Hyrbyair Marri’s embrace of Israel: A betrayal of the Baloch cause or a calculated gamble?
When Hyrbyair Marri, leader of the Free Balochistan Movement, openly supported Israel’s military strikes on Iran, he may have been aiming for global attention, but the reaction back home has been one of shock and quiet fury. What Marri sees as resistance against a regional enemy, many see as an insult to the very people […]
Terrorism and resilience: Examining the TTP’s impact on tribal Pakistan
Over the years, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been known as an important area of Pakistan that has endured a great deal of terrorism. The TTP represents a nightmare of problems and suffering in the Pashtun region. The resurgence is again an attempt to deceive the people by misquoting Islam, as it happened in the past, but […]
Govt announces new EV policy with Rs9 billion subsidy
On Thursday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, formally unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, describing it as a pivotal and transformative milestone in Pakistan’s industrial, environmental, and energy reforms, marking significant progress in the country’s advancement. Haroon Akhtar Khan announced an initial subsidy of Rs9 […]
Trump to decide on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks
The White House announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of U.S. involvement in the escalating air conflict between Israel and Iran, with a decision expected within a fortnight. The statement comes amid growing calls for Tehran to return to diplomatic talks. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, citing […]
US reinstates student visas with enhanced social media screening policy
The United States has reinstated its previously suspended process for foreign student visa applications, introducing a new requirement: applicants must set their social media profiles to public to enable government officials to carry out thorough online vetting. In a statement released on Wednesday, the US State Department announced that consular officers will now be directed […]
COAS reiterates commitment to regional peace in meeting with US think tanks
Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met representatives of strategic affairs institutions, think tanks and international media during his visit to the US on Thursday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations, Field Marshal Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, calling for conflicts to be solved through diplomacy. The interaction came a […]
Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria. The advisory cites safety and security concerns, recommending that Pakistanis currently residing in these countries exercise extreme caution. The Ministry advises those residing in the four nations to limit their movements […]