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17 Mar

Afghanistan Alleges 400 People Killed After Kabul Hospital Strike; Pakistan Rejects Claims

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Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Afghanistan have accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the capital, claiming the attack left hundreds dead and injured amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours. Officials in Kabul said the strike occurred late Monday night and caused extensive destruction at the facility. According to Afghan deputy government spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat, the death toll has risen to about 400, while nearly 250 people were reported wounded. Fitrat said rescue workers were still trying to extinguish flames and retrieve bodies from the wreckage of the damaged building. He added that…

09 Mar

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russian Share Drops to 40% as Western Ties Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsArms Imports, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, SIPRI Report

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India has emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of major arms, accounting for 8.3 per cent of global imports between 2021 and 2025, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, titled ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, released on Monday, March 9, 2026, reveals that India’s ranking is surpassed only by Ukraine, which claimed the top spot with a 9.7 per cent share due to its ongoing conflict with Russia. A significant takeaway from the 2025 data is the steady decline in India’s reliance on Russian military…

13 Feb

Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, now Noor Fatima, reunites With Pakistani husband after shelter stay

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National Times Bureau :- Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian national from Kapurthala in Punjab who married a Pakistani citizen during her visit to Pakistan as part of a Sikh jatha, has now reached the home of her husband, Nasir Hussain, after being released from a women’s shelter facility. Speculation had been circulating in recent weeks about her possible return to India. However, following her release from a shelter home in Pakistan, videos surfaced showing her expressing happiness and confidence about her decision to stay with her husband. Speaking to local media, Sarabjit Kaur, also known as Noor Fatima Hussain, shared her…

08 Feb

Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab police in joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a large quantity of heroin and weapons near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar. The recovered heroine has been allegedly smuggled from Pakistan which is estimated to be worth around Rs 125 crore in the international market. According to officials, security agencies had received credible information about drug and arms smuggling in the border area. Acting on this tip-off, Amritsar Rural Police and BSF jointly raided a suspicious house in Ghuman village. During the search, more than 25 kilograms of heroin was recovered from inside the…

08 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026 Uncertainty Grows as Bangladesh and Pakistan Hold Emergency Talks in Lahore

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Uncertainty continues to cloud the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh stepped into the ongoing standoff between Pakistan and the ICC, with senior officials rushing to defuse the situation. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has arrived in Lahore to hold urgent discussions with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) leaders, sources confirmed. The controversy traces back to Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for its scheduled group matches, citing safety concerns. Supported by the country’s interim administration, the BCB formally sought a shift of its fixtures to Sri Lanka, one of the tournament’s joint…

24 Jan

Suicide bombing rocks wedding celebrations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, seven killed

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National Times Bureau :- At least seven people lost their lives and 25 others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest during a wedding ceremony in Pakistan’s volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday. The attack took place at the home of Noor Alam Mehsud, a pro-government community figure in Dera Ismail Khan district, according to local police. The explosion triggered chaos at the crowded event, leaving debris and blood scattered across the scene. Guests were reportedly dancing when the blast occurred, and the impact caused the roof to collapse, complicating rescue operations and trapping several people under…

06 Jan

Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur’s repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmritsar, Pakistan, Punjab, Sarabjeet Kaur, Update

National Times Bureau :- The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari–Wagah border. The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor’s visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev’s…

06 Jan

Punjab: 15-year-old boy arrested in Pathankot for spying for Pak’s ISI; more minors under scrutiny

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National Times Bureau :- Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, is allegedly trying to recruit Indian minors, raising serious security concerns. In one such case, Punjab Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on spying charges. The boy was arrested by Pathankot Police after investigators found that he had been in contact with ISI handlers in Pakistan for nearly a year. Police said he shared sensitive information related to India using his mobile phone. The minor, who lives in Samba district of Jammu, was detained after surveillance and technical checks linked his communications to Pakistan-based contacts. During questioning, police found signs that…

05 Jan

Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) and Pakistani Husband Arrested in Nankana Sahib; Deportation Process Initiated-Pak Media Report

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the long-running and sensitive case involving Indian Sikh pilgrim Sarbjeet Kaur, who later adopted the name Noor Hussain after embracing Islam and marrying a Pakistani national, both she and her husband Nasir Hussain have been arrested in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib district. Official sources indicate that deportation proceedings have now been initiated. The development has been reported by senior Lahore-based journalist Ali Imran Chatha in the Pakistani newspaper Nazarana Times. According to an official statement attributed to Ramesh Singh Arora, President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Punjab Provincial…

24 Dec

Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar resident, Sharandeep Singh from Bhoepur village in Shahkot, Punjab, was reportedly detained by Pakistan Rangers in the Kasur sector after allegedly crossing the India-Pakistan border. Details regarding the circumstances under which the youth entered Pakistani territory remain unclear, and Indian security agencies have been informed of the incident and are conducting further investigations. Sharandeep’s father, Satnam Singh, had earlier filed a missing person report with local authorities, claiming that his son had gone missing. Following the arrest, the family expressed deep concern over his safety. The authorities are coordinating with security and diplomatic channels to…