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Hormuz disruption, border wars choke Afghanistan's auto trade

Afghanistan's vital car parts trade in Spin Boldak has ground to a halt, crippled by escalating border conflicts with Pakistan and the recent Middle East war. Disruptions to key shipping routes, like the Strait of Hormuz, have sent import costs soaring and left businesses facing massive losses.

The Economic Times

Why Pakistan’s first advanced stealth submarine is a gamechanger for balance of power with India

Pakistan’s newly inducted Chinese-made attack submarine is set to strengthen its naval presence in the waters around India. Experts tell Arpan Rai what that means for the rival nation

The Independent UK

Workplace harassment in Pakistan: 521 men filed complaints, transgenders and women also seek redress

Men are increasingly reporting workplace harassment in Pakistan, with official records revealing that 521 men lodged complaints with the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) over the past year, accounting for roughly 40 per cent of all cases.

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Pakistan senator demands Dy PM Dar's resignation over relative's arrest in gangrape case

A Pakistani senator has demanded the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar following the arrest of his alleged grandson, Muhammad Raza Dar, in a case involving the abduction and gangrape of two foreign women in Lahore. Senator Faisal Vawda accused the government of protecting the minister's relative and highlighted…

The Economic Times

'Demanded $100,000 for our release': Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin

A cryptocurrency dispute is now central to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan. One victim claims Raza Dar, a relative of the deputy prime minister, demanded $100,000 for their release after they were held captive and sexually assaulted. Investigators are exploring…

The Times of India

'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…

The Times of India

Operative behind recce of Ram temple and RSS HQ, Hafiz Saeed's relative in designated terrorist list

India has designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and PoJK as terrorists under UAPA for their involvement in infiltration, financing, and planning attacks. This move targets operatives linked to Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, including launch commanders and recruiters. Six Indian nationals are among those designated, highlighting a cross-border terror…

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Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pakistan on West Asia mediation

India's envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected any comparison with Pakistan over West Asia's mediation roles, attributing it to distinct economic realities. He advocated for autonomous assessments of mediation's benefits to national interests. Doraiswami highlighted India's active participation in global peace initiatives, acknowledging parallels with China's positions on recent…

The Economic Times

Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import procedures

Nepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend improving quality and exploring new markets like China, Pakistan, the US, and Europe.

The Economic Times

Centre names 23 Pakistan-based Jaish, Lashkar operatives as terrorists under UAPA

India has declared 23 Pakistan-based operatives from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorists under the UAPA. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated these individuals are accused of terror recruitment, infiltration, arms supply via drones, and plotting attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. This significant move aims to curb cross-border terror…

The Economic Times

BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in 'fidayee' attack in Balochistan's Gwadar

A suicide commando attack by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has targeted a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar. The BLA claims over 30 security personnel were killed and the camp was reduced to rubble by an explosive-laden truck and subsequent ground assault. The group vows to continue…

The Times of India

'Madam is sleeping': Ex-Singapore diplomat explains why all Pakistan politicians are 'waste of time'

"Your civilian politicians are a waste of time," former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan said, recalling how former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto allegedly refused to take a call during the 1991 passenger plane hijacking after her household informed him that she was asleep.

The Times of India

Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Euronews

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…

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Pakistan gang rape case: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested over assault on two foreign women

Pakistani authorities have apprehended four individuals, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the main accused, Muhammad Raza Dar, during a cryptocurrency venture in Singapore. They…

Euronews

Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent

Russia's Medvedev, Pakistan's prime minister and Taliban officials are among roughly 30 country delegations expected as Iran buries slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week.

The Economic Times

Operation Sindoor exposed limits of Pakistan's nuclear deterrence, pushed China-style rocket force: Report

Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan established the Army Rocket Force Command to bolster conventional strike capabilities, aiming to counter India's below-threshold responses. India's successful defense, utilizing S-400 systems, blunted Pakistani attacks during the conflict. This move highlights a shift towards non-contact warfare, with both nations re-evaluating their military strategies and procurement…

Evening Standard

Government in talks with Pakistan about grooming gang ringleader case

Reports have suggested Pakistan might not accept Shabir Ahmed because he had previously renounced his citizenship.

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Pakistani politician's relative among 4 arrested in foreigners' gangrape case in Lahore

Four individuals, including a relative of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, have been arrested in Lahore for the alleged gangrape of two foreign women. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the prime suspect, Raza Dar, through a cryptocurrency venture. They claim they were abducted and assaulted…

The Times of India

'Teetering on the brink of failure': Ex-Singapore diplomat's blunt warning for Pakistan

A former senior Singapore diplomat has delivered a stark assessment of Pakistan's future, warning that the country remains "teetering on the brink of failure" despite recent diplomatic gains.

The Economic Times

China plans next Pakistan-like CPEC corridor in India's neighbourhood. This time it runs through Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is forging a new economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, offering a strategic route to the Bay of Bengal and mirroring the CPEC's impact on India's western flank. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman's visit to China, aims to enhance transport links and deepen political and military ties,…

The Times of India

'Undermining freedom of belief': Speakers at UNHRC event call out Pakistan over safety of religious minority women

At a UN Human Rights Council meeting, the alarming issue of forced conversions and marriages affecting minority women in Pakistan was brought to light. Advocates and lawmakers expressed their outrage over violations of religious freedom, particularly concerning Hindu, Christian, and Baloch girls. They called for immediate global intervention, emphasizing that…

Bangkok Post

Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan

QUETTA — Forty people were killed and eight others injured ‌after a bus fell into a deep roadside ditch in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, a rescue agency and ⁠a government official said.

The Economic Times

‘Don’t care’, says Donald Trump, chalking off alleged insider trading claims; $1.4 billion crypto windfall

Donald Trump rejected allegations of insider trading and profiting from the presidency, saying he does not manage his businesses. Defending his family's cryptocurrency ventures, he argued they are independently run and maintained that crypto and AI are strategic priorities for U.S. economic leadership.

The Economic Times

'Don’t care’, says Donald Trump, chalking off alleged insider trading claims; $1.4 billion crypto windfall

Donald Trump dismissed concerns over alleged insider trading and conflicts of interest after financial disclosures showed businesses linked to his family's cryptocurrency ventures generated an estimated $1.4 billion in 2025. Trump said he does not manage his businesses, calling the presidency a "much bigger purpose" than personal financial gains.

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