Latest stories about political chaos

KP misrule, Punjab momentum

Editorial
From Haripur to Lahore, the ballot box has rebuked anti-state theatrics and KP misgovernance, tightening PML-N’s grip on a weary electorate, as PTI’s agitation and foreign-amplified campaigns collide with reality and by-election voters turn to order over unrest.

When chaos wears a crown

Analysis
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.

Maryam Nawaz vows to cleanse Punjab and Pakistan of political unrest

Newsroom
Clearing waste from streets is vital, but eliminating political chaos from Punjab and Pakistan is equally crucial. The KPK government is misusing public funds to orchestrate attacks. Foreign-trained militants are being used incite unrest and destabilisation in the country.

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US-Iran deal “close to being reached,” Field Marshal Munir tells China’s Wang Yi

International
Field Marshal Munir told China's Wang Yi in Beijing that a US-Iran agreement is close to being reached and Pakistan will continue all-out efforts. Wang Yi called Pakistan a trustworthy mediator. Source: Xinhua. The Thursday Times reports.
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Indians arrested in Canada, police dismantle extortion network

International
Canadian police have arrested 17 individuals, majority of Indian origin, linked to the For Brothers criminal network which allegedly extorted South Asian businesses across Canada and the US. 106 charges. FINTRAC confirms Indian crime syndicate links. The Thursday Times reports.
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RedBird begins AC Milan reset after Champions League failure

Football
AC Milan have confirmed the immediate departures of Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, Massimiliano Allegri and Geoffrey Moncada as RedBird begins a major reset after a failed season.
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Pakistan’s mediation role ≠ Israeli normalisation

Editorial
Pakistan’s role in de-escalation does not amount to acceptance of normalisation with Israel. Islamabad’s Palestine policy remains rooted in statehood, Al-Quds, and pre-1967 borders, not the politics of the Iran file.
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Xi Jinping praises Pakistan’s role in US-Iran mediation

International
President Xi Jinping praised Pakistan's constructive mediation role between the US and Iran, welcoming Field Marshal Munir to Beijing alongside PM Shehbaz Sharif. Iran had thanked Pakistan by name earlier the same day. The Thursday Times reports.
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