Category: International

In a scathing rebuttal at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Pakistan accused India of human rights violations, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism within its borders — while rejecting New Delhi’s claims on Kashmir. Rabia Ijaz, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, delivered the strongly worded response following earlier remarks by the […]

In a move to ease connectivity for visiting expatriates, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new policy allowing overseas Pakistanis to register their mobile phones without paying any tax—valid for up to 120 days during each visit to the country. The policy, introduced on Monday, is designed to facilitate short-term visitors and […]

In a rare and sobering admission, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed that the Fordow nuclear facility—one of Iran’s most fortified and secretive sites—suffered “serious and heavy damage” following recent U.S. military strikes, as reported by Arab News. The remarks, made during an interview with CBS News aired Tuesday, mark the first official Iranian acknowledgment […]

TEHRAN, July 2 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Tuesday the suspension of Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), escalating tensions over the country’s nuclear program following recent Israeli attacks and a controversial international resolution; reported by Mehr News Agency. The move follows a vote by Iran’s parliament on June 25 approving […]

Doctors in Gaza are sounding a desperate alarm as baby formula runs out, warning that thousands of infants now face starvation under Israel’s ongoing blockade, reported by Al jazeera News. With supplies exhausted and no relief in sight, hospitals and shelters report rising cases of malnutrition among newborns and toddlers. The crisis unfolds amid yet […]

UNITED NATIONS — Pakistan on Tuesday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad pledging a leadership style rooted in transparency, inclusivity, and responsiveness during a time of mounting global instability, reported by APP. The presidency—held by each of the 15 Security Council […]

A high-level delegation of European and Western diplomats visited the Palestinian town of Kafr Malik on Monday, days after a deadly rampage by Israeli settlers left three Palestinians dead and seven injured, reported by Anadolu News Agency. The assault, which unfolded last Wednesday, saw dozens of settlers storm the village northeast of Ramallah, torching homes […]

KARACHI, Pakistan — In a stunning breach of public trust, a Karachi sessions court on Monday sentenced six police officers to life imprisonment after they were caught trafficking 77 kilograms of charas (hashish) in an official police van, reported by Dawn News. The convicted men — all serving with the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) in […]

Pakistan is considering extending the deadline for 1.4 million Afghan refugees legally residing in the country to return home, government officials revealed Monday, reported by Euro News. The move aims to give refugees additional time to settle personal affairs—such as selling property or closing businesses—before repatriating in an orderly and dignified manner. The current deadline, […]

In a dramatic shift aimed at salvaging trade negotiations, Canada has abandoned its contentious digital services tax just hours before it was set to take effect, reopening a vital channel of dialogue with the United States after days of escalating tensions, reported by Reuters. The digital tax, which would have imposed a 3% levy on […]