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As India-US visa policies tighten, Indian students face record rejections, yet India remains a top buyer of U.S. defense equipment.
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Pakistani scientist wins top international award for agricultural innovation, boosting Pakistan’s role in sustainable farming.
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UN report warns of worsening human rights in Afghanistan under Taliban, citing gender persecution, repression, and a crisis.
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Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
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FIFA lifts suspension after Pakistan Football Federation approves reforms, allowing the team to play in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Pakistan’s first manned space mission with China announced, as Shehbaz Sharif highlights economic reforms and investment plans.
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Pakistan saw a rise in terrorist attacks in February 2025, with a sharp surge in civilian fatalities and increased militant arrests.
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Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.
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The Afghan Taliban-ISKP spiral is spiraling out of control, threatening stability—Akora Khattak’s tragedy is just the tip of the iceberg.
ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.