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Pakistan pleads for international loans, urges partners to 'help de-escalate'

Pakistan pleads for international loans, urges partners to 'help de-escalate'

May 09, 2025

Pakistan seeks international loans to stabilise its economy amid financial challenges. The government also urges efforts to ease regional tensions

US issues alert for Lahore; asks its citizens to leave or seek shelter

US issues alert for Lahore; asks its citizens to leave or seek shelter

May 08, 2025

The U.S. Consulate General in Lahore has ordered all personnel to shelter-in-place following reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace violations in and around the city.

Smoke and Secrecy: How the Catholic church signals the election of a new pope

Smoke and Secrecy: How the Catholic church signals the election of a new pope

May 07, 2025

For nearly eight centuries, the Catholic Church has used an ancient and symbolic process—the conclave—to elect a new pope.

Pakistan signals de-escalation, says will 'wrap up tensions' if India backs down

Pakistan signals de-escalation, says will 'wrap up tensions' if India backs down

May 07, 2025

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif signals readiness to de-escalate tensions with India if New Delhi takes similar steps. His remarks come in the wake of India's military actions against terror targets in Pakistan.

Operation Sindoor claims over 80 terrorists across 9 Pakistani terror camps

Operation Sindoor claims over 80 terrorists across 9 Pakistani terror camps

May 07, 2025

The Indian Army's precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK neutralised over 80 terrorists. The operation was in response to a deadly attack in Pahalgam.

UN Chief urges India, Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint amid escalating tensions

UN Chief urges India, Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint amid escalating tensions

May 05, 2025

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over rising hostilities between India and Pakistan, urging both nuclear-armed neighbors to show "maximum restraint" to prevent the situation from further destabilizing the region.

Afghan migrants urge international support amid ongoing arrests and deportations by Pakistan

Afghan migrants urge international support amid ongoing arrests and deportations by Pakistan

May 05, 2025

Afghan migrants in Pakistan report arrests and deportations, urging international aid. Amnesty International calls for Pakistan to halt these actions, citing human rights concerns.

Pakistani troops continue unprovoked firing along LoC in J&K amid escalated tensions

Pakistani troops continue unprovoked firing along LoC in J&K amid escalated tensions

May 05, 2025

Pakistani troops continue unprovoked firing along the LoC, escalating tensions with India. The firing violates ceasefire agreements and follows the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Occupy northeast if India attacks Pakistan": Former Bangladesh army officer

"Occupy northeast if India attacks Pakistan": Former Bangladesh army officer

May 04, 2025

Fresh controversy has erupted following provocative remarks from across the border, as retired Bangladeshi military officer Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman (retd) suggested that Bangladesh should occupy India’s northeastern states if hostilities break out between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Air India flight to Tel Aviv diverted mid-air after missile attack near Israeli airport

Air India flight to Tel Aviv diverted mid-air after missile attack near Israeli airport

May 04, 2025

Air India flight to Tel Aviv diverted mid-air due to a missile attack near the airport.

Pakistani nationals stranded in India to return via Wagah after visa revocations

Pakistani nationals stranded in India to return via Wagah after visa revocations

May 02, 2025

India revokes visas post-Pahalgam attack, stranding Pakistanis at Wagah border. Humanitarian concerns arise as Pakistanis await return.

Nepal demands full probe after second Nepali student death at KIIT in three months

Nepal demands full probe after second Nepali student death at KIIT in three months

May 02, 2025

Nepal demands a thorough investigation after a second Nepali student dies at KIIT, Bhubaneswar. The incident raises concerns among the Nepali community and authorities

Mt Everest access may be limited to seasoned mountaineers with 7k mtrs climbs

Mt Everest access may be limited to seasoned mountaineers with 7k mtrs climbs

Apr 29, 2025

Nepal restricts Everest access to seasoned climbers with prior 7,000m peak experience. New bill mandates health checks and non-refundable garbage fee.

Pakistan defence minister’s X account withheld in India amid crackdown on propaganda channels

Pakistan defence minister’s X account withheld in India amid crackdown on propaganda channels

Apr 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, the X (formerly Twitter) account of Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has been withheld in India.

'Largest civilian casualties since 26/11': India urges UN action after Pahalgam attack

'Largest civilian casualties since 26/11': India urges UN action after Pahalgam attack

Apr 29, 2025

India appeals to the UN after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, raises security concerns. The government condemns the violence and calls for global cooperation against terrorism

Pakistan sidesteps accountability for Pahalgam attack, seeks China's support

Pakistan sidesteps accountability for Pahalgam attack, seeks China's support

Apr 28, 2025

Pakistan has avoided taking responsibility for the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, instead attempting to shift blame to India.

North Korea admits deploying troops to fight alongside Russia against Ukraine

North Korea admits deploying troops to fight alongside Russia against Ukraine

Apr 28, 2025

North Korea has officially confirmed that its soldiers are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, marking the first public admission of its direct involvement in the war.

Indian diaspora stages counter-protest against Pakistan in London over Pahalgam terror attack

Indian diaspora stages counter-protest against Pakistan in London over Pahalgam terror attack

Apr 27, 2025

Members of the Indian diaspora in London staged a counter-protest outside the Indian High Commission, responding to a protest organized by Pakistani activists.

9 killed after car drives into crowd at heritage festival in Vancouver

9 killed after car drives into crowd at heritage festival in Vancouver

Apr 27, 2025

A tragic incident unfolded in Vancouver on Saturday night when a driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd attending a Filipino heritage street festival.

Pakistan PM: Will join neutral probe in Pahalgam attack, but won't stay silent on water treaty suspension

Pakistan PM: Will join neutral probe in Pahalgam attack, but won't stay silent on water treaty suspension

Apr 26, 2025

After the Pahalgam attack, PM Sharif calls for a neutral probe and warns India on water issues. He condemns terrorism and supports Kashmir's self-determination.

"Either our water or their blood will flow": Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's fiery warning to India amid water treaty crisis

"Either our water or their blood will flow": Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's fiery warning to India amid water treaty crisis

Apr 26, 2025

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has delivered a sharp warning to India following New Delhi’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a move made in response to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.