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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.

France 24

PoK protests, Islamabad's repression blow apart farce created by Pakistan

Pakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding freedom from Pakistani rule have erupted, mirroring past unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government's heavy-handed tactics, including internet shutdowns and media smear campaigns, are intensifying the crisis, raising concerns about Pakistan's internal…

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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

Afghan officials say overnight airstrikes by Pakistan killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160

Pakistan's military previously launched airstrikes on what it said were militant hideouts

The Independent UK

Pakistan carries out 'calibrated strikes' near Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan on Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and 'calibrated strikes' on terrorist hideouts and safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants, news agency AP reported.

The Times of India

Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route

The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and Israel in February, which disrupted shipping through the strait and rattled global energy markets.

The Economic Times

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Geo News off air for 15 days after Pakistan suspends licence over Muharram show

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) said the channel broadcast "religious visualisations" during its June 26 transmission, adding that the material had the potential to offend viewers, undermine religious harmony and create law and order concerns during one of the holiest and most sensitive periods in the Islamic calendar.

The Times of India

'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…

The Economic Times

Three rangers and as many militants killed in attack on Pakistan paramilitary camp

Breakaway faction of Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for attack in Karachi

The Independent UK

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's military says 3 soldiers were killed in militant attack in Karachi and vows retaliation

Pakistan’s military says three paramilitary soldiers were killed and four others wounded in fighting after militants launched an overnight attack on a Rangers regional headquarters in the southern port city of Karachi

The Independent UK

Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, 20 injured

A powerful magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, with tremors felt across Pakistan. While initial reports from Afghanistan indicated no casualties, Pakistan confirmed over 20 injuries and dozens of damaged homes in Musakhail district. Residents in Swat district described widespread panic as people fled buildings. Pakistan's Prime Minister…

The Economic Times

Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchanged

Pakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil rates. Consumers will continue paying the same for petrol and diesel, while kerosene prices have been reduced. This move boosts government revenue as global oil prices hit pre-war lows following a…

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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…

The Times of India

Pakistan: 4 troops, 6 terrorists killed in 90-minute gun battle at Karachi rangers HQ

Pakistani security forces thwarted a major militant assault on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, killing six terrorists and apprehending one. The coordinated attack, claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, resulted in the tragic loss of four Rangers personnel. This incident marks the first significant terrorist strike in the city since October 2024,…

The Independent UK

Strong earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan as residents flee their homes

The tremors sent panicked residents across Pakistan fleeing their homes

The Economic Times

3 Pakistani Rangers killed in terror attack on Karachi headquarters

Terrorists launched a brazen attack on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, resulting in the deaths of at least three Rangers personnel. Initial reports indicate attackers rammed a vehicle into the compound's gate before engaging in a fierce gun battle. Security forces, including Special Security Unit commandos and…

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Karachi rocked by explosion & gunfire; paramilitary office targeted, 3 soldiers dead

At least three personnel of Pakistan's Sindh Rangers and three suspected terrorists were killed after militants attacked a Rangers facility in Karachi.

The Times of India

'Do not need validation': PoK 'PM' mocks Pak defence minister over 'not proper Kashmiris' remark

The "Prime Minister" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Faizal Mumtaz Rathore, has strongly criticized Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif for questioning the Kashmiri identity of residents in Rawalkot and Mirpur. Rathore accused Asif of creating divisions and urged him to apologize for his remarks, rather than blaming local governance. This dispute unfolds…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

'22 killed, 576 arrested': Pakistan accused of brutal crackdown in PoK at UNHRC

Pakistan has been accused of imposing a harsh crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with allegations of road blockades, mass arrests and the use of anti-terrorism laws creating a "deep humanitarian crisis," according to testimonies at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

The Economic Times

Dominant India thrash Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League

India's men's hockey team delivered a stunning performance, defeating Pakistan 7-1 in the FIH Pro League. After trailing early, India surged back with goals from Sukhjeet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, Raj Kumar Pal, and Dilpreet Singh. Midfielder Hardik Singh was named Player of the Match in…

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'India lone voice of silence': Sonia slams govt for not calling out Israel's 'Gaza genocide'

Sonia Gandhi strongly criticised the Modi government's silence on the "Gaza genocide," deeming it morally reprehensible and detrimental to India's national interest. She argues that India has alienated historical allies and global public opinion, allowing Pakistan to gain influence. Gandhi highlights UN reports detailing alleged Israeli actions and the tragic…

The Economic Times

Pakistan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.4 quake strikes India's neighbour again

Pakistan experienced a 5.4-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, originating at a depth of 35 km. This seismic event underscores the nation's vulnerability, situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The tremor follows a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the country just a day prior, highlighting the persistent seismic…

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