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Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Erupts: Islamabad Launches “Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq” After Deadly Cross-Border Fire

Airstrikes inside Afghanistan and heavy border clashes mark one of the most serious escalations in recent years.

Prince Andrew Arrested: No Crown Can Shield a Corrupt Soul

In a historic and unprecedented moment, Prince Andrew became the first senior British royal in nearly 400 years to be arrested. The move signals a profound shift in accountability within the monarchy.

Pakistan–Taliban Conflict Erupts into “Open War” After Overnight Airstrikes

Pakistan launched strikes on Taliban targets across major Afghan cities, prompting retaliatory attacks and claims of heavy casualties from both sides.

Harry and Meghan meet Syrian refugees, Palestinian children in Jordan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived on Wednesday in Jordan, where they met with Syrian refugees at the Zaatari camp and Palestinian children evacuated from the Gaza Strip.

US government accused of major ‘cover-up’ over Trump sex abuse claims

Democrats on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump's administration of the "largest government cover-up in modern history" over reports that it withheld documents relating to allegations that the Republican leader sexually abused a minor.

Pakistani Tourists Can Now Use UK e-Visa, No More Passport Stickers

Pakistani nationals can now apply for UK e-visas, receiving confirmation by email instead of traditional passport stickers.

Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks in face of major...

Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program

Man Held After Entering Manchester Mosque With Axe and Knife

A man was arrested at Manchester Central Mosque after allegedly carrying an axe, knife, and other weapons during Ramadan prayers.

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Prince Andrew Arrested: No Crown Can Shield a Corrupt Soul

In a historic and unprecedented moment, Prince Andrew became the first senior British royal in nearly 400 years to be arrested. The move signals a profound shift in accountability within the monarchy.

The Ramadan Relief Package, Inflation, and Administrative Failure: A Bitter Reality

Each year, Ramadan in Pakistan arrives with promises of relief and billion-rupee subsidy packages. Yet for many citizens, the holy month brings soaring prices instead of ease. From weak market monitoring to ineffective implementation, the gap between announcements and ground realities exposes systemic flaws.

Pakistan Is Losing All Its Leverage in Afghanistan

Pakistan has largely lost its traditional leverage over Afghanistan—refugees, militants, and border control—leaving it with limited and risky options like drone strikes or potential military action.

Rage against the machine

A critique of media influence and authoritarian tendencies that discourage critical thinking, suppress dissent, and keep citizens distracted rather than informed.

Why Iran’s Subsidy Reform Keeps Stalling

In Iran, subsidy reform is economically necessary but politically perilous because cheap essentials underpin daily survival amid inflation and low trust.

When the Gulf Heats Up, India Is the First to Pay

India is highly vulnerable to Gulf instability due to its heavy energy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, exposing it to inflation, trade disruptions, and risks to its diaspora.

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.

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