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.
Funerals will take place on Saturday for some of the victims of a suicide blast at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.
Authorities have shared the medical report of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan with his family, confirming he underwent a brief eye procedure at PIMS after being diagnosed with right central retinal vein occlusion.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 worshippers and injured 169 others during Friday prayers.
Condemnations poured in after a suicide bomber targeted Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra in Islamabad's Tarlai area, leaving at least 32 worshippers dead and dozens wounded during Friday prayer.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz cancelled all Basant-related activities scheduled for Saturday after a deadly suicide bombing inside an Islamabad imambargah claimed at least 31 lives
A worshipper at the imambargah in Islamabad where dozens of people were martyred in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayer started.
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.
