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Pakistan, Bangladesh Plan Direct Ferry and Shipping Link to Boost Trade and Tourism

Pakistan and Bangladesh are discussing the launch of a direct ferry service and shipping line to enhance bilateral trade, tourism, and maritime cooperation. The move marks a significant step toward improving economic ties and regional connectivity following renewed diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Trump Considers Second US Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Renewed Iran Nuclear Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as Washington prepares to resume nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted...

Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.

Imran Khan Says He Has Lost 85% Vision in Right Eye; Supreme Court Orders...

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has told the Supreme Court, through a report submitted by Barrister Salman Safdar, that he has lost 85% vision in his right eye following a blood clot. Taking notice of the matter, the Supreme Court directed the government to conduct a proper medical inspection.

Zayn Malik Makes Shocking Claim About Past Relationship With Gigi Hadid

Zayn Malik says he is unsure he was ever “in love” with Gigi Hadid, though he maintains deep respect and affection for her as the mother of his child.

Ex-COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa Admitted to ICU After Bathroom Fall

Former army chief Gen (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa was admitted to the ICU after sustaining head injuries in a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning.

Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know

Canada is reeling after a mass shooting at a school in a remote mining town, with eight people gunned down in one of the deadliest attacks in the country's history.

Venezuela renews oil shipments to Israel – Bloomberg

Israel has reportedly received its first crude oil shipment from Venezuela since the US imposed a blockade on the Latin American country and abducted its president, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the deal.

News Analysis & Opinion

The Taliban’s Mistake: Ignoring What Julani Understood

Abu Mohammad al-Julani’s shift from global jihadist to pragmatic power broker in Syria highlights how image management and governance shape political survival. The Taliban’s refusal to reform, by contrast, has deepened Afghanistan’s isolation and weakened its legitimacy.

Askari Privilege and the Making of a Hopeless, Lawless, and Sacrilegious Society

The author argues that Pakistan’s military privilege is not merely institutional but civilizational—reshaping infrastructure, politics, faith, and daily life to normalize inequality, suppress dissent, and extract wealth at the expense of civilian society.

Iran’s Lost Opportunities in Central Asia

Despite renewed diplomatic activity, Iran’s influence in Central Asia remains limited, with cultural ties failing to translate into strategic power. Decades of sanctions, policy inconsistency, and competition from stronger actors have left Tehran a secondary regional player.

The Quiet Omani Port Reshaping India’s Regional Strategy

India’s growing use of Oman’s Duqm port provides a politically safer, sanctions-insulated hub for its western Indian Ocean operations, reducing reliance on Iran’s Chabahar without replacing its unique overland access to Central Asia.

What Has Iran Gained from BRICS?

Iran’s BRICS membership has given Tehran symbolic legitimacy but little practical economic relief, as sanctions, dependency on China, and limited access to BRICS financial mechanisms continue to constrain its leverage.

The Rooster and the Wolves of the Border Forest

Patience Quill’s fable shows how influence and authority can be manipulated: power can coerce, exploit, and control even the most celebrated voices.

Dubai Hosts 2025 Asian Youth Para Games: Born to Rise

Dubai is set to host the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games from December 10–13, bringing together 1,500 young para-athletes from 35 nations in a powerful celebration of resilience and inclusion

The Half-Baked Five-Star Office: Why Pakistan’s New CDF Post Is a Constitutional Time Bomb

Authors takes a closer look at how the 27th Amendment created a five-star defense post without tenure, rules, safeguards, or global precedent — and why the delayed notification threatens constitutional coherence.

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