Rafale revelations: Swamy, silence and the sinking credibility of BJP
A senior leader’s allegations about Rafale jets and India’s aerial combat losses expose the Modi government’s double standards in silencing dissent and shielding corruption

The dangerous psychology of Donald Trump
Does the US president pose a clear threat to democracy?
Peace for now, but perils persist: the quiet alarm in Gen Mirza’s words
Pakistan’s four-star general has offered reassurances about troop drawdowns, but his warning about possible miscalculations underlines the fragile nature of strategic balance in South Asia

In diplomatic breakthrough, Islamabad upgrades Afghanistan mission
Islamabad has upgraded its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan by appointing an ambassador, marking a significant step towards mending ties with the Taliban-led Afghan administration

The real A.Q. Khan
What motivated the father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb — wealth or a higher calling? That’s the question this veteran reporter seeks to answer

Pakistan’s lone diplomatic mission: too little, too late?
As India aggressively pushes its narrative across global capitals through multiple parliamentary delegations, Pakistan’s slow response reflects strategic complacency and a worrying lack of urgency

Famous news agency exposes false Indian claim about Nur Khan base
AFP Fact Check has debunked social media claims that falsely portrayed a missile strike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase using a decades-old photo from the Chernobyl disaster

Pak-Afghan ties see thaw as Taliban target TTP elements
THE Taliban-led Afghan government has begun targeting extremist factions threatening Pakistan, offering fresh hope for stability and renewed cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad

Delhi races ahead in global diplomacy as Islamabad lags behind
While India has launched a multi-party diplomatic campaign to shape the global narrative, Pakistan’s delayed and limited response reveals deeper structural weaknesses

World watches in silence as Israel completes Gaza’s ‘usurpation’
With more than three-quarters of the Strip now under control of Israeli forces, world leaders do precious little to stop the ongoing genocide

Why Indian Muslims must endure endless loyalty tests
Among the country's Hindu majority, suspicion and targeting of Muslims have intensified in the wake of deadly Kashmir attack

Europe urges Israel to halt Gaza war, but is Netanyahu listening?
Amid criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu remains unmoved, continuing a long tradition of Israeli defiance in the face of global condemnation

Indus Waters Treaty: Why has govt not moved UN or ICJ yet?
More than a month after India announced its unilateral suspension of the treaty, Pakistan has yet to take the matter to any international forum

Trump tries to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The Trump administration tries to revoke Harvard University’s right to enrol foreign students. However, a judge blocks the move for now

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to exchange permanent ambassadors
With China playing a vital role, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to exchange ambassadors for the first time since the Taliban’s return to power

As Field Marshal Asim rises, Imran remains isolated in defiance
While Gen Asim Munir is promoted, Imran Khan remains defiant, resisting calls from party colleagues to adopt a more conciliatory tone

Continued atrocities in Gaza spark anger even among non-Muslims?
The murder of two Israelis in the US capital — apparently by a non-Muslim activist — has raised questions about growing frustration in the West over atrocities in Gaza

PTI’s overture: missed opportunity or start of real reconciliation?
The PTI has extended an olive branch to Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir. Will this shift in stance prove to be a real turning point for Imran Khan and company, or is it a case of too little, too late?

Six die in attack on military-run school’s bus; ISPR blames India
The military directly blames Delhi for a bomb attack on a school bus carrying 46 children in Khuzdar, Balochistan

From battlefield to backlash: BJP’s war of words and wounds
India reels from military miscalculations and political firestorms as the ruling party targets Rahul Gandhi in an obnoxious attack