Pakistan
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Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report
World | Sep 15, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTThe Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past few weeks, attacking crucial oil pipelines and civilian structures such as mosques near the border with Yemen.
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Pakistan hikes bounty on Jaish chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh in bid to avoid FATF grey list
World | Sep 14, 2026, 04:36 PM ISTDespite Pakistan's repeated claims since 2021 that Azhar is hiding in Afghanistan, technical analysis by Indian intelligence agencies over the past six months has indicated that he is currently hiding in Nawabshah, Sindh province, Pakistan.
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Terrorist hideouts destroyed in Operation Sindoor being rebuilt in PoK, fresh visuals emerge
World | Sep 14, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTThe resurfacing of these bases is an indication that the attempt to re-erect the terrorist structure in Pakistan continues.
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'A defensive alliance': Pakistan's swift U-turn on Mecca pact after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
World | Sep 10, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTPakistan has made U-turn and ruled out the possibility of attacking the Houthis in Yemen in response to their attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' is a 'defensive alliance' aimed at ensuring regional stability through deterrence.
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Pakistan rattled by Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, issues stern warning to Iran
World | Sep 10, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTPakistan has warned Iran following attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, urging Tehran to rein in the group while citing its defence agreement with Riyadh. The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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From 'mediator' to 'tightrope': Pakistan's big admission as US-Iran conflict escalates
World | Sep 09, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described Islamabad’s position amid escalating US-Iran tensions as a “tightrope walk” due to its close ties with both Iran and the Gulf countries. He said Pakistan was seeking to mediate between Washington and Tehran but faced difficult choices.
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Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan's Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbours
World | Sep 06, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTPakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the past few years, both adjoining provinces of Punjab. It also shares a border with India.
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Panic in Pakistan, emergency meet called as Indian Air Force issues NOTAM for 17-day combat exercise
India | Sep 04, 2026, 12:32 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force will hold combat drills over the Rajasthan airspace from September 21 to October 7. The exercise has reportedly prompted heightened vigilance in Pakistan, with its defence authorities reviewing the notification and monitoring Indian military activities.
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'Reprehensible act of vandalism': India condemns demolition of 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan
India | Sep 02, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the incident at village Siraj in Pakistan's Narowal district, criticising local authorities for failing to protect the century-old place of worship.
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Vlogger says Pakistani five-star hotels 'nowhere near the standard' of their Indian counterparts
Travel | Sep 02, 2026, 08:16 PM ISTTravel vlogger Harry Jaggard compared his stays at Mumbai's Taj Palace and Karachi's Pearl Continental, praising India's five-star hospitality and saying it matches luxury standards he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. He also spoke about India's rising wealth and growing middle class.
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'Driverless' car loses control before crashing into police van in Islamabad, video goes viral
offbeat | Sep 02, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTA purported driverless car demonstration in Islamabad took an unexpected turn when the vehicle suddenly changed course and crashed into a parked police van. The incident, blamed on an internet disruption, quickly went viral as social media users reacted with jokes and disbelief.
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Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi get relief as Pakistan HC bars solitary confinement
World | Sep 01, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are currently detained at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, serving lengthy prison sentences in corruption and related cases.
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Intimidated by India? Pakistan PMO crops SCO group photo in desperate charade to exclude PM Modi
World | Sep 01, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTThe original photograph shared by PM Modi showed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif standing fourth from the right, exposing the difference between the two versions.
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Over 100-year-old Hindu temple razed in Pakistan's Narowal to make space for Madrasa
World | Sep 01, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTAs per locals, a group of religious zealots - members of a banned far-right Islamic party Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) demolished the temple to include its land in an adjacent seminary. The temple was located in Siraj village in Narowal district, about 130 kilometers from Lahore.
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'They want to kill my father': Imran Khan's sons level serious allegations against Pakistan govt
World | Aug 28, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTJailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sons have accused the Pakistan government of deliberately keeping their father isolated and putting his life at risk. In an interview with Mike Atherton, they raised concerns over his medical treatment and alleged eye injury.
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Pak deployed spies, activated sleeper cells to find S-400 systems during Op Sindoor: Air Marshal
India | Aug 27, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTIndia operates around four squadrons of the S-400s, which are considered one of the best air defence systems of the world. Designed by Russia's Almaz-Antey, the S-400 can engage aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, at ranges up to 400 km.
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Was Pakistan's Skardu airbase next target after Sargodha? Ex- CDS Chauhan reveals Op Sindoor plan
India | Aug 26, 2026, 04:00 PM ISTFormer CDS General Anil Chauhan has revealed that Skardu airbase in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan was identified as a potential Indian target during Operation Sindoor after the strike on Sargodha. However, bad weather forced the forces to change their plan.
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Iran invited to join Saudi-Pak-Turkey defence pact. A new geopolitical equation in Middle East?
Explainers | Aug 24, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTAn Iranian official has claimed that Tehran has received a proposal to join the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' that was signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on August 7. Though there is no official confirmation, a report has claimed that Iran is considering the proposal.
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Islamic NATO on India's doorstep? Bangladesh ministers say open to joining Saudi-Pak-Turkey pact
World | Aug 23, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTTwo of Bangladesh's junior ministers have said that the country is interested in joining the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. However, a decision in this regard would be taken after considering Bangladesh's national interests, they said.
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UP ATS detains two people in Kanpur, both questioned for activities linked to Pakistan: Sources
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 22, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTThe number of suspects linked to Pakistan is reported to be four. UP ATS and other agencies are investigating the links within the entire network.