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Iran Executes Aerospace Engineering Student Accused of Spying for CIA and Mossad
Islamabad Hosts Ceremony Marking One Year of “Marka-e-Haq” Victory and Launch of Key Book
Trump Criticizes Iran Strongly, Blames Obama and Biden for Foreign Policy Failures
Senior Taliban Adviser to Hibatullah Reportedly Arrested Over Alleged Bribery Case in Kandahar
The World Is Finally Calling the BLA What Pakistan Always Did

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Pahalgam attack false flag plot revealed in RAW memo leak

Alleged Leaked RAW Files Tie Pahalgam Attack to ‘False Flag’

Pahalgam attack false flag plot exposed in RAW leaks, revealing plans to frame Pakistan, provoke escalation, and manipulate media narratives.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, India, Kashmir, News, Security, Top Stories, Trending
Hindu community protests India blame in Quetta over Pahalgam attack

Hindu Community Protests India Blame Over Pahalgam Attack in Quetta

Hindu community protests India blame for the Pahalgam attack, expresses unity with Pakistan’s military, and condemns Modi’s rhetoric.
  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories
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Pakistan Denies Role in Pahalgam Attack, Warns India of Escalation

Pakistan rejects India blame for the Pahalgam attack, calls for an impartial investigation and warns against escalation.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories, Trending
Indian Rafale jets intercepted by JF-17s

India’s Rafale Strike Foiled by Pak JF-17s Near Muridke

Indian Rafale jets attempted a strike near Muridke but were intercepted by Pakistan’s JF-17s in a rapid defensive response.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories, Trending
Afghan students graduate under Allama Iqbal Scholarships in Peshawar

Education Without Borders: Afghan Grads Celebrate in Pakistan

Afghan students graduate under Allama Iqbal Scholarships in Peshawar, completing degrees from top Pakistani universities to support Afghanistan’s future.
  • Education, Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Top Stories, Trending
Intelligence Based Operation in Balochistan

​10 Militants Killed in Balochistan as Security Forces Intensify Operations​

Security forces launched a Balochistan militant crackdown, killing 10 in Kech and Ziarat during intelligence-based operations.
  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
Afghanistan women restrictions

UN Warns Taliban’s Curbs on Women to Cost $920 Million by 2026

Afghanistan women restrictions could lead to a $920 million loss by 2026, warns UNDP, citing worsening economic conditions.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Human Rights, News, Top Stories
Lt. Gen. Sharif; Indian army terrorism

Indian Army Officers Behind Terror in Pakistan: ISPR Claims

Indian army terrorism in Pakistan exposed as ISPR reveals cross-border plots, names serving Indian officer directing attacks inside Pakistan.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, South Asia, Top Stories, Trending
Afghanistan journalist awards

Afghanistan Journalist of the Year Awards Honor Courageous Reporters

Afghanistan journalist awards celebrated media courage, honoring five reporters including Nasrin Saidy and Mohammad Yusuf Mengal for 2025.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories
BLA operative arrested in Noshki attack case

BLA Terrorist Fareed Baloch Arrested in Noshki Blast Case

BLA operative Farid Baloch was arrested in Noshki bomb blast case, revealing Indian role in terrorism inside Pakistan.
  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Security, South Asia, Top Stories
Iran-Azerbaijan strategic ties

Iran-Azerbaijan Strategic Ties Deepen With Pezeshkian’s Baku Visit

Iran-Azerbaijan strategic ties advanced as President Pezeshkian visits Baku, signing key agreements to enhance regional cooperation and stability.
  • Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, Iran, News, Top Stories
Indian army units clash at LoC in Baramulla

Five Sikh Soldiers Killed as Indian Army Units Exchange Fire Near LoC

Indian army units clash in Baramulla near LoC, resulting in deaths of five Sikh soldiers, escalating military tension in Kashmir.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Kashmir, News, Security, South Asia, Top Stories
Muttaqi discusses Afghanistan with Qatari prime minister

FM Muttaqi Discusses Afghanistan’s Future with Qatar PM

Muttaqi discusses Afghanistan’s future with Qatar’s prime minister, securing support and advancing diplomatic engagement during his official Doha visit.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, Middle East, News, Top Stories
Pak Army shoots down Indian quadcopter

Pak Army Shoots Down Indian Quadcopter at LoC

Pak Army shoots down an Indian quadcopter after it violated airspace at the Line of Control, thwarting espionage attempts.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, India, Kashmir, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Deadly Explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port Claims 25 Lives, Injures 800

Deadly Explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port Claims 25 Lives, Injures 800

  • Geopolitics, Hindukush Bulletin, Middle East, News, Top Stories
Bandar Abbas explosion

Bandar Abbas Explosion Injures Over 500, Disrupts Major Iranian Port Operations

Bandar Abbas explosion disrupted operations at Rajaei port, raising concerns over casualties and potential economic impacts on Iran.
  • Geopolitics, Hindukush Bulletin, Middle East, News, Security, Top Stories
Army Chief defends Pakistan

General Asim Munir Rejects Indian Propaganda, Reaffirms Commitment to Two-Nation Theory

  • Fact Check, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Trump speaks on India Pakistan tensions

Trump Rules Out Mediation, Says India Pakistan Tensions Will Resolve Independently

Trump comments on India Pakistan tensions, stating both nations will resolve issues themselves without US mediation.
  • Geopolitics, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories, World
The Resistance Front issues denial after Pahalgam attack

The Resistance Front Denies Role in Pahalgam Attack

The Resistance Front denies involvement in the Pahalgam attack, citing a cyber intrusion behind an earlier responsibility claim.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Kashmir, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories, Trending
Attari–Wagah Border Closure Affects Afghan Trade

Attari–Wagah Border Closure Disrupts Afghanistan-India Trade

Attari–Wagah Border Closure disrupts Afghanistan-India trade, causing losses to Afghan exporters and raising concerns over future shipments.
  • Afghanistan, Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, India, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
PM Shahbaz Addresses PMA Parade

PM Shahbaz Addresses PMA Parade, Reaffirms National Resolve

PM Shahbaz addresses PMA parade, warning against Indian misadventures, reaffirming Kashmir stance, and highlighting Pakistan's water rights.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Gwadar Port operational plan

Gwadar Port Operational Plan Reviewed by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal

Gwadar Port operational plan reviewed by Ahsan Iqbal, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, mining logistics, and economic inclusion of local communities.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Quetta Blast Kills Four FC Personnel

Quetta Blast Kills Four FC Personnel in Margate Explosion

  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Russia lifts Taliban ban

Russia Lifts Taliban Ban in Diplomatic Shift Toward Afghanistan

Russia lifts Taliban ban after two decades, marking a diplomatic shift amid growing regional engagement with Afghanistan’s ruling group.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories, Trending, World
Afghan-Trans railway project agreement signed between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan

Afghan-Trans Railway Project Begins with Feasibility Study Agreement

Afghan-Trans railway project advances with a feasibility study deal between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan to enhance regional trade and connectivity.
  • Afghanistan, Central Asia, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Forest fire in Dirang Arunachal Pradesh spreads rapidly

Massive Forest Fire in Dirang Arunachal Pradesh Raises Climate Alarms

Forest fire in Dirang Arunachal Pradesh scorches acres of land, prompting expert warnings on climate change and shifting cultivation.
  • China, Climate Crisis, Hindukush Bulletin, India, News, Top Stories
Repatriated Afghans from Pakistan supported in Nangarhar

Repatriated Afghans Supported in Nangarhar Tribal Gathering

A tribal gathering in Nangarhar province voiced strong support for repatriated Afghans from Pakistan and urged urgent humanitarian action.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Refugees, Top Stories
Iran may seek nuclear weapons

Iran May Seek Nuclear Weapons If Attacked, Warns Khamenei Adviser

Iran may seek nuclear weapons if attacked, warned a senior adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei after US threats of bombing.
  • Geopolitics, Iran, News, Security, Top Stories
Usman Wazeer defeats Indian boxer

Usman Wazeer Knocked Out Indian Boxer in Bangkok

Usman Wazeer defeats Indian boxer in a stunning first-round knockout during a welterweight bout in Bangkok.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, India, News, Pakistan, Sports, Top Stories
Indian BSF soldier detained after crossing border

Indian BSF Soldier Detained After Crossing Zero Line into Pakistan

  • Hindukush Bulletin, India, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Pakistan Responds to Indian Actions with Firm NSC Decisions

Pakistan Responds to Indian Actions with Strong NSC Decisions

Pakistan responds to Indian actions after the Pahalgam attack with strong NSC measures, including treaty suspension and border closure.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, South Asia, Top Stories, Trending
Akhtar Mengal addressing rally on treatment of Baloch women

Akhtar Mengal Slams Treatment of Baloch Women in Khuzdar Rally

  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Human Rights, News, Pakistan, Top Stories, Women & Society
Afghan migrants repatriated at Torkham border

Over 103,000 Afghan Migrants Repatriated from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey in Under a Month

Over 103,000 Afghan migrants repatriated from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey in under a month, says Afghan Refugees Ministry.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Refugees, South Asia, Top Stories
work permits for Afghan refugees in Balochistan

Quetta Chamber Urges Work Permits for Afghan Refugees Amid Skilled Labor Shortage

Balochistan Chamber urges federal government to issue work permits for Afghan refugees due to skilled labor shortages.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Indus Waters Treaty suspended after Pahalgam attack

Indus Waters Treaty Suspended, India-Pakistan Relations Frozen After Pahalgam Attack in Occupied Kashmir

India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed borders with Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam attack. Tensions are rising.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Kashmir, News, South Asia, Top Stories, Trending, Water & Resource
Russia Taliban diplomatic ties meeting in Kabul

Russia Taliban Diplomatic Ties Strengthen with Kabul Ambassador Nomination

Russia Taliban diplomatic ties deepen as Moscow agrees to accept a Taliban-nominated ambassador following Kabul meetings.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories, World
Taliban condemns Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir

IEA Condemns Pahalgam Attack in Occupied Kashmir

Taliban condemns Pahalgam terror attack in occupied Kashmir, joins global voices urging regional peace and security.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Kashmir, News, Security, Top Stories
Earthquake Hits Istanbul as Thousands Evacuate Buildings

Earthquake Hits Istanbul as Thousands Evacuate Buildings

Earthquake hits Istanbul with 6.2 magnitude, prompting evacuations across the city. Authorities report no immediate damage, issue safety warnings.
  • Disasters, News, Top Stories, World
Development projects in Nuristan with UN support boost employment and rural infrastructure

Development Projects Begin in Nuristan with UN Support

Development projects begin in Nuristan with UN support, launching road and canal works to create jobs and boost regional access.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories
Polio Team Security Attack in Mastung Leaves Two Levies Officials Dead

Polio Team Security Attack in Mastung Leaves Two Levies Officials Dead

A polio team security attack in Mastung killed two Levies officials guarding health workers during an anti-polio drive in Killi Mohi Tiri.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Pakistan-Russia counter-terrorism talks held in Moscow on April 22

Pakistan-Russia Counter-Terrorism Talks Reaffirm Commitment to Joint Security

Pakistan-Russia counter-terrorism talks in Moscow emphasized deeper cooperation on regional threats and agreed to continue efforts in 2026.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Khawaja Asif on Pahalgam attack speaks to Live 92

Khawaja Asif on Pahalgam Attack Calls It Local Rebellion, Denies Pakistan Role

Khawaja Asif on Pahalgam attack denied Pakistan’s involvement, calling the violence part of a local rebellion in Kashmir.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Kashmir, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Aftermath of Pahalgam attack in Kashmir

Pahalgam Attack in Occupied Kashmir Kills 27 Tourists, Injures 12

Pahalgam attack in Kashmir kills 27 tourists and injures 12. Authorities confirm five attackers were killed in response.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Kashmir, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories, Trending
BLA Kills Sociology Student Qambar Baloch in Balochistan

BLA Allegedly Kills Sociology Student Qambar Baloch in Balochistan

Sociology student Qambar Baloch was killed by BLA, highlighting how conflict continues to claim young, educated voices in Balochistan.
  • Balochistan, Belief Engine, Education, Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
TTP internal statement on militant unity

TTP Internal Statement Urges End to Militant Group Criticism

TTP internal statement calls for restraint on social media posts targeting other militant groups.
  • Belief Engine, Hindukush Bulletin, Security, Top Stories
Mahrang Baloch detention extended in Quetta

BYC Leader Mahrang Baloch Detention Extended for 30 Days

Baloch Yekjehti Committee leader Mahrang Baloch's detention extended by 30 days under terrorism and sedition charges, says her lawyer.
  • Belief Engine, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories, Women & Society
Afghan refugees return with financial and logistical support

Afghan Refugees Return with Support Services Provided

Afghan refugees return as 3,619 people registered in one day with aid and support services provided at border points.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees, South Asia, Top Stories
Recovered addicts in Kabul receive vocational training certificates

Recovered Addicts in Kabul Graduate With Vocational Skills

Recovered addicts in Kabul complete vocational training as Afghan authorities link recovery with skills and job support.
  • Afghanistan, Education, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Top Stories
Zahir Qadir Arrested in Kenya for U.S. Extradition

Former Afghan MP Zahir Qadir Arrested in Kenya for U.S. Extradition

Zahir Qadir arrested in Kenya, faces U.S. extradition on drug and weapons charges from New York court. Kenyan police apprehended Qadir at a local hotel. A Nairobi court has approved his continued detention, citing flight risk and serious charges pending abroad.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Illicit Trade, News, Top Stories, World
Pakistan-Afghanistan trade relations meeting at FPCCI Islamabad

Afghanistan Chamber Leaders Meet FPCCI to Boost Trade Cooperation

  • Afghanistan, Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
CTD Duki operation kills terrorists in gun battle

CTD Duki Operation Kills Five Terrorists in Gunfight

CTD Balochistan killed five militants in an intelligence-based raid in Duki on April 19. Linked to a banned group, the suspects were involved in attacks on civilians and security forces.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Afghan PM Mullah Akhund discussed trade, regional security, and cross-border cooperation during a high-level visit to Kabul.

Ishaq Dar Leads Landmark Visit to Kabul for High-Level Talks on Regional Cooperation

Ishaq Dar Kabul visit highlights key diplomatic engagement with Afghan officials. Updates on the meeting outcomes will follow shortly.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Trending
A cache of US-made weapons reportedly sold by the Taliban to militants.​

Taliban Accused of Selling U.S. Weapons to Militants After 2021 Takeover

Afghan weapons sale raises global security concerns as reports suggest Taliban sold US arms to militants, prompting international scrutiny.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Security
Malala Yousafzai, at last year's Toronto International Film Festival. She recently spoke about Afghan refugee repatriation.

Malala Seeks Refugee Protections Amid Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation

Afghan repatriation policy and concerns raised by Malala Yousafzai, urging protection for refugees and expanded global resettlement options.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees, Trending, Women & Society
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar prepares for official Kabul visit to discuss terrorism and security issues.

Ishaq Dar to Visit Kabul Tomorrow for Key Talks on Terrorism and Security

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar will visit Kabul on April 19 to discuss counterterrorism and regional ties, the Foreign Office announced.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Top Stories, Trending
Construction site of housing units funded by Qatar for Afghan returnees in Paktia province.

Qatar Constructs $800K Housing Project for Afghan Returnees in Paktia

Qatar launched an $800,000 project in Gardez, Paktia, to house Afghan returnees. The plan includes 100 homes with essential services for families deported from Pakistan.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Refugees, Top Stories
Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Umar Ahmed Bukhari with local elders in North Waziristan.

Peshawar Corps Commander Holds Key Meeting with Local Elders and Stakeholders in North Waziristan

Peshawar Corps Commander held a crucial meeting with elders to discuss North Waziristan peace, development, and public concerns.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, Pakistan, Security
Afghan Al-Qaeda fighter Muhammad Tariq, alias Hikmatullah Fidayee, reportedly killed in Syria’s Idlib region during battle. [Image via Mahaz (X)].

Al-Qaeda Fighter Killed in Syria: Afghan National Muhammad Tariq Dies in Idlib Clash

Muhammad Tariq, an ex-Taliban fighter from Afghanistan, was killed in Syria’s Idlib after rejoining Al-Qaeda. He reportedly planned a suicide mission in Palestine.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Middle East, Security, Top Stories
PTM leader Hussain Afridi holds a pro-PTM sign in front of Bab-e-Khyber, Khyber District, prior to his arrest and disassociation from PTM. [Image via HTN Correspondent, Khyber].

PTM Leader Hussain Afridi Disassociates from Movement After Arrest in Khyber

PTM leader Hussain Afridi renounces PTM & movement and pledges loyalty to Pakistan after arrest in Khyber district.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Top Stories
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs cabinet meeting on fuel pricing and Balochistan infrastructure

Govt Allocates Fuel Savings for Balochistan Projects; Withholds Consumer Relief

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  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Pakistani and Afghan officials during Joint Coordination Committee meeting

Stalled Border Talks Resume After 16 Months Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Parachinar traders hold protest and press conference during shutter-down strike against road blockade

Parachinar Traders Protest Road Blockade Amid

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  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, Khyber, News, Pakistan
Russian Supreme Court building with national flag

Russia Suspends Ban on Taliban Activities Amid Growing Diplomatic Engagement

Russian Supreme Court Taliban ban suspension signaling a shift in Moscow's diplomatic approach to Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Trending
Children and community leaders join school enrollment walk in Ol Khan Kali village

Children, Parents Join School Enrollment Drive in Pakistan’s Last Village near Torkham Border

Children and parents in Ol Khan Kali, Pakistan’s last village near the Torkham border, participated in a school enrollment drive.
  • Education, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Pakistan-China meeting on Gwadar high-tech aquaculture project

Pakistan, China to Launch High-Tech Aquaculture Industry in Gwadar

Pakistan and China unveil plans to build a high-tech aquaculture industry in Gwadar under CPEC, aiming to boost seafood exports.
  • China, Economy, Education, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Delegates from Pakistan and Afghanistan in trade talks at Joint Economic Committee session

Pakistan, Afghanistan Reignite Trade Dialogue Amid Diplomatic Thaw

Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed high-level trade talks to ease transit restrictions and boost bilateral commerce. The move comes amid a broader diplomatic reset following tensions along the Pak Afghan border and Pakistan’s ongoing repatriation drive of undocumented Afghan refugees.
  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Trending
Sardar Akhtar Mengal addressing press conference after ending BNP-M sit-in in Mastung

BNP-M Ends Sit-in Against Arrests, Launches Public Outreach Movement in Balochistan

BNP-M ends its 20-day sit-in in Mastung and launches a new public outreach movement in Balochistan to support missing persons.
  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Pakistan Clarifies Support for Palestine at UN, Rejects Misleading Reports on HRC Resolution

Pakistan Clarifies Support for Palestine at UN, Rejects Misleading Reports on HRC Resolution

Pakistan has rejected false claims regarding its role in the UNHRC Palestine resolution, reaffirming full support for the Palestine.
  • Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan

Afghan Consul General in Peshawar Says Kabul Ready to Receive Returning Refugees

Afghan Consul General Hafiz Muhibullah says Afghanistan is fully prepared to welcome returning refugees from Pakistan
  • Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs cabinet meeting on fuel pricing and Balochistan infrastructure

Govt Allocates Fuel Savings for Balochistan Projects; Withholds Consumer Relief

The federal cabinet allocates Rs300 billion fuel savings for Balochistan Projects to fund key infrastructure in Balochistan
  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Afghanistan and Central Asia: Pragmatism Instead of Illusions

Afghanistan and Central Asia: Pragmatism Instead of Illusions

Afghanistan remains one of the most complex and controversial spots on the map of Eurasia. After the Taliban came to power in 2021, it seemed the countries of Central Asia were faced with a choice: to distance themselves from the new regime or cautiously engage with it. However, it appears they have chosen a third path – pragmatic cooperation free from political intentions.
  • Afghanistan, Central Asia, Editor's Choice, Geopolitics
Pakistani and Afghan officials during Joint Coordination Committee meeting

Stalled Border Talks Resume After 16 Months Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Talks Resume after 16 months, aiming to address disputes and security concerns amid a tense regional backdrop.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Parachinar traders hold protest and press conference during shutter-down strike against road blockade

Parachinar Traders Protest Road Blockade Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, Khyber, News, Pakistan
COAS General Asim Munir speaking at Overseas Pakistanis Convention 2025

Terrorists Can’t Decide Pakistan’s Fate: COAS General Asim Munir

COAS General Asim Munir, addressing the first Overseas Pakistanis Convention, declared that terrorists can’t decide Pakistan’s fate.
  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Trending
Wreckage of small aircraft crash near Luddan Road Vehari with smoke rising from fields

Small Aircraft Crashes Near Punjab’s Vehari Luddan Road, Both Pilots Survive

Aircraft crash near Luddan Road Vehari, Punjab. Both pilots ejected safely with minor injuries. Explosion heard across area.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Scene of Mastung blast where FC personnel vehicle was targeted in Balochistan

Blast in Mastung Kills 3 FC Personnel, Injures 16; Separate Attack in Bajaur Wounds 10

A deadly blast in Mastung killed 3 FC personnel and injured 16. In a separate Bajaur attack, 10 people sustained injuries.
  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
Weapons seized from Pakistani militants displayed in Peshawar, originally supplied by the U.S. to Afghan forces.

U.S. Weapons Used in Pakistan Terror Attacks Confirmed by Washington Post Investigation

U.S. weapons used in Pakistan terror attacks confirmed by Washington Post investigation, including in the 2024 Jaffer Express train attack.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi meeting Pakistani envoy Obaidur Rehman Nizamani in Kabul

Afghan FM Muttaqi Meets Pakistani Diplomat Nizamani, Raises Refugee Concerns

Afghan FM Muttaqi meets Pakistani envoy Nizamani in Kabul, raising concerns over Afghan refugee deportations & urging diplomatic cooperation.
  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News
EU Special Envoy Tomas Niklasson during his Afghanistan mission

EU Special Envoy Tomas Niklasson Ends Tenure in Afghanistan, Reaffirms EU Commitment

EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson Ends Term reaffirming the EU's ongoing support for the Afghan people and regional stability.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News
Security personnel respond to Noshki attack in Balochistan

Militant Attack on Security Post in Noshki Repelled by Forces, Two Terrorists Killed

Noshki attack on security forces in Balochistan left 2 militants dead and soldier martyred. Security forces repelled the assault.
  • Balochistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
Afghan women cricketers training with ICC support

Afghan Women Cricketers ICC Support Initiative Gets Global Backing

ICC forms task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers with funding, training & mentorship for cricket and personal development.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Sports
Iranian police at crime scene in Sistan-Baluchestan after attack on Pakistani workers

Iran Condemns the Killing of 08 Pakistani Nationals in Sistan-Baluchestan

Eight Pakistani workers killed in Iran in Sistan-Baluchestan province have sparked condemnation from both Tehran and Islamabad.
  • Central Asia, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Security
Taliban leader speaking on public executions in Afghanistan

Taliban Leader Defends Public Executions as Part of Islamic Law, Rejects Western Criticism

Taliban leader defends public executions as part of Islamic law, while the UN groups call them a violation of human rights.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Hindukush Region, News, Trending
Over 1,000 Afghan Families Return from Pakistan, Iran Amid Renewed Movement

Afghan Refugee Return from Pakistan and Iran Sees Over 1,000 Families Home

Afghan refugee return sees 1000+ families return from Pakistan & Iran with aid and support from the Afghan High Commission for Refugees.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Refugees
Web of terror: how militants weaponise social media

Web of Terror: How Militants Weaponise Social Media

In little more than a decade, social media has gone from novelty to necessity — an inescapable presence in modern life. What began as a space for connection and communication has evolved into a powerful engine of influence — and, increasingly, a source of instability and division. Its impact transcends geographical borders, reaching far beyond individual interactions to reshape politics, security, and public discourse across the world.
  • Editor's Choice, Fact Check, Pakistan, Security
US, Uzbekistan sign deals on critical minerals and nuclear energy, boosting strategic ties amid growing regional competition.

US Seals Mineral and Nuclear Energy Deals with Uzbekistan

  • Central Asia, Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, Hindukush Region, News
Eight Pakistanis shot dead in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan in suspected targeted attack, raising border security, terror concerns.

Eight Pakistani Citizens Shot Dead in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan

Eight Pakistanis shot dead in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan in suspected targeted attack, raising border security, terror concerns.
  • Belief Engine, Hindukush Bulletin, Hindukush Region, Human Rights, News, Pakistan, Security, Trending
Torkham Sees Fresh Wave of Deportations as Deadline for Voluntary Return Ends

Torkham Sees Fresh Wave of Deportations as Deadline for Voluntary Return Ends

Pakistan’s deportation drive targeting undocumented Afghan nationals has intensified, with 777 Afghan citizens expelled via the Torkham border on Saturday April 5, 2025, alone. The latest figures reflect an uptick in repatriations as authorities tighten enforcement following the expiration of the voluntary return deadline last year.
  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees
From Kabul to Islamabad: The Cost of America’s Abandoned Arsenal

From Kabul to Islamabad: The Cost of America’s Abandoned Arsenal

America's abandoned arsenal in Afghanistan isn't just collecting dust—it's arming terror groups like TTP and ISKP.
  • Afghanistan, Opinion, Pakistan, Security
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), one of the country’s largest E&P companies, and the Government of Balochistan (GoB) have expanded their existing mining partnership by signing an amendment to their 2004 operating agreement for the Barytes Project.

NRL Confirms Major Copper-Gold Discovery in Chagai, Balochistan

National Resources Limited (NRL), a Pakistani joint venture backed by Fatima Fertilizer, Liberty Mills, and Lucky Cement, has confirmed a significant copper-gold mineralization discovery in District Chagai, Balochistan. The announcement was made by Muhammad Ali Tabba, Chairman of NRL and CEO of Lucky Cement, during his address at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025.
  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
PPL, Balochistan Govt Deepen Mining Partnership in Resource-Rich Region

PPL, Balochistan Govt Deepen Mining Partnership in Resource-Rich Region

  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan
Pakistan's Envoy Warns Taliban: No Deals if Afghan Taliban don’t Comply with Islamabad’s Concerns

Pakistan’s Envoy Warns Taliban: No Deals if Afghan Taliban don’t Comply with Islamabad’s Concerns

  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
PAF Thwarts Attack on Masroor Airbase, Foils Security Threat

PAF Thwarts Attack on Masroor Airbase, Foils Security Threat

  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security, Top Stories, Trending
Pakistan Army Foils Cross-Border Attack, Kills 8 Militants

Pakistan Army Foils Cross-Border Attack, Kills 8 Militants

  • Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
Kazakhstan Joins TAPI Pipeline, Expanding Regional Energy Links

Kazakhstan Joins TAPI Pipeline, Expanding Regional Energy Links

  • Economy, Hindukush Bulletin, Hindukush Region, News
The Afghanistan Crisis: Pakistan’s Unpaid Bill for a War It Didn’t Start

The Afghanistan Crisis: Pakistan’s Unpaid Bill for a War It Didn’t Start

Pakistan faces $450B in losses, 80,000 deaths due to the Afghanistan crisis, straining its economy, security and global investments.
  • Afghanistan, Featured, Opinion, Pakistan, Security
Afghan FM Urges US to Reengage with Taliban-Led Government

Afghan FM Urges US to Reengage with Taliban-Led Government

  • Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News
Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?

Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport—What Went Wrong?

Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
  • Balochistan, Economy, Featured, Investigatives, Pakistan
Ishaq Dar, Marco Rubio Talk US Arms Left Behind in Afghanistan

Ishaq Dar, Marco Rubio Talk US Arms Left Behind in Afghanistan

  • Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Security
With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.

From Hospitality to Hard Choices: Pakistan’s Refugee Challenge

With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.
  • Afghanistan, Featured, Pakistan, Policy Bits, Refugees
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Terror Attacks Drop 42 Percent as Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq Drives Security Gains in Pakistan

Terror attacks in Pakistan drop 42% after Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, showing improved security and progress toward lasting peace.
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Tensions Between Afghan Taliban and Chinese Firms Stall Logar Copper Project

Tensions between Taliban and Chinese firms stall Logar copper project amid investment delays and rising security concerns in Afghanistan.
  • Central Asia, China, Economy
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Taliban Forcefully Seize Afghan Politician Fawzia Koofi’s Home, Reportedly Detain Family Members

Fawzia Koofi accuses Taliban of seizing her home and detaining family members, calling it political revenge and repression.
  • Afghanistan, Human Rights
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Historic Diplomatic Breakthrough Iran Signals Direct Nuclear Talks with US in Islamabad Mediation

Iran signals readiness for direct nuclear talks with the US in Islamabad, according to Wall Street Journal report.
  • Diplomacy, Middle East, World
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Freedom of Press or Discourse Building? Sharp Criticism of Data and Methodology in Foreign-Funded Reports

Questions raised over foreign-funded reports in Pakistan as experts criticize data, methodology, and alleged narrative building.
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US Rejects Indian Pressure, Approves $488 Million Defence Package for Pakistan

US approves $488 million defence package for Pakistan despite Indian pressure, boosting F-16 radar systems and air capability.
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Taliban, TTP, and the Afghan People: Four Years of a Triple Failure

Four Years after the Taliban’s return to power, unfolded a triple failure: of legitimacy, of security, and of basic human welfare.
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United like “Bunyan um Marsoos,” Pakistan Sends a Clear Message from Delhi to Kolkata

Pakistan declares its nation united and invincible like Bunyan al-Marsoos, reaffirming strong defence resolve and unity with armed forces.
  • News, Pakistan, Politics
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Pakistan Rejects Al Jazeera Report, Calls Claim Attributed to PM Office Baseless

Pakistan rejects Al Jazeera report on PM Office claim, calling it baseless, false, and based on speculation and misinformation.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Congratulates Ali Al-Zaydi on Becoming Iraq PM, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Ali Al-Zaydi on becoming Iraq PM, reaffirming Pakistan–Iraq ties and regional cooperation.
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