Pakistan

Major Multi-State Crackdown Dismantles ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network Ahead of I-Day

Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network. The operation, conducted ahead of Independence Day, uncovered IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, ammunition and CCTV cameras allegedly used for espionage. In J&K agencies are also keeping a close watch on local gangsters suspected of links with Bhatti.

4 days ago

Trump says Iran to be hit hard if Hormuz Strait not reopened soon

'Big, Bold & Important First Step': US President Donald Trump Hails Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Defence Pact

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, calling it a "big, bold and important first step" towards stronger collective defence.

5 days ago

US-Iran peace deal to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

The Mecca Pact Is Not an Islamic NATO, It May Be Something More Consequential

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement faces an early test after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan. The incident raises questions over whether the pact can provide credible deterrence and political solidarity without forcing Saudi Arabia, Türkiye or Pakistan into conflicts they do not intend to fight.

5 days ago

Kashmiri diaspora stages protest march in Belgium; condemns atrocities by Pak forces in PoK

Members of the Kashmiri diaspora in Belgium staged a protest march from the European Parliament to the United Nations office in Brussels, condemning alleged killings and human rights abuses by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

9 days ago

'Attack On One, Attack On All': Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Turkiye Ink Historic Defence Pact Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The pact states that an armed attack on any one of the three nations will be treated as an attack on all, while boosting defence cooperation. The deal has fuelled speculation over a broader regional security alliance.

14 days ago

World is not fooled by orchestrated spectacles: India lambasts Pakistan over 'Youm-e-Istehsal', bloodshed in PoJK

India, stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, categorically rejects the "political absurdity" and futile attempts by Pakistan to observe the so-called Youm-e-Istehsal to spread malicious propaganda against India.

16 days ago

Death toll rise to 15 in suicide attack at police station in Pakistan

The blast occurred near sensitive government buildings during a public demonstration, prompting security forces to seal off the area and launch a search operation. The attack comes days after another assault in Hangu district killed nine police personnel, highlighting the surge in militant attacks on law enforcement in Pakistan's border regions.

19 days ago

Famed climber Nirmal Purja dies chasing mountaineering record on Broad Peak

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's Body Recovered Days After Avalanche Killed Crew

The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja 'Nims Dai' at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been sighted, though their identities remain unconfirmed, said Alpine Club of Pakistan

19 days ago

'There Is No Pakistani Kashmir': India Slams NYT Over PoK Reference, Reaffirms Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh As Integral Parts

India has objected to The New York Times for referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Pakistani Kashmir," calling the description misleading. The Indian Embassy in the US reaffirmed that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India and accused Pakistan of illegally occupying the territory.

22 days ago

Everyone aware of country responsible for stymying SAARC: MEA

The organisation has remained inactive since 2016 after India withdrew from the Islamabad summit following the Uri terror attack. India also criticised Pakistan for using international forums to spread misinformation and deflect attention from its record on cross-border terrorism.

24 days ago

No Talks with Pakistan Except on PoJK, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas; Hails Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday declared that India would hold no talks with Pakistan except on PoJK, asserting that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the country's resolve to respond decisively to terrorism and cross-border aggression. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Ladakh, he criticised Pakistan for promoting terrorism as state policy, and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security, border infrastructure, and self-reliance in defence production.

26 days ago

Support for US declines among Indians, only 18% back Trump's tariffs: Survey

Despite the decline, India remained among the few countries with a net positive view of the US. The survey also showed Vladimir Putin enjoyed the highest confidence among Indians at 51%, while favourable views of China in India rose slightly to 23%.

Jul 18, 2026

'Remember Bin Laden Hid In Pakistan For A Decade': US Senator Rick Scott Slams PM Shehbaz Sharif Over Khamenei Praise

US Senator Rick Scott criticised Pakistan's role in Middle East diplomacy, saying Islamabad lacks the credibility to mediate regional conflicts. In a post on X, he cited Pakistan's past actions and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on Iran, arguing Washington should closely monitor Islamabad's regional engagements.

Jul 7, 2026

Indus Treaty on hold until Pakistan 'credibly and irrevocably' abjures support for cross-border terrorism

India releases water from Baglihar Dam, reiterates Indus Treaty suspension over Pakistan terror

The release of water was carried out as a routine reservoir management measure after the Chenab witnessed a sharp rise in inflows due to continuous rain in the region. The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, a run-of-the-river project on the Chenab, plays a key role in both electricity generation and water regulation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 7, 2026

Crypto dispute emerges in Lahore foreign women gangrape case involving Ishaq Dar's relative

The survivor alleged that the women were held captive, assaulted and threatened with death if they did not hand over the money. Police said Raza Dar had met the women in Singapore through a cryptocurrency venture and later arranged their business visas to Pakistan. Four accused have been arrested, while one suspect remains absconding.

Jul 5, 2026

Jaish, Lashkar members in govt's list of 23 Pakistan-based terrorists

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released a set of notifications to include the names in the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA, that gives the government the power to declare people as terrorists if they indulge in any terrorist activity.

Jul 4, 2026

India abstains on UNGA Afghanistan resolution; calls for preventing LeT, JeM exploiting territory

UN General Assembly again urges adoption of terrorism convention proposed by India

India's Permanent Representative P. Harish urged member states to end double standards in tackling terrorism and stressed that there can be no distinction between "good" and "bad" terrorists.

Jul 2, 2026

Highly deplorable: India slams targeted demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan

]MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the incident reflects the continued systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan. India urged Pakistan to investigate the matter, bring those responsible to justice, and restore the demolished portions of the historic gurdwara

Jul 2, 2026

'We'll Cut Off Hands': Pakistan Minister Issues Fresh Threat Over Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistan reiterated that the treaty remains legally binding, while India has maintained it will stay in abeyance until Islamabad takes credible action against cross-border terrorism. India has also said it plans to fully utilise its share of the Indus waters within the next 18 to 24 months.

Jun 30, 2026

India backs FATF, rebuts Pakistan's attacks on anti-terror financing body

India's Permanent Representative P. Harish said countries facing adverse FATF assessments should strengthen enforcement and financial transparency instead of politicising the issue. He also highlighted India's efforts to curb terror financing, including regulating virtual asset service providers and sharing best practices with the FATF.