COAS Gen. Asim Munir’s Address — A Firm Line on Pakistan’s Red Lines
COAS Gen. Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s red lines on Balochistan, Kashmir, Gaza, and digital misinformation at Overseas Pakistanis Convention.
Saudi Defense Minister Lands in Tehran Ahead of Rome Talks
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Two days before Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Rome, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman makes a high-level visit to Tehran.
Trump Administration Says Harvard May Lose Ability To Enroll Foreign Students
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US threatens Harvard with foreign student ban and funding cuts over refusal to meet White House antisemitism demands.
China Responds to Trump’s 245% Tariffs, Calls It a “Tariff Numbers Game”
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China rejects Trump’s “tariff numbers game” as meaningless amid WTO, UNCTAD warnings of declining global trade and growth.
Thousands of Muslim Donated Properties Impacted by India’s New Waqf Amendment Act 2025
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India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.
Pakistan Faces Hailstorms, Heatwaves: Weather Alerts Issued
Pakistan faces hailstorms in Islamabad and heatwaves in the south. Authorities issue weather alerts and safety warnings.
Hailstorm in Islamabad Exposes Climate Vulnerability
A sudden hailstorm wreaked havoc in Islamabad, damaging vehicles, solar panels, and property as extreme weather grips Pakistan’s capital.
Pakistan’s Diaspora Debate
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 of folk drums and the aroma of home-cooked flavors at Lok Virsa on April 13. For a country that has leaned on its diaspora through every economic storm, this gathering […]
IMF Flags Governance Flaws in Pakistan, Proposes Transparency Reforms
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IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.