The Twitter (X) account associated with Bahot Baloch, who has been described by Pakistani authorities as a facilitator of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has recently been suspended, according to sources familiar with the matter. The suspension has drawn attention in security and policy circles, as the BLA is designated as a terrorist organization by […]
The prominent Indian politician Shashi Tharor has publicly questioned India’s long-standing policy of treating Pakistan as a permanent adversary, triggering renewed discussion within political and diplomatic circles in New Delhi. In this sense, Shashi Tharoor, senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a sitting Member of Parliament, raised these concerns. Tharoor argued that India’s policy
LAHORE: The intense attention within international cricket circles, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chairman Aminul Islam has arrived in Pakistan to take part in a series of critical engagements linked to an emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The visit has been kept deliberately low-profile, officials familiar with the matter suggest that the timing
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WASHINGTON: Pakistan has been invited to attend the first proposed meeting of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” (BoP) on Gaza, diplomatic sources have confirmed. The meeting, expected to take place in Washington on February 19, is aimed at formally outlining the structure, mandate and operational framework of the board. Pakistan is
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The nationwide shutter-down and wheel-jam strike called by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on February 8 appears to have largely failed to gain traction across most parts of the country, as daily life continued with minimal disruption in major urban and commercial centers. In this regard, the initial reports from multiple provinces indicated that markets, shopping areas,
China strongly condemned the deadly suicide bombing that struck an imambargah in Islamabad earlier this week, expressing deep shock over the loss of life and confirming its firm support for Pakistan’s efforts to maintain national security and stability. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was “deeply shocked” by the explosion that caused heavy
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KARACHI: So far Ramazan just weeks away, a subtle but noticeable shift is unfolding across Karachi’s markets, quietly reshaping household budgets and trader expectations. In this sense, vegetables that had recently touched unusually low levels are no longer immune. Tomatoes, onions and potatoes have all registered fresh increases over the past two weeks, ending a brief
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GILGIT: The promising young mountaineer from the remote mountain village of Shimshal lost his life in a tragic accident during ice climbing in northern Pakistan. The incident occurred in the Khyber area of Gojal, Hunza, where winter conditions transform mountain faces into towering ice walls, attracting climbers seeking technical training. Shah Daulat, 31, was engaged
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LAHORE: The skies of Lahore were adorned with colorful kites once again as the traditional Basant festival made a triumphant return after a 19-year ban, attracting not only local enthusiasts but also a high-level American diplomatic delegation. The event marked a significant cultural revival in the provincial capital. Led by United States Ambassador to Pakistan
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KARACHI: Former Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has publicly expressed skepticism about Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif completing his term until 2027, while launching a broadside against the government’s economic policies. Speaking to the media in Karachi, the senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader delivered a series of critical remarks on national issues. Ismail began by
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