A US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed US-Iran talks threatens Pakistan's economy. A former minister warns of the impact on the middle class as soaring fuel prices and dwindling foreign reserves create a "structural trap."
Delhi Police has uncovered an alleged espionage network using solar-powered CCTV cameras to track military movements near sensitive locations. Linked to Pak's ISI and Babbar Khalsa International, the network sent footage via SIM-based systems. 11 people have been arrested. Authorities are reviewing CCTV systems, especially those with foreign tech.
US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Pakistan for peace talks turned viral as social media users flooded the internet with memes. While leaders discussed a ceasefire between the US and Iran, Pakistani netizens joked about Vance’s phone not being 'PTA approved' and imagined him in everyday local scenes.
Global markets stayed cautious as hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment, while uncertainty over upcoming Pakistan talks kept investors on edge. Oil prices held near $100 as the Strait of Hormuz remained partly disrupted. US inflation data came in lower than expected, supporting stocks.
High-stakes Iran-US talks in Islamabad aim to extend a fragile ceasefire after weeks of war, rising oil shocks, and Strait of Hormuz tensions, with Pakistan and China playing key mediator roles.
Pakistan is hosting key US-Iran talks at Islamabad Serena Hotel to boost a fragile ceasefire and prevent further Middle East conflict. The hotel has been turned into high-security zone. Discussions will focus on sanctions, security and nuclear issues
Ex-Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran says the US views Pakistan's role in West Asia as only passing messages. He asserts the asymmetry of relevance between India and Pakistan will grow, highlighting India's independent geo-strategic significance.
A viral interview of Pakistani politician Nabeel Gabol has resurfaced after the huge success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. In the clip, he criticised the portrayal of Jameel Jamali, saying it did not reflect Lyari’s culture or his image. Earlier, he had accepted comparisons with the character, but reports say he is now keeping a low profile.
Iran’s embassy deletes posts thanking “India” and “Kashmir” after Pakistan-linked backlash, sparking outrage in India as geopolitics overshadows emotional aid from Jammu & Kashmir.
Former Afghan diplomat Zardasht Shams accuses Pakistan of committing a “massacre” in Kabul after a deadly strike on a drug rehabilitation centre last week, warns of regional instability and calls for stronger India-Afghanistan defence ties.
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