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.
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.
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.
An Al Jazeera investigation has documented the disappearance of at least 2,842 Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023, with Civil Defense teams classifying them as “evaporated” after exhaustive searches found no recoverable remains. The report links the phenomenon to the use of thermobaric and high-temperature munitions, including US-made bombs, raising serious legal and humanitarian concerns.
The United States has approved $1.3 billion in financing for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold project during the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington. The decision highlights growing U.S. engagement in diversifying global critical mineral supply chains, with Pakistan emerging as a key partner amid rising foreign investment in its underdeveloped mineral sector.
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet has emerged as a major attraction at Riyadh’s World Defense Exhibition, with Islamabad claiming strong interest from multiple countries as it pushes the aircraft as a cost-effective alternative to Western fighters amid shifting global security dynamics.
Pakistan is redesigning its security architecture in the restive province of Balochistan after a surge in coordinated militant attacks prompted Canada’s Barrick Gold to reassess its multi-billion-dollar Reko Diq mining project.
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.
Pakistan’s military says it has killed over 200 militants in a sweeping operation across Balochistan following deadly separatist attacks, as Islamabad accuses India of backing the violence—claims New Delhi strongly denies.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a major expansion of Türkiye–Saudi Arabia defense industry cooperation, highlighting joint investment in the KAAN stealth fighter, new renewable energy projects, and strengthened regional diplomacy with Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Pakistan is in discussions to open a consulate in Benghazi, eastern Libya, according to sources, as Libyan National Army chief Khalifa Haftar holds high-level meetings in Islamabad.
In testimony before U.S. lawmakers, Maria Kari detailed how Pakistan’s military and intelligence services are carrying out transnational repression against journalists, activists, and political opponents living in the United States and abroad.
