The death toll from Iran’s nationwide protest crackdown has surpassed 5,000, activists say, as authorities maintain the country’s longest internet blackout and regional tensions escalate with growing U.S. military deployments.
Pakistan has announced its decision to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, expressing hope that the initiative will lead to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, increased humanitarian assistance, and long-term reconstruction of the war-ravaged territory.
A Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter aircraft and dedicated air and ground crew has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to take part in the multinational aerial combat exercise Spears of Victory-2026
A deadly suicide bombing has struck a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, leaving multiple people dead and injured and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in Afghanistan
India has firmly denied reports of its withdrawal from Iran’s Chabahar port, stating it continues to engage with the United States to extend a conditional sanctions waiver that allows Indian operations at the strategic facility.
More than 3,000 people have been killed in Iran’s nationwide protests, according to rights activists, as authorities tighten security, restrict internet access, and suppress dissent following weeks of deadly unrest.
Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, an entity affiliated with Trump-linked crypto platform World Liberty Financial, to explore the use of its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Leaked audio of supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and a disputed internet shutdown expose growing ideological and power struggles within Taliban leadership.
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a pre-arrangement immigration clearance system that will allow Pakistani travellers to bypass lengthy procedures upon arrival in the UAE.
Pakistan’s passport has climbed five places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, rising to 98th position and expanding travel access for Pakistani citizens.
China’s trade surplus surged to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025 as booming exports to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe offset a sharp fall in shipments to the United States amid higher tariffs.
