A relative of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Islamabad, a case that has attracted widespread public attention due to the seriousness of the allegations and the political sensitivity surrounding one of the accused. According to police...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s fight against terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals associated with the banned terrorist organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The decision represents one of the government’s most extensive actions against cross-border...
A devastating road accident in Pakistan claimed the lives of dozens of passengers after an overcrowded passenger bus lost control and plunged into a deep gorge, leaving many others seriously injured. The tragic incident has once again highlighted the persistent concerns surrounding road safety, vehicle overloading, and hazardous mountain routes across the country. According to...
The demolition of the historic Gurdwara Singh Sabha, a Sikh place of worship believed to be around 125 years old, has triggered widespread concern among Sikh communities, heritage conservationists, and political leaders. The incident has reignited debates over the preservation of religious and cultural heritage sites in Pakistan, particularly those associated with minority communities. Indian...
India has strongly reaffirmed its support for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog responsible for combating money laundering and terror financing, while delivering a pointed message to countries that challenge the organization’s credibility. Speaking at a United Nations event focused on counter-terrorism, India emphasized that efforts to undermine FATF’s work often stem...
Pakistan has intensified its counterterrorism campaign by launching a large-scale ground operation and targeted strikes against suspected militant hideouts near the Afghanistan border, a move that has significantly heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries. The military action came shortly after a deadly attack on a paramilitary facility in Karachi, where armed militants targeted security...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Pakistan after the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) publicly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for remarks suggesting that residents of the region are “not proper Kashmiris.” The statement has triggered strong reactions across political circles, reigniting debates about identity, representation, and the relationship between Islamabad and the...
A wave of online speculation has emerged following an unverified and widely circulated claim suggesting that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad allegedly considered targeting Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir. The narrative, attributed to Brazilian journalist Pepe Escobar, has gained traction on social media platforms, fueling heated discussions, geopolitical theories, and misinformation concerns. The...
India has strongly criticized Pakistan for once again raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations forum, asserting that the region remains an integral part of India and rejecting any attempt to internationalize what New Delhi describes as a purely internal matter. The sharp diplomatic exchange underscores the continuing tensions between the...
A group of Republican senators has expressed strong reservations about Pakistan’s potential involvement in diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, following comments made by US Vice President JD Vance that appeared to acknowledge Islamabad’s possible role in facilitating communication between the two countries. The development has sparked debate within Washington’s political circles, with...