional Security Crisis

New UNSC report confirms TTP and Al-Qaeda operations in Afghanistan, rejecting Taliban claims of a terror-free state.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Security
Port Qasim maritime industrial complex

China Proposes €2 Billion Maritime Industrial Complex at Port Qasim

China’s Shandong Xinxu Group proposes a €1–2bn maritime industrial complex at Port Qasim, focusing on shipbuilding and steel production.
  • Diplomacy, Economy, News, Pakistan
Taliban skips Tehran meeting as Iran re-engage with Kabul on regional talks

Iran Briefs Kabul After Taliban Skips Tehran Summit, Raising Questions Over Regional Cooperation

Iran briefs Kabul after the Taliban skips the Tehran meeting, raising concerns over Afghanistan’s selective engagement and regional security.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, News, Security
Pakistan Asia Youth Forum Digital Skills Workshop Pakistan

Innovista Workshop Equips Students with Digital Skills to Tackle Modern Online Challenges

Pakistan Asia Youth Forum and Iqra University held the Innovesta workshop, training students in digital skills, and online safety.
  • Education, News, Pakistan
Karachi drinking water agreement with Pakistan and EU

EU Approves €60m Loan to Improve Karachi’s Drinking Water Supply

EU and Pakistan sign €60m EIB loan to upgrade Karachi’s water treatment facilities and improve drinking water quality in the city.
  • News, Pakistan, Water & Resource, World
Taliban India medicine deal amid geopolitical tensions

Taliban’s Push for India Ties Fuels Political Campaign Against Pakistani Medicines

Taliban’s alignment with India drives unverified claims against Pakistani medicines amid a political ban reshaping the Afghan pharma market.
  • Afghanistan, Geopolitics, India, News
Pakistani medicines in Afghanistan from last many decades

Unverified Taliban Claims on Pakistani Medicines Raise Questions Over Timing and Motives

Unverified Afghan claims on Pakistani medicines emerge as Kabul shifts imports, raising concerns over political motives and market realignment.
  • Afghanistan, Fact Check, News, Pakistan
Afghan national arrested from Islamabad diplomatic enclave

Islamabad Police Arrest Afghan National Impersonating US Embassy Officer Inside Diplomatic Enclave

Islamabad police arrest Afghan national impersonating US embassy officer with fake ID inside Diplomatic Enclave; security review underway.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
Pakistan Navy Launches Fourth Hangor-Class Submarine 'Ghazi' in China

Pakistan Navy Launches Fourth Hangor-Class Submarine ‘Ghazi’ in China

Pakistan Navy launches its fourth Hangor-class submarine, Ghazi, in China, marking a major defense milestone.
  • China, News, Pakistan, Security
Thousands Offloaded at Airports as Pakistan Tightens Immigration Controls

Thousands Offloaded at Airports as Pakistan Tightens Immigration Controls

Over 51,000 passengers were offloaded from Pakistani airports this year due to document issues and migration checks.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
New Dam Plans on Kunar River Straining Afghanistan-Pakistan Water Relations

New Dam Plans on Kunar River Straining Afghanistan-Pakistan Water Relations

Afghanistan’s plans for massive dams on the Kunar River raise regional water concerns, highlighting the need for cooperation.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Water & Resource
Center for Government Data Analytics for transparent governance

Finance Minister Inaugurates Center for Government Data Analytics to Boost Transparency

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb inaugurates Center for Government Data Analytics to boost transparency and digital governance reforms.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
UK fresh travel warning for Afghanistan

UK Issues Afghanistan Travel Advisory Citing Security Risks

The UK warns citizens against travelling to Afghanistan, citing severe security risks, detention threats, and limited consular support.
  • Afghanistan, Security, World
Peshawar Closes 42 Decades-Old Afghan Refugee Camps, Repatriation Underway

Peshawar Closes 42 Decades-Old Afghan Refugee Camps, Repatriation Underway

Authorities in Peshawar shut down 42 decades-old Afghan refugee camps, initiating the repatriation of over 300,000 refugees to manage security and formalize residency.
  • Khyber, News, Refugees
Islamophobic Rhetoric Fuels Hatred in the West

Islamophobic Rhetoric Fuels Hatred in the West

Islamophobic rhetoric by figures like Tulsi Gabbard and acts like the Quran desecration in Texas dangerously promote collective blame and fuel extremism in the West.
  • News
Afghanistan Freedom Front target Afghan Talibans

Afghanistan Freedom Front Targets Taliban Base in Faryab

Afghanistan Freedom Front fighters kill two Taliban members in a targeted attack on a Taliban base near police headquarters in Faryab.
  • Afghanistan, Geopolitics, News
Taliban growing Ideology Threat

Taliban Turns Schools into Ideological Weapon, Training New Generation for Global Jihad

A new report reveals how the Taliban is turning Afghanistan's education system into an ideological weapon to train a new generation for global jihad.
  • Afghanistan, Education, News, Security
Three Terrorists Killed in CTD Intelligence-Based Operation in Peshawar

Three Terrorists Killed in CTD Intelligence-Based Operation in Peshawar

Three terrorists were killed by the CTD in Peshawar near the Akhun Baba graveyard during an intelligence-based operation to thwart a major act of sabotage.
  • Khyber, News, Security
Pakistan, Russia Deepen Energy Ties: Talks on Oil Agreement, Refinery Upgrades, and New Steel Plant

Pakistan, Russia Deepen Energy Ties: Talks on Oil Agreement, Refinery Upgrades, and New Steel Plant

Pakistan and Russia are negotiating a potential oil-sector agreement covering exploration, refining, and production, aiming to lower Pakistan's energy import costs.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
Taliban’s War on Education

Taliban’s War on Education

The Taliban's "War on Education" is dismantling Afghanistan's intellectual life, replacing modern schools with ideological madrasas, and denying women healthcare and learning.
  • Afghanistan, Education, Opinion
10 Passengers Rescued After Bus Attack by Katcha Dacoits

10 Passengers Rescued After Bus Attack by Katcha Dacoits

Police and Rangers rescued 10 kidnapped passengers after dacoits attacked a Quetta-bound bus near Ghotki; the operation continues to free the remaining hostages from the volatile Katcha area.
  • News, Security
Security Guard and Civilian Killed in Attack on Polio Team in Bajaur

Security Guard and Civilian Killed in Attack on Polio Team in Bajaur

  • Khyber, News, Security
Taliban madrasa system as an ideological tool

Taliban Turn Education into Ideological Tool, Warns US Journal

The 'National Interest' warns Taliban have turned education and madrasas into tools of ideological control, posing regional security risks.
  • Afghanistan, Education, News, South Asia
Bondi Beach attack, suspect hold indian passport

Bondi Beach Attack: Philippine Records Confirm Suspect Entered on Indian Passport

Philippine authorities confirm the Bondi Beach attack suspect entered on an Indian passport, countering misinformation to the incident.
  • India, News, Trending
Pakistan students wins global achievements

Pakistan’s Youth as Global Assets: Students Carry the Flag in Science, Tech and Law

Pakistani students from NUST and LUMS secure major global wins in aerospace, ICT and law, highlighting youth as national assets.
  • Education, News, Pakistan
horrific APS attack on Pakistan by terrorists

From APS to Azm-e-Istehkam: Pakistan’s Long War Against Terrorism and the Making of a Resilient Nation

How the APS attack reshaped Pakistan’s counter-terror strategy, from NAP and Zarb-e-Azb to Azm-e-Istehkam, and ideological reforms.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
NCCIA issues urgent WhatsApp scam alert

NCCIA Warns Public Against WhatsApp Scams, Issues Advisory on Account Hacking

NCCIA alerts citizens to WhatsApp scams, fake calls and OTP fraud, and explains how to recover hacked WhatsApp accounts safely.
  • News, Pakistan
Iran Slams Global Community as Afghan Refugee Aid Plummets

Iran Slams Global Community as Afghan Refugee Aid Plummets

International aid for 6 million Afghan refugees shrinks by 60%; Iran and Pakistan's repatriation policy exposes the global burden-sharing failure.
  • Iran, News, Refugees
Terrorism Peaks in KP: Over 1,500 Attacks and Heavy Casualties Mark 2025

Terrorism Peaks in KP: Over 1,500 Attacks and Heavy Casualties Mark 2025

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa endured 1,588 terror incidents in 2025, resulting in massive casualties and highlighting the escalating crisis with cross-border militants and Afghan nationals involved in attacks.
  • Khyber, News, Security
Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan Vow Collective Effort to Fight Regional Terrorism

Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan Vow Collective Effort to Fight Regional Terrorism

Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan met in Tehran, agreeing on the urgent need for collective action to address the high number of terrorists hindering regional economic integration.
  • Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
Jaish al-Adl Dissolves as New Baloch Militant Group ‘People’s Front’ Emerges

Jaish al-Adl Dissolves as New Baloch Militant Group ‘People’s Front’ Emerges

Multiple Baloch militant groups including Jaish al-Adl dissolve to form a new alliance, JMM or “People’s Front,” with bases linked to Afghanistan.
  • Iran, News, Security
Pax Silica India exclusion by US

India Missing from US-Led ‘Pax Silica’ Signals Limits of Strategic Tech Convergence

India’s absence from the US-led Pax Silica initiative highlights limits in tech convergence as Washington forms AI & semiconductor coalition.
  • India, News
Germany ends Afghan refugee program

Germany Ends Afghan Refugee Program Amid Security and Extremism Concerns

Germany terminates its Afghan refugee program, citing security risks, criminal cases, and rising Taliban extremism in the region.
  • News, Security, World
Mourners gather at Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion on Monday, December 15, 2025, to lay floral tributes for the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting

Sydney Hanukkah Shooting: What Happened, What Is Known, and How Misinformation Spread

At least 15 people were killed at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach as police investigate the attack and urge caution over claims online.
  • Fact Check, News, World
Pakistan Navy missile test of FM-90

Pakistan Navy Conducts Successful Live Firing of FM-90(N) Missile in Arabian Sea

The Pakistan Navy successfully tests the FM-90(N) surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea, reaffirming maritime combat readiness.
  • Geopolitics, News, Pakistan
PCB chairman announces PSL 11 schedule

PSL 11 to Run from March 26 to May 3 as League Expands to Eight Teams

PSL 11 will start from March 26 to May 3 with two new teams, an expanded format, and rising global interest in the Pakistan Super League.
  • News, Pakistan, Sports
13 militants killed in KP by Pakistan armed forces

13 Militants Killed in Separate Security Operations in Mohmand and Bannu districts of KP: ISPR

Security forces kill 13 militants in intelligence-based operations in Mohmand and Bannu as Pakistan steps up counter-terror operations.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
27th Constitutional Amendment and the role of Pakistan's Army

27th Constitutional Amendment Modernizes Defence Governance Without Altering Nuclear Command

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment modernises defence governance while civilian control and nuclear command under the NCA remain intact.
  • Investigatives, News, Pakistan
Bondi Beach attack kills 12; Muslim citizen disarms attacker, saving many lives.

Bondi Beach Attack kills 12; Muslim Citizen Disarms Attacker, Saving Many Lives

Pakistan expressed deep sorrow over the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan stands in full solidarity with Australia, its people, and the injured.
  • Human Rights, News, World
Taliban skip Tehran talks say by Muhammad Sadiq , Pakistan's SAPM

Pakistan Raises Terror Concerns in Tehran as Taliban Skip Regional Meeting

Pakistan raises terrorism concerns at a Tehran meeting as the Taliban skip regional talks, deepening mistrust among neighbouring states.
  • Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
AFF recent attack in Badakhshan on Taliban security

AFF Claims Guerrilla Attack on Taliban Unit Near Governor’s Office in Badakhshan

AFF claims a guerrilla attack on a Taliban security unit near the Badakhshan governor’s office in Fayzabad, highlighting rising resistance.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
ISIS recent attack on US troops in Syria

US Vows ‘Serious Retaliation’ After Deadly ISIS Ambush Kills Three Americans in Syria

US pledges serious retaliation after ISIS ambush near Palmyra kills two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in central Syria.
  • Geopolitics, Middle East, News
UN peacekeepers killed in Sudan, Pakistan rescues

Drone Attack on UN Base in Sudan Kills Six Bangladeshi Peacekeepers; Pakistani QRF Rescues Survivors

Six Bangladeshi UN peacekeepers were killed in a drone attack in Sudan as Pakistani forces rescued dozens from the besieged base.
  • Disasters, News, Pakistan
Sirajuddin Haqqani calls for Taliban governance based on public consent

Haqqani Calls for Consent-Based Governance, but Taliban Record Tells a Different Story

Sirajuddin Haqqani calls for governance based on public consent, but Taliban actions and rights records continue to draw regional scrutiny.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Imran Khan in Detention

UN Expert Warns Imran Khan’s Solitary Confinement May Breach Global Anti-Torture Laws

UN Rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards urges Pakistan to end former PM Imran Khan's alleged solitary confinement, citing inhumane conditions and global law violations.
  • News, Pakistan
GDI Warns of Force as Ulema Decree Stresses Restraint

GDI Warns of Force as Ulema Decree Stresses Restraint

Contrasting messages from the Taliban's security and clerical wings, a GDI official warned of force while ulema urged restraint, suggest a widening structural split in the leadership.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Haqqani Compares Pakistan Army Chief’s TTP Stance to George W. Bush, Insists Conflict is Internal

From Khost, Haqqani Deflects Pakistan’s TTP Warning, Invokes Post-9/11 Rhetoric

Afghanistan's Interior Minister Haqqani compared Pakistan Army Chief Munir's TTP demands to US rhetoric, insisting the conflict is an internal Pakistani matter, widening the trust gap.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Foreign Stars Prefer Pakistan Super League Over IPL, Citing Security and Playing Time

Foreign Stars Prefer Pakistan Super League Over IPL, Citing Security and Playing Time

Demand for PSL is rising as foreign players, including David Willey, choose it over IPL due to better security assurance and guaranteed playing time.
  • India, News, Pakistan, Sports
NADRA Rejects Viral Claim of Discriminatory Notice at Sargodha Office, Calls It Fake News

NADRA Rejects Viral Claim of Discriminatory Notice at Sargodha Office, Calls It Fake News

NADRA has strongly denied a viral claim about a discriminatory notice at its Sargodha office, urging verified reporting to prevent social polarization.
  • Fact Check, News, Pakistan
Jemima Khan Alleges ‘Secret Throttling’ of Posts About Imran Khan, Appeals to Elon Musk

Jemima Khan Alleges ‘Secret Throttling’ of Posts About Imran Khan, Appeals to Elon Musk

Imran Khan's former wife, Jemima Khan, appeals directly to Elon Musk, alleging "secret throttling" of her posts on X.
  • News, Pakistan, Politics
NRF Attack in Kunduz Highlights Ongoing Challenge to Taliban Control

NRF Attack in Kunduz Highlights Ongoing Challenge to Taliban Control

NRF attacked Taliban forces in Kunduz, killing and wounding three, highlighting that the conflict in Afghanistan is far from over.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Militant Network Behind the FC Headquarters Suicide Attack Identified

Militant Network Behind the FC Headquarters Suicide Attack Identified

Investigation confirms the Peshawar FC Headquarters suicide attackers were Afghan nationals facilitated by a local network, raising concerns about border security.
  • Afghanistan, Khyber, News, Security
Fear Grips Afghan Communities as US Arrests of Asylum Seekers Surge

Fear Grips Afghan Communities as US Arrests of Asylum Seekers Surge

US immigration officials are detaining Afghan asylum seekers who fled the Taliban, sparking fear and confusion among communities awaiting legal decisions.
  • Afghanistan, News, Refugees
RT India Deletes Putin-Sharif Post, Sparks Bias Questions

RT India Deletes Putin-Sharif Post, Sparks Bias Questions

A deleted RT India post about the Sharif–Putin meeting raises serious questions about editorial standards, sourcing, and geopolitical bias.
  • India, News, Politics
Afghanistan Declines Invitation to Crucial Regional Security Talks in Tehran

Afghanistan Declines Invitation to Crucial Regional Security Talks in Tehran

Afghanistan's government declines Tehran's regional meeting on security and stability, raising concerns about its willingness to cooperate.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
US Intelligence Chief Warns: Afghanistan is a Terror Hub Threatening the World

US Intelligence Chief Warns: Afghanistan is a Terror Hub Threatening the World

DNI Tulsi Gabbard warns Afghanistan is a central terror hub for ISIS-K & Al-Qaida, posing a direct threat to the US and destabilizing Pakistan.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
UN Expert Alleges 'Inhumane' Detention Conditions for Imran Khan

UN Expert Alleges ‘Inhumane’ Detention Conditions for Imran Khan

UN expert Alice Jill Edwards urges Pakistan to end former PM Imran Khan's reported "inhumane" solitary confinement, citing unverified claims.
  • Human Rights, News, Pakistan, Politics
Pakistan and UK Relaunch Partnership After 8 Years Amid Record £5.5 Billion Trade

Pakistan and UK Relaunch Partnership After 8 Years Amid Record £5.5 Billion Trade

Pakistan and the UK resume development talks after 8 years amid record £5.5bn trade, launching Green Compact & Education Gateway to boost reforms.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
US Approves $686 Million F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan, Signalling Renewed Trust

US Approves $686 Million F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan, Signalling Renewed Trust

The US, under the Trump administration, approved a $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan, signalling renewed defence ties and strategic trust.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
Kabul's Contradiction: Fatwa Undercut by 'Hypothetical' Border Claim

Kabul’s Contradiction: Fatwa Undercut by ‘Hypothetical’ Border Claim

  • Afghanistan, News, Security
The bombing of an Ayazkot school is a cowardly attack on the future. We examine why extremists fear education and praise the resolve of the Pakistani people.

The Unbreakable Light of Knowledge

The bombing of an Ayazkot school is a cowardly attack on the future. We examine why extremists fear education and praise the resolve of the Pakistani people.
  • Khyber, Policy Bits, Security
Dhurandhar GCC ban amid Anti-Pakistan narrative

GCC Bans Bollywood’s Dhurandhar over Fabricated Anti-Pakistan Narrative

GCC states ban Bollywood’s Dhurandhar for promoting a fabricated anti-Pakistan narrative, citing misleading depictions.
  • Entertainment, India, News
US lawmakers and Taliban funding

US Lawmakers Claim Afghan Taliban Funding Will Be Cut Off, But Key Questions Remain

US lawmakers say Taliban funding will end, but analysts warn key US counterterror transfers continue despite aid cuts to NGOs.
  • News, Security
ICC political pressure on issuing Israel warrants over war crimes

UK and US Pressure on ICC Exposed as Prosecutor Details Threats Over Israel Warrants

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan exposes UK and US political pressure to block arrest warrants for Israel’s leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • Human Rights, News, World
Tirah Maidan, Khyber Agency military operation

Tirah Maidan Tribes Give Conditional Consent for Military Operation and Displacement

Afridi tribes in Tirah Maidan give conditional consent for displacement as Pakistan plans a military operation to clear militant hideouts.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
Iran hosts talks amid Pakistan Afghanistan tensions

Iran to Host Regional Talks as Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions Deepen

Iran hosts talks with Pakistan, China, Russia as Afghan based militancy and cross border tensions drive a push for coordinated stability.
  • Diplomacy, Iran, News
Rising Afghan militancy and Pakistan China concerns

Pakistan and China Hold Key Security Talks as Afghan-Based Militants Expand Regional Threats

Pakistan and China hold key talks on rising Afghan militancy as ETIM, TTP and other groups expand presence, threaten regional stability.
  • China, News, Security
YouTuber Adil Raja Ordered to Pay £50,000 in Damages from the London High Court

YouTuber Adil Raja Ordered to Pay £50,000 in Damages from the London High Court

UK High Court orders YouTuber Adil Raja to pay £50k to Brigadier Rashid Naseer for libel, as the court deemed the allegations baseless.
  • News, Pakistan, Politics
Afghan Spokesperson Cites Sharia for Rights, But Regional Focus Remains on Terror Guarantees

Afghan Spokesperson Cites Sharia for Rights, But Regional Focus Remains on Terror Guarantees

Afghan officials cite Sharia for human rights protection, but regional and UN focus remains on verifiable implementation of counter-terror and security guarantees.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Pakistan Lodges Strong Protest to Norway Over Envoy's Presence at Supreme Court Hearing

Pakistan Lodges Strong Protest to Norway Over Envoy’s Presence at Supreme Court Hearing

Pakistan issues a formal diplomatic protest (demarche) to Norway after its Ambassador attended an activist's Supreme Court hearing.
  • Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
Pakistan Demands Written Terror Assurances from Afghan Regime

Pakistan Demands Written Terror Assurances from Afghan Regime

Pakistan demands written terror assurances from the Afghan regime, noting the ceasefire has deteriorated and criticizing the refusal of humanitarian aid.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Security
Pakistan Demands Written Taliban Assurances on Terror, Hails Indonesia Tie Upgrade

Pakistan Demands Written Taliban Assurances on Terror, Hails Indonesia Tie Upgrade

Pakistan and Indonesia elevate ties with 8 MoUs, and Pakistan demands a written Taliban assurance on terror; slams Israel on Rafah.
  • Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
Pakistan-Indonesia Ties Enter New Strategic Era After Presidential Visit

Pakistan-Indonesia Ties Enter New Strategic Era After Presidential Visit

Presidential visit revives Pakistan–Indonesia strategic ties, boosting trade, defence cooperation, and Global South alignment.
  • Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
Norwegian ambassador interference in Pakistan's judiciary

Norwegian Ambassador’s Court Appearance Raises Diplomatic Concerns in Sensitive PECA Case

Norwegian ambassador’s unusual presence at Supreme Court hearing for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chatha raised concerns of diplomatic overreach.
  • News, Pakistan, Politics
US Slams Taliban at UN for Human Suffering, Failure to Meet Commitments

US Slams Taliban at UN for Human Suffering, Failure to Meet Commitments

US Rep. Locetta criticized the Taliban at the UNSC for hostage diplomacy, human suffering, and failing counterterrorism obligations.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, News
A new Kabul fatwa bans foreign jihad and misuse of Afghan soil,

Afghan Clerics’ New Fatwa: A Positive Signal or Another Unfulfilled Promise?

A new Kabul fatwa bans foreign jihad and misuse of Afghan soil, but Pakistan stresses words must be matched by verifiable action.
  • Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Policy Bits
George Galloway's Claims on Western Role in Pakistan’s Politics Lack Proof

George Galloway’s Claims on Western Role in Pakistan’s Politics Lack Proof

Former UK MP George Galloway's claims about a Western role in IK's removal lack proof and ignore Pakistan's own complex politics.
  • News, Pakistan, Politics
Tim Burchett’s says US funding Taliban

Tim Burchett’s Warning Rekindles Debate Over US Funds, Taliban Support and Pakistan’s Security

Burchett’s warning on US funding of Taliban efforts sparks new scrutiny as abandoned weapons and stalled legislation raise security concerns.
  • Afghanistan, News
UN warns Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

Over 50 Nations Warns UN of Rising Taliban Abuses and Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

Over 50 nations warn UN about Taliban abuses and a worsening Afghanistan humanitarian crisis amid rising restrictions and shrinking rights.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, News
Lt Gen Faiz Hameed Sentenced to 14 Years in Court Martial Case

Former Lt Gen Faiz Hameed Sentenced to 14 Years in High-Profile Court Martial Case

Faiz Hameed receives a 14-year sentence after a 15-month-long court martial for political interference and misuse of authority.
  • News, Pakistan
Afghan clerics issue a major fatwa banning foreign jihad

Jihad Abroad Without Emir’s Permission Declared Forbidden; Disobedience Considered “Rebellion”—Over 1,000 Afghan Clerics Issue Joint Fatwa in Kabul

Over 1,000 Afghan clerics issue a major fatwa banning foreign jihad, restricting the use of Afghan soil for external militancy.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Pakistan tells the UN Security Council that Afghan soil hosts major terror groups

Pakistan Warns UNSC of Escalating Terror Threat from Afghan Soil

Pakistan tells the UN Security Council that Afghan soil hosts major terror groups, urging Taliban regime to take verifiable action.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, News
UN warns of worsening Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

UN Warns Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Under Taliban Rule

UN warns the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis is worsening, with rising hunger, severe rights curbs & regional tensions under Taliban rule.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, News
Kabul Clerics Gathering Declares Foreign Militancy ‘Impermissible’ in New Fatwa

Kabul Clerics Gathering Declares Foreign Militancy ‘Impermissible’ in New Fatwa

Kabul scholars issue five-point decree backing Taliban govt, banning cross-border militancy and reiterates pledge on soil misuse
  • Afghanistan
Amu TV Bureau Chief Ansari, NRF Reporter Farhadi Among 11 Journalists Held by GDI: Sources

Amu TV Bureau Chief Ansari, NRF Reporter Farhadi Among 11 Journalists Held by GDI: Sources

Amu TV's Mahdi Ansari and NRF reporter Hamid Farhadi are among 11 journalists held by GDI, prompting CPJ to demand their release.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, News
Rabbani Distances Jamiat Party from New Afghan Opposition Coalition a Day After Unified Front Announcement

Rabbani Distances Jamiat Party from New Afghan Opposition Coalition a Day After Unified Front Announcement

Salahuddin Rabbani distances Jamiat Party from newly formed Afghan opposition coalition, signalling immediate internal division.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Anti-Regime Groups in Iran's Balochistan Announce Formation of "People’s Fighters’ Front"

Anti-Regime Groups in Iran’s Balochistan Announce Formation of “People’s Fighters’ Front”

Anti-regime Baloch groups, including Jaish al-Adl, form the "People’s Fighters’ Front" in Iran to unify political and armed resistance.
  • Iran, News, Security
NRF Claims Responsibility for Attack in Herat, Highlighting Ongoing Instability

NRF Claims Responsibility for Attack in Herat, Highlighting Ongoing Instability

NRF militants killed one Taliban fighter in an attack in Herat City, Afghanistan, underscoring continued instability and security challenges.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
EXIM Bank Finalizes $1.25 Billion Funding for Strategic Reko Diq Mine

US EXIM Bank Finalizes $1.25 Billion Funding for Strategic Reko Diq Mine

US EXIM Bank commits $1.25B to Reko Diq, securing $2B in US exports and 7,500 jobs in Balochistan.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan ongoing trade tensions

Pakistan’s Security Driven Measures Misrepresented in Pak-Afghan Trade Narrative

Pakistan border controls reflect rising terror threats from Afghan soil, not economic aggression, as Kabul’s claims mask governance failures.
  • Afghanistan, Economy, News
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Abdullah Khan challenges TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud, rejecting armed rebellion justification and exposing contradictions in TTP discourse.
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Abdullah Khan Noor Wali Mehsud TTP discourse

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Afghan Taliban leaders express condolences over Sheikh Idrees martyrdom, while silence on TTP attacks raises questions in Pakistan.
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Markaz-e-Muslim League Celebrates One Year of Maarka-e-Haq Victory Nationwide, Releases Special Anthem

Markaz-e-Muslim League holds nationwide events marking one year of Maarka-e-Haq victory and releases a special patriotic anthem.
  • Pakistan
Markaz Muslim League Maarka-e-Haq celebrations anthem

Operation in Mohmand Agency Against Alleged TTP Facilitator, PTM Activists Stone Police

Security forces conducted an operation in Mohmand against an alleged TTP facilitator, with PTM activists clashing with police.
  • Pakistan, Security
Mohmand CTD operation PTM police clash

75 Years of Pakistan China Friendship Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Visit China from 23 May

PM Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from 23 May for meetings with Xi Jinping and events marking 75 years of diplomatic ties.
  • China, Diplomacy, South Asia
Shehbaz Sharif Xi Jinping China meeting

One Killed in Badakhshan as Taliban Fire on Protesters Over Poppy Cultivation Dispute

One killed and two injured in Badakhshan’s Argo district as Taliban allegedly fire on protesters over poppy cultivation dispute.
  • Afghanistan, Security
Badakhshan Argo poppy protest clash

Public Uprising Against Taliban in Badakhshan as Situation Turns Tense

Badakhshan sees protests and Taliban reinforcements amid clashes, arrests, and rising tensions with local residents.
  • Afghanistan, Security
Badakhshan protests Taliban crackdown

Afghan Taliban Order TTP Relocation from Kabul as Leadership and Foreign Fighters Move to Southern Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban order TTP leadership to leave Kabul, relocating commanders and foreign militants to southern Afghanistan amid tensions.
  • Afghanistan, Security
TTP commanders relocation from Kabul Afghanistan

Panjshir Situation Turns Tense After Clashes in Parian, Taliban Reinforcements Arrive and Arrests Intensify

Panjshir’s Parian district sees clashes, Taliban reinforcements, and arrests amid rising tensions and human rights concerns.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights
Panjshir Parian district security crackdown

One Year of Maarka-e-Haq What Pakistan Lost and What It Gained ?

An in-depth reflection on one year of Maarka-e-Haq, analyzing Pakistan’s military, diplomatic gains and national impact.
  • Opinion, Pakistan
Maarka-e-Haq one year reflection
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