Pakistan has once again played a key diplomatic role in bringing the United States and Iran closer to dialogue, with an important meeting expected to take place in Doha, Qatar, to discuss technical issues between the two countries. According to reports, a two-member US delegation is set to travel to Doha for the meeting. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to participate in the discussions. Former US ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer praised Pakistan’s efforts, saying that Islamabad’s mediation helped persuade Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue. A day earlier, US President…
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A militant drone attack in Bajaur killed a nine-year-old child and injured a woman after a residential house was targeted in the Mamond tehsil of the district. According to local sources, the attack took place in the Inam Khoro area of Chena Gai in Mamond tehsil, where a drone struck the house of a local resident identified as Hayatullah. The strike left a nine-year-old child dead on the spot, while a woman sustained injuries. Rescue teams shifted the injured woman to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment, where she is receiving medical care. Local sources said the attack targeted a…
A clash between Indian Army and police in occupied Kashmir has surfaced after police in Kishtwar registered a case against several army personnel over an alleged attack on a police station. According to Indian media reports, dozens of personnel from the 17 Rashtriya Rifles allegedly entered the Atholi police station in Kishtwar district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by scaling the boundary wall. Reports said that around 40 armed soldiers carrying weapons and sticks entered the station and allegedly assaulted police officers and damaged property inside the premises. Police have registered an FIR against several army personnel, including…
US-Iran talks resume this week after Washington and Tehran agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and continue negotiations over their dispute involving the Strait of Hormuz. A US official said both countries had agreed to stand down for now under a 14-point memorandum of understanding reached on June 17. The agreement allows commercial vessels to move freely through the strategic waterway while technical discussions continue. According to reports, the next round of talks is expected to take place in Qatar on Tuesday. The renewed diplomatic push comes after several days of escalating tensions. The latest violence began when…
Pakistan struck militant hideouts in Afghanistan and carried out an intelligence-based operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants linked to Jamaatul Ahrar, according to the military. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the actions were part of Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq, an ongoing campaign against militants. The military said security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where four militants were killed. Among those killed was high-value commander Khan Farosh, also known as Zabal, along with three other members of Jamaatul Ahrar. The ISPR said additional operations targeted militant hideouts and…
India has acknowledged military deaths in Operation Sindoor, 7 May 2025, by officially adding the names of six soldiers to the National War Memorial’s Roll of Honour. According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), the Indian government included the names of six personnel who were killed during the operation, marking a formal recognition of losses that were previously unconfirmed at the official level. The soldiers named include Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Aviation Technician Moord Murli Naik, Havaldar Sunil Kumar Singh, and Sergeant Surinder Kumar. KMS reported that sustained protests and pressure from families of…
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that efforts are underway to improve the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in the southern districts, where sustainable peace is seen as essential for economic stability, investment, and job creation. While speaking to the media at the residence of Barrister Arshad Abdullah, he said his Governor KP remarks on provincial governance reflect support for resolving public issues, including wheat and CNG-related matters. However, he added that the provincial administration must show greater seriousness in addressing these challenges. He noted that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are performing their duties with limited resources.…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the Pakistan Naval Academy parade at PNS Rahbar as the chief guest, where he lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Navy and highlighted its important role in Marka-e-Haq. The prime minister inspected the parade and appreciated the high professional standards maintained by the Pakistan Navy. He also expressed satisfaction over the participation of cadets from friendly countries in the ceremony. A formal graduation ceremony was held for 125 midshipmen and cadets of the 33rd Short Service Course. The graduating batch included cadets from Bahrain, Iraq and Djibouti. Officer Cadet Alveera Hamza received the Commandant Gold…
Ireland secured a historic win against India with a stunning 34-run victory in the opening T20 international in Belfast on Friday, while teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left waiting for his international debut. The 15-year-old prodigy earned a place in India’s squad for the white-ball tours of Ireland and England after an outstanding Indian Premier League season. Sooryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer in this year’s IPL, scoring 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals, including one century and five half-centuries. However, India chose not to include him in the playing XI for the first of the two-match series at Stormont.…
An Indian Air Force officer arrested for robbery in Ahmedabad has been accused of carrying out an armed jewellery heist worth more than Rs151 million, police in Gujarat said. Police in Gujarat arrested 31-year-old Indian Air Force corporal Deepak Bhokar in connection with an armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Ahmedabad. He was arrested in Delhi, where he was serving at an Indian Air Force unit. According to investigators, the robbery took place on July 16, 2024, in Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk area. Police said the suspect entered the jewellery shop in the afternoon wearing a face covering and a…
