Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s political unrest under Sohail Afridi reveals a province caught between noise and neglect, as Pakistan’s federal resolve is tested by a populist movement that confuses chaos for courage and defiance for governance.

Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin was “very productive,” announcing plans for a high-level peace summit in Budapest aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The former U.S. president claimed “great progress” was made and that he would brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

ISPR says that ahead of the Bihar and West Bengal elections, India’s military leadership is recycling “Bollywood-style, fabricated scripts,” a posture it calls irresponsible and dangerous for South Asian peace and stability. Pakistan, it adds, has the capability to deliver an immediate and forceful response to any act of aggression.

پاکستانی سر زمین پر مقیم تمام افغانیوں کو اب اپنے وطن جانا ہوگا، اب احتجاجی مراسلات اور امن کی اپیلیں نہیں ہونگی۔ اور کابل نمائندہ وفد بھی نہیں بھیجا جائے گا۔ جہاں بھی دہشت گردی کا منبع ہو گا، اسے بھاری قیمت ادا کرنا پڑے گی۔

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s political unrest under Sohail Afridi reveals a province caught between noise and neglect, as Pakistan’s federal resolve is tested by a populist movement that confuses chaos for courage and defiance for governance.

Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin was “very productive,” announcing plans for a high-level peace summit in Budapest aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The former U.S. president claimed “great progress” was made and that he would brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

ISPR says that ahead of the Bihar and West Bengal elections, India’s military leadership is recycling “Bollywood-style, fabricated scripts,” a posture it calls irresponsible and dangerous for South Asian peace and stability. Pakistan, it adds, has the capability to deliver an immediate and forceful response to any act of aggression.

Critics insist that Pakistan’s sympathy for Gaza is performative. They are wrong. It is historical, ethical, and intensely practical. War does not stop at borders. It migrates into prices, into power cuts, into classrooms, into the psychology of a young man who has seen too many funerals and too few pay cheques.

India cannot claim the title Pharmacy of the World while children die from poisoned cough syrup. Pride means nothing without transparent regulation, lot-by-lot testing, and accountability from factory floor to cabinet table.

For fifty years Pakistan sheltered millions of Afghans while richer capitals sermonised from afar. If promises are paused in the West, do not scold the neighbour for enforcing its borders; honour your pledges and share the burden.

The Nobel Peace Prize risks turning from conscience into stagecraft when nominees with alleged militant proximities are amplified by friendly institutions, eroding the firewall of secrecy and trust.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s political unrest under Sohail Afridi reveals a province caught between noise and neglect, as Pakistan’s federal resolve is tested by a populist movement that confuses chaos for courage and defiance for governance.

پاکستان نے امریکہ کو بلوچستان کے ساحلی شہر پسنی میں بحیرۂ عرب پر نئی بندرگاہ قائم کرنے اور اس کا انتظام سنبھالنے کی پیشکش کی ہے۔ منصوبے کا مقصد امریکی سرمایہ کاری کے ذریعے پاکستان کے معدنی وسائل تک واشنگٹن کی رسائی بڑھانا ہے۔ یہ اقدام اسلام آباد کی نئی سفارتی حکمتِ عملی کا حصہ ہے، جو چین، امریکہ، ایران اور سعودی عرب کے درمیان اقتصادی تعلقات کو ازسرِنو ترتیب دینے پر مرکوز ہے۔

اسرائیلی وزیراعظم بنیامین نیتن یاہو نے قطر کے وزیراعظم شیخ محمد بن عبدالرحمٰن آل ثانی سے دوحہ پر کیے گئے اسرائیلی حملے پر باقاعدہ معذرت کرلی۔۔ یہ ٹیلی فونک گفتگو اس وقت ہوئی جب نیتن یاہو امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ سے ملاقات کر رہے تھے۔

پاکستان اور سعودی عرب کے درمیان نیا دفاعی معاہدہ بعد از امریکہ دور میں خطے میں ایک نئے عالمی نظام کی شروعات کا عندیہ دے رہا ہے۔ یہ معاہدہ نہ صرف تاریخی سنگِ میل ہے بلکہ مسلم دنیا کی قیادت میں پاکستان کے کردار کو اجاگر کرتے ہوئے آنے والے دور کی واضح جھلک بھی پیش کر رہا ہے۔

پاکستان اس وقت ایک نازک موڑ پر ہے جہاں مذہبی سیاست اور مسلح انتہا پسندی دونوں ریاستی استحکام کے لیے خطرہ بن چکی ہیں۔ ٹی ایل پی سڑکوں پر انتشار پھیلا رہی ہے اور ٹی ٹی پی بندوق کے زور پر ریاستی رٹ کو چیلنج کر رہی ہے۔ دونوں کا مقصد مختلف مگر نتیجہ ایک ہے پاکستان کی کمزوری۔ اب وقت ہے کہ ریاست ایک ہی معیار اپنائے اور "سب سے پہلے پاکستان" کو نعرے سے بڑھا کر قومی پالیسی بنائے۔

پاکستان اس وقت ایک نازک موڑ پر ہے جہاں مذہبی سیاست اور مسلح انتہا پسندی دونوں ریاستی استحکام کے لیے خطرہ بن چکی ہیں۔ ٹی ایل پی سڑکوں پر انتشار پھیلا رہی ہے اور ٹی ٹی پی بندوق کے زور پر ریاستی رٹ کو چیلنج کر رہی ہے۔ دونوں کا مقصد مختلف مگر نتیجہ ایک ہے پاکستان کی کمزوری۔ اب وقت ہے کہ ریاست ایک ہی معیار اپنائے اور "سب سے پہلے پاکستان" کو نعرے سے بڑھا کر قومی پالیسی بنائے۔

بھارتی ائیر چیف کا نیا اور حقائق کے برعکس دعویٰ محض سیاسی بیانیہ گھڑنے کی کوشش لگتا ہے۔ تین ماہ کی خاموشی کے بعد ثبوتوں کے بغیر یہ بیان خارجہ سطح پر ناکامیوں اور اندرونی دباؤ سے فرار کا راستہ ہے، یہ وہی ہتھکنڈے ہیں جو بھارت 2019 میں بھی آزما کر ناکام ہو چکا ہے۔

The name Indus comes from the ancient Sanskrit Sindhu, which evolved through Persian, Greek, and Latin adaptations reflecting the river's role in identity, conquest, and civilisation; this transformation tells a larger story of how geography shapes names and history through foreign tongues, empires, and time.

Romania has offered Pakistan access to the Port of Constanța for direct trade routes into Europe as both countries deepen cooperation in trade, energy and technology while pushing for joint ventures and cultural exchange.

Pakistan’s exports reached $31.75 billion in FY2024–25 driven by strong textile and non-traditional sector growth while the government introduces AI-driven export strategies and new global market plans to sustain momentum amid global trade instability.

Islamabad is preparing to become Pakistan’s first fully cashless city as the CDA launches a sweeping digital payments strategy including QRs, mobile apps, and ERP integration across civic and commercial services to improve transparency and efficiency.

The SIFC has celebrated its second anniversary by enabling PayPal payments for freelancers, launching IT parks and E-Rozgar centres, securing global tech investments, and driving a digital transformation boosting exports and international competitiveness.

پاکستان کی پہلی رینج ایکسٹینڈڈ الیکٹرک گاڑی فورتھنگ فرائیڈے ریوو باضابطہ لانچ کر دی گئی جو 1150 کلومیٹرز رینج کی حامل ہے۔ کیپیٹل سمارٹ موٹرز کے اقدام کو ملک میں طویل فاصلے کی کلینر ٹرانسپورٹ کی جانب پیش رفت میں اہم سنگِ میل قرار دیا جا رہا ہے۔

Pakistan’s first-ever range-extended EV, the Forthing Friday REEV, has officially launched with an impressive 1,150km range as Capital Smart Motors marks a turning point in the country’s push for cleaner long-distance transport.

Atlas Honda has launched the CG150 motorcycle and its first electric scooter, the Icon e, in a bid to capture both budget-conscious and eco-conscious riders in Pakistan as it expands into the electric mobility segment while reinforcing its grip on the traditional two-wheeler market.

Punjab launches an ambitious electric taxi programme offering 1,100 interest-free vehicles to unemployed youth and women across the province in a push to reduce pollution while accelerating job creation and EV infrastructure.

Dubai Princess Mahra has become engaged to rapper French Montana after a Paris Fashion Week proposal just one year after divorcing her first husband in a viral Instagram post and the couple have since been seen together in Dubai and abroad as they prepare for their second marriages.

تقرير "الميجاترندز 2025" الصادر عن مؤسسة دبي للمستقبل يرسم خريطة تحولات كبرى من المواد الكمية إلى الروبوتات والأتمتة والهوية الرقمية، في لحظة تاريخية قد تعيد صياغة الاقتصاد والمجتمع والقيادة على مستوى العالم.

The Dubai Future Foundation’s sweeping Megatrends 2025 report unveils a provocative map of near-future disruptions from quantum materials to AI personhood and planetary regeneration all converging into a decade poised to redefine everything.

Pakistan and the U.S. are entering a new phase of cooperation with talks focused on digital assets and blockchain regulation following their recent trade deal, as Islamabad positions itself as a Web3 leader in South Asia and aligns with Washington's new crypto framework.

Qatar is moving to become a global leader in tokenising real-world assets with a new policy report focused on regulation, infrastructure, and inclusion as the Gulf accelerates towards digital asset dominance and trillion-dollar markets.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar and Israel’s ongoing aggression in Gaza, calling for an end to hostilities and praising Qatar’s role in brokering the recent ceasefire.

A sharp uptick will be driven primarily by a planned 40% expansion in LNG output as Qatar's North Field megaprojects come online, reshaping the country’s hydrocarbon trajectory.

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF has launched a dual commercial paper programme in U.S. and Euro markets to diversify its funding sources and enhance short-term liquidity while securing top credit ratings from Moody’s and Fitch.

Saudi Arabia's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission has confirmed a lack of radioactive effects or radiation risk after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites including Fordow as regional authorities move quickly to reassure the public and downplay environmental fallout concerns.

المملكة العربية السعودية تحقق إنجازًا تاريخيًا في مجال كرة القدم، الرياضة الأكثر شعبية عالميًا، بفوزها بشرف استضافة كأس العالم 2034۔

سعودی عرب کیلئے دنیا کے مقبول ترین کھیل ’’فٹبال‘‘ کے میدان میں تاریخی سنگِ میل، فیفا ورلڈ کپ 2034 کی میزبانی جیت لی۔

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to extend his contract with Al-Nassr after weeks of speculation about his future, as the club simultaneously works to sign Casemiro and find a new manager following Pioli’s exit.

Under Mark Walter, the Lakers will likely become what Jerry Buss first imagined — not just a dominant team, but a dominant business. One that’s scalable, international, modern, and deeply tied to the fabric of Los Angeles.

JJ Spaun claimed his first major title at the US Open 2025 with a sensational 65-foot birdie on the final hole, beating Robert MacIntyre in a chaotic, rain-delayed finale at Oakmont.

Lahore Qalandars clinch third PSL title with a nail-biting chase led by Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza. Quetta Gladiators' 200+ total wasn’t enough as Lahore sealed it in the final over at Gaddafi Stadium.

ایپل نے آئی فون 17 پرو لانچ کر دیا ہے جس میں جدید کولنگ سسٹم، ٹرپل 48 میگا پکسل کیمرا سسٹم اور آئی فون کی تاریخ کی سب سے طویل بیٹری لائف شامل ہے، جو 39 گھنٹے تک کی ویڈیو پلے بیک فراہم کرتی ہے۔

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro, featuring a new thermal cooling system, a triple 48MP camera array and the longest battery life ever on an iPhone, while promising professional-grade video tools and performance unmatched in a smartphone.

OpenAI has launched GPT-5 for all 800 million ChatGPT users claiming major improvements in coding, creativity and reduced sycophancy yet CEO Sam Altman says true AGI is still missing critical capabilities like continuous learning.

Qatar is moving to become a global leader in tokenising real-world assets with a new policy report focused on regulation, infrastructure, and inclusion as the Gulf accelerates towards digital asset dominance and trillion-dollar markets.

The prime minister's senior leaders continue to lie point-blank to the public, increasingly becoming more beligerent, writes Hina Butt.

جنرل پرویز مشرف کی موت پر دیا گیا خلاف معمول اور چونکا دینے والا ردعمل اور مرحوم جسٹس وقار احمد سیٹھ کے فیصلے کی گونج سے تشکیل پاتا منظر نامہ پروپیگنڈے کی بے ثمر اور بوسیدہ شاخوں سے لٹکے ہوئے ماضی سے دامن چھڑاتا بھی نظر آ رہا ھے۔

Veteran journalist Hammad Hassan reflects on the 2016 Turkish coup d'état, and how the event relates to rapidly-changing modern-day scenes globally.

The ANP of today is not the one originally envisioned by its founder, Abdul Wali Khan—Hammad Hassan explains.