Pakistan

Pakistan in deep economic crisis with 44.7 pc population below poverty line

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, during the fiscal year 2022-2023, the country recorded an 11.38 per cent drop in per capita income, falling from $1,766 in 2022 to $1,568 in 2023. This decline coincided with a sharp contraction in the overall economy, which shrank by $33.4 billion, from $375 billion to $341.6 billion.

Aug 21, 2025

Three dead, over 60 injured during aerial firing on Pak's I-Day celebrations

The incidents occurred in different parts of the city. In Azizabad Block-8, an eight-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet and died before she could be taken to the hospital, reports Dunya News.

Aug 14, 2025

US spokesperson defends Trump's outreach to Pakistan, says ties with India 'good'

"Our relationship with both nations is as it has been, which is good", she said on Tuesday when a reporter asked her if US President Donald Trump reaching out to Pakistan's military leader Asim Munir would be "at the expense of the president's relationship with (Prime Minister) Modi".

Aug 13, 2025

US holds counterterrorism dialogue with terror host Pakistan

The statement mentioned three terrorist organisations, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but was silent about at least five others and their affiliates that are on the US government's list of terrorist organisations based in Pakistan.

Aug 13, 2025

Baloch are victims of PAK's terror, they're not terrorists: Human rights activist amid US move against BLA

The recent designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliate, The Majeed Brigade (TMB), as foreign terrorist organizations by the United States has ignited a wave of controversy. Human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has been at the forefront of criticizing this decision, arguing that the Baloch people are not terrorists but victims of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.

Aug 12, 2025

Balochistan: Protest march to Pak Army HQ planned amid endless enforced disappearances, lawlessness

Rehman made the announcement while addressing a press conference after leading a protest march from Quetta to Islamabad. The long march, which started on July 25, was organised to protest against ongoing injustices in the province, including enforced disappearances, lawlessness, humiliation at security checkpoints, the unchecked presence of the Frontier Corps, border closures and the "stranglehold of the trawler mafia.

Aug 8, 2025

Human rights body slams PAK judiciary for extending remand of Baloch leaders by 20 days

Describing the judiciary's conduct in Balochistan as "extremely disappointing," the BYC said that from the very beginning of the arrests under the 3 MPO (Maintenance of Public Order), they had approached the Balochistan High Court.

Aug 3, 2025

PCB issues blanket ban on future participation in WCL amid India's withdrawal

The PCB, during its 79th BoG meeting held virtually under the chairmanship of Mohsin Naqvi reviewed with considerable disappointment WCL's appalling conduct of awarding points to a willfully forfeiting team, and the content of the press releases of the WCL announcing the cancellation of the scheduled India vs. Pakistan legends matches, which were tainted with hypocrisy and bias.

Aug 3, 2025

Al Ummah sees revival in South India under Farhatullah Ghauri after PFI crackdown

Pakistan-based Farhatullah Ghauri leads Al Ummah revival in south India amid PFI crackdown

The blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru was an eye-opener for the agencies, since it had the Al Ummah signature. Further investigations have found that the entire responsibility of reviving the Al Ummah has been handed over to Farhatullah Ghauri, an operative based out of Pakistan.

Jul 27, 2025

Youth shot dead by Pakistan-backed death squad in Balochistan

The rights body stated that Azmat Rind, son of Ameer Bakhsh Rind, a resident of Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani military personnel on June 5, near Sabzi Mandi, Naseerabad district of the province.

Jul 18, 2025

Teenager dead, 6 people injured in PAK forces' mortar attack in Balochistan: Human rights body

On July 10, Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) launched a mortar strike on a football ground in the Gwarkop area of Kech district, killing a 15-year-old. Additionally, six others were injured, including a youth who is in a coma, fighting for his life.

Jul 15, 2025

India Counters Misinformation on Embassy Official Recall

Fact check: Pakistan's claims on recall of embassy official from Jakarta debunked

The Fact Check report from the PIB highlighted that Captain Shiv Kumar continues to serve in his role as Defence Attache in Jakarta. It also clarified that the postings of Indian Navy officers of the rank of Captain fall under the jurisdiction of the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy), and not the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Jul 8, 2025

China uses Pakistan as proxy for military testing: Deputy Chief of Army Staff

During the DGMO-level talks, it was revealed that Pakistan was receiving real-time updates from China, further complicating the strategic environment. "When DGMO-level talks were on, Pakistan was actually mentioning that your such and such important vectors are ready for action and requested us to pull it back.

Jul 4, 2025

Pahalgam terror attack: Three attackers were Pakistanis linked to LeT

It must be mentioned that on April 22, Pakistan backed LeT terrorists killed 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local pony owner, who had tried to stop the terrorists from spilling innocent blood. Among the 25 tourists was a Nepalese national.

Jun 23, 2025

Pak army chief Munir's meeting with Trump lasted over two hours: ISPR

Trump and Munir's meeting went on for two hours amid public outcry

President Trump expressed a keen interest in forging a mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan, based on long-term strategic convergence and shared interests. Munir acknowledged Trump's statesmanship and his ability to comprehend and address the multifaceted challenges faced by the global community

Jun 19, 2025

India seeks SCO's condemnation on Pahalgam, Pak pushes for Jaffar Express attack: Reports

Individuals familiar with the development have said that serious discussions are underway to include India's proposal to mention the terror attack in the document, as any failure to do so, as per media reports, may undermine the SCO proceedings.

Jun 18, 2025

UN Security Council renews sanctions against South Sudan for a year

The Security Council adopted a resolution to renew for a year, until May 31, 2026, an arms embargo against South Sudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities.

May 31, 2025

Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over coal syndicate, issues clarification on his Pak 'links'

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, citing recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids as "evidence of illegal coal mining operations" in the state, and also issued a clarification on his 'links' in Pakistan.

May 28, 2025

When our forces chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', enemy trembles with fear: PM Modi at Adampur base

Everything recorded on camera this time, so that our own don't seek proof: PM's jab at Oppn on 'Op Sindoor'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a 'proof' swipe at the Opposition, as he stated, addressing a public gathering in Gujarat, that all the military strikes inside Pakistan as well as Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) were recorded on camera this time, just in case anyone at home asks for evidence.

May 27, 2025

Welcome relief, says Owaisi on SC order on 'bulldozer justice'

Kiren Rijiju praises Asaduddin Owaisi for exposing Pakistan in Kuwait

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday showered praise on AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi for exposing and unmasking Pakistan over its brazen attempts to spread false propaganda in the wake of Operation Sindoor.