Pakistan

Bhanushali anchored his argument in personal memory, beginning with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He reminded the audience that one of the targets was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

China aided Pakistan with intel and information warfare during Op Sindoor, used it as ‘pressure valve’ against India: US assessment

Pakistan acted as the visible and expendable front during Operation Sindoor, executing kinetic actions and proxy pressure, while China stayed firmly in the shadows.

Pakistan sells loss-making PIA to Arif Habib group for Rs 135 billion

Pakistan privatised its national airline, PIA, selling it to Arif Habib Group for Rs 135 billion after an open auction. The investor will also commit Rs 80 billion over five years.

Pakistan national carrier sale gets offer for $482 million

Businessman Arif Habib’s consortium made the highest bid of 135 billion rupees ($482 million) for a 75% stake in a live auction, according to a televised briefing of the auction in Islamabad.

'Delusional Churan': Asim Munir applauds Pakistan’s U-19 win over India after bigger defeats, internet has a field day

In the clip, Munir is seen praising the junior cricket team, a gesture that many online users mocked as emblematic of Pakistan’s skewed priorities.

‘Our missiles are not far away’: Pakistani leader threatens military response if India attacks Bangladesh

Usmani framed his remarks around what he described as India’s “Akhand Bharat ideology,” claiming Pakistan would not accept Bangladesh being pushed into “India’s ideological dominance.”

Pakistan cries foul over Jhelum, Neelum water flow from India: What Islamabad claims and what facts suggest

The complaints come as Islamabad struggles to cope with the consequences of India’s suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

Himanta Sarma claims 'evidence' against Gaurav Gogoi's wife: 'Should disown her once Pak links exposed'

The Assam Chief Minister has also previously questioned Gogoi's visits to Pakistan nearly a decade ago.

From defeat at India’s hands to Asim Munir’s power grab to Afghanistan blowback: How Pakistan unravelled in 2025

Yearender 2025: Pakistan drifted further away from civilian supremacy, economic stability and regional credibility, even as its powerful military tightened its grip over the state.

'Bold' Uzair Baloch interview goes viral. ‘Reporter deserves role in Dhurandhar 2,’ say netizens

In the viral video, the Pakistani journalist is seen asking tough questions to Uzair Baloch, some that social media users thought could have put his life at risk. 'There is a different world outside your doors where people are hungry, thirsty, and in want of the basic needs, how can you live so lavishly here like a Mughal badshah?' Noor-ul-Arifeen had asked the gangster.

Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say

Any arms agreement with the LNA is likely to face scrutiny given Libya's long-running instability following a 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi and split the country between rival authorities

Pakistan cracks down on overseas travel as Gulf states deport thousands for begging

Pakistan will stop professional beggars and undocumented travellers from going abroad after Gulf countries deported thousands of Pakistanis, prompting tighter scrutiny and a nationwide crackdown on irregular migration.

Expected Imam of Kaaba, welcomed U-19 team instead: How Pakistan’s airport welcome went awkwardly wrong

Videos from the airport showed visibly upset students questioning why they had been summoned. One madrassa student, speaking to the media, said they had been deliberately misled.

As India rained missiles, Asim Munir says Pakistan relied on ‘divine help’ to weather the setback

Munir’s comments reflect an effort to mask strategic and operational setbacks with faith-based narratives, even as Pakistan faces growing questions over its security doctrine and regional conduct.

World Bank approves $700 million to bolster Pakistan's macroeconomic stability

The approval follows a $47.9 million World Bank grant in August to improve primary education in Punjab.

Dograi: The night assault that stunned Pakistan in 1965

A lightning night assault by 3 Jat across the Ichhogil Canal briefly put Indian infantry inside Dograi, near Lahore, before punishing counter-attacks forced a withdrawal, leaving behind a hard lesson on how speed and surprise can win ground but not always keep it.

Anti-India street anger surges in Bangladesh: How Pakistan’s hand and Jamaat’s street power worry New Delhi

The recent developments point to a coordinated attempt by Islamist and pro-Pakistan elements to turn Hadi’s killing into an anti-India flashpoint ahead of national elections.

Pakistan’s ISI is back in Bangladesh: Why Munir-Yunus ties have raised alarms on India’s Eastern Front

What initially appeared to be a diplomatic “thaw” after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024 has now taken the shape of a deeper and more coordinated realignment.

Anti-India rhetoric dominates Bangladesh streets: Why India fears a Pakistan-style playbook | Explained

What sets this surge of anti-India sentiment apart is the convergence of multiple factors. Political instability, extremist mobilisation, minority targeting, diplomatic threats and foreign influence are all reinforcing one another.

Saudi Arabia deports 56,000 Pakistanis over begging: Why Islamabad’s reputation is suffering | Explained

Despite repeated deportations, stricter visa rules and warnings from host nations, organised begging networks linked to Pakistan continue to operate across borders.

When Richa Chadha’s mother thought Ali Fazal was a Pakistani actor and panicked, believing he was already married with two kids

Richa Chadha revealed her mother panicked after mistaking Ali Fazal for Pakistani actor Ali Zafar, briefly believing he was already married with two children before the confusion was cleared.

Pakistan bans Dhurandhar, Bilawal Bhutto walks in to its hit song FA9LA | WATCH

Pakistan, along with some Gulf nations, has banned the screening of Dhurandhar, calling it “negative propaganda.” But beyond official press releases and court filings, the ban appears to exist largely on paper.

Any normalisation of relations with Pakistan difficult to imagine: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah placed the burden of creating that environment squarely on Pakistan.

Decades of losses, billions in bailouts: Why Pakistan is selling 100% of PIA and why buyers want the state out | Explained

The airline has remained a chronic loss maker due to overstaffing, weak management and an ageing fleet, forcing repeated government bailouts that drained public money.

Pakistani actress Saba Faisal shares clarification after facing backlash over her comments on daughters-in-law, "forgive and ignore"

Saba Faisal faces renewed backlash after clarifying her remarks on daughters-in-law, as her apology and claims of being taken out of context only intensified criticism and reopened the debate.