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24 Sep

Pakistan Confirms Fresh Airstrikes in Afghanistan as Border Tensions Intensify

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Kandahar (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan has acknowledged carrying out a new round of air and drone attacks inside Afghanistan, with reports indicating that the southern city of Kandahar was among the areas hit during an overnight operation. The strikes mark another sharp escalation between the two neighbouring countries, which have been locked in a growing dispute over militant activity and cross-border attacks. Residents in Kandahar reported hearing aircraft overhead before a powerful blast shook the city. A fire was subsequently seen in the area, although details about the extent of the damage remained limited. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the…

20 Sep

Houthis Warn Pakistan, Türkiye Against Joining Saudi Military Campaign

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SANAA (Rajeev Sharma): Yemen’s Houthi movement has warned Pakistan and Türkiye against deploying forces in support of Saudi Arabia, raising the stakes around a newly established three-way defence arrangement as fighting in the region intensifies. Senior Houthi official Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, speaking to CNN-News18, said Islamabad and Ankara could face military retaliation if their forces became directly involved in operations against the group. He warned that any such intervention would be met with what he described as an “iron fist”. The remarks come amid growing attention on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on August…

19 Sep

PAKISTAN’S KOHAT MOSQUE BLAST KILLS 21, INCLUDING 15 POLICEMEN; OVER 100 INJURED

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Kohat (Rajeev Sharma): Explosives-laden vehicle triggers blast during Friday prayers before gunmen attack police compound; six militants killed Peshawar, September 19, 2026: At least 21 people, including 15 police personnel, were killed and more than 100 injured after a blast struck a mosque inside the old Police Lines compound in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during Friday prayers. According to Pakistani officials, the attack began when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the entrance of the police facility, triggering a powerful explosion. Armed militants subsequently entered the compound, leading to an exchange of fire with police and counter-terrorism personnel. Police said six attackers…

16 Sep

India Summons Pakistani Envoy After High-Speed Naval Collision in Arabian Sea

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d'Affaires in New Delhi on Wednesday to register a strong diplomatic protest following a mid-sea collision between a Pakistan Navy ship and an Indian Navy warship in international waters. The Ministry of External Affairs termed the episode a direct result of unacceptable and unprofessional conduct by Pakistani naval units. Defense sources confirmed that the collision took place on the evening of September 15 in the North Arabian Sea, where a Pakistani vessel closed in at high speed and manoeuvred unsafely near an Indian frontline warship carrying out a routine surveillance mission. While…

14 Sep

Call Grows for Pakistan to Open Wagah Route for Sikh Pilgrims Heading to India

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Calls are growing for Pakistan to allow Sikh pilgrims travelling to India to use the Wagah-Attari Joint Check Post, after more than 100 Pakistani Sikhs with valid Indian visas were reportedly stopped from boarding a flight for their onward journey. The demand follows an incident in which 104 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims were allegedly prevented from flying from Faisalabad to Sharjah on Thursday. The group was scheduled to travel onward to India and visit Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib in Uttarakhand. According to reports, the pilgrims were stopped because they did not possess a no-objection certificate, despite holding valid Indian…

07 Aug

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Perform Umrah in Makkah

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Makkah (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir joined other senior members of the country’s leadership to perform Umrah in the holy city of Makkah. The Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, besides other officials. Special visit to Kaaba Before beginning the Umrah rituals, the Pakistani delegation was accorded the opportunity to visit the Kaaba Sharif. The leaders subsequently completed the religious rites of Umrah…

22 Jun

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role Draws Global Attention as US-Iran Engagement Advances

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Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma) Pakistan has found itself at the center of international diplomacy following its reported role in facilitating communication between the United States and Iran during a critical phase of negotiations aimed at reducing regional tensions. The country's leadership received public recognition from senior American officials during discussions linked to the ongoing peace process. The acknowledgement has been viewed by observers as a significant diplomatic moment for Islamabad, which has sought to position itself as a constructive player in regional and global affairs. Officials familiar with the developments said Pakistan assisted in maintaining channels of communication among multiple stakeholders…

19 Jun

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims at UN, Questions Use of OIC Platform

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India strongly pushed back against remarks made by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during discussions at the United Nations, describing the allegations as misleading and devoid of factual basis. Responding under its right of reply, India's First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Anupama Singh, said New Delhi firmly rejects what it termed as malicious accusations levelled by Pakistan. She also dismissed references made to Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating India's consistent position on the issue. The Indian delegation argued that Pakistan continues to rely on repetitive narratives at international forums to…

15 Jun

US-Iran Agreement to Be Formally Signed in Switzerland on June 19, Says Pakistan PM

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Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that the United States and Iran have finalized a peace agreement after extensive diplomatic engagement, with the official signing ceremony slated to take place in Switzerland on June 19. Making the announcement through a post on X, Sharif described the development as a significant diplomatic achievement and said both countries had agreed to end military operations permanently across all fronts, including Lebanon. He added that the coming days would see a series of coordination meetings aimed at preparing for the implementation phase before the accord is formally endorsed. The…

10 Jun

Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Crew Feared Dead

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Muzaffarabad (Rajeev Sharma): A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed in the mountainous region near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday, leaving all onboard personnel dead, according to military authorities. The aircraft, an Mi-17 transport helicopter operated by the Pakistan Army Aviation unit, reportedly went down shortly after take-off. Officials said the incident appears to have been triggered by a technical malfunction during the early phase of flight. In a short statement, the military confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash. However, it did not immediately release details regarding the number of personnel who were travelling on the aircraft. Soon…