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US groups sue Trump administration claiming ICC sanctions violate first amendment

Plaintiffs allege ‘profound’ chilling effect on protected work of international criminal court officials and others

The Guardian - US

Healthcare crisis in Pakistan: Shortage of 100 life-saving medicines like cancer drugs, morphine

Pakistan faces a critical shortage of over 100 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs. Delayed price revisions by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan are disrupting production. Rising costs of raw materials and currency depreciation have impacted manufacturing expenses significantly. This situation is creating space for counterfeit and substandard products in…

The Times of India

Pakistan's civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis

Residents of Wah Model Town are facing severe urban flooding and overflowing sewage due to clogged drains and administrative neglect. Developed in the 1990s under the Wah Cantonment Board, infrastructure has failed to match its expansion. Residents regularly pay taxes but receive inadequate municipal services, worsening environmental and public health…

The Economic Times

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Drone strike on family home leaves three girls dead in South Waziristan

A drone strike in Lower South Waziristan's Birmal tehsil tragically killed three young girls and injured four other family members. The attack on a residential property has sparked outrage and demands for an investigation, with authorities remaining silent. This incident highlights a disturbing pattern of aerial attacks and a severe…

The Economic Times

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites

UNESCO has warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" work at Taxila's historical sites, Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, or risk being placed on the UN agency's "danger list." Concerns were raised about interventions undermining the sites' integrity, with new masonry replacing ancient walls and heights being altered. Pakistan's archaeology department insists the…

The Economic Times

Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt

The Taliban-cross-border air strikes killed 36 Afghan civilians and injured 163 others across Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces. While Islamabad scrambled to justify the aggression as a retaliatory anti-terror operation, the unilateral assault has thoroughly shattered recent China-mediated bilateral peace understandings.

The Economic Times

Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes across its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This action followed a "well planned intelligence based ground operation" by Pakistani security forces. The strikes were a direct response to recent terrorist incidents targeting civilians and security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and…

The Economic Times

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Pakistan audit exposes widespread financial irregularities across ministries

Among the major findings were several instances of unrecovered government dues. Auditors pointed to PKR 22 million in unpaid renewal fees and penalties related to no objection certificates issued for armoured vehicles, along with another PKR 27 million outstanding from private security companies. The report also found that PKR 56…

The Times of India

Pakistan: Autopsy report reveals Australian minor girl shot five times

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed in Pakistan after being shot at least five times during a police operation. The family was caught in crossfire when police mistakenly targeted their vehicle while pursuing armed robbers. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for a transparent investigation.

The Economic Times

Pakistan: PAF trainer aircraft crashes near Mardan, both pilots die during training sortie

Quoting a statement issued by the Paksitan military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Dawn reported that the aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it crashed. The accident claimed the lives of Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah from the PAF and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi from the Pakistan…

The Economic Times

Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashes near Mardan, both pilots killed

A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed near Mardan, killing both pilots during a routine mission. This incident marks the latest in a series of military aviation accidents in Pakistan, with authorities investigating the cause. Condolences have been extended by top military and government officials to the bereaved families.

The Times of India

Indus Waters Treaty fallout? Nearly a third of Pakistan reels as Sindh, Balochistan face water crisis

Pakistan grapples with a severe water shortage affecting one-third of its population. Last year, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after terror attacks. This has intensified water scarcity in Sindh and Balochistan. Irrigation canals face significant deficits. Allegations of unequal water distribution fuel political disputes. Farmers struggle as cultivation is…

The Times of India

How poplars, pistachios, and micro-forests are helping Afghanistan bring back lost forests

For decades, Afghanistan's environmental story was dominated by war, deforestation, and shrinking forests. From the pistachio woodlands of Badghis to the poplar-lined valleys of the northeast, millions of trees disappeared as conflict, fuel shortages, illegal logging, and poverty reshaped the country's landscapes. Researchers estimate that around 50 per cent of…

The Times of India

Six security forces killed as terrorists storm post in Peshawar amid growing unrest in Pakistan

Pakistan’s security situation deteriorated further on Monday after six members of the Frontier Constabulary (FCN) were killed and four others injured while repelling a terrorist assault on a security post in the Hassan Khel area of Peshawar, according to sources cited by Dawn.

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The Guardian - US

‘My holy grail’: a stylist’s simple tricks to remove stains from white clothes

Don’t let the fear of stains hold you back. Stylist Liz Teich shares tips on getting out food, sunscreen and makeup spots to keep your white clothes pristine

The Times of India

'Lack of effort' to free Imran Khan? Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmakers revolt against party leadership

A significant internal rift has emerged within PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as lawmakers express dissatisfaction with the party leadership's efforts to secure Imran Khan's release. Disgruntled MPAs, reportedly denied cabinet positions, have penned a letter to the PTI chairman, arguing the release campaign has lost momentum and become ineffective.

The Independent UK

Man sentenced to death for murder of teen TikTok star Sana Yousaf

Umar Hayat shot influencer dead at her Islamabad home in 2025 after she rejected his advances

Euronews

French judge opens probe into 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi

France is to open an inquiry after several NGOs filed a complaint against Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, accused of ordering the dissident journalist's murder.

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The Times of India

Defence boost for Pakistan: PKR 100 billion military hike on cards in IMF-backed budget

Pakistan plans to increase its defense budget by PKR 100 billion for the next fiscal year, reaching an estimated PKR 2.665 trillion. This move aligns with an IMF-backed reform program projecting a significant rise in federal revenues to PKR 17.144 trillion. The government is also committed to digitizing payments and…

The Times of India

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

International Business Times UK

Israel Death Penalty Law Triggers Global Outrage as Palestinians Face Execution Under New Knesset Vote

Israel approves death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, drawing criticism from human rights groups and global powers

The Times of India

Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan: 400 killed after Kabul drug rehab centre hit; Pak says military infra targeted — 10 things to know

Pakistan airstrikes have struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hundreds have died and many more are injured. Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of deliberately targeting civilians. Pakistan denies this, stating strikes hit militant infrastructure. Cross-border clashes continue, raising regional security concerns. Both nations present conflicting casualty figures.

The Times of India

Watch: Flames, huge smoke columns seen after Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital that killed 400

Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, conducting strikes on Afghan Taliban military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar Province. The operation Pakistan said targeted technical support facilities, ammunition storage, and drone assembly workshops, with Pakistan stating the action followed unprovoked firing. Afghan authorities have accused Islamabad of hitting a hospital resulting in…

The Times of India

'Diminishing unity of Muslim Ummah': Pakistan condemns Netanyahu’s 'hexagon of alliances' plan

Pakistan's Senate has unanimously condemned Israeli PM Netanyahu's "hexagon of alliances" plan, viewing it as an effort to fracture Muslim unity. The resolution criticizes Israel's actions, including undermining Islamic nations' sovereignty and violating international law, while reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state.

The Times of India

Pakistan: 2 killed, 14 injured in IED blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A bomb blast near a police station in Pakistan's Bannu district has claimed at least two lives, including a child, and injured 14 others. The improvised explosive device, reportedly a time bomb attached to a motorcycle, detonated near shops. Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation,…

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