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At least 50 people have died in 24 hours due to torrential monsoon rains in northern Pakistan, authorities reported Friday, bringing the total death toll since the start of the season in late June to over 350. The majority of victims—43, including eight children and two women—were reported......
Islamabad, August 10, 2025 — The Pakistani military has announced the killing of 14 suspected militants during a security operation in the southwestern province of Balochistan, near the Afghan border. The operation was conducted in the Sambaza area, according to a statement released by Inter-Services......
Geopolitical tensions between major powers are rising alarmingly, accompanied by renewed emphasis on nuclear deterrence. In this climate of growing rivalry, The Washington Post published a detailed report on the current state of the world’s nuclear arsenals, their geographic distribution, and the......
On August 6, 2025, Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with a record number of international representatives expected to attend a solemn ceremony calling for global nuclear disarmament. At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on......
Torrential monsoon rains have killed 221 people in Pakistan since the start of an “unusual” rainy season in late June, according to government officials. Among the victims are 104 children and 40 women, most of whom died due to house collapses, flash floods, or electrocution. The National......
President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic overture toward Pakistan, including a high-profile meeting with Pakistan’s military chief, has triggered alarm in New Delhi and prompted India to reassess its foreign policy posture, particularly its relations with China. According to Indian officials,......
Several Asian airlines announced on Wednesday that they had either rerouted or canceled flights to and from Europe due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The disruption follows India’s recent airstrike on the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region. In response,......
India has intensified its military actions by firing missiles into several locations within Pakistani-controlled territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 26 individuals, including a child. This event, described by Pakistan's leadership as an act of war, marks a significant escalation......
Nearly 350 hostages were freed after a harrowing confrontation between the Pakistani military and militants who seized a train in Balochistan, according to security sources. The attack, which began on Tuesday, ended in bloodshed, leaving dozens dead. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group......
Mass Dismissals and Blacklisting in Response to Human Smuggling Crisis Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has launched a sweeping crackdown on officials linked to human smuggling networks after the tragic deaths of at least 43 Pakistani migrants off the coast of Morocco in January.......
The Pakistani Foreign Office has announced the repatriation of 22 survivors of a boat capsize near Morocco’s Dakhla port. The operation is the result of extensive investigations and coordination with Moroccan authorities, with the repatriation set to begin today. Four migrants, who had been stranded......
In its annual report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed that 54 journalists worldwide were killed in 2024, with Israeli armed forces responsible for one-third of these deaths. The report indicates that 18 journalists were killed by Israeli forces—16 in Gaza and two in Lebanon. Palestine,......
A deadly bomb explosion at a railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people. The attack, which occurred as a popular morning train was preparing to depart Quetta station for Peshawar, left dozens more injured. The militant group Balochistan Liberation......
