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BBC reports that half a million US weapons obtained by the IEA in Afghanistan are unaccounted for, raising concerns over smuggling.
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Visits of Ishaq Dar to Kabul and Dhaka signal breakthrough in Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
COAS Gen. Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s red lines on Balochistan, Kashmir, Gaza, and digital misinformation at Overseas Pakistanis Convention.
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India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.
Pakistan faces hailstorms in Islamabad and heatwaves in the south. Authorities issue weather alerts and safety warnings.
A sudden hailstorm wreaked havoc in Islamabad, damaging vehicles, solar panels, and property as extreme weather grips Pakistan’s capital.
Over 1,078 overseas Pakistanis from 60 countries touched down in Islamabad for the 2025 Overseas Pakistani Convention—welcomed as state guests and greeted by the rhythm
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IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.
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IED blast targets Balochistan Constabulary in Mastung, kills 3 policemen, injures 16; leaders vow to fight terrorism.
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Afghan student detained in Pune for visa overstay, raising concerns over Afghan nationals’ residency issues in India.