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How is Pakistan raising money for a 20 percent hike in defence spending?

Pakistan hikes its defence budget by 20 percent after border clashes with India, economy remains reliant on IMF loans.

Al Jazeera

Human rights activists in Pakistan protest against murder of TikTok star Sana Yousaf

Dozens of human right activists held a demonstration in Islamabad on Thursday over the murder of the teenager. A 22-year-old man has been arrested.

Euronews

What Is Femicide? Sana Yousaf, Pakistani TikToker, Allegedly Killed by Rejected Admirer

On 2 June 2025, 17-year-old TikTok creator Sana Yousaf was fatally shot in her home in Islamabad by her cousin, Umar Hayat, after she repeatedly rejected his romantic advances.

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Who was Sana Yousaf, Pakistani TikTok star shot dead by a gunman?

The 17-year-old TikToker was killed in her home in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, on Monday.

Al Jazeera

India finally admits it lost fighter jets in clash with Pakistan – but refuses to say how many

Speaking candidly about the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, India’s chief of defence staff says two countries never close to nuclear war

The Independent UK

Pakistan pitches ‘responsible’ image as diplomatic war with India heats up

India and Pakistan have shifted from armed confrontation to a diplomatic offensive, seeking to shape global opinion.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan sends ‘important signal’ of hope in a gloomy world of pushbacks on women’s rights

The city of Islamabad has moved to ban child marriage which politicians say it is a mark of the country bucking global trends to stand behind its women

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Turkiye’s Erdogan meets Pakistan PM in Istanbul weeks after India conflict

President Erdogan holds talks with Prime Minister Sharif as they strive to boost ties.

Al Jazeera

India and Pakistan extend airspace ban after worst violence in decades

Delhi and Islamabad continue airspace ban for each other’s flights a month after the deadly Kashmir attack

The Independent UK

Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China

As India strengthens ties with Kabul, Pakistan and Afghanistan return to the table after Chinese mediation.

Al Jazeera

Guess who India, Pakistan and Iran are all wooing? The Taliban

No country formally recognises the Taliban. But the group’s recent diplomatic overdrive shows many want it as a partner.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan recommits to China bond amid Trump shadow over India ceasefire

After a four-day standoff with India, Pakistan looks to its trusted partner China for post-conflict support.

Al Jazeera

Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott

The false announcement comes amid a real call to boycott among Indians to boycott Turkey, following tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Euronews

How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image

Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.

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Pakistan FM To Visit China On Heels Of Conflict With India Over Kashmir

Pakistan's foreign minister will make a three-day official visit to China, his office said on Sunday, a little over a week after Islamabad reached a ceasefire with India to end their most serious conflict in decades.

International Business Times

India Asks IMF To Reconsider Pakistan Programme Over 'Terror Funding'

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Friday the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should reconsider a one billion dollar loan to Pakistan, alleging Islamabad was "funding terror".

International Business Times

India Says Pakistan Nuclear Arsenal Should Be Under UN Surveillance

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal should be under the surveillance of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Thursday, following a four-day conflict between Islamabad and New Delhi last week.

Al Jazeera

Did Pakistan shoot down five Indian fighter jets? What we know

New Delhi and Islamabad have provided contrasting claims about the incident.

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What did India and Pakistan gain – and lose – in their military standoff?

As the archrivals halt hostilities after four days of fighting, analysts discuss if either gained an upper hand.

The Independent UK

How India and Pakistan walked back from brink of all-out war

Quiet diplomacy and high-stakes backchannel talks helped avert the most serious military escalation in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours

International Business Times

India And Pakistan Agree To Ceasefire After Days Of Attacks

Pakistan and India agreed Saturday to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks, the news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump, who congratulated them on using "common sense".

Al Jazeera

Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far

Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other’s airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.

Al Jazeera

Could India, Pakistan use nuclear weapons? Here’s what their doctrines say

A full-blown war between India and Pakistan would be the first ever between two nuclear-armed nations.

Newslaundry

TV channels air unverified claims on ‘fidayeen attack’, ‘massive devastation’ in Islamabad

Last night, as the general public struggled to make sense of developments between India and Pakistan, there was a slew of misinformation on media and social media.

Al Jazeera

India and Pakistan tension mounting amid attacks and accusations

Calls for restraint and fact-checking continue as New Delhi and Islamabad report drone and artillery attacks.

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