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New Delhi, March 30 Following reports that Pakistan was attempting to broker a truce between the United States and Iran amidst a month-long war in West Asia, Afghanistan appears to have increased its regional outreach amid its own armed conflict with Islamabad.During a discussion with Afghan...

Islamabad, March 30 – A leading minority rights group highlighted on Monday that members of the Ahmadi community were once again prevented from offering Eid prayers in several districts of Pakistan's Punjab province – turning what should have been a "moment of unity" into yet another instance of...

Islamabad, March 30 – Recent statements by figures in Pakistan linked to terrorist networks reveal a troubling pattern of using symbolic and emotionally charged occasions to strengthen narratives of conflict, identity, and cross-border mobilization, a report highlighted on Monday.Writing for...

Mumbai, March 30 – Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” starring Ranveer Singh, has grossed a staggering ₹1,365 crore worldwide since its release on March 19.The film’s massive global earnings have solidified its position as one of the biggest blockbusters of the...

Kabul, March 30 – The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has urged Pakistani forces to stop attacking civilian areas in Afghanistan and to respect international law. Calling the firing on residential areas "war crimes," the IHRF has called on the United Nations and international human...

Islamabad, March 30 – Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership should be pressured to confront the consequences of decades of strategic tolerance and support for terrorism operating from its soil – an approach that has made the country the most affected by terrorism in the world, according to...

Peshawar, March 30 Nine people, including eight children, have died and 47 others have been injured due to heavy rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan since last week, authorities said on Monday.Most of the casualties occurred due to the collapse of roofs and...

Islamabad, March 30 – Human rights activists and civil society organizations have strongly condemned the planned demolition and forced eviction of residents in Allama Iqbal Colony, a 25-year-old predominantly Christian working-class settlement in Islamabad. The community now faces an imminent...

Kabul, March 30 – One person was killed and 16 others were injured after Pakistani forces launched rocket and heavy weapon attacks on residential areas in Kunar province, Afghanistan, local media reported on Monday, quoting officials.The shelling targeted areas near Asadabad and nearby homes...

New Delhi, March 30 – While the Hizbul Mujahideen may be largely dismantled, Indian agencies have picked up intercepts suggesting a possible attempt to rebuild the terrorist group. The leadership of the Hizbul Mujahideen has been able to remain relatively quiet for several years.Most of the...

New Delhi, March 30 The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a suspected operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba from the Ghazipur area here, an official said on Monday.The accused, identified as Shabbir Ahmad Lone, was allegedly working as a member of a sleeper cell and had pasted anti-national...

Islamabad, March 30 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been diagnosed with a "minor fracture" in his shoulder after slipping and falling during the reception ceremony for his Egyptian counterpart, his son has said.The incident occurred on Sunday, during the...

Lahore, March 30 Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and overseas player Sikandar Raza have found themselves in a difficult situation after being accused of violating team security protocols at their hotel.Muhammad Faisal, DIG (Operations, Lahore), has informed the PSL CEO about a...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump said that he wants to "seize Iranian oil" and could seize Kharg Island, the country's oil export hub.In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said, "To be honest, my favorite thing is to seize Iranian oil," comparing the US move to...

Washington, March 30: Iran has warned that it will retaliate if the United States launches a ground invasion, even as President Donald Trump is considering a risky military operation to seize Iran's uranium, and regional powers are pushing for talks to contain the conflict, according to US media...

Islamabad, March 29 – Pakistan's Foreign Minister on Sunday indicated the possibility of talks between the US and Iran to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that both countries have expressed their "confidence" in Islamabad to facilitate their talks.Ishaq Dar made these remarks...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistan's Foreign Minister said on Sunday that the country would hold talks between the US and Iran after a meeting with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.Ishaq Dar made these remarks after the Foreign Ministers held consultations on the West Asia...

Moscow, March 29 Moscow is concerned that the US might try to seize control of a key Afghan base amid its escalating military conflict with Iran, a senior Russian diplomat has said.Speaking in an interview with the government news agency RIA Novosti on Saturday, Zamir Kabulov, the Russian...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged support to Saudi Arabia on Sunday and commended the Kingdom for its "remarkable restraint" during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Sharif was speaking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the...

Lucknow, March 29 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday asserted that while "emergency has been declared in many countries" due to the West Asia crisis, India is moving with full strength due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "visionary leadership.""The Gulf War has created an...