Field Marshal Asim Munir said externally sponsored terrorism and propaganda campaigns cannot stop Pakistan from moving forward and achieving stability and progress. During his visit to Quetta, the army chief addressed officers, faculty members and troops deployed in Balochistan. He said hostile elements were using fake news, disinformation and externally sponsored terrorism to create instability, but such efforts would fail because of the resilience of the Pakistani nation and the strength of state institutions. Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed that Pakistan’s future could not be derailed through fear tactics or proxy activities. He reaffirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces, with…
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US Iran War tensions took a new turn after President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned military attack on Iran to allow ongoing negotiations a chance to succeed. Trump revealed that Gulf countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates urged Washington to delay the strike because diplomatic efforts were making progress. The US president said Iran and the United States were now engaged in serious discussions aimed at ending the conflict and preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. He added that the US military remains ready to launch a large-scale assault if talks collapse. The…
ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward strengthening media education in Pakistan, Khyber Network and Iqra University held a high-level strategic consultative meeting in Islamabad aimed at building a stronger connection between academia and the professional media industry. The important session took place at the Khyber Network headquarters and was chaired by Kaiwan Hamid Raja, Chief Executive Officer of Khyber Digital and Executive Director of Khyber Network. Mrs. Mariyam Kaiwan, President of Khud Mukhtar SAWI, also attended the meeting. Representing Iqra University Islamabad were Dean Professor Dr. Eatzaz Ahmed, Head of the Media Studies Department Dr. Majid Ali Shah, Head of…
Malik Tariq Wazir was killed in a deadly IED blast that hit Rustam Bazaar in Wana on Monday morning. The explosion also claimed the lives of at least three people, including Malik Tariq Wazir, while four others suffered injuries, officials confirmed. According to District Police Officer Mohammad Tahir Shah Wazir, the blast occurred near Gulshan Plaza when Malik Tariq Wazir’s vehicle was passing through the busy market area. The explosion was powerful and caused panic among shoppers and shopkeepers. Officials said unidentified militants had planted the explosive device near Gulshan Plaza during the night. It detonated early in the morning…
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…
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…
