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Who is Sheema Kermani, the ‘Pasoori’ fame Bharatanatyam dancer recently detained by Pakistan for protesting in Karachi?

Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kermani was briefly detained by police in Karachi while seeking a permit for an upcoming Aurat March event. Kermani, who gained global recognition for her appearance in the hit song 'Pasoori', has a long history of advocating for women's rights and promoting classical dance in…

The Economic Times

Pakistan receives USD 1.3 bn loan from IMF: Central bank

Pakistan has recieved USD 1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. This funding comes from two separate programs, the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The money will help stabilize Pakistan's economy and address climate-related challenges.

The Economic Times

Pakistan inducts new Chinese submarine, puts focus on India’s undersea strength and pace

Pakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, boosting its AIP-equipped fleet to four. This marks the first of eight vessels China will deliver by 2028, enhancing Pakistan's underwater endurance. This development comes as India faces delays in its P-75I submarine program and plans for its own AIP capabilities.

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China calls on Pakistan to strengthen diplomatic efforts in Iran–US dialogue

China on Tuesday urged Pakistan to intensify its diplomatic mediation efforts in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to raise economic concerns.

The Times of India

Payback for help during India-Pakistan war? Iran's jets at Nur Khan airbase trigger memories of 1971

Pakistan confirmed Iranian military aircraft landed during the US-Iran conflict, sparking questions about its neutrality as a mediator. While denying military contingency use, Islamabad stated aircraft arrived during a ceasefire for diplomatic support. This has revived historical comparisons and intensified US scrutiny over Pakistan's mediation role, leading to calls for…

The Economic Times

China urges Pakistan to step up Iran-US mediation: Chinese media

China is pushing Pakistan to boost its role in mediating talks between Iran and the United States. This comes as discussions focus on stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a US Senator has voiced doubts about Pakistan's neutrality. These concerns arise from reports of Iranian military aircraft being allowed…

The Economic Times

Nahid Rana takes 5 wickets as Bangladesh beats Pakistan by 104 runs in 1st test

Nahid Rana's career-best 5-40 powered Bangladesh to a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first test. Chasing 268, Pakistan crumbled to 163 all out, with Rana's devastating spell after tea proving decisive. Bangladesh had earlier declared their second innings at 240-9, setting the challenging target.

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Returning the favour? In 1971, Iran had sheltered Pakistan assets

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

The Times of India

‘I don’t trust Pakistan’: US official questions Islamabad's mediation role after Iran aircraft row, seeks alternative

Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani bases. Pakistan denies these claims, stating aircraft were for diplomatic arrangements. Broader scrutiny of Pakistan's mediation role has emerged within the Trump administration due to stalled talks and Iran's…

The Times of India

There should always be window for dialogue with Pakistan, people-to-people contact key: RSS's Hosabale

Top RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabale stated that people-to-people contact is crucial for resolving the deadlock with Pakistan, advocating for an open window for dialogue. He believes civil society, including academicians and sportspersons, should lead engagement as Pakistan's political and military leadership have lost India's confidence. Trade and visa issuance should…

The Economic Times

Why Pakistan backstabs the US, and always gets away with it

For decades, the US grappled with Pakistan's dual role as a terror war ally and a supporter of militant groups. Despite accusations of sheltering terrorists and recent reports of allowing Iranian aircraft access, the US maintained ties due to Pakistan's strategic location, nuclear arsenal, and intelligence cooperation, fearing a destabilized…

The Economic Times

‘Reflect on your reputation’: India’s sharp message to China over backing Pakistan during Op Sindoor

India on Tuesday took a sharp swipe at China over reports of its support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, saying nations shielding terror infrastructure must reflect on the reputational consequences. The MEA said the reports “corroborate what was known earlier” and defended Operation Sindoor as a calibrated response to the…

The Economic Times

9 killed in suspected terrorist blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least nine people, including two traffic policemen, were killed and 33 others injured in a blast in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in a suspected terrorist attack on Tuesday.

The Times of India

'Planes stayed back because...': 'Pakistan admits Iranian military aircraft at its airbase but calls US media report 'misleading'

Islamabad on Tuesday acknowledged the presence of Iranian military aircraft in Pakistan, but described a US media report on the matter as “misleading.”

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Pakistan parked Iranian military aircraft on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report

Pakistan, which was trying to play the role of a mediator by holding peace talks to end the US-Iran war, allowed several Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes, a report said. The report has now raised serious questions about Islamabad’s neutral stance…

The Independent UK

Bomb rigged to rickshaw kills at least nine in Pakistan

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At least nine killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes at north Pakistan bazaar

The Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups have grown more emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021.

The Economic Times

‘RA&W has entered Pakistan Assembly’: MLA claims lawmakers working for Indian intelligence agency. Watch

A Pakistani lawmaker accused colleagues of working for Indian intelligence agency RAW during a heated assembly session. The accusation sparked loud protests and interruptions, which led the Speaker to cut off the legislator's microphone. This incident has fueled debate about growing hostility within Pakistan's political system. The viral clip is…

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The Independent UK

At least 9 killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan market

Attack takes place in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

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Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others

Police in Pakistan say nine people have been killed and more than two dozen others wounded when a bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a bazaar

The Economic Times

Nine killed, more than two dozen injured after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar

A bomb attack in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat bazaar killed at least nine people and injured over two dozen. The explosion targeted a rickshaw. Police officers were among the dead. This incident follows a recent deadly attack on a security post. The Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, is suspected. Pakistan has expressed…

The Economic Times

Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended nationwide austerity measures until June 13 amid continuing uncertainty over the Iran conflict and fragile ceasefire in West Asia.

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Pakistan 'ditched' US despite playing peacemaker, helped Iran park planes at Nur Khan to escape attacks

Pakistan reportedly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from US airstrikes, a claim a senior Pakistani official denied. This alleged action has prompted calls for a re-evaluation of Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict.

The Times of India

Despite mediating in US-Iran war, Pakistan allowed Iranian aircraft use its airbases to avoid American strikes: Report

Pakistan reportedly sheltered Iranian military aircraft at its airbases, raising questions about its neutrality as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict. US officials cited in a CBS News report claim Iran moved planes, including a reconnaissance jet, to Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base. A Pakistani official denied these allegations, calling…

The Economic Times

Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows

A second Qatari LNG tanker, Mihzem, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan under an Iran-approved deal, following the Al Kharaitiyat's passage. This arrangement, facilitated by Pakistan's mediation role, allows Qatari cargoes to cross the waterway on a case-by-case basis amid conflict risks.

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