Pakistan and Afghan forces exchange fire in Balochistan
Pakistan’s security forces exchanged fire with Afghan forces on the border in Balochistan on Thursday over the construction of a check post. The firing was exchanged in Baramcha in Afghanistan, bordering the Chagai district in Balochistan. According to Islamabad-based think tank, The Khorasan Diary, the firing briefly took place after noon before pausing and then […]
Kuwait to begin issuing visas to Pakistanis after 19 years
Kuwait has lifted a ban on issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens after 19 years, in what is a major diplomatic breakthrough. The ban had been placed on several countries including Pakistan, Syria, Iran and Afghanistan due to the deteriorating security situations in these countries. Pakistan had made several attempts to get the ban removed. […]
Elon Musk resigns from Trump administration over spending bill
Billionaire Elon Musk announced his resignation from his US government role focused on reducing federal spending. This decision follows a public disagreement with President Donald Trump over the president’s signature spending bill. In a post on X, Musk thanked President Trump for the opportunity but cited his disapproval of the bill, stating that it would […]
French military says it is talking to India to assess Rafale losses
The French military has issued a cautious response to reports that Pakistan shot down French-made Rafale fighter jets during the recent conflict with India. A spokesperson, speaking during a routine press briefing, stated that details surrounding the incident remain unclear and require further confirmation. France, the spokesperson said, is closely monitoring the situation and is […]
Pakistan and Iran agree to 24/7 border opening for pilgrims
Pakistan and Iran have reached an agreement to keep their shared border open around the clock throughout Muharram and Arbaeen, facilitating the movement of pilgrims between the two countries. The decision was announced by Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior following a meeting in Tehran between Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni. […]