Trump faces impasse over Iran war
WASHINGTON:Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy – and sell the American public on a new war in Iran – President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict. Add to that the high-profile protest resignation of a senior US counterterrorism official on Tuesday, who said publicly that […]
Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief
Hosting Afghan refugees for decades Pakistan’s gravest mistake: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD : Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that hosting Afghan refugees for decades is the gravest mistake of Pakistan in its 78 years history. Responding to Afghan Taliban claim that Pakistan targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Khawaja Asif in a post on the social media platform X said that in its […]
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani martyred in Israeli strike
TEHRAN: Iran state media has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been martyred in an Israeli strike on Tuesday. In a statement carried by Iran’s semi-official Mehr news, the country’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed the assassination of Larijani, after Israel earlier today claimed it killed him in targeted attacks. “After a lifetime of […]
CTD kills key BLA commander in Karachi operation
KARACHI, (APP):The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed a major success against the banned outfit Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), stating that a key commander of the group was killed during an operation in Shah Latif Town. According to CTD officials on Tuesday, the operation was conducted after cordoning off a suspected hideout on the basis of […]
J’avais un rêve indien. Dans l’enfer de la prison de Gorakhpur – Book Summary
▪️Valentin Hénault, a 32-year-old French documentary filmmaker, arrives in India in August 2023 with a romantic “Indian dream” of mysticism and spirituality, but soon confronts harsh realities of exploitation, poverty, and caste oppression.▪️He shifts to documenting atrocities against Dalit women (Untouchables), who endure routine beatings, rapes, murders, and systemic discrimination, interviewing victims and reviewing case […]
The Afghan Taliban regime is peddling yet another falsehood by alleging that Pakistan targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. This claim is entirely baseless.
The Afghan Taliban regime is peddling yet another falsehood by alleging that Pakistan targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. This claim is entirely baseless. Pakistan, in its ongoing war against terrorism, is engaging only those military and terrorist targets, along with the infrastructure of the Afghan Taliban regime, that are being directly or indirectly […]
Silenced Voices: Violence Against Women and the Fragile Male Ego
By: Syeda Shafia Bukharii In many parts of Pakistan, a woman’s voice is often treated not as a right but as a challenge. From an early age, girls are taught to speak softly, remain obedient, and avoid actions that might bring “shame” to the family. Phrases such as “stay within your limits” or “do not […]
Pakistan terms Afghan Taliban claims misleading, contrary to facts
ISLAMABAD :- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) on Monday refuted claims made by the Afghan Taliban regime regarding a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul, rejecting the statement as “false and misleading”. According to the MoIB Fact Checker, the operation conducted on the night of March 16 was a precision […]
PM directs early salary disbursement for govt employees ahead of Eid
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to release salaries for government employees before Eid-ul-Fitr. The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by the prime minister to review austerity measures, relief initiatives, and the management of petroleum reserves amid regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. During the meeting, he said consultations […]