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Deadly blast rips through Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat, 9 killed, including two cops

May 12, 2026, at 06:44 pm

At least nine people, including two traffic police personnel, were killed in a powerful blast that rocked Serai Naurang tehsil in Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday.

Pakistan breaks silence on secret Iranian aircraft claims, slams US report as ‘misleading’

May 12, 2026, at 02:55 pm

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan has dismissed a report by US media outlet CBS News claiming that Islamabad allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airbases during its role as a mediator in the Middle East conflict.

Did Pakistan quietly shield Iranian planes from America? Report sparks questions

May 12, 2026, at 09:12 am

Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields during the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington, reportedly shielding them from possible American airstrikes, according to media reports.

Far-reaching and painful: Pakistan’s Asim Munir issues fresh warning to India a year after Operation Sindoor

May 11, 2026, at 05:27 pm

Pakistan's Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir has threatened India, saying any future “misadventure” against Pakistan will result in “extremely far-reaching and painful” consequences for the enemy.

Pakistan rail chaos as all train services from Quetta abruptly suspended

May 10, 2026, at 07:20 pm

Train services from the Quetta region to various parts of Pakistan have been suspended due to “unavoidable circumstances,” according to media reports on Sunday.

Terrifying night in Pakistan: Suicide attack destroys police station, kills 15

May 10, 2026, at 06:27 pm

At least 15 Pakistani police personnel were killed on Saturday after a suicide attack rocked the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district, according to media reports.

Viral videos show Bharatnatyam dancer-activist Sheema Kirmani manhandled by veiled Pakistani police, sparking outrage

May 10, 2026, at 05:28 pm

Videos showing renowned Pakistani Hindu Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist Sheema Kirmani allegedly being manhandled by veiled Karachi policewomen have gone viral, sparking outrage and raising fresh concerns over the silencing of women’s activism in Pakistan.

Bangladesh Jamaat chief urges India to protect minorities after BJP forms govt in Bengal

May 09, 2026, at 06:32 pm

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said he will urge the Indian government to ensure that no individual or community is targeted or harmed on the basis of religion, caste, or ethnicity.

Pakistan cracks down as 8 TikTokers arrested over gun videos

May 09, 2026, at 06:09 pm

Pakistani police have arrested eight TikTokers from different parts of Swabi district this week for allegedly displaying weapons on social media, according to media reports.

Major scandal rocks Sri Lanka: Senior Buddhist monk arrested over child abuse allegations

May 09, 2026, at 05:09 pm

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a senior Buddhist monk for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl, according to media reports.

US to close Peshawar consulate—What’s behind the sudden move?

May 06, 2026, at 02:49 pm

The U.S. Department of State on Tuesday announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and the need for efficient resource management.

Pakistan: Delayed temple reconstruction prevents Hindu mass festival gatherings in Rawalpindi

May 03, 2026, at 08:50 pm

The reconstruction work of a Krishna Temple in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi—considered a key place of worship for the local Hindu community—has remained incomplete even after 10 months, preventing devotees from holding large congregational prayers during festivals such as Holi and Diwali.

Bloodshed in Pakistan: Police official gunned down in targeted attack

May 03, 2026, at 07:15 pm

A police official was killed in a gun attack in Lakki Marwat on Sunday, according to media reports.

Health system in crisis? Pakistan's Sindh faces massive staff shortage as diseases spread

May 02, 2026, at 05:36 pm

The Sindh Health Department in Pakistan is grappling with a severe crisis, with more than 75 per cent of its top-level technical posts lying vacant, according to media reports.

Shock in New York: Bangladeshi imam arrested over child abuse allegations inside mosque

May 02, 2026, at 05:34 pm

A Bangladeshi imam has been arrested in New York over allegations of child sexual assault at a mosque, according to media reports.

Pakistan's double-game exposed: Islamabad opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Trump's Hormuz blockade

Apr 30, 2026, at 04:58 pm

Pakistan has activated multiple overland trade corridors linking its ports to Iran, introducing a significant development in regional trade dynamics amid ongoing tensions over maritime restrictions.

Buddhist monks on Thailand trip arrested with 110 kg of cannabis at Sri Lanka Airport

Apr 28, 2026, at 06:45 pm

At least 22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110 kg (242 lbs) of cannabis — illegal in the country — hidden in their luggage.

Shocking UN Warning: Taliban-ruled Afghanistan may lose 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030

Apr 28, 2026, at 09:46 am

Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.

Top LeT commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi gunned down in Pakistan—Mystery gunmen strike again

Apr 27, 2026, at 10:22 am

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to media reports.

Three days missing, then tragic end: Body of Hindu temple worker recovered in Bangladesh village

Apr 27, 2026, at 09:11 am

The body of a Hindu man, identified as Nayan Das, who worked as a temple caretaker, was found hanging from a tree in Khurushkul union under Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila in Bangladesh, three days after he was reported missing from his home.

Pakistan-China partnership expands: 100 medical centres set for big upgrade in Balochistan

Apr 26, 2026, at 10:52 pm

The Chinese government has extended support to the healthcare sector in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a focus on improving maternal and newborn care across 100 medical centres in seven districts of the province.

Pakistan: Bomb blast near Balochistan Minister’s home sparks panic, CCTV captures suspects fleeing

Apr 26, 2026, at 07:39 pm

A bomb exploded near the residence of Balochistan’s Minister for Irrigation, Mir Sadiq Umrani, in Dera Murad Jamali, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to media reports.

Pakistan: Unidentified men attack police stations in Balochistan, policeman killed

Apr 26, 2026, at 12:11 am

A Pakistani policeman was killed and four others were injured after unidentified armed assailants targeted two police stations in the Dhadar and Mal areas of Kachhi and Noshki districts on Friday, according to media reports.

Pakistan among world’s top 10 hunger hotspots as acute food crisis deepens

Apr 25, 2026, at 05:47 pm

Pakistan remains one of the 10 most fragile nations in the world, where acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high, as per the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026.

Shocking attack in Pakistan: Armed terrorists kidnap and execute two youths

Apr 24, 2026, at 05:56 pm

At least two young men were abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists in the Domel area of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving the local community in shock.

Pakistan Army kills 22 terrorists in massive Khyber operation

Apr 24, 2026, at 04:40 pm

Pakistani security forces killed 22 terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, media reports said on Friday.

Who is Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza? Pakistani religious cleric survives attack

Apr 19, 2026, at 08:25 pm

Pakistani religious cleric and lecturer Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza survived an attack by an unidentified assailant on Sunday, according to media reports.

Fuel shock! Bangladesh hikes prices to record high amid Middle East crisis

Apr 19, 2026, at 04:36 pm

Bangladesh on Sunday night raised fuel prices to a record high, as escalating tensions in the Middle East added pressure to global energy markets.

Terror network busted? Three Balochistan-linked terrorists arrested in Pakistan

Apr 18, 2026, at 06:12 pm

Pakistani authorities have arrested three suspected militants with alleged links to banned groups operating in Balochistan, according to media reports.

Amid Middle East crisis, Pakistan test-fires anti-ship ballistic missile

Apr 18, 2026, at 05:16 pm

Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile capable of engaging targets at extended ranges, according to media reports citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).