Pakistan
Pakistan opposition, religious parties slam Shehbaz Sharif’s Gaza Board decision
Critics fault the government for bypassing parliament as Islamabad joins a US-backed initiative alongside other Muslim states.
Pakistan’s Gen Z hits a wall of inflation, unemployment, censorship - feature
Pakistan opposition groups oppose Islamabad’s decision to join President Trump’s Board of Peace
Pakistan fire death toll rises to around 50 after shopping mall blaze
Three suicide bombers attack Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters, police say
Law enforcement isolated the area due to the suspicion that terrorists may have hidden within the building.
X location feature reveals origin of anti-Israel, antisemitic, and Gaza scam accounts
Concerns have been raised by some X users about the presence of foreign actors involving themselves in political movements, either for manipulation or monetization.
Imran Khan’s party threatens legal action over Economist story on Bushra Bibi
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf accuses The Economist of publishing a defamatory, politically motivated portrayal of Bibi’s role in national affairs.
Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups
Texas Governor Greg Abbott labeled the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR terrorist and criminal groups, citing alleged Hamas ties and national security concerns.
PKK’s partial withdrawal from Turkey raises questions about peace deal - analysis
The Kurdistan Workers' Party’s decision to pull back from the Turkish border raises hopes for peace but leaves crucial questions about its future actions in Iraq, Syria, and beyond.
Jordan's King Abdullah arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks to expand bilateral ties
Pakistani officials said the visit represents the first trip by a Jordanian monarch in more than two decades.
Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures
Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over Pakistani militants sheltering across the border.
Taliban deputy PM orders traders to cut ties with Pakistan amid exploitation claims
Due to deteriorating relations, the Taliban instructed traders to find new trade routes outside of Pakistan. The move primarily affects pharmaceutical imports and transit dealings.
Suicide bomber kills 12 outside court in Pakistan capital
A suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s district court killed 12, leaving several others critically wounded. Police are investigating the attack’s motives.
Pakistan maternity leave termination leads to landmark case with monetary compensation
After being fired while on maternity leave, Islamabad IT expert Zainab Zahra wins a case that could reshape workplace rights in Pakistan.
