Pakistan

ISI picks Babbar Khalsa to lead unified terror network, launches massive recruitment drive

In all there are 41 groups and of these some are sympathetic towards the cause, while others take up the issue through violent means. While trying to revive one movement, the ISI felt that all these groups should work under one umbrella. Hence, it decided to let the BKI take the lead role, while the rest could work under its umbrella.

Oct 21, 2025

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha

According to the Qatari statement, the two neighbouring countries also agreed to establish mechanisms aimed at consolidating lasting peace and stability, with follow-up talks scheduled in the coming days to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire.

Oct 19, 2025

Pakistan govt failed its citizens as soaring food inflation sparks fury

Wheat, which is the primary source of food and nutrition for most of the population, has witnessed a price appreciation of 30–50 per cent in just a month, according to the report in Directus.gr.

Oct 18, 2025

War abroad, turmoil within: Pakistan's costly gamble against Afghanistan

Pakistan has stated with no proof that the Afghan Taliban is backing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The TTP has inflicted heavy losses on the Pakistan Army, and statistics for this year show that in the first three quarters of 2025, the army has lost 2,400 of its personnel.

Oct 18, 2025

Pakistan's manufactured chaos: Durand Line clashes expose failing state's old playbook

The message from the Durand Line is clear: Pakistan is not a victim of instability—it is the architect of it. The border is bleeding not because of outsiders, but because of Pakistan's addiction to strategic deceit.

Oct 18, 2025

Ahl-e-Sunnah Pakistan: The new alliance that could push Pakistan into further chaos

Pakistan is already battling insurgency in KP and now with the Chief Minister extending his support to the TLP, the cause for concern is even more. The weekend in Pakistan is expected to be a tense one.

Oct 17, 2025

Pakistan's 'thousand cuts' strategy backfires: India stands strong as Islamabad bleeds on all fronts

The conflict with the Taliban is something that Pakistan may not have anticipated. The Taliban is clearly not an easy organisation to fight. The Taliban fighters do not fight in a structured manner, as it does not follow the standard rules of engagement. This is one of the main reasons why the Pakistan Army is facing embarrassing losses in the battle against the Taliban.

Oct 17, 2025

Pakistan still military society at heart with strong Islamist streak: Former Australia PM

"China's leadership is party dictatorship and not personal dictatorship. As Prime Minister, I used to say that India will emerge as a democratic superpower. Well, now that has happened. The PM of India is likely to be a leader of a free world in the next 40-50 years," the former Australian PM said.

Oct 17, 2025

Pakistan's debt spiral deepens: Another bailout on the horizon

Pakistan must meet over USD 23 billion in external debt repayments in the current fiscal year, and the central bank's estimates put total foreign debt repayments and interest at about USD 30.35 billion for the year, say media reports.

Oct 15, 2025

Pakistan's monster turns on its master: TLP now the new TTP for the establishment

While the TLP has towed the ISI's line for long, the outfit today has become aggressive as it tries to push a radical Islamist agenda. The TLP has been pushing for the imposition of Sharia law in Pakistan.

Oct 13, 2025

Pakistan's dual patronage: New geopolitical wildcard and India's strategic imperative

Pakistan's dual patronage may appear as geopolitical agility, but it is in essence a slow-motion loss of autonomy. A nation that once exported ideology now imports survival. Both the U.S. and China are writing Pakistan's future not in partnership, but in installments.

Oct 11, 2025

Pakistan juggles between China, US and beyond to help address domestic chaos

However, rising public concern about debt terms, slow project delivery, and limited local industrial spillovers has created domestic scrutiny and occasional friction. Afghanistan's Khaama Press on Saturday carried an article on how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised an alarm over $ 11 billion discrepancy in Pakistan's trade data across the past two fiscal years.

Oct 11, 2025

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with a ban placed on rallies, protests, public gatherings, demonstrations and assemblies. In addition, authorities have imposed a ban on pillion riding and inflammatory speeches. The TLP has announced an anti-Israel protest outside the US Embassy in Islamabad on Friday, leading Pakistani daily The Express Tribune reported.

Oct 10, 2025

If not today, then it will give missiles tomorrow: Congress reacts as US denies selling AMRAAMs to Pakistan

Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Rashid Alvi told IANS, "America has changed its sales rules. According to American law, it can supply weapons to some countries and not to others. Pakistan has now been included in the list of countries to which weapons can be given. If it is not giving missiles today, it will give them tomorrow. This marks a major shift in America's foreign affairs and foreign policy."

Oct 10, 2025

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers sustainment

In its statement, the US has underscored that "contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to Pakistan." It added that the sustainment package "does not include an upgrade to any of Pakistan's current capabilities."

Oct 10, 2025

Pakistan's facade of freedom crumbles as PoJK protests reveal harsh truth

Security deployments, communication blackouts, emissaries dispatched for negotiations on the ground—all reflect Islamabad's absolute control over the region.

Oct 5, 2025

Blood in PoK exposes Pakistan's narrative, silence of Kashmiri leaders

Yet, videos emerging from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have exposed the falsehood Islamabad has been peddling since 1947. They have also unmasked those who, for decades, mischievously amplified anti-India propaganda regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 5, 2025

Why is PoJK burning: Timeline of strikes, protests, and violent crackdown

A timeline explainer on how protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir escalated from strikes to state violence, highlighting repression, public demands, and muted global response.

Oct 3, 2025

Any misadventure in Sir Creek will invite resounding response: Defence Minister Singh warns Pak

Referring to 'Operation Sindoor', Defence Minister Singh said Pakistan had unsuccessfully tried to breach India's defence systems from Leh to Sir Creek. "In our retaliatory action, Indian forces completely exposed the Pakistani air defence system. 'Operation Sindoor' has sent a clear message to the world -- India can inflict heavy losses on Pakistan whenever, wherever, and however it wishes," he asserted.

Oct 2, 2025

From PoK to Balochistan: Rising uprisings signal collapse of Pakistan army's grip

Despite the internet being cut and phone services suspended, news regarding the protests in PoK has reached the entire world. At least 2 people were killed and 22 others were injured after the police opened fire in PoK.

Sep 30, 2025