Farhan Qureshi
The reported secret departure of US President Donald Trump from the NATO summit in Ankara has highlighted the increasingly complex security environment confronting the United States and its allies. The unusual operation reportedly involved a
Farhan Qureshi
President Asif Ali Zardari on August 11, 2026, approved the appointment of 19 additional judges to Pakistan’s high courts, with President Zardari ending a weeks-long deadlock over the appointments. The decision also confirmed five other
Sana Khalid
UK and Ireland theatrical market is enjoying a strong summer revival as Spider-Man Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey take the lead on the latest box-office momentum. Both films have passed the £60
Farhan Qureshi
The Balochistan housing fund program was intended to deliver resilient housing through a community-led, owner-driven approach. The restructuring, therefore, is a key test for Pakistan on how to ensure international reconstruction financing reaches vulnerable communities
Ali Raza Khan
The transition also provides an opportunity for Pakistan’s large youth population. A workforce increasingly familiar with digital devices, software development and technical education can serve as a base for technology-led entrepreneurship. Hence, for Pakistani entrepreneurs,
Adeel Hassan
The current challenge is more sensitive, as Pakistan transport strikes continue while transporters seek relief from rising operating costs like diesel prices, withholding taxes and toll charges. At the same time, Pakistan faces fiscal constraints
Farhan Qureshi
Pakistan has defined the scope of the newly signed Pakistan Makkah Accord with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying that the trilateral arrangement is a purely defensive framework to bolster collective security and regional stability. The
Sana Khalid
Syria and Russia have struck a major Syria Russia deal about the future of two strategically important Russian military facilities on Syria’s Mediterranean coast. The memorandum of understanding signed on August 9, 2026, creates a
Farhan Qureshi
The dialogue gives Islamabad another chance to reiterate its regional priorities while strengthening Pakistan Canada relations and furthering bilateral ties with Ottawa. The talks follow Anand’s visit to Islamabad in July 2026, when the two
Farhan Qureshi
Pakistan has rejected Pakistan Afghan weapons claims made by the Afghan Taliban, which alleged that arms are being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan for subversive activities, calling the allegations baseless and inconsistent with the security
