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Rising Concerns Over Violence Against Women in Afghanistan as Two Women found Dead in Kabul
Iran’s FM Accused UAE of Direct Involvement in Anti-Iran Actions
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28 Million Afghans Deprived of Basic Needs as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens, UNDP Report Warns

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Afghan National Charged with Rape in Bolton Amid Renewed Scrutiny of Vetting Procedures

Afghan National Charged with Rape in Bolton Amid Renewed Scrutiny of Vetting Procedures

Afghan national charged with rape in Bolton raises new concerns over vetting lapses in UK resettlement schemes, following previous high-profile cases.
  • Afghanistan, News, Refugees
UN Security Council Meeting on Afghanistan Set for December 10

UN Security Council to Review Afghanistan Situation Amid UNAMA Leadership Crisis

UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan to review political, humanitarian and security issues, including Sinirlioglu’s latest report.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, News
Pakistan and Afghanistan ongoing medicine dispute

Pakistan Rejects Taliban’s Claims on ‘Poor-Quality’ Medicines as Politically Motivated

Pakistan dismisses Taliban’s accusations over poor-quality medicines as Afghanistan faces severe drug shortages and governance failures.
  • Afghanistan, Health, Pakistan
Pakistan Afghanistan recent medicine dispute

Pakistan Rejects Afghan Claims Over “Toxic Medicines,” Says Allegations Are Baseless

Pakistan refutes Afghan claims of toxic medicines, insisting exports meet global standards and serve long-standing humanitarian cooperation.
  • Afghanistan, Fact Check, News
Pakistan observes Human Rights Day 2025 with calls for equality, dignity and balanced security measures

Why Pakistan’s Human Rights Dialogue Must Address Both Activism and Security Threats

Pakistan marks Human Rights Day 2025, stressing dignity, equality, and the need to balance rights concerns with national security threats.
  • Human Rights, Pakistan, Policy Bits
US troop freeze Europe and South Korea under new policy

US Defense Bill Limits Troop Cuts in Europe, Korea as Security Burden Shifts Toward Asia

US freezes troop cuts in Europe and Korea, shifting security pressure towards other regions like South Asia.
  • News, Security
Florida designates CAIR a ‘terrorist organisation’; CAIR rejects the move as unconstitutional

Florida Declares CAIR a ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization,’ Sparks Legal and Political Backlash

Florida designates CAIR a ‘terrorist organization’; CAIR rejects the move as unconstitutional, as US federal law does not support the claim.
  • News, Security
Uyghur Terror Groups Consolidate in Afghanistan, Launch Strike in Tajikistan

Uyghur Terror Groups Consolidate in Afghanistan, Launch Strike in Tajikistan

ETLF, linked to Al-Qaeda, claims Tajikistan attack as Uyghur militants consolidate in northern Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan, Central Asia, Security
Aerial view of Mazar-e-Sharif, showing urban districts and surrounding landscape under soft daylight. The photograph provides geographic context to the news report on the killing of a Turkmen elder. [Courtesy: Hasht-e-Subah]

Turkmen Elder Assassinated in Mazar-e-Sharif as Taliban Face Ethnic Backlash

Assassination of Turkmen elder in Mazar-e-Sharif heightens concerns over ethnic persecution and rising insecurity under Taliban rule.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, News, Security
Attack on Chinese National in Tajikistan conducted by Uyghur Terrorists. IC: Radio Free Europe

Al-Qaeda Proxy Activated: Uyghur Terrorists Strike in Tajikistan from Afghan Bases

Taliban is hosting Al-Qaeda-linked Uyghur groups (ETLF/TIP) in northern Afghanistan, linked to Tajik attacks.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Deadly blasts hit Taliban base in Panjshir, Afghanistan

Taliban Under Attack in Panjshir, 8 Members Killed in Deadly Blast

Deadly blasts hit Taliban base in Panjshir; Turkmen elder killed in Mazar-e-Sharif as targeted attacks rise across Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Transparency International Pakistan NCPS 2025

Transparency International Pakistan NCPS 2025 survey shows decline in corruption perception

Transparency International Pakistan’s NCPS 2025 shows reduced bribery, improved economic confidence and public demand for accountability.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
Afghan Taliban and Al-Qaeda Directly Involved in TTP Attacks in Pakistan, NRF

Afghan Taliban and Al-Qaeda Directly Involved in TTP Attacks in Pakistan, NRF

NRF head Ali Nazari claims Afghan Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters are behind TTP attacks in Pakistan, calling it 'state-level organized terrorism.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Afghanistan-Kazakhstan Boost Economic Ties

Afghanistan-Kazakhstan Boost Economic Ties

Afghan Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani met with Kazakhstan's special envoy Yerkin Tokumov to discuss promoting bilateral relations, trade, and economic projects.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Saudi-UAE Tensions Spike Over Yemen Civil War and Regional Security

Saudi-UAE Tensions Spike Over Yemen Civil War and Regional Security

Saudi-UAE relations worsen as UAE-backed forces seize a key city in Yemen’s Hadhramaut, threatening Saudi unity goals.
  • Economy, Middle East, News
Hangor Day Pakistan Navy

Hangor Day: How Pakistan Navy’s Deterrence Still Shapes the Arabian Sea

Pakistan marks Hangor Day, recalling PNS Hangor’s 1971 victory and highlighting how the Navy’s deterrence shapes stability in the Arabian Sea.
  • History, News, Pakistan
Iran Deports 1.8 million Afghan Migrants in Massive Repatriation Wave

Iran Deports 1.8 million Afghan Migrants in Massive Repatriation Wave

Iran has deported 1.8 million Afghan migrants this year via the Islam Qala border, creating major humanitarian concerns in Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan, Economy, Iran, News
US–Pakistan educational partnership

New USEFP Building Marks Stronger US-Pakistan Educational Partnership

US inaugurates new USEFP building in Islamabad, marking 75 years of US-Pakistan educational partnership and expanded academic cooperation.
  • Education, News, Pakistan
Afghan Asylum Seekers Sentenced for Rape Case

Afghan Asylum Seekers Sentenced for Rape Case in UK: A Betrayal of Hospitality

Afghan Asylum Seekers Sentenced for Rape Case. Judge lifts anonymity and orders deportation for abuse of state care system.
  • Afghanistan, News, World
UN Urges Taliban to Reverse Restrictions on Afghan Women Working in Its Offices

UN Urges Taliban to Reverse Restrictions on Afghan Women Working in Its Offices

After attending lessons at an Islamic school, Afghan girls are seen walking along a street in Balkh province’s Balkh district.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, News, South Asia, Women & Society
AQIS Releases Rare Video Showing Key Al Qaeda and Taliban Commanders

AQIS Releases Rare Video Showing Key Al Qaeda and Taliban Commanders

AQIS releases a new video commemorating the 2001 Qala-i-Jangi uprising, showing unseen footage of slain Al Qaeda and Taliban leaders.
  • Afghanistan, Pakistan, Security, South Asia
Senior Taliban Official Killed in Kandahar, Signalling Nationwide Resistance Intensifies

Senior Taliban Official Killed in Kandahar, Signalling Intensifying Nationwide Resistance

A senior Taliban official, Abdul Jamil, was shot dead in Kandahar’s Maiwand district, signaling intensifying anti-Taliban resistance across Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
New Taliban Punisher Force: North May Burn

New Taliban Punisher Force: North May Burn

The Taliban created a 1000-member Pashtun-exclusive Rapid Force in Afghanistan's north to suppress growing local non-Pashtun rebellion.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
The Myth of Taliban Amnesty

The Myth of Taliban Amnesty

The Taliban's promise of a general amnesty is a death warrant for former Afghan soldiers and citizens who face systemic arrests, torture, and disappearance, especially in Panjshir.
  • Afghanistan, Opinion, Security
COAS & CDF Asim Munir praises tri-services performance in Marka-e-Haq

COAS & CDF Asim Munir Calls Marka-e-Haq a Future Warfare Model

COAS & CDF Asim Munir praises tri-services performance in Marka-e-Haq, calls new CDF HQ “historic” for future warfare integration.
  • News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Afghan Officials Urge Pakistan Dialogue to Save Regional Connectivity at Doha Forum

Afghan Officials Urge Pakistan Dialogue to Save Regional Connectivity at Doha Forum

Afghan officials at the Doha forum say Afghanistan-Pakistan talks are fundamental to regional security and development.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
US Green Card Review Policy for 19 countries

US Launches Major Review of Green Cards: Afghanistan Top of List

US to re-examine all green cards from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, as DHS freezes Afghan cases under a new immigration review policy.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Claim of US $45 Million Cash Payment to Taliban Stirs Controversy, Sparks Calls for Transparency

Claim of US $45 Million Cash Payment to Taliban Stirs Controversy, Sparks Calls for Transparency

Former VP Amrullah Saleh claims the US delivered $45M in cash to the Taliban, raising major concerns about transparency and terror funding.
  • Afghanistan, Economy
NATO’s Largest Cyber War Game Concludes in Estonia Amid Rising Global Threats

NATO’s Largest Cyber War Game Concludes in Estonia Amid Rising Global Threats

NATO's largest cyber defense exercise, Cyber Coalition, tested 1,300 defenders in Estonia against complex attacks on satellites and power grids.
  • News, Science & Tech, World
Taliban Breaks Amnesty, Arrests Ex-Soldiers: New Clampdown in Panjshir

Taliban Breaks Amnesty, Arrests Ex-Soldiers: New Clampdown in Panjshir

Taliban breaks amnesty promise, arresting 5 former Afghan soldiers in Parwan; thousands arrested or missing in Panjshir since 2021.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs 2026

Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Despite Major Aid Efforts

Afghanistan’s 2026 humanitarian needs surge to 21.9 million, raising concerns over governance as aid fails to stabilize worsening conditions.
  • Afghanistan, News, World
Reviving SAARC Regional Cooperation

PM Calls for Reviving SAARC Regional Cooperation on 40th Charter Day

PM calls for reviving SAARC regional cooperation as India’s obstruction keeps the organization in prolonged stagnation.
  • News, Pakistan
Equipment, weapons left behind by US in Afghanistan now form core of Taliban’s security apparatus: watchdog

Equipment, Weapons Left Behind by US in Afghanistan Now Form Core of Taliban’s Security Apparatus: Watchdog

US watchdog confirms $7.1B in American weapons left in Afghanistan now arm the Taliban and TTP, fueling regional terror.
  • Afghanistan, Editor's Choice, Security
The Price of China’s Pragmatism in Afghanistan

The Price of China’s Pragmatism in Afghanistan

China's Afghanistan policy faces a crisis; Taliban security failures threaten BRI and demand immediate, strong economic enforcement.
  • China, Opinion, Pakistan, Security
Indonesia President Visit to Pakistan Set to Boost Bilateral Ties

Indonesia President Visit to Pakistan Set to Boost Bilateral Ties

Indonesia President visit to Pakistan on Dec 8–9 to mark 75 years of ties, with talks on trade, defence, investment and new cooperation MoUs.
  • News, Pakistan, World
Pakistan Rejects Indian Minister’s Remarks as ‘Inflammatory and Baseless’

Pakistan Rejects Indian Minister’s Remarks as ‘Inflammatory and Baseless’

Pakistan rejects Indian minister’s remarks as inflammatory, calling them baseless propaganda and defending the professionalism of its armed forces.
  • India, News, Pakistan
US Gave $6Bn to TTA Since 2021, Says Afghanistan International Bank

US Gave $6Bn to TTA Since 2021, Says Afghanistan International Bank

US cash sent through Afghanistan International Bank aimed at stabilizing Afghanistan instead fueled waste, corruption and Taliban abuses.
  • Afghanistan, Campaigns, News
Motorway Police Issues Travel Advisory as Dense Fog Shuts M-11

Motorway Police Issues Travel Advisory as Dense Fog Shuts M-11

Motorway police issues travel advisory as dense fog shuts major routes, urging commuters to avoid night travel and follow strict safety measures.
  • Climate Crisis, Pakistan
The recent events renew the looming Afghan terror threat. IC: JAVED TANVEER/AFP

Afghanistan: A New Safe Haven for Terror?

The consolidation of TTP and ISIS-K in Afghanistan creates a new global jihadist safe haven.
  • Afghanistan, China, Opinion, Security
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discussed the issue during a meeting.

Pakistan Demands Dissident Extradition from UK for Grooming Gang Repatriation

Pakistan proposes controversial swap: repatriate Rochdale grooming gang members in exchange for extradition of political dissidents from UK.
  • News, Pakistan, Politics, World
Afghan Opposition Group Alleges Taliban Intelligence and India Coordinated Attack on Chinese Nationals

Afghan Opposition Group Alleges Taliban Intelligence and India Coordinated Attack on Chinese Nationals

Afghan opposition group alleges Taliban intelligence, TTP, and India coordinated a deadly drone and ground attack on Chinese workers.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Australia Sanctions Top Taliban Officials Over Oppression of Women and Girls

Australia Sanctions Top Taliban Officials Over Oppression of Women and Girls

Australia imposes sanctions and travel bans on four top Taliban officials for human rights abuses and oppression of women and girls.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Heavy Border Fighting Erupts Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Heavy Border Fighting Erupts Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Heavy fire exchanged between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Chaman border, resulting in casualties and displacement.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
A scenic view of a highway cutting through mountains, representing the N 15 Highway upgrade from Mansehra to Chilas. IC: ProPakistani

Pakistan Plans N‑15 Highway Upgrade from Mansehra to China Border

The N 15 Highway from Mansehra to Chilas is being upgraded under CPEC to boost trade, tourism, and northern connectivity.
  • News, Pakistan
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addressing a press conference on national security and rising negative narratives on December 5, 2025.

Single Man’s Narrative Now a National Security Threat: DG ISPR

DG ISPR press conference warns that a single man’s narrative threatens national security and aims to divide people from Pakistan’s armed forces.
  • News, Pakistan, Trending
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi addressing media questions on Pakistan’s position regarding Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh) on December 5, 2025.

Pakistan Backs China’s Stance on Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh)

Pakistan supports China’s position on Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh) after Beijing rejects India’s claim and comments on a transit incident.
  • China, News, Pakistan
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, outlines a reform-driven vision for Pakistan’s economy at the 9th Edition of The Future Summit in Karachi

OICCI Business Confidence Survey Reveals Rising Optimism in Pakistan

OICCI Business Confidence Survey reports an 11-point jump to +22%, with rising investment, and rapid AI adoption in Pakistan.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
Police obstruct Aurat March activists in Karachi, raising HRCP concerns over civic space rights. [Courtesy: Dawn News]

HRCP Condemns Police Action Against Aurat March Activists in Karachi

HRCP condemns police harassment of Aurat March activists in Karachi, urging authorities to respect civic spaces for all citizens.
  • Human Rights, News, Pakistan
Pakistan Appoints Syed Asim Munir as First Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan Appoints Syed Asim Munir as First Chief of Defence Forces

Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir appointed as Pakistan restructures military command; Air Chief Zaheer Babar also gets extension.
  • Campaigns, Pakistan
Global Child Deaths Expected to Rise in 2025 Amid Aid Cuts and Crises

Global Child Deaths Expected to Rise in 2025 Amid Aid Cuts and Crises

UNICEF warns global child deaths may rise in 2025 due to aid cuts, conflicts, and climate crises, reversing decades of progress.
  • Human Rights, News, World
Shallow 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Xinjiang, China.

Shallow 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Xinjiang, China.

Shallow 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Xinjiang, China – No Casualties Reported
  • China, Disasters, Geopolitics, News
Pakistan Seeks Extradition of Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar from Britain

Pakistan Seeks Extradition of Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar from Britain

Pakistan begins the extradition of Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar after handing documents to the UK, citing fake news and anti-state activities.
  • Campaigns, News, Pakistan
11th NFC Meeting Forms Working Groups to Review Fiscal Framework

11th NFC Meeting Forms Working Groups to Review Fiscal Framework

The 11th NFC meeting sets up working groups to review Pakistan’s fiscal issues and proposed changes to resource distribution.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Trade Dispute Escalates; Kabul Seeks Assurances

Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Trade Dispute Escalates; Kabul Seeks Assurances

Afghanistan demands guarantees from Pakistan for reopening trade routes, while Islamabad insists on assurances regarding TTP and BLA activities.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
SIGAR Report Exposes Billions Lost in Afghanistan Reconstruction

SIGAR Report Exposes Billions Lost in Afghanistan Reconstruction

SIGAR Report reveals massive waste and oversight failures in US reconstruction efforts across Afghanistan, totaling over $26 billion.
  • Afghanistan, Investigatives
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishes Service Points to Register Illegal Afghan Nationals

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishes Service Points to Register Illegal Afghan Nationals

The KP government sets up service points across the province to register illegal Afghan nationals, ensuring transparent and organized data collection.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Refugees
Uzbekistan Fully Reopens Border Crossing with Afghanistan to Boost Trade

Uzbekistan Fully Reopens Border Crossing with Afghanistan to Boost Trade

Uzbekistan reopens the Termez-Hairatan border with Afghanistan, facilitating travel and trade while strengthening economic cooperation under visa regulations.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News
Pakistan Reopens Humanitarian Transit Trade to Afghanistan After Two-Month Halt

Pakistan Reopens Humanitarian Transit Trade to Afghanistan

Pakistan clears humanitarian consignments to Afghanistan via Chaman and Torkham after two months, resuming UN aid under ATT rules.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
Putin Visit to India Tests Modi’s Balance Between US and Russia

Putin Visit to India Tests Modi’s Balance Between US and Russia

Putin Visit to India exposes pressure on Modi as US pushes harder and India struggles to maintain its strategic autonomy.
  • India, News, South Asia
Afghan FM Muttaqi’s Remarks on Pak-Afghan Relations Raise Key Concerns

Afghan FM Muttaqi’s Remarks on Pak-Afghan Relations Raise Key Concerns

Afghan FM Muttaqi discusses Pakistan’s role in regional issues, overlooking TTP safe havens, cross-border attacks, and security risks.
  • Geopolitics, News, Security, South Asia
Airbus Cuts 2025 A320 Deliveries After Fuselage-Panel Defect, Maintains Profit Outlook.

Airbus Cuts 2025 A320 Deliveries After Fuselage-Panel Defect, Maintains Profit Outlook.

Airbus adjusts its 2025 production forecast following quality issues in the A320 line, assuring investors that financial targets remain stable.
  • Economy, News, Science & Tech
University of Delaware Student Arrested for Alleged Attack on Police

University of Delaware Student Arrested for Alleged Attack on Police

Police say officers found a white Toyota Tacoma parked suspiciously at night; the driver refused to exit despite repeated evidence.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan
PIA Privatization Deadline Set for December 23: PM Shehbaz Sharif

PIA Privatization Deadline Set for December 23: PM Shehbaz Sharif

PM Shehbaz sets PIA bidding date, promising transparency as Pakistan moves ahead with complete privatization of the national airline.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
Pakistan Sends Rescue Team to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

Pakistan Sends Rescue Team to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

Pakistan dispatches a 47-member rescue team to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah causes heavy loss of life and widespread destruction.
  • News, Pakistan, South Asia
KP Tourism Police Unpaid for Six Months as Issue Reaches Provincial Assembly

KP Tourism Police Unpaid for Six Months as Issue Reaches Provincial Assembly

KP Tourism Police go six months without pay as lawmakers raise the issue in the Provincial Assembly for urgent action.
  • Khyber, News, Pakistan
Balochistan Faces Severe Drought and Water Crisis, Agriculture at Risk

Balochistan Faces Severe Drought and Water Crisis, Agriculture at Risk

Severe drought and water scarcity in Balochistan threaten crops, livelihoods, and food security. Experts warn that urgent action is needed.
  • Balochistan, Climate Crisis, Pakistan, Security, Water & Resource
Dar Warns Occupied Kashmir Neglect Could Threaten Regional Peace and Stability

Dar Warns Occupied Kashmir Neglect Could Threaten Regional Peace and Stability

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar warns international neglect of the Kashmir issue could destabilize South Asia; emphasizes diplomatic, peaceful solutions.
  • Kashmir, News, Pakistan
Afghanistan’s Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe and the Taliban’s Governance Failure

Afghanistan’s Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe and the Taliban’s Governance Failure

UN warns nearly half of Afghanistan’s population will need aid in 2026 as economic collapse and Taliban governance deepen the crisis.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, Policy Bits
Afghanistan Freedom Front Targets Taliban Morality Police in Maimana

Afghanistan Freedom Front Targets Taliban Morality Police in Maimana

AFF claims Maimana attack on Taliban morality police; Kunduz strike and NRF operations highlight growing northern resistance.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
AGT Exposes Taliban-Linked Al-Mirsad for Fabricating ISIS-K Kill Claims

AGT Exposes Taliban-Linked Al-Mirsad for Fabricating ISIS-K Kill Claims

AGT debunks Al-Mirsad’s false ISIS-K kill claims, revealing evidence-based contradictions and regional security concerns.
  • Afghanistan, Central Asia, Fact Check, News, Pakistan
UN Warns Half of Afghanistan’s Population Will Need Humanitarian Aid in 2026

UN Warns Half of Afghanistan’s Population Will Need Humanitarian Aid in 2026

UN reports nearly 22 million Afghans will need humanitarian aid in 2026 amid economic hardship and governance challenges.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights, News
Afghans Face Strict Taliban Scrutiny as They Return Home, Officials Say

Afghans Face Strict Taliban Scrutiny as They Return Home,

Returning Afghan refugees face rigorous ID checks, biometric registration, and heavy scrutiny under Taliban control.
  • Afghanistan, News, Refugees
Free VPN threats in Pakistan put citizens' data, businesses, and national security at serious risk.

Free VPNs in Pakistan Pose Major Threats to Data Security

Cybersecurity experts warn that free and unregistered VPNs in Pakistan threaten citizens’ data, national security, and digital infrastructure.
  • News, Security
Hamza bin Laden wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire, including a white headscarf (ghutra) and a black agal.

Hamza bin Laden Seen Alive in Afghanistan, Claims Afghan Media Reports

Earlier in 2019, President Trump confirmed Hamza bin Laden was killed in a U.S. operation
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
A group of Afghan men wearing traditional clothing and turbans stand closely together

Fathullah Mansoor’s Remarks Escalate Pak-Afghan Tensions, Experts Respond

Pakistani experts call Fathullah Mansoor’s remarks irresponsible, warning that such statements may deepen ongoing Pak-Afghan tensions.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Security
Karachi’s Failed Governance Claims Another Young Life

Karachi’s Failed Governance Claims Another Young Life

Karachi’s worsening governance crisis claims another young life as open manholes and civic failures expose Sindh’s deep administrative collapse.
  • Pakistan, Policy Bits, Security
Gas Cylinder Explosion Sparks Fire at NUML University in Islamabad

Gas Cylinder Explosion Sparks Fire at NUML University in Islamabad

A gas cylinder explosion at NUML Islamabad triggered a fire in the Arts & Humanities Department as emergency teams rushed to control the blaze.
  • Education, News, Security
Pakistan Says India Blocking Its Humanitarian Aid Flight to Sri Lanka

Pakistan Says India Blocking Its Humanitarian Aid Flight to Sri Lanka

Pakistan accuses India of delaying airspace clearance for its relief flight to Sri Lanka as the island battles deadly floods and landslides.
  • News, Politics, South Asia
 Emerging Militant Groups Claim Attacks as TTP  Remains Silent in KP

Emerging Militant Groups Claim Attacks as TTP Remains Silent in KP

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, major militant groups stay silent while new, lesser-known outfits claim responsibility for recent attacks across the province.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
Flag of Afghanistan and the Flag of Pakistan side-by-side with armed figures and fighter jets in a war-torn desert

Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks in Riyadh End Without Progress Amid Rising Tensions

Recent high-level talks between Pakistani and Afghan delegations in Riyadh concluded without agreement as differences over security and border issues persist.
  • Afghanistan, Campaigns, Diplomacy, Pakistan
Pakistan’s Hasnain Raza Flies Pakistan Flag High with Gold at Sri Lanka World Powerlifting

Pakistan’s Hasnain Raza Flies Pakistan Flag High with Gold at Sri Lanka World Powerlifting

Pakistani powerlifter Hasnain Raza clinches gold in the 94 kg Master2 category at Colombo’s World Powerlifting Championship 2025, lifting a total of 570 kg.
  • News, Pakistan, Sports
Pakistan, China Launch Warrior-IX Joint Counterterrorism Exercise

Pakistan, China Launch Warrior-IX Joint Counterterrorism Exercise

Pakistan and China begin Warrior-IX joint military exercise at NCTC Pabbi, enhancing counterterrorism skills and interoperability.
  • China, News, Pakistan, Security
KP Traders Warn of Economic Crisis as Border Closure Hits Business

KP Traders Warn of Economic Crisis as Border Closure Hits Business

KP traders told Governor Faisal Karim Kundi that the Afghan border closure has crippled business, urging urgent government intervention.
  • Economy, News, Pakistan
The Diplomatic Whirlwind: Pakistan's High-Stakes Week of Global Engagements

The Diplomatic Whirlwind: Pakistan’s High-Stakes Week of Global Engagements

Pakistan hosted delegations from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Azerbaijan, boosting trade, defense, and regional security cooperation.
  • Diplomacy, Pakistan
Body of 3-Year-Old Recovered After Falling into an Open Manhole in Karachi

Body of 3-Year-Old Recovered After Falling into an Open Manhole in Karachi

Three-year-old Ibrahim’s body recovered 14 hours after falling into an open manhole near Nipa Chowrangi, sparking protests over civic negligence.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
First Round of Afghanistan-Pakistan Talks in Riyadh Fails to Reach Agreement

First Round of Afghanistan-Pakistan Talks in Riyadh Fails to Reach Agreement

Initial round of Afghanistan-Pakistan talks in Riyadh breaks down after heated exchanges and accusations, halting progress on bilateral dialogue.
  • Afghanistan, Campaigns, Diplomacy, News, Pakistan
A cop was martyred, and five were injured in a suicide blast on a police mobile in Lakki Marwat

Suicide Blast Targets Police Mobile in Lakki Marwat, 1 Officer Killed

A police head constable was martyred, and five were injured in a suicide blast targeting a police mobile in KP’s Lakki Marwat, officials confirmed.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
A high-level delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has arrived in Saudi Arabia

A High-level Delegation of The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has Arrived in Saudi Arabia

Sources confirm that a Pakistani delegation is also present in Riyadh, with Saudi Arabia mediating a fresh round of dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad.
  • Afghanistan, Campaigns, Diplomacy, News
Security Forces Foil BLF Attacks in Chagai and Nushki

Security Forces Foil BLF Attacks in Chagai and Nushki

Security forces in Chagai and Nushki successfully prevented suicide and armed attacks by the BLF on Frontier Corps centers, launching search operations and heightening security.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
2-Day Pakistan Population Summit Begins in Islamabad

2-Day Pakistan Population Summit Begins in Islamabad

Pakistan Population Summit kicks off in Islamabad to address population growth, resource pressures, and sustainable development.
  • Campaigns, News, Pakistan
Two Chinese workers killed in Afghanistan attack amid rising insecurity in Badakhshan near the border region.

Two Chinese Nationals Killed in Deadly Attack Near Afghan Border

Two Chinese nationals were killed in Afghanistan’s Maimi district, the second attack in a week amid rising insecurity in Badakhshan
  • Afghanistan, China, News, Security
Pakistan has warned that if the Taliban do not end support for terrorist groups or address its security concerns, Islamabad’s shrinking options will leave only one — a decisive response.

Pakistan Warns Decisive Action If Afghan Cross-Border Attacks Continue

Pakistan stresses diplomacy, urges concrete Taliban action against terrorists on Afghan soil, highlighting cross-border security risks.
  • Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Security
The Afghanistan Freedom Front claims an attack on the Taliban in Faizabad, Badakhshan, which shows deepening factional and regional unrest. [Courtesy: Wikipedia]

Afghanistan Freedom Front Strikes Taliban Security Zone in Badakhshan

AFF launches rocket attack on Taliban security zone in Badakhshan, highlighting Afghanistan’s growing internal conflict and instability.
  • Afghanistan, News, Security
Last Afghan evacuees departing for US, 30th Oct 2021. [IC: DVIDS]

Scrutiny Mounts Over Vetting After Incidents Involving Afghan Entrants in the US

Report indicates involvement of Afghan nationals in the US (OAW), including terror plots, assault, and sexual offenses.
  • News, Security
Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s photo provided by the US Attorney’s Office. (U.S. Attorney’s Office via AP)

Washington D.C. Attacker Rahmanullah Lakanwal Struggled with ‘Dark Isolation’ Before Attack

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, suspect in D.C. attack, was struggling with dark isolation for years, raising mental health alarms before the ambush.
  • News, Security
Taliban-Pakistan security tensions escalates as Afghan Taliban ignore Pashtunwali principles.

Pashtunwali Principles, Taliban Behavior, and Rising Security Concerns in Pakistan

  • Afghanistan, Opinion, Security
Afghan Nationals Confirmed as Peshawar Suicide Attackers in FC Headquarters Blast

Afghan Nationals Confirmed as Peshawar Suicide Attackers in FC Headquarters Blast

NADRA confirms the Afghan citizenship of three Peshawar FC Headquarters suicide attackers; the investigation focuses on finding the facilitator.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
Afghan ambassador to Qatar, Suhail Shaheen.

Afghan Ambassador Blames ISI for US Attack Link, Facts Suggest Otherwise

Afghan Ambassador Suhail Shaheen blames ISI for linking the US attack to IEA, but facts on TTP and border security challenge his claim.
  • News, Pakistan, Security
Egyptian Foreign Minister Arrives in Islamabad to Boost Bilateral Ties

Egyptian Foreign Minister Arrives in Islamabad to Boost Bilateral Ties

Egyptian Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrives in Islamabad for talks to deepen Pakistan-Egypt ties.
  • Diplomacy, Middle East, News
Pakistan Was Set to Launch Kinetic Action Against Afghanistan: FM Ishaq Dar Reveals

Pakistan Was Set to Launch Kinetic Action Against Afghanistan: FM Ishaq Dar Reveals

Operation Cleanup was halted on Qatar’s request, which offered mediation, says Deputy PM & Foreign Minister in a major disclosure.
  • Campaigns, Pakistan
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  • Editorial
Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos

South Waziristan Pays Tribute to Pakistan Armed Forces as Maarka-e-Haq Completes One Year

South Waziristan holds ceremonies marking one year of Maarka-e-Haq, celebrating Pakistan Armed Forces and national unity.
  • Pakistan, South Asia
South Waziristan Maarka-e-Haq celebrations

Pentagon Releases 80 Years of Secret UFO and UAP Files

Pentagon releases 160 secret UFO and UAP files dating back to the 1940s after years of public speculation.
  • News, Politics, World
Pentagon UFO and UAP secret files

Security Forces Kill Five Militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations

Security forces killed five militants in intelligence based operations in Tank and Dera Ismail Khan.
  • Khyber, Pakistan, Security, Terrorism
Pakistani security forces during counterterrorism operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan’s Global Standing Improved After Battle of Truth, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says Pakistan’s global standing improved after the Battle of Truth, boosting trust and diplomacy.
  • Pakistan, Politics, Security, South Asia
Khawaja Asif speaking in TV interview on Pakistan foreign policy and regional security

Public Rallies in Balochistan Mark First Anniversary of “Battle of Truth” Operation Bunyān Marsūs

Rallies held across Balochistan mark anniversary of Operation Bunyān Marsūs with public support for Pakistan Army.
  • Balochistan, India, Pakistan, Politics, Security
Public rallies in Balochistan showing support for Pakistan Army on the anniversary of Operation Bunyān Marsūs.

Qatar Sets Deadline for Afghan Refugee Relocation from Doha by September 2026

Qatar asks US to relocate over 1100 Afghan refugees from Doha by Sept 2026, saying its temporary hosting role is ending.
  • Afghanistan, Middle East
Afghan refugees at Doha transit camp awaiting relocation after Qatar sets September 2026 deadline for transfer.

Omar Abdullah Alleges BJP Used Delimitation for Electoral Advantage

Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of using delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir to gain electoral advantage and weaken democratic fairness.
  • India, Kashmir, Politics, South Asia
Omar Abdullah addressing media in Srinagar, alleging BJP used delimitation process for electoral advantage in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan and China Conduct Joint Patrol at Khunjerab Pass to Strengthen Border Security

Pakistan and China conducted a joint patrol at Khunjerab Pass to improve border security and enhance bilateral cooperation.
  • China, Pakistan, Security
Pakistan-China joint patrol at Khunjerab Pass during coordinated border security exercise.

Pakistan Rejects Global LNG Bids After Positive Signals From Qatar

Pakistan rejects global LNG bids after signals of cheaper long term gas supply from Qatar, aiming to reduce energy costs.
  • Economy, Pakistan
Pakistan LNG import strategy and Qatar gas deal
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