U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visas. The move could affect Indian professionals, who make up nearly 70% of H-1B holders.

Dr Moeed Pirzada, CEO and Editor of Global Village Space, sat down with General (Retd.) Tariq Khan for an in-depth discussion on the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia mutual defense pact, its secretive nature, possible Chinese involvement, and what it means for regional security dynamics and U.S. influence in the Middle East.

The Saudi-Pakistan defence pact has stirred speculation about a possible nuclear umbrella for Riyadh. While vague wording from Saudi officials has fueled ambiguity, defence experts stress that Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine remains India-focused. So what does the pact imply?

The United States and Saudi Arabia concluded the Middle East’s largest counter-drone exercise this week, integrating advanced radars, sensors, and weapons to defeat drone swarms.

A viral campaign urging Pakistanis to recite the Azan from their rooftops, Mission Noor blends faith with political defiance, challenging the government and military in unprecedented ways.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, speaking through his sister Aleema Khan outside Adiala Jail, has called for nationwide protests on September 27, 2025, declaring it a defining moment in Pakistan’s political resistance as he remains defiant despite imprisonment and ongoing cases.

The families of four passengers have sued Boeing and Honeywell over the June 12 Air India 787 crash, claiming faulty fuel switches caused the disaster that killed 260 people. The case, filed in Delaware, highlights questions of manufacturer accountability, regulatory oversight, and aviation safety standards.

Advocate Imaan Mazari’s battle with Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar has escalated into a test of whether Pakistan’s judiciary can confront misogyny, abuse of power, and systemic bias against women seeking justice.

European factories face slowdowns as China restricts rare-earth exports, threatening car, chip, and defense production.

India’s win over Pakistan in Dubai sparks controversy as skipper Suryakumar Yadav refuses handshakes and dedicates victory to Pahalgam victims and armed forces, raising potential ICC Code of Conduct concerns.

Asia Cup rivalry spills over: India snubs handshakes, Pakistan fumes, and Salman Ali Agha reacts. Coach Hesson: ‘Disappointing way to finish.’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Russian drones were shot down over NATO territory for the first time, calling it a large-scale provocation.