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Kashmir: Pakistan Summons US Representative After Pro-India Remarks

A statement from the American ambassador to India regarding the status of Kashmir has prompted an immediate reaction from Islamabad. Pakistan summoned the American chargé d'affaires and condemned remarks it deems contrary to the internationally disputed status of the territory, reigniting sensitivities surrounding a dispute that has lasted......

Pakistan: Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan's Transfer from Prison to Hospital

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently in detention, to a medical facility, according to reports from local media and confirmed by several press sources. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the political leader's health. Former political officials and his relatives......

US Claims to Have Blocked 64 Ships from Iranian Ports Since July

The standoff between Washington and Tehran is intensifying over Iranian maritime traffic. The US Central Command (Centcom) claims to have prevented dozens of commercial vessels from leaving Iranian ports since the implementation of an American blockade in mid-July.In a report published on Monday, August 17, Centcom states that its forces have......

Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defense pact as Middle East strengthens security ties

Donald Trump has welcomed the new defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing the deal as a sign that countries across the Middle East are moving toward closer security cooperation. The U.S. president said Sunday that he was “very happy” with the agreement, which was signed in Saudi Arabia on August......

Pakistan says US and Iran may be nearing deal as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

Pakistan said Tuesday that the United States and Iran could be approaching an agreement, offering a cautious sign of diplomatic movement despite continued attacks and disruption affecting commercial shipping in the region. Qatar, which has been involved in mediation efforts, separately said negotiations concerning the management of the Strait......

Final vote delayed in parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir over security fears

The final round of legislative elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir was disrupted on Monday, August 10, 2026, after authorities postponed voting in seven of the remaining 11 constituencies due to concerns over the security situation. The decision comes weeks after deadly protests and clashes erupted across the region, resulting in road......

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye sign joint defense pact amid regional security tensions

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have formalized a new trilateral defense agreement, marking a significant step toward deeper military cooperation as geopolitical instability continues to reshape the Middle East's security landscape. The agreement, signed on Friday during a high-level meeting in Mecca, brings together three influential......

Pakistan backs Hormuz agreement as opportunity to revive US-Iran diplomacy

Pakistan has expressed optimism that the recent agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz could create momentum for renewed diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States, as Islamabad intensifies its regional consultations amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field......

Suicide bombing kills seven at gathering near protest in Pakistan’s Swat district

At least seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a suicide bomber targeted a gathering near a public demonstration in Swat district, northern Pakistan, according to local police. The attack occurred on Sunday in the mountainous district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a region that has experienced recurring militant violence......

Mountaineering legend Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche

The international mountaineering community is mourning the loss of renowned climber Nirmal Purja, who died after an avalanche struck an expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Elite Exped, the expedition company co-owned by the 43-year-old Nepalese-British alpinist, confirmed his death in an official statement released on Saturday.......

Coal mine explosion in Pakistan kills 34 workers in Balochistan

At least 34 miners have died following an explosion inside a coal mine in Balochistan, southwestern Pakistan, according to provincial disaster management authorities. Emergency teams recovered the victims after being deployed to the accident site, making the incident one of the deadliest mining disasters reported in the country in recent......

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