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Pakistan blames UK for Rochdale grooming gang leader’s crimes

‘Onus lies on where he grew up, was raised, groomed, and unfortunately spoiled,’ Islamabad official claims

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Pakistan urges US, Iran to end hostilities, resume talks amid renewed strikes

Pakistan urged the United States and Iran to cease hostilities and resume negotiations. Renewed military strikes between the two nations threaten regional stability and peace efforts. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed for a permanent peace agreement within sixty days. Pakistan reiterated its call for maximum restraint and a commitment…

The Economic Times

Pakistan's Libya peace push has a China connection and $4 billion price tag

Pakistan spent the first half of 2026 basking in an unfamiliar role: peacemaker. Its PM and Field Marshall helped broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and for a moment, Islamabad looked like the region's most unlikely power broker. But that ceasefire has since come apart in less…

The Times of India

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One misstep away: Pakistan’s Iran tightrope faces its toughest test

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement are facing renewed conflict, raising regional escalation fears and making Pakistan's strategic balance between Saudi Arabia and Iran more difficult. A recent Saudi-Pakistan defence pact has added more complexity to Islamabad's obligations. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait's importance has grown as shipping disruptions have become…

The Economic Times

India expects international community to hold Pakistan accountable for 'egregious abuses' in PoJK

India states protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir stem from exploitation. Islamabad's actions have led to systemic exploitation and administrative oppression there. New Delhi expects the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for abuses. Protests have escalated due to high living costs and discrimination. Pakistan has responded with brutality and…

The Economic Times

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged with Iranian and Qatari leaders on Friday night amid escalating regional tensions and urged restraint from all parties. Sharif stressed upholding commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Pakistan reaffirmed its readiness to facilitate dialogue and preserve regional stability.

The Economic Times

Pak refuses to accept grooming gang leader unless UK hands over political dissidents

Pakistan demands UK extradition of dissidents for deporting Shabir Ahmed. Ahmed, a grooming gang leader, faces deportation after his British citizenship was revoked. Pakistan states it will not accept him without reciprocal extradition agreements. Islamabad wants UK extradition of figures like Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. This creates a stalemate,…

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Extradite political dissidents for repatriating child rapist: Pakistan's demand shocks UK

Shabir Ahmed, 73, was released from prison last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for 30 child rape offences. Known as "Daddy" to his victims, he preyed on vulnerable girls as young as 12, supplying them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse…

The Times of India

Pakistan demands extradition of UK-based dissidents to accept grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's deportation

Pakistan has told Britain it must hand over political dissidents living in the UK if it wants Islamabad to accept the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.

The Times of India

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pakistan over 'double role' after Sharif's Khamenei tribute

US Pakistan relations: In a recent statement, US Senator Rick Scott criticized Pakistan's potential role in mediating US-Iran relations, referencing past missteps that question Islamabad's credibility. At the same time, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid his respects at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, vowing to uphold a collaborative relationship with Iran.…

The Economic Times

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pak over 'double role' after Khamenei tribute

US Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan's role in the US-Iran peace deal, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

The Times of India

TTP claims responsibility for killing of Pakistan Air Force officer in Islamabad

Rebel group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Pakistan air force Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad on Sunday afternoon. The suspect, now arrested, has been identified as Saad Abbasi (22).

The Times of India

Pakistan air force captain gunned down in broad daylight while rescuing woman

A Pakistan air force group captain was shot dead after intervening to rescue a woman from an alleged abduction attempt in Islamabad, according to Pakistan's Samaa TV.

The Times of India

Pakistani forces open fire on protest rally as massive anti-Islamabad uprising grips PoJK

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) defies state crackdowns. Thousands are demanding the release of arrested leaders amidst reports of unprovoked firing on civilians. The movement is gaining momentum, with international diaspora also voicing strong condemnation of…

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Massive anti-Pakistan protests begin in PoJK following brutal crackdown, arrest of 600 civil rights activists

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the arrest of over 600 activists, including leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is demanding their release, highlighting severe shortages and humanitarian crises. Appeals for help have reached across the ceasefire line, with a call for…

The Economic Times

Pakistan, Turkiye progress interconnected; PM Sharif, President Erdogan discuss trade, defence in Istanbul

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed strong support for Turkiye, stating their successes are intertwined. During a joint press conference in Istanbul, both nations pledged to boost bilateral trade to USD 5 billion, a significant jump from the current USD 1.3 billion. Defence cooperation was highlighted as a key driver…

The Times of India

'Shortsighted leaders tend to repeat errors': Analyst warns Trump's Pakistan outreach may cost US dearly

According to the analysis, countries that become strategically important often face less international pressure over their internal affairs. It points to examples such as continued Western engagement with Pakistan and the European Union retaining Islamabad's GSP-Plus trade status despite allegations of human rights abuses, arguing that geopolitical interests have frequently…

Euronews

Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators

Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.

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How a Pakistan syndicate smuggled 200kg of human placentas every month

In a shocking revelation, Pakistani law enforcement has dismantled an international syndicate involved in the illicit trade of human placentas. Authorities uncovered a processing facility in Islamabad responsible for exporting nearly 200kg monthly for use in expensive anti-aging treatments. The operation was exposed following a raid that seized 500kg of…

The Economic Times

Pakistan alleges, yet again, India making efforts to control rivers

Pakistan has strongly refuted India's alleged attempts to control rivers, particularly the Indus basin, by treating water as a "strategic asset." Islamabad asserts that India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty in "abeyance" is an illegal move, using terrorism as a baseless pretext. Pakistan maintains that water should not…

The Times of India

Pakistan only a 'guest' in Balochistan for few more years, says Baloch activist

A Baloch rights activist has announced a global campaign against alleged "terrorism" by Pakistan and China, accusing Beijing of using Islamabad as a "diplomatic gun" over the Indus Waters Treaty. He asserted that China and Pakistan's presence in Balochistan is illegal and that both nations are involved in the "Baloch…

The Economic Times

India, Pakistan exchange prisoner lists; New Delhi seeks expediated release of 188 citizens

India and Pakistan have swapped lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody, a routine exercise under a 2008 agreement. India detailed 439 individuals, while Pakistan provided 250 names. New Delhi urged Islamabad to expedite the return of 188 Indian nationals who have completed their sentences, highlighting ongoing efforts…

The Economic Times

Pakistan rejects India's remarks about airstrikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan has rejected India's condemnation of its airstrikes in Afghanistan, which Islamabad claims targeted "terrorist infrastructure." India had labelled the strikes a "blatant act of aggression" and a "direct threat" to regional stability. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman accused India of aiding terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan, though…

The Economic Times

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns 'we'll target every threat'

Afghanistan's air force launched precision strikes inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces targeting ISIS positions. This retaliation follows Pakistan's recent cross-border airstrikes on Afghan soil, which caused significant civilian casualties. India has strongly condemned Pakistan's actions, labeling them a "blatant act of aggression" threatening regional peace. Kabul warns it…

The Economic Times

India may push counter-terrorist financing watchdog to add Pakistan to 'Grey List'

India is reportedly planning to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF 'Grey List' at the upcoming October meeting. New Delhi may present evidence, including videos, suggesting Islamabad's continued support for terror outfits. This move aims to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged proliferation of non-state actors and the use of…

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