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Massive anti-Pakistan protests begin in PoJK following brutal crackdown, arrest of 600 civil rights activists

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the arrest of over 600 activists, including leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is demanding their release, highlighting severe shortages and humanitarian crises. Appeals for help have reached across the ceasefire line, with a call for…

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Pakistan, Turkiye progress interconnected; PM Sharif, President Erdogan discuss trade, defence in Istanbul

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed strong support for Turkiye, stating their successes are intertwined. During a joint press conference in Istanbul, both nations pledged to boost bilateral trade to USD 5 billion, a significant jump from the current USD 1.3 billion. Defence cooperation was highlighted as a key driver…

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'Shortsighted leaders tend to repeat errors': Analyst warns Trump's Pakistan outreach may cost US dearly

According to the analysis, countries that become strategically important often face less international pressure over their internal affairs. It points to examples such as continued Western engagement with Pakistan and the European Union retaining Islamabad's GSP-Plus trade status despite allegations of human rights abuses, arguing that geopolitical interests have frequently…

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Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators

Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.

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How a Pakistan syndicate smuggled 200kg of human placentas every month

In a shocking revelation, Pakistani law enforcement has dismantled an international syndicate involved in the illicit trade of human placentas. Authorities uncovered a processing facility in Islamabad responsible for exporting nearly 200kg monthly for use in expensive anti-aging treatments. The operation was exposed following a raid that seized 500kg of…

The Times of India

Pakistan alleges, yet again, India making efforts to control rivers

Pakistan has strongly refuted India's alleged attempts to control rivers, particularly the Indus basin, by treating water as a "strategic asset." Islamabad asserts that India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty in "abeyance" is an illegal move, using terrorism as a baseless pretext. Pakistan maintains that water should not…

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Pakistan only a 'guest' in Balochistan for few more years, says Baloch activist

A Baloch rights activist has announced a global campaign against alleged "terrorism" by Pakistan and China, accusing Beijing of using Islamabad as a "diplomatic gun" over the Indus Waters Treaty. He asserted that China and Pakistan's presence in Balochistan is illegal and that both nations are involved in the "Baloch…

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India, Pakistan exchange prisoner lists; New Delhi seeks expediated release of 188 citizens

India and Pakistan have swapped lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody, a routine exercise under a 2008 agreement. India detailed 439 individuals, while Pakistan provided 250 names. New Delhi urged Islamabad to expedite the return of 188 Indian nationals who have completed their sentences, highlighting ongoing efforts…

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Pakistan rejects India's remarks about airstrikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan has rejected India's condemnation of its airstrikes in Afghanistan, which Islamabad claims targeted "terrorist infrastructure." India had labelled the strikes a "blatant act of aggression" and a "direct threat" to regional stability. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman accused India of aiding terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan, though…

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Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns 'we'll target every threat'

Afghanistan's air force launched precision strikes inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces targeting ISIS positions. This retaliation follows Pakistan's recent cross-border airstrikes on Afghan soil, which caused significant civilian casualties. India has strongly condemned Pakistan's actions, labeling them a "blatant act of aggression" threatening regional peace. Kabul warns it…

The Economic Times

India may push counter-terrorist financing watchdog to add Pakistan to 'Grey List'

India is reportedly planning to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF 'Grey List' at the upcoming October meeting. New Delhi may present evidence, including videos, suggesting Islamabad's continued support for terror outfits. This move aims to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged proliferation of non-state actors and the use of…

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Pakistan HC grants Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi 2 weeks to begin arguments in Al-Qadir case

Imran Khan alongside Bushra Bibi has been granted a two-week window by the Islamabad High Court to initiate final arguments in their appeal regarding their conviction in the Al-Qadir corruption case. Additionally, the court dismissed various contempt petitions associated with securing signatures on legal documents. The allegations encompass a £190…

The Times of India

Why are Pakistan and Afghanistan fighting – and what could happen next?

Taliban say 36 people, including children, were killed in Pakistan’s overnight attacks

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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.

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Dozens of civilians killed in Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan, officials say

At least 36 civilians have been killed and more than 160 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, officials said. Pakistani forces launched a military operation along the border with Afghanistan overnight to Monday in response to multiple militant attacks across Pakistan.

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'Look inward': India 'categorically rejects' Pakistan's Karachi violence claims as 'baseless'

India has strongly refuted Pakistan's claims linking it to Saturday's violence in Karachi, labeling the accusations as "baseless." New Delhi urged Islamabad to address its internal issues and dismantle terrorist networks within its own borders. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Pakistan's allegations are an attempt to divert attention…

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Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral attended by LeT terrorist Saifullah Kasuri, Videos spark concern

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders, including deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were reportedly seen at the funeral of former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad. The presence of Kasuri and the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League president, linked to LeT, raises concerns about banned terror groups' visibility and influence in Pakistan. Kasuri has a…

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Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders attend funeral of Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad: Report

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders, including deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were reportedly seen at the funeral of former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad. The presence of these banned terror group members, alongside the head of LeT's political wing, raises concerns about their continued influence and operational freedom in Pakistan. Kasuri has…

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UN agency says plan underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

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India trashes Pakistan defence minister's remarks on Kashmir

India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attention from Islamabad’s internal issues. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was trying to “cover-up its own failings” and deflect attention from alleged human rights abuses.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad on Tuesday for a state visit, aiming to bolster diplomatic ties and discuss regional developments with Pakistan's top leadership. This visit, following Iran's recent talks with the US, will explore deepening cooperation in trade, energy, and security. President Pezeshkian will meet with President…

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'Part of our national security': Pakistan threatens war against India over Indus Water Treaty

Pakistan's Defence Minister has issued a stark warning to India, threatening war if its water security is jeopardized. This comes as Pakistan grapples with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi's indication of potentially halting Indus water flow by 2028 has heightened…

The Times of India

'The moment we ... ' : Pakistan defence minister issues war threat to India over Indus Water Treaty

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has issued a warning to India, saying Islamabad could resort to military action if its water security comes under threat. His remarks come as Pakistan grapples with a worsening water crisis, more than a year after New Delhi suspended the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty in…

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Pakistan PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir leave for Switzerland for Iran-US talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir are in Switzerland for crucial technical talks between the US and Iran. These discussions follow an Islamabad MoU and aim to finalize details of a preliminary accord to end the ongoing conflict. The talks, initially postponed, are now underway after…

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Afghanistan claims strikes on militant hideouts inside Pakistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government claims its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Islamabad vehemently denies this, stating only a drone entered its airspace and was intercepted. This latest exchange escalates tensions, with both nations blaming each other for cross-border militancy and recent deadly incidents,…

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