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Pakistan's civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis

Residents of Wah Model Town are facing severe urban flooding and overflowing sewage due to clogged drains and administrative neglect. Developed in the 1990s under the Wah Cantonment Board, infrastructure has failed to match its expansion. Residents regularly pay taxes but receive inadequate municipal services, worsening environmental and public health…

The Economic Times

Massive anti-Pakistan protests erupt in London over crackdown on PoK activists - Watch

Overseas Kashmiris held a "massive gathering" in London on Sunday to protest a sweeping crackdown by the Pakistani government in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).

The Times of India

Pakistan air force captain gunned down in broad daylight while rescuing woman

A Pakistan air force group captain was shot dead after intervening to rescue a woman from an alleged abduction attempt in Islamabad, according to Pakistan's Samaa TV.

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No salaries, drug shortages, harassment: Karachi doctors' protest lays bare Pakistan's deepening healthcare crisis

For the sixth consecutive day, doctors at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital in Karachi are staging protests due to unpaid stipends, claiming three months of missed payments and a significant pay disparity with other public hospitals. They raised alarming security issues, faced harassment from patient attendants, and underscored a dire lack of…

The Times of India

Pakistani forces open fire on protest rally as massive anti-Islamabad uprising grips PoJK

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) defies state crackdowns. Thousands are demanding the release of arrested leaders amidst reports of unprovoked firing on civilians. The movement is gaining momentum, with international diaspora also voicing strong condemnation of…

The Economic Times

PoK erupts as police open fire on protesters amid massive anti-Pakistan rallies, one killed - key points

Mass protests swept across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday after the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called for demonstrations against what it described as a widening crackdown by Pakistani authorities. The protests were triggered by the arrest of senior JAAC leaders, including core committee member Shaukat…

The Times of India

Massive anti-Pakistan protests begin in PoJK following brutal crackdown, arrest of 600 civil rights activists

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the arrest of over 600 activists, including leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is demanding their release, highlighting severe shortages and humanitarian crises. Appeals for help have reached across the ceasefire line, with a call for…

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Ministers will leave ‘no stone unturned’ to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader

Health Secretary James Murray said: ‘I want this man out of the country, I think we all do’

The Independent UK

Ministers leaving ‘no stone unturned’ to deport grooming gang leader, vows Murray

Health Secretary James Murray told Sky News’ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: ‘I want this man out of the country, I think we all do.’

Evening Standard

‘We have no stake in it’: Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed as UK seeks deportation

The UK government is facing a fresh hurdle in its bid to deport Shabir Ahmed, one of the ringleaders of the Rochdale child grooming gang, after Pakistan reportedly refused to accept him, saying he is no longer a Pakistani citizen.

The Times of India

Pakistan, Turkiye progress interconnected; PM Sharif, President Erdogan discuss trade, defence in Istanbul

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed strong support for Turkiye, stating their successes are intertwined. During a joint press conference in Istanbul, both nations pledged to boost bilateral trade to USD 5 billion, a significant jump from the current USD 1.3 billion. Defence cooperation was highlighted as a key driver…

The Economic Times

Hormuz disruption, border wars choke Afghanistan's auto trade

Afghanistan's vital car parts trade in Spin Boldak has ground to a halt, crippled by escalating border conflicts with Pakistan and the recent Middle East war. Disruptions to key shipping routes, like the Strait of Hormuz, have sent import costs soaring and left businesses facing massive losses.

The Economic Times

Why Pakistan’s first advanced stealth submarine is a gamechanger for balance of power with India

Pakistan’s newly inducted Chinese-made attack submarine is set to strengthen its naval presence in the waters around India. Experts tell Arpan Rai what that means for the rival nation

The Independent UK

Workplace harassment in Pakistan: 521 men filed complaints, transgenders and women also seek redress

Men are increasingly reporting workplace harassment in Pakistan, with official records revealing that 521 men lodged complaints with the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) over the past year, accounting for roughly 40 per cent of all cases.

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Pakistan senator demands Dy PM Dar's resignation over relative's arrest in gangrape case

A Pakistani senator has demanded the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar following the arrest of his alleged grandson, Muhammad Raza Dar, in a case involving the abduction and gangrape of two foreign women in Lahore. Senator Faisal Vawda accused the government of protecting the minister's relative and highlighted…

The Times of India

'Demanded $100,000 for our release': Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin

A cryptocurrency dispute is now central to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan. One victim claims Raza Dar, a relative of the deputy prime minister, demanded $100,000 for their release after they were held captive and sexually assaulted. Investigators are exploring…

The Times of India

'Shortsighted leaders tend to repeat errors': Analyst warns Trump's Pakistan outreach may cost US dearly

According to the analysis, countries that become strategically important often face less international pressure over their internal affairs. It points to examples such as continued Western engagement with Pakistan and the European Union retaining Islamabad's GSP-Plus trade status despite allegations of human rights abuses, arguing that geopolitical interests have frequently…

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Operative behind recce of Ram temple and RSS HQ, Hafiz Saeed's relative in designated terrorist list

India has designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and PoJK as terrorists under UAPA for their involvement in infiltration, financing, and planning attacks. This move targets operatives linked to Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, including launch commanders and recruiters. Six Indian nationals are among those designated, highlighting a cross-border terror…

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Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pakistan on West Asia mediation

India's envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected any comparison with Pakistan over West Asia's mediation roles, attributing it to distinct economic realities. He advocated for autonomous assessments of mediation's benefits to national interests. Doraiswami highlighted India's active participation in global peace initiatives, acknowledging parallels with China's positions on recent…

The Economic Times

Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import procedures

Nepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend improving quality and exploring new markets like China, Pakistan, the US, and Europe.

The Economic Times

Centre names 23 Pakistan-based Jaish, Lashkar operatives as terrorists under UAPA

India has declared 23 Pakistan-based operatives from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorists under the UAPA. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated these individuals are accused of terror recruitment, infiltration, arms supply via drones, and plotting attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. This significant move aims to curb cross-border terror…

The Times of India

BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in 'fidayee' attack in Balochistan's Gwadar

A suicide commando attack by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has targeted a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar. The BLA claims over 30 security personnel were killed and the camp was reduced to rubble by an explosive-laden truck and subsequent ground assault. The group vows to continue…

The Times of India

'Madam is sleeping': Ex-Singapore diplomat explains why all Pakistan politicians are 'waste of time'

"Your civilian politicians are a waste of time," former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan said, recalling how former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto allegedly refused to take a call during the 1991 passenger plane hijacking after her household informed him that she was asleep.

Euronews

Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The Times of India

How a Pakistan syndicate smuggled 200kg of human placentas every month

In a shocking revelation, Pakistani law enforcement has dismantled an international syndicate involved in the illicit trade of human placentas. Authorities uncovered a processing facility in Islamabad responsible for exporting nearly 200kg monthly for use in expensive anti-aging treatments. The operation was exposed following a raid that seized 500kg of…

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