Taliban Silences the Press: Afghan Journalists Tortured into Public Confessions

Afghan journalist Mahdi Ansary from AFKA News Agency was arrested by the Taliban’s intelligence service for allegedly creating “anti-Taliban propaganda.” After his arrest, he was forced to make a confession that was broadcast on Facebook. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned this as an act of intimidation and demanded the immediate release of Ansary and six […]

President Zardari Holds Key Meeting with Qatar’s Emir in Doha

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, held an important meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha. During the meeting, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the historic and brotherly ties between their countries. The Emir of Qatar expressed pride in Pakistan and its achievements, and praised […]

Pakistan, Afghanistan Set for Turkey Talks; Islamabad Stresses Afghan Soil Must Stay Terror-Free

According to reports, the Director General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Director of Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence are scheduled to meet on November 6 in Istanbul, Turkey. The main goal of the meeting is to transform the fragile weekly ceasefire into a more organized and sustainable agreement. Importance of Relations and Impact […]

Balochistan Imposes Section 144 in Pishin for 15 Days Amid Security Concerns

The Balochistan government has announced the enforcement of Section 144 in Pishin district for the next 15 days due to security concerns. The Home Department of Balochistan has issued a notification stating that the order will remain in effect in Pishin until November 20. According to the notification, there will be a complete ban on […]

Pakistan Cancels 21 LNG Cargoes from Italy’s Eni amid Gas Surplus

Pakistan has reached an agreement with Italian energy company Eni to cancel 21 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes under a long-term supply contract. According to an official document and government sources, the decision was made due to an oversupply of imported gas in the country’s pipeline network. A document sent by Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL)—a […]

Germany Offers Cash to Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Who Withdraw from Resettlement Program

Germany has offered cash payments to Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan if they agree to withdraw from a resettlement program that would have brought them to Germany, activists revealed on Tuesday. These Afghans were accepted under a refugee scheme set up by Germany’s previous government. However, after conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office in May […]

Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York City’s First Muslim Mayor in a Historic Win for Democrats

Tuesday marked a major victory for the Democratic Party in U.S. politics as 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, surprising many across the country. With this win, Mamdani has become the first Muslim mayor of the nation’s largest city. Mamdani ran a powerful and energetic campaign, securing 1,035,645 votes […]