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As missiles fly over Iran and the spectre of a wider Middle Eastern war looms, Pakistan is not merely an observer of history, it is simultaneously managing a live conflict on its own western frontier. The recent Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions have reinforced a hard-learned national lesson: in the 21st century, wars […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel and his address to the Knesset represent far more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement; they signal a deepening strategic alignment that carries direct implications for Pakistan’s security environment, regional diplomacy and narrative space. At a time when Israel faces growing international criticism […]
Bangladesh has entered a new and uncertain phase of its political journey, only days after delivering a decisive electoral mandate. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secured a two-thirds majority in the February 12 general elections — a result that was widely expected to bring stability after […]
They called it ‘Herof 2.0’ — a name dripping with arrogance, a battle cry meant to echo across Balochistan like thunder. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), emboldened by foreign masters and desperate to reclaim relevance after crushing defeats, launched what they believed would be their magnum opus: a coordinated campaign […]
Beijing: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Beijing, where he will co-chair the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart, the Foreign Office said. During the visit, the deputy prime minister will also participate in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of […]
For decades, Pakistan has struggled with a deep-rooted mindset of disregarding rules. Law-breaking has become so normalized that many citizens now treat it as a personal right rather than a wrongdoing. Whether it is traffic, business operations, public behavior, or civic responsibility, the prevailing attitude remains the same: do the […]
Riphah International University hosts groundbreaking conference on the future of artificial intelligence and tech innovation in Pakistan In a groundbreaking convergence of minds from across the globe, Riphah International University (RIU) in Islamabad recently hosted the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science (CAIDS-2025). […]
A critical zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome, impacting all major desktop platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The flaw has been actively exploited in the wild, allowing attackers to compromise systems simply by directing users to a malicious or compromised website—with no additional interaction required. Although technical […]
As 2025 draws to a close, Pakistan’s economy looks more stable on the surface than it did during the crisis years of 2022–23. Growth has reportedly returned, inflation has eased into single digits, and immediate default fears have been pushed back by a new IMF programme and fresh multilateral inflows. […]
Pakistan’s internet infrastructure has received a major boost with the landing of the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable, the Ministry of Information Technology announced on Saturday. The 19,200km fibre-optic system connects Pakistan to countries from Singapore to France and offers over 100 terabits per second of total capacity, providing one of […]