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'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.

The Times of India

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.

Euronews

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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Pakistan gang rape case: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested over assault on two foreign women

Pakistani authorities have apprehended four individuals, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the main accused, Muhammad Raza Dar, during a cryptocurrency venture in Singapore. They…

The Times of India

Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent

Russia's Medvedev, Pakistan's prime minister and Taliban officials are among roughly 30 country delegations expected as Iran buries slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week.

Euronews

Operation Sindoor exposed limits of Pakistan's nuclear deterrence, pushed China-style rocket force: Report

Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan established the Army Rocket Force Command to bolster conventional strike capabilities, aiming to counter India's below-threshold responses. India's successful defense, utilizing S-400 systems, blunted Pakistani attacks during the conflict. This move highlights a shift towards non-contact warfare, with both nations re-evaluating their military strategies and procurement…

The Economic Times

Government in talks with Pakistan about grooming gang ringleader case

Reports have suggested Pakistan might not accept Shabir Ahmed because he had previously renounced his citizenship.

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Pakistani politician's relative among 4 arrested in foreigners' gangrape case in Lahore

Four individuals, including a relative of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, have been arrested in Lahore for the alleged gangrape of two foreign women. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the prime suspect, Raza Dar, through a cryptocurrency venture. They claim they were abducted and assaulted…

The Economic Times

'Teetering on the brink of failure': Ex-Singapore diplomat's blunt warning for Pakistan

A former senior Singapore diplomat has delivered a stark assessment of Pakistan's future, warning that the country remains "teetering on the brink of failure" despite recent diplomatic gains.

The Times of India

China plans next Pakistan-like CPEC corridor in India's neighbourhood. This time it runs through Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is forging a new economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, offering a strategic route to the Bay of Bengal and mirroring the CPEC's impact on India's western flank. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman's visit to China, aims to enhance transport links and deepen political and military ties,…

The Economic Times

'Undermining freedom of belief': Speakers at UNHRC event call out Pakistan over safety of religious minority women

At a UN Human Rights Council meeting, the alarming issue of forced conversions and marriages affecting minority women in Pakistan was brought to light. Advocates and lawmakers expressed their outrage over violations of religious freedom, particularly concerning Hindu, Christian, and Baloch girls. They called for immediate global intervention, emphasizing that…

The Times of India

Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan

QUETTA — Forty people were killed and eight others injured ‌after a bus fell into a deep roadside ditch in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, a rescue agency and ⁠a government official said.

Bangkok Post

‘Don’t care’, says Donald Trump, chalking off alleged insider trading claims; $1.4 billion crypto windfall

Donald Trump rejected allegations of insider trading and profiting from the presidency, saying he does not manage his businesses. Defending his family's cryptocurrency ventures, he argued they are independently run and maintained that crypto and AI are strategic priorities for U.S. economic leadership.

The Economic Times

'Don’t care’, says Donald Trump, chalking off alleged insider trading claims; $1.4 billion crypto windfall

Donald Trump dismissed concerns over alleged insider trading and conflicts of interest after financial disclosures showed businesses linked to his family's cryptocurrency ventures generated an estimated $1.4 billion in 2025. Trump said he does not manage his businesses, calling the presidency a "much bigger purpose" than personal financial gains.

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Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8

An overcrowded passenger bus has plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others

The Independent UK

At least 40 dead as overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan

The bus was carrying not only its own passengers but also passengers from another bus that had broken down

The Times of India

Pakistan bus tragedy: 40 killed after vehicle loses control, plunges into ditch in Balochistan

At least 40 people, including women and children, were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, officials said.

The Economic Times

Pakistan Earthquake: Tremors of magnitude 4.6 strike India's neighbour; third quake in a week

Pakistan experienced its third earthquake this week, a 4.6 magnitude tremor on Friday morning. This follows twin quakes on June 27, with magnitudes of 4.3 and 5.5. The region, situated on a major tectonic plate boundary, has seen multiple seismic events recently, including three on June 26. These tremors highlight…

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Stopped 8 wars: Donald Trump reiterates claim of India-Pakistan ceasefire through tariff threat

US President Donald Trump claimed he single-handedly averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening both with 200% tariffs. He asserted this economic pressure stopped eight wars, including the India-Pakistan standoff following the April terror attack. However, India has consistently stated the de-escalation was achieved solely through bilateral…

The Economic Times

Desperately play catch-up: In the last year, India has appeared tired and enervated - time to turn the page

India faces a shifting global landscape, grappling with geopolitical realignments and the rise of AI as a strategic tool. The article highlights challenges in the Gulf, the need for sovereign AI development, and renewed pressure from Pakistan. New Delhi must adapt to these evolving external dynamics and assert its position…

The Economic Times

Pakistan alleges, yet again, India making efforts to control rivers

Pakistan has strongly refuted India's alleged attempts to control rivers, particularly the Indus basin, by treating water as a "strategic asset." Islamabad asserts that India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty in "abeyance" is an illegal move, using terrorism as a baseless pretext. Pakistan maintains that water should not…

The Economic Times

India condemns demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan, seeks restoration

India has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a 125-year-old Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan's Farooqabad, terming it a "targeted act of vandalism." The Ministry of External Affairs urged Pakistan to investigate, restore the shrine, and bring perpetrators to justice, highlighting a pattern of attacks on religious minorities. The incident has…

The Independent UK

The island in Pakistan where 45C heat puts pregnant women and babies in danger

IN FOCUS: Pregnant women are among the most vulnerable people to searing levels of extreme heat around the world. A pioneering new insurance scheme offers help. Nick Ferris reports

The Economic Times

No one should object to India-Pak dialogue aimed at improving ties: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an end to objections regarding India-Pakistan dialogue aimed at improving bilateral relations. He highlighted that the decades-old conflict has intensified recently. Abdullah pointed out the hypocrisy where RSS leaders advocating for better ties face no criticism, while similar sentiments from…

The Times of India

Unesco warns Pakistan over 'reconstructions' at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the "reconstructions" that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco's 'danger list'.

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