8 h. ago India admits heavy losses in ‘operation sindoor’, to posthumously honour 100 soldiers

ISLAMABAD: Under intense internal pressure, the Indian government has officially acknowledged the heavy toll suffered during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and announced that 100 fallen troops will be honoured posthumously. The recognition includes four fighter pilots and five S-400 air defense system operators. The conflict erupted on May 7 after India launched missile strikes against Pakistan, blaming […]

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23 h. ago Defeated India trying to pacify its domestic audience by blaming China: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected the top Indian Army officer’s claims about China’s ‘live [satellite] inputs’ to Pakistan during its recent conflict with India in May, saying such statements are aimed at pacifying the domestic audience. India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Rahul R Singh, claimed a day ago that Beijing provided real-time satellite […]

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29 h. ago Pakistan defeats India, bags 7 medals at Asian junior squash championship in Korea

Pakistan celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Korea, defeating traditional rivals India and securing a total of seven medals. The national junior squad returned home with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and two Plate Division titles, marking one of their strongest performances in recent years on the Asian […]

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35 h. ago Pakistan beat India in Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025

LAHORE – Pakistan’s junior squash players delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in South Korea,

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45 h. ago No bar on extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates, says Bilawal

PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure, as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the process. Ties between Pakistan and India have remained tense, further strained after New Delhi, without presenting evidence, […]

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45 h. ago China helped Pakistan during India conflict, says Indian Army deputy chief

China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions during Pakistan’s deadly conflict with its neighbor in May, the deputy chief of India’s army said on Friday, calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s air defense systems. The nuclear-armed rivals used missiles, drones and artillery fire during the four-day fighting – their worst in decades […]

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45 h. ago Bilawal says ‘Islamabad may opt’ for extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates

PPP chairman expresses concern about India’s vow to pursue terrorists, calling it a ‘new abnormal’ ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure (CBM), as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the […]

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49 h. ago India caught off guard by Pakistan Army’s C4ISR and Rocket capabilities, admits top general

NEW DELHI – India’s Deputy Army Chief, Lieutenant General Rahul Singh admitted tactical setbacks in May 2025 escalation as Pakistan’s

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53 h. ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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54 h. ago  US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan set to join Asia cup in India after visa greenlight

In a welcome move for regional sports, the Indian government has approved visas for Pakistan’s national hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September 7, 2025. According to Indian media, the decision was finalized after receiving approval from the Ministry of Home […]

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3 d. ago Amarnath Yatra begins in occupied Kashmir amid tight security and lingering tensions

Thousands of Hindu pilgrims began the annual Amarnath Yatra in Indian-occupied Kashmir on Thursday, starting from Pahalgam, the same town where a deadly April attack triggered armed conflict between India and Pakistan. Despite fears, devotees say they feel safe due to the presence of heavy security forces. Last year, over 500,000 people took part in […]

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3 d. ago Divine help came for Pakistan’s aid during tensions with India, says Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan received “divine help” during its confrontation with India and

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4 d. ago UNGA: Pakistan slams India over human rights abuses, state terrorism

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, in a strongly worded statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accused India of widespread human rights abuses, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism within Pakistan. Responding to remarks made earlier by the Indian representative, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN Rabia Ijaz said she was compelled to reply to […]

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4 d. ago Quad ministers condemn Pahalgam attack without naming Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of a militant attack that killed 26 in India-occupied Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay. The April 22 attack in held Kashmir’s Pahalgam sparked heavy fighting between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry as […]

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4 d. ago PM appreciates Saudi Arabia’s role in Middle East peace, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and its significant role in facilitating the recent ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad, […]

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4 d. ago Bilawal reiterates offer for peace talks to India, urges neighbour to act on shared responsibility in counter

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday again extended an olive branch to India, urging the neighboring country to forge a partnership with Pakistan to pursue peace and jointly combat terrorism. Speaking at the international conference titled “Pakistan Fighting War for the World against Terrorism” at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, Bilawal emphasized that […]

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4 d. ago “We unite, so they silence us first”: Mahira Khan on artists facing bans

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has voiced her disappointment over repeated bans on artists, especially during times of political tension between Pakistan and India. She believes that art connects people, which is why artists are often the first to face restrictions in such situations. In a recent interview, Mahira was asked about Indian social media platforms […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan calls on India to respect Indus waters treaty after global court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately resume its commitments under the Indus Waters Treaty following a key ruling by the Court of Arbitration that backed Pakistan’s stance. The court clearly stated that India cannot legally suspend the treaty on its own. On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the court’s Supplemental Award, which affirmed that the […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan assumes UN security council presidency, renews call for Kashmir resolution

Pakistan has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calling for urgent attention to the Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a press conference in New York, he emphasized that the decades-old issue continues to fuel tensions between Pakistan and India and […]

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