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Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

The Times of India

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting

Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China

The Independent UK

Indian Navy Was Minutes Away from Striking Pakistan During Operation Sindoor, Says Navy Chief

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has revealed that the Indian Navy was on the verge of launching a sea-based strike against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. His remarks came months after the operation, while addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony in Mumbai.

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Humour Meets Patriotism: BSF Jawan’s Playful Act Steals the Show at Wagah-Attari Border

The Wagah-Attari border ceremony, known for its electrifying energy, powerful high kicks, and intense displays of patriotism, has long captivated audiences on both sides of the border. Every evening, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) jawans and Pakistan Rangers engage in a synchronized show of strength, discipline, and national pride that…

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AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire

Officials say Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after more than a month of fighting

The Independent UK

Will jet fuel shortages or rising prices cancel my holiday – and will I have to pay extra?

As Lufthansa grounds 20,000 flights, other airlines are piling on the fuel surcharges

The Independent UK

My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on

No home in Balochistan is safe and enforced disappearances are widespread. Detaining me and other rights activists only confirms the justice of our cause

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China and Pakistan present new Iran deal: Ceasefire for opening Hormuz

Axios asked Trump and Pakistan's FM about the plan.

Axios

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker role

The Guardian - UK

After the Iran war: 5 possible outcomes and 4 ways Canada can flex its middle-power muscle

The bombing in Iran and the broader Middle East will eventually cease. United States President Donald Trump keeps hinting about a possible end to hostilities and the U.S. has sent a 15-point peace proposal to Pakistan.

The Conversation

Huge explosion as gas pipeline in Pakistan is hit by suspected terror attack

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The Independent UK

Terror attack suspected as gas pipeline blown up in southwest Pakistan

Main supply line near Quetta in restive Balochistan province attacked by ‘unknown individuals’

The Independent UK

'India a better mediator than Pakistan': Israeli envoy on Middle East war

Israel's envoy dismisses Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict, favoring India as a 'better mediator.' She highlighted significant military gains against Iran's proxies and internal instability within Iran. The envoy also emphasized a dual-track US strategy of diplomacy and military pressure, ruling out compromise on Iran's nuclear program.

The Times of India

Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and Israel

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Pakistan to Host US-Iran Talks, No Word Yet from Washington or Tehran, Says Foreign Minister

Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks as war escalates, with Tehran issuing stark threats and Washington signalling uncertain progress in negotiations.

The Conversation

Strike on Afghan hospital shows the laws of war may document atrocities — but don’t prevent them

Pakistani jets recently bombed the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, a facility with 2,000 beds dedicated to helping patients recover from drug addiction.

The Times of India

'We didn't participate': Iran rejects Pakistan's mediation role

Iran has rejected any suggestion that it is engaging in mediation efforts hosted by Pakistan, insisting it has not taken part in any such diplomatic initiative even as pressure mounts to end the escalating conflict in the region.

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan’s ambitious bid to mediate in the Iran-US war could ‘backfire’

Islamabad is making a high-stakes mediation attempt to settle the world’s most consequential conflict. Success will elevate its global standing but failure may prove costly, analysts tell Shweta Sharma

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'Biplomacy': The 'crypto bro' who found Pakistan a seat at Trump’s table

In January 2026, Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership hosted Zachary Witkoff, CEO of the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, for an engagement that closely resembled a state-level visit. While the formal centerpiece was a non-binding letter of intent to explore stablecoin integration for cross-border payments, the high-profile attendance of…

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4 Hanuman Temples Outside India Every Devotee Must Visit

Devotion to Lord Hanuman has never been confined to geography. Across oceans and continents, his presence lives quietly in temples built by faith, migration and memory. For many devotees living outside India- or even those travelling the world- these temples become more than places of worship. They are reminders that…

The Independent UK

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks

The Times of India

Pakistan a base for major terror groups, some active since 1980s: US Congress report

A US Congressional report highlights Pakistan as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organizations, some active since the 1980s. Despite military operations, many designated groups continue to operate from its soil, reinforcing concerns about Pakistan's links to terrorism. This has led to recent escalations and subsequent de-escalation efforts between…

The Times of India

Iran issues US troops will be 'set on fire' warning; Pakistan to host talks to end war: 10 things to know

Pakistan is preparing to host negotiation talks between the United States, Iran and Israel after a month of war marked by military escalation, diplomatic backchannels and competing claims of progress toward a ceasefire. Islamabad has emerged as a potential mediator, even as Iran hardened its rhetoric against possible US ground…

The Times of India

Indian worker killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power, desalination plants

“A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building,” ministry spokesperson Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat said. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan said…

The Independent UK

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

Afghanistan’s government has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling the outskirts of an eastern Afghan city

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