India–Afghanistan Water Cooperation Stirs Strategic Concerns in Pakistan
By Riaz Hussain India’s renewed pledge to assist Afghanistan in water management and dam construction has ignited apprehension in Pakistan, where experts fear that New Delhi’s involvement could deepen regional water disputes and further strain Islamabad–Kabul relations. India’s Ministry of Water Resources recently expressed readiness to support Afghanistan’s efforts in “sustainable water management,” including hydroelectric […]
Hope Shines in Afghan Talks, But Trust Awaits Guarantees: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif revealed that a provisional agreement has been reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent talks. The discussions, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aimed to ease tensions between the two neighbours. Asif said another round of negotiations is scheduled for November 6 in Istanbul, where the framework and mechanism for the […]
Pakistan Urges Afghan Taliban to Act Against Terrorist Groups
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that Pakistan has been urging the Afghan Taliban for the past four years to take decisive and effective action against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. Demand for Action Against Terrorism According to the spokesperson, Pakistan has repeatedly shared credible intelligence with the Taliban government regarding the presence […]
KP’s Long-Delayed Safe City Project Finally Moves Forward
By: Timur Khan The long-delayed Safe City Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has finally started taking shape. The provincial government has decided not only to fast-track the project to control terrorism and rising crime but also to extend it to the merged districts. Several districts will be included in different phases of the project, and […]
India’s False Claims on Pakistani Passports About Israel Debunked
The Government of Pakistan has strongly rejected claims by Indian media that Pakistani passports can now be used to travel to Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement calling the reports “baseless propaganda.” Recently, some Indian media outlets falsely claimed that Pakistan had removed the clause in its passports preventing travel to Israel. […]
Authorities Impose Section 144 in North Waziristan to Prevent Unrest
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home and Tribal Affairs Department has imposed Section 144 in North Waziristan to maintain law and order, following a recommendation from the district administration. An official notification has been issued to enforce the order. The notification states that the Section 144 restrictions will take effect from the morning of October 31, 2025, […]
Mobile Data Suspended in Quetta for 24 Hours Due to Law and Order Situation
The Balochistan government has once again suspended mobile internet data services in the provincial capital, Quetta. According to a statement from the Balochistan Home Department, the decision was taken due to the current law and order situation in the city. The service has been blocked for 24 hours. The Home Department stated that mobile data […]
After Long Wait, Sohail Afridi Finally Announces Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Cabinet
After a long delay, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohaib Afridi finally announced his provincial cabinet on Friday, consisting of 10 ministers, two advisers, and one special assistant. The oath-taking ceremony will be held today (Friday) at 3 p.m. at the Governor House. The ministers finalized by the chief minister include Meena Khan Afridi, Arshad Ayub […]
Diplomacy Triumphs in Türkiye: Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Continue Ceasefire
According to a joint statement issued by Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to continue the ceasefire during talks held in Istanbul, with Turkey and Qatar acting as mediators. Both countries also agreed to establish an effective monitoring and verification system to ensure lasting peace and to take action against any […]