Sri Lanka’s cricket team has continued its tour of Pakistan despite strong security concerns following a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people. Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, personally reached out to Sri Lankan authorities to assure them of enhanced security measures.
A serious suicide bombing near a court in Islamabad that killed 12 people has led to deep security worries for the visiting Sri Lanka national cricket team in Pakistan. Despite several players requesting to leave the tour for safety reasons, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) directed the team to stay and complete the series. The […]
Pakistan’s parliament has approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment, granting sweeping powers and lifetime legal immunity to the country’s army chief, Asim Munir. Under the new law, Munir will hold the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces, giving him formal command over the army, navy and air force. The amendment also ensures that once […]
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country may launch cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan following two major terrorist attacks within 48 hours. The first incident targeted a court complex in Islamabad, killing at least 12 people, while the second hit a military school in South Waziristan. Authorities have blamed militant groups allegedly
On the evening of November 8, 2016, India came to a standstill. Millions lined up outside banks, clutching stacks of suddenly worthless notes. The government’s announcement to invalidate ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes overnight was met with confusion, panic, and fierce debate. Economists called it reckless. Politicians called it a stunt. But few understood that demonetization […]
Donald Trump’s declaration that “Pakistan is conducting nuclear tests” reverberated across the world like a Cold War echo. Islamabad denied it immediately, India stayed cautious, and analysts scoured satellite feeds for evidence that never appeared. But the real story doesn’t lie in Trump’s bluster or Pakistan’s denials. It lies in the quiet tunnels of Kirana […]
Talks between the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-led delegation from Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the Afghan side blaming Islamabad for an “irresponsible and uncooperative” stance. Background of the Talks The two-day session, mediated by Istanbul and facilitated by Doha, was held amid a fragile cease-fire
In a revelation that brings fresh intrigue to South Asia’s nuclear history, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) counter-proliferation officer Richard Barlow has claimed that a secret joint strike plan between India and Israel to hit Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility was proposed in the early 1980s — and says that then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi withdrew her […]
Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks in Istanbul on Thursday aimed at finalising a truce after deadly clashes last month. During the meeting in Turkey, both sides reported incidents of cross-border fire: Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of opening fire near the Spin Boldak border crossing, while Pakistani officials denied the claim and alleged the
Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, issued a stern warning that war could ensue if ongoing peace negotiations with Taliban-led Afghanistan fail. The remark comes ahead of key talks in Turkey aimed at strengthening the current cease-fire and addressing militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Background to the Tensions Border clashes in recent















