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Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan After 19 Years

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Shaybani has arrived in Pakistan for the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister in 19 years, holding talks with Ishaq Dar on bilateral ties and regional developments.

UAE’s financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight

The United Arab Emirates' decision to suspend all financial and economic transactions with Iran until further notice, citing a military escalation by Tehran with a missile threat

Trump threatens countries doing business with Iran in new economic crackdown

US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation” against Iran, threatening consequences for countries that continue doing business with Tehran.

Pakistan summons US diplomat after Trump envoy’s comments

Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir by Sergio Gor have turned into a diplomatic spat

Iran Guards say Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain Yemen’s Houthis

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Thursday that Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain the Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom.

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact is Here, But Does Anyone Remember CENTO?

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye marks a major shift in the region’s security architecture. Drawing parallels with the 1955 Baghdad Pact and CENTO, this analysis examines how the new alliance could reshape regional deterrence and Gulf security.

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press

Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom within weeks, British press reported late Wednesday.

Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan’s Transfer to Shifa Hospital for Treatment

The court also sought his complete medical records and directed authorities to facilitate his family meetings while ensuring his medical condition is not politicised.

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The Mecca Joint Defence Pact is Here, But Does Anyone Remember CENTO?

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye marks a major shift in the region’s security architecture. Drawing parallels with the 1955 Baghdad Pact and CENTO, this analysis examines how the new alliance could reshape regional deterrence and Gulf security.

My Friend Was Wrong About Chinese Cars. So Is Most of the West.

The real Western concern is not quality, subsidies or privacy, but the loss of industrial sovereignty—and the willingness to protect domestic industries at the expense of consumers.

What El-Sayed’s Win Means for Muslim America — and for the Pakistani American Diaspora

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary victory marks a major milestone for Muslim representation in US politics and highlights years of grassroots organizing.

Pakistan’s Authoritarian Trajectory: Human Rights Violations and International Silence

Pakistan’s authoritarian trajectory has deepened through the continued use of colonial-era laws, political repression, restrictions on dissent, and weakening judicial independence.

The Dark Side Of Remittances

Pakistan receives nearly $35 billion in annual remittances, making them a vital source of foreign exchange. However, new research finds that while remittances reduce poverty for recipient households, they also widen regional disparities

The World’s Convenient Blindness to Pakistan’s Military State

Understanding the Limited International Focus on Pakistan’s Political Developments: Media Attention, Geopolitical Interests, Democratic Challenges, and Human Rights Issues

When Medicine Falls Silent: Moral Crisis from Gaza to Pakistan

The opinion piece argues that silence and selective neutrality undermine medical ethics, urging doctors and medical institutions to uphold professional integrity by speaking out against attacks on healthcare and human suffering.

Iran Deal:The Day Donald Trump Defeated Trump and saved America

Donald Trump's decision to pursue a peace deal with Iran instead of further escalation has sparked global debate. Supporters argue the agreement prevented a wider Middle East conflict, while critics view it as a concession. The outcome could shape Trump's legacy and the future of regional stability.

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