Pakistan
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'Prepare for more powerful missiles': Iran's warning as minister arrived in Pakistan for truce talks
World | Jul 21, 2026, 06:23 PM ISTIran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck US military targets, including air defence systems in Kuwait and Bahrain, after the US carried out its tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Amidst the tensions, Iran's Minister Eskandar Momeni reached out to Pakistan to revive stalled peace talks.
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IWT cannot work in its current form, to remain in abeyance till Pakistan ends terrorism: Sources
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:05 AM ISTIndia placed the treaty in abeyance in April 2025, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, saying it would remain suspended until Pakistan takes credible action against cross-border terrorism.
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Is cryptocurrency ‘haram’? Why does Pakistan's cleric declare Bitcoin trading forbidden?
offbeat | Jul 15, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTA leading Pakistani Islamic scholar declared cryptocurrency trading as ‘haram’ under Islamic law. The fatwa, issued by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, carried religious influence over shaping financial decisions among Muslims.
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Has Balochistan gained independence from Pakistan? Viral letter claims 85% territorial control
World | Jul 14, 2026, 09:58 PM ISTA statement claiming that Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan has gone viral on social media. The letter, issued in the name of the "Republic of Balochistan", outlines claims of territorial control and self-governance, but its authenticity remains unverified.
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'Systemic exploitation': India slams Pakistan over PoJK unrest, urges world to hold it accountable
India | Jul 14, 2026, 08:27 PM ISTIndia has criticised Pakistan over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of rights abuses and excessive force against protesters. The remarks come as fresh reports say six civilians were killed during clashes in Rawalakot.
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Pakistan cargo plane with five crew onboard goes missing over Arabian Sea after mid-air emergency
World | Jul 08, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTA K2 Airways cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi with five crew members on board went missing after reporting a navigational system issue. The aircraft disappeared from radar following a sudden descent about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi.
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Who is Muhammad Raza Dar, arrested in foreigners' gangrape case? Know his links to Pak's Ishaq Dar
World | Jul 07, 2026, 08:00 AM ISTThe foreign nationals, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, were allegedly abducted and gangraped by five men in Lahore on June 29.
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PoK leader seeks India's help, says Pakistan's crackdown has left region starving
World | Jul 06, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTAmid escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), JAAC leader Sardar Aman Khan has appealed to India for humanitarian assistance.
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BLA claims it killed over 30 Pakistani personnel in attack on Gwadar Coast Guard camp in Balochistan
World | Jul 04, 2026, 07:45 AM ISTThe Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a major attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Balochistan's Gwadar district, alleging that more than 30 security personnel were killed.
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'Pakistan on brink of failure, its crisis stems from its military,' says ex-Singapore diplomat
World | Jul 03, 2026, 03:55 PM ISTFormer Singapore envoy Bilahari Kausikan recently stated that while the Pakistani government repeatedly prides itself over its geopolitical achievements, innocent civilians continue to suffer from deep-rooted poverty and radicalism in the country.
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40 dead, eight others injured after overloaded bus plunges into deep ravine in Balochistan
World | Jul 06, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTThe accident was reported when the bus was passing through the border corridor connecting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when the accident occurred.
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Six killed, three missing after tourist boat capsizes in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
World | Jul 02, 2026, 10:02 AM ISTThe incident took place on Wednesday at Saifullah Lake in the Kalam Valley of Upper Swat district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a popular tourist destination.
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ISI spy money network busted in Maharashtra, funding agent with links to Pakistan nabbed
Rajasthan | Jul 01, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTThe Rajasthan Police's CID (Intelligence) has arrested an alleged funding agent of Pakistan's ISI from Maharashtra's Aurangabad.
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Pakistan takes Indus Waters Treaty matter at global conference: Why is the issue rattling Islamabad?
World | Jul 01, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTIn a desperate move, Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic campaign over the Indus Waters Treaty by hosting an international conference after India placed the pact in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Afghanistan strikes ISIS bases in Pakistan: How big is Kabul's Air Force? See full list of aircraft
World | Jul 01, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTAccording to a report by globalmilitary.net, the Afghan Air Force ranks 107th in the world. In the ranking of Global Air Force Index, the Afghan Air Force ranks 107th out of 162 countries. Afghanistan has a total of 34 aircraft.
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Afghanistan strikes ISIS bases in Pakistan after deadly border attack kills 36 civilians in Kabul
World | Jul 01, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTAfghanistan claims it carried out airstrikes on ISIS hideouts inside Pakistan after alleging Pakistani military operations killed 36 civilians. While Pakistan has defended its earlier operation, it has not yet responded to Afghanistan's latest strikes.
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What's behind the anti-Pakistan sentiment in PoK as people reject Asim Munir's 'dictatorship'?
World | Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTProtests have intensified in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with demonstrators rejecting Islamabad's control over the region and opposing Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. The agitation has entered its 22nd day.
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Karachi Attack; Pakistan Launches Major Border Crackdown, Says 29 TTP Terrorists Killed
News | Jun 29, 2026, 01:06 PM ISTPakistan has claimed its security forces killed 29 Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during intelligence-based ground operations and airstrikes along the Afghanistan border, launched after the deadly militant attack on the Pakistan Rangers' headquarters in Karachi.
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Pakistan launches strikes along Afghan border, kills 36 civilians as fresh tensions erupt
World | Jul 01, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTPakistan says its security forces killed 36 people during ground operations and strikes along the Afghan border after recent terror attacks. The latest development is expected to deepen tensions between Islamabad and Kabul amid continuing cross-border violence.
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India categorically rejects Pakistan's Karachi blast claims, says 'look inward, act against terror'
India | Jun 28, 2026, 07:42 PM ISTIndia has dismissed Pakistan's Karachi blast claims as "baseless" and urged action against terror infrastructure instead of "pointing fingers."