Pakistan Wins Indus Waters Dispute after a significant ruling by the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, which reinforced Pakistan’s legal position on water-sharing and hydropower design limits. The decision marks an important development in long-running water tensions between Pakistan and India. Pakistan Wins Indus Waters Dispute as the court issued a supplemental award on 15 May 2026, confirming that India must strictly follow treaty-based limits when developing hydropower projects on the Western Rivers. The ruling strengthens Pakistan’s stance that water-control measures cannot go beyond agreed legal boundaries. According to the official statement, Pakistan welcomed the decision and…
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Pakistan Responds to Indian Army Chief after the ISPR issued a strong and direct reaction to recent comments made by India’s military leadership. The statement has further increased tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan Responds to Indian Army Chief by strongly rejecting the remarks, which the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described as provocative, irresponsible, and dangerous for regional peace. The military media wing said the statement reflects war hysteria and a serious lack of responsibility. The ISPR spokesperson said that threatening Pakistan shows what it called “mental bankruptcy” and an extreme mindset that ignores the realities of regional stability.…
Iran warns US that continued pressure and naval restrictions against Tehran could trigger a dangerous escalation in the Sea of Oman and across the Gulf region. Iranian officials issued fresh threats as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to grow despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior member of Iran’s Expediency Council and former Revolutionary Guard commander, warned the United States to remove restrictions targeting Iranian ports. He said the Iranian military was fully prepared for further confrontation if pressure continued. Speaking on state television, Rezaei warned that the Sea of Oman could become a graveyard for US forces…
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones from Iraq after three unmanned aircraft entered the Kingdom’s airspace from Iraqi territory on Sunday morning. Saudi authorities confirmed that the drones were destroyed before they could cause damage, as fresh security concerns spread across the Gulf region. Saudi Defence Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said the country reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place. He added that Saudi forces would take all necessary operational measures to protect the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and the safety of citizens and residents. The latest incident comes despite a reduction in direct hostilities following the…
The UNAMA human rights report has raised serious concerns about the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan, pointing to ongoing restrictions on women, increasing media censorship, and continued allegations of abuses under Taliban rule. According to the UNAMA human rights report covering the period from January to March, restrictions on women’s education, employment, and freedom of movement have now continued for the fifth straight year. The report says these policies remain strictly enforced across the country. The UNAMA human rights report also highlights that in provinces such as Uruzgan, Paktia, Kandahar, and Ghazni, women face severe limitations in accessing healthcare…
Former RAW chief AS Dulat has made a striking admission that India has not succeeded in isolating Pakistan diplomatically, despite years of sustained efforts and a strong international narrative around terrorism concerns. In a conversation with a British news channel, former RAW chief AS Dulat said India consistently attempted to push Pakistan into diplomatic isolation since the early stages of its foreign policy approach. He added that despite using international lobbying, available resources, and indirect influence channels, the objective was not achieved. The former RAW chief AS Dulat also pointed out that India and Pakistan relations have remained frozen in…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Abu Bilal al-Munawki was killed in a joint military operation carried out by US and Nigerian forces. He shared this statement on his social media platform Truth Social. Trump said Abu Bilal al-Munawki died during a complex and secret operation conducted under his direction. He added that the mission targeted a key ISIS leader who played a major role in the group’s global network. According to Trump, Abu Bilal al-Munawki held the position of the second most important commander in ISIS at the global level. He said the operation dealt a serious blow…
Pakistan has introduced sweeping changes to the Civil Servants Conduct rules, replacing a decades-old framework with stricter regulations focused on transparency, financial accountability and digital conduct. The federal government announced the new Civil Servants Conduct rules as part of a major effort to modernise the country’s bureaucracy. The updated policy replaces the 1964 code and brings fresh requirements for government officers, especially those working in BPS-17 and above. One of the biggest changes involves asset declarations. Senior officers must now submit their financial details digitally every year by October 30. Unlike the previous system, parts of these declarations will also…
US President Donald Trump said he is losing patience with Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to grow and global energy markets remain under pressure. Speaking after high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump warned Tehran to reach a deal soon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. Trump says he is losing patience with Iran because negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme have shown little progress in recent weeks. Iran has refused to stop uranium enrichment and has also resisted demands linked to its nuclear stockpile. The standoff has…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the United States under Pakistan’s mediation have not failed, although the process has entered a difficult stage. Speaking during the Abbas Araghchi press conference in New Delhi, he said mistrust between Tehran and Washington remains the biggest hurdle in the negotiations. He said Iran did not start the war and only acted in self-defense. According to him, Tehran is trying to maintain the ceasefire and avoid further escalation in the region. During the Abbas Araghchi press conference, the Iranian foreign minister also addressed concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran…
