Procter &amp; Gamble Company, one of the world's largest FMCG companies, is reportedly planning to exit cash-strapped Pakistan. The announcement came weeks after the giant announced&nbsp;a global restructuring drive. The company is planning to shut down its manufacturing in Pakistan, including its razors division, Gillette Pakistan Ltd. It is also mulling over delisting from the Pakistan Stock Exchange.&nbsp;Gillette Pakistan’s board will make the decisions in this regard. The company's shares surged to a three-week high after the announcement.&nbsp;In June, P&amp;G announced its plans to streamline its brand portfolio and slash as many as 7,000 jobs over two years.&nbsp;The company has reportedly been facing challenges in Pakistan, which has been experiencing several political and economic challenges. The country has a weak consumer demand. The company is also facing challenges emanating&nbsp;from restrictions on profit repatriation, reported Bloomberg.&nbsp;Gillette Pakistan’s revenue nearly halved in the fiscal year ended June 2025.&nbsp;P&amp;G entered Pakistan in 1991. It sells brands like Pampers, Safeguard, Ariel, Head &amp; Shoulders, and Pantene in Pakistan.&nbsp;The firm said in a statement that it has decided to use a third-party distribution model "to serve consumers in Pakistan at this time". The current employees of the firm might be considered for placements abroad. They may also be offered severance packages.&nbsp;Saad Amanullah Khan, a former chief executive officer at Gillette Pakistan, said that the exits must make the rulers of the country aware that the economy is in doldrums. He cited regulatory pressures and high energy costs for the company's decision.&nbsp;Several countries have already exited Pakistan, including Shell Plc, Pfizer Inc., TotalEnergies SE, and Telenor ASA.&nbsp;P&amp;G sold its soap manufacturing facility last year.&nbsp;"Shell, Pfizer, Total, and Telenor have all pulled back from Pakistan in recent years as multinationals retreat despite its status as the world’s fifth-most populous nation. Pakistan has wider business and economic challenges, including profit-repatriation curbs and weak demand," Bloomberg journalist Faseeh Mangi wrote on X.

Procter & Gamble Company, one of the world's largest FMCG companies, is reportedly planning to exit cash-strapped Pakistan. 

Procter & Gamble Company, one of the world's largest FMCG companies, is reportedly planning to exit cash-strapped Pakistan. The announcement came weeks after the giant announced a global restructuring drive. The company is planning to shut down its manufacturing in Pakistan, including its razors division, Gillette Pakistan Ltd. It is also mulling over delisting from the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Gillette Pakistan’s board will make the decisions in this regard. The company's shares surged to a three-week high after the announcement. In June, P&G announced its plans to streamline its brand portfolio and slash as many as 7,000 jobs over two years. The company has reportedly been facing challenges in Pakistan, which has been experiencing several political and economic challenges. The country has a weak consumer demand. The company is also facing challenges emanating from restrictions on profit repatriation, reported Bloomberg. Gillette Pakistan’s revenue nearly halved in the fiscal year ended June 2025. P&G entered Pakistan in 1991. It sells brands like Pampers, Safeguard, Ariel, Head & Shoulders, and Pantene in Pakistan. The firm said in a statement that it has decided to use a third-party distribution model "to serve consumers in Pakistan at this time". The current employees of the firm might be considered for placements abroad. They may also be offered severance packages. Saad Amanullah Khan, a former chief executive officer at Gillette Pakistan, said that the exits must make the rulers of the country aware that the economy is in doldrums. He cited regulatory pressures and high energy costs for the company's decision. Several countries have already exited Pakistan, including Shell Plc, Pfizer Inc., TotalEnergies SE, and Telenor ASA. P&G sold its soap manufacturing facility last year. "Shell, Pfizer, Total, and Telenor have all pulled back from Pakistan in recent years as multinationals retreat despite its status as the world’s fifth-most populous nation. Pakistan has wider business and economic challenges, including profit-repatriation curbs and weak demand," Bloomberg journalist Faseeh Mangi wrote on X.

The firm said in a statement that it has decided to use a third-party distribution model "to serve consumers in Pakistan at this time".

Why is Procter & Gamble exiting cash-strapped Pakistan after 34 years?

Three transgender women were tragically murdered on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, police officials confirmed on Monday (September 22). The victims were found shot at close range along a roadside on Sunday (September 21). The authorities are investigating the motive behind the killings and have launched a search for the perpetrators. Local police official Javed Abro confirmed the bodies were taken to a nearby graveyard for burial. Sindh's Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, strongly condemned the incident and called for an immediate investigation into the murders, pledging to apprehend those responsible.&nbsp;In Pakistan, where the majority of the population is Muslim, transgender individuals often face widespread discrimination, harassment, and violence, including so-called "honour killings" by relatives for perceived offenses. While the country’s Supreme Court recognised transgender individuals as a third gender, offering them some legal protections, deep-rooted social stigma and violence remain prevalent. In 2018, a law was passed to ensure their fundamental rights, but activists argue that much more needs to be done to address the ongoing challenges.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trans-women-in-pakistan-become-frequent-targets-of-online-hate-campaigns-1758469856608/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trans-women-in-pakistan-become-frequent-targets-of-online-hate-campaigns-1758469856608/embed</a>&nbsp;Following the deaths, members of Karachi's transgender community gathered in protest outside Jinnah Hospital, where the autopsies were conducted. They warned of nationwide demonstrations if the authorities fail to bring the perpetrators to justice. Bindiya Rana, a transgender rights activist, highlighted that such violence is deeply ingrained in society and is not a new phenomenon. She said the killings of the three women exemplify the systemic targeting of transgender people in the country, and called for urgent action.&nbsp;The Gender Interactive Alliance, a local advocacy group, confirmed that the victims were residents of Karachi, earning their livelihood through begging. The group also pointed to a separate attack two days earlier, where another transgender woman was critically injured in a stabbing at Karachi’s Sea View Beach. This series of incidents has raised concerns about a deliberate effort to intimidate and silence the transgender community, with the group demanding swift justice and stronger protection for transgender individuals.

Public fury in Pakistan after three transgender women shot dead and left on roadside in Karachi

Three transgender women were tragically murdered on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, police officials confirmed on Monday (September 22). The victims were found shot at close range along a roadside on Sunday (September 21). The authorities are investigating the motive behind the killings and have launched a search for the perpetrators. Local police official Javed Abro confirmed the bodies were taken to a nearby graveyard for burial. Sindh's Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, strongly condemned the incident and called for an immediate investigation into the murders, pledging to apprehend those responsible. In Pakistan, where the majority of the population is Muslim, transgender individuals often face widespread discrimination, harassment, and violence, including so-called "honour killings" by relatives for perceived offenses. While the country’s Supreme Court recognised transgender individuals as a third gender, offering them some legal protections, deep-rooted social stigma and violence remain prevalent. In 2018, a law was passed to ensure their fundamental rights, but activists argue that much more needs to be done to address the ongoing challenges. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trans-women-in-pakistan-become-frequent-targets-of-online-hate-campaigns-1758469856608/embed Following the deaths, members of Karachi's transgender community gathered in protest outside Jinnah Hospital, where the autopsies were conducted. They warned of nationwide demonstrations if the authorities fail to bring the perpetrators to justice. Bindiya Rana, a transgender rights activist, highlighted that such violence is deeply ingrained in society and is not a new phenomenon. She said the killings of the three women exemplify the systemic targeting of transgender people in the country, and called for urgent action. The Gender Interactive Alliance, a local advocacy group, confirmed that the victims were residents of Karachi, earning their livelihood through begging. The group also pointed to a separate attack two days earlier, where another transgender woman was critically injured in a stabbing at Karachi’s Sea View Beach. This series of incidents has raised concerns about a deliberate effort to intimidate and silence the transgender community, with the group demanding swift justice and stronger protection for transgender individuals.

Three transgender women were killed in Karachi, Pakistan. Activists and the transgender community are demanding justice, highlighting the ongoing violence and discrimination against transgender individuals in the country

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Director General, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in a recent media interaction, spoke of India’s ‘playbook of using terror as a tool of state’. This comment comes as the country has been unsuccessful in handling terror outfits operating on its own soil, viz. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). In an interview with a German news outlet, Chaudhry said, and was quoted by news outlet Dawn, “We have no doubt in our minds in Pakistan that each and every incident of terrorism that happens in Pakistan — behind that is Indian support and its abetment.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-dg-ispr-calls-terrorist-a-cleric-in-a-cover-up-of-pak-armys-presence-at-funeral-of-lashkar-a-taiba-letterrorists-9061490">Terrorist or cleric? Pak DG ISPR tries to mislead to cover up army's presence at terrorists' funeral</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He also mentioned the implications of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that was in place on May 10. The ceasefire was announced after four days of cross-border firing between the two nations. The DGMOs engaged in a telephonic conversation, which led to the decision. Though Pakistan credits US President Donald Trump for the mediation but India’s stand remains clear that the countries involved were the reason behind pause.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Director General, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in a recent media interaction, spoke of India’s ‘playbook of using terror as a tool of state’.

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Director General, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in a recent media interaction, spoke of India’s ‘playbook of using terror as a tool of state’. This comment comes as the country has been unsuccessful in handling terror outfits operating on its own soil, viz. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). In an interview with a German news outlet, Chaudhry said, and was quoted by news outlet Dawn, “We have no doubt in our minds in Pakistan that each and every incident of terrorism that happens in Pakistan — behind that is Indian support and its abetment.” Also read: Terrorist or cleric? Pak DG ISPR tries to mislead to cover up army's presence at terrorists' funeral He also mentioned the implications of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that was in place on May 10. The ceasefire was announced after four days of cross-border firing between the two nations. The DGMOs engaged in a telephonic conversation, which led to the decision. Though Pakistan credits US President Donald Trump for the mediation but India’s stand remains clear that the countries involved were the reason behind pause.

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Director General, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in a recent media interaction, spoke of India’s ‘playbook of using terror as a tool of state’.

'Indians have a playbook...': Pak DG ISPR puts onus on India for failing to control BLA and TTP

Pakistan minister Hanif Abbasi called the nation a victorious country. He further touted that Pakistan is being welcomed by powerful nations across the globe and the country's leaders are receiving respect like nobody has in 77 years. Mentioning the 4-day cross-border fighting with he said, “The world is telling India that Pakistan has downed seven aircraft.” Noting the leaders' international visit, he said, be it Field Marshal in America, Deputy PM in China, or PM in Azerbaijan, the elite policies of Pakistan has paved this way.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-pakistan-bribed-trump-to-become-anti-india-1756832346564/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-pakistan-bribed-trump-to-become-anti-india-1756832346564/embed</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He lauded the economy and defence, saying it is led by a strong administration. As of March 2025, Pakistan’s public debt had risen to PKR 76.1 trillion.&nbsp;On August 13, the eve of Independence Day, PM Shehbaz Sharif delivered a speech where he lauded the country’s armed forces. But the theme of the speech was seemingly to announce and celebrate the nation’s victory in what he called ‘Marka-e-Haq’. Abbasi reiterated the PM's stand and highlighted that the world is looking at Pakistan as the victor.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-egg-attack-former-pak-pm-imran-khan-s-sister-aleema-two-women-arrested-1757074266152">'Egg attack' on former Pak PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema, two women arrested</a>&nbsp;While speaking in the house, Abbasi also called out Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for his comments on the floods in the country. This isn’t the first time the latter has been mentioned in a debate. While discussing the floods in the country, Abbasi highlighted how the defence minister is taking potshots at the government. He noted it as his claim to fame on social media. Asif called the recent devastation a ‘man-made disaster’ and Abbasi said these remarks were made against the parliament only to gain publicity.

The Pak minister lauded the economy and defence, saying it is led by a strong administration. As of March 2025, Pakistan’s public debt had risen to PKR 76.1 trillion.

Pakistan minister Hanif Abbasi called the nation a victorious country. He further touted that Pakistan is being welcomed by powerful nations across the globe and the country's leaders are receiving respect like nobody has in 77 years. Mentioning the 4-day cross-border fighting with he said, “The world is telling India that Pakistan has downed seven aircraft.” Noting the leaders' international visit, he said, be it Field Marshal in America, Deputy PM in China, or PM in Azerbaijan, the elite policies of Pakistan has paved this way. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-pakistan-bribed-trump-to-become-anti-india-1756832346564/embed He lauded the economy and defence, saying it is led by a strong administration. As of March 2025, Pakistan’s public debt had risen to PKR 76.1 trillion. On August 13, the eve of Independence Day, PM Shehbaz Sharif delivered a speech where he lauded the country’s armed forces. But the theme of the speech was seemingly to announce and celebrate the nation’s victory in what he called ‘Marka-e-Haq’. Abbasi reiterated the PM's stand and highlighted that the world is looking at Pakistan as the victor. Also read: 'Egg attack' on former Pak PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema, two women arrested While speaking in the house, Abbasi also called out Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for his comments on the floods in the country. This isn’t the first time the latter has been mentioned in a debate. While discussing the floods in the country, Abbasi highlighted how the defence minister is taking potshots at the government. He noted it as his claim to fame on social media. Asif called the recent devastation a ‘man-made disaster’ and Abbasi said these remarks were made against the parliament only to gain publicity.

The Pak minister lauded the economy and defence, saying it is led by a strong administration. As of March 2025, Pakistan’s public debt had risen to PKR 76.1 trillion.

'World is telling India, Pakistan downed 7 aircraft,' claims Pak minister

Floods in Pakistan have triggered the evacuation of over&nbsp;1,50,000 people from affected regions in the state of Punjab. Videos of inundated streets and battered infrastructure have been surfacing, with that there are visuals of the Beating Retreat ceremony from the Wagah-Attari border. Piled up garbage in plastic bags floating in muddy water can be seen on the pathway, where the Rangers were performing the regular drill before the culmination, which is the lowering of the flag. From the videos that are going viral, we see a man upping their spirits in ankle-deep water. On the other side, the Indian soldiers can be seen sans floodwater and what netizens are calling better infrastructure.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-flood-death-toll-crosses-800-pak-on-exceptionally-high-1756277939089/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-flood-death-toll-crosses-800-pak-on-exceptionally-high-1756277939089/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Even in India, torrential rains have flooded parts of Punjab. Rivers Raavi, Beas and Satlej are causing floods in villages viz. Fazilka, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Ferozepur. District administrations have adviced inhabitants to move to a safe location. Amid the heavy downpour, the alert has gone to 20 villages.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">- बाढ़ से पाकिस्तान का बुरा हाल - बाघा अटारी बॉर्डर की तस्वीर में देखिए पाकिस्तानी हिस्से को<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FloodsInPakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FloodsInPakistan</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanFloods</a> <a href="https://t.co/NTnnjWcW9x">pic.twitter.com/NTnnjWcW9x</a>&mdash; Ambarish Pandey (@pandeyambarish) <a href="https://twitter.com/pandeyambarish/status/1960684895493325282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;When India and Pakistan were embroiled in cross-border fighting after the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, the Beating Retreat ceremony was paused. It was implemented on May 8, a day after New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor in response to Islamabad's inaction against terror organisations operating on its soil. The conflict went on for four days, in which Pakistan claimed its victory, the country also themed their Independence Day around the fact that they won a war they call ‘Mark-e-Haq’. The country faced heavy losses, the airbases were damaged and the infrastructure used by the terrorists was destroyed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-s-goodwill-alert-to-pakistan-exceptionally-high-flood-risk-warning-issued-1756281570020">India's goodwill alert to Pakistan: 'Exceptionally high' flood risk warning issued</a>&nbsp;But later on May 20, the ceremony was continued as usual, where onlookers would be seen on both sides seated on stands, cheering for their respective countries.

Pakistani soldiers were seen at Wagah border for the Beating Retreat ceremony amid floating garbage and in ankle-deep water. 

Floods in Pakistan have triggered the evacuation of over 1,50,000 people from affected regions in the state of Punjab. Videos of inundated streets and battered infrastructure have been surfacing, with that there are visuals of the Beating Retreat ceremony from the Wagah-Attari border. Piled up garbage in plastic bags floating in muddy water can be seen on the pathway, where the Rangers were performing the regular drill before the culmination, which is the lowering of the flag. From the videos that are going viral, we see a man upping their spirits in ankle-deep water. On the other side, the Indian soldiers can be seen sans floodwater and what netizens are calling better infrastructure. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-flood-death-toll-crosses-800-pak-on-exceptionally-high-1756277939089/embed Even in India, torrential rains have flooded parts of Punjab. Rivers Raavi, Beas and Satlej are causing floods in villages viz. Fazilka, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Ferozepur. District administrations have adviced inhabitants to move to a safe location. Amid the heavy downpour, the alert has gone to 20 villages.

Pakistani soldiers were seen at Wagah border for the Beating Retreat ceremony amid floating garbage and in ankle-deep water.&nbsp;

Floating garbage, ankle-deep water: Pakistani soldiers at Wagah border during Beating Retreat ceremony - Watch

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made a significant bust at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, foiling a gold smuggling attempt involving two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, news outlet ARY News reported. Nasir Khan and Shahidullah, both posted at the airport, were taken into custody during a joint operation with the Airport Security Force (ASF). A substantial 7,740 grams of gold, worth millions, was recovered from the suspects' luggage, which was intended for illegal export.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/karnataka-congress-mla-arrested-in-illegal-betting-case-ed-seizes-12-crore-cash-6-crore-in-gold-1756025927571/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/karnataka-congress-mla-arrested-in-illegal-betting-case-ed-seizes-12-crore-cash-6-crore-in-gold-1756025927571/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Further, the FIA confirmed that the suspects have been sent on a two-day physical remand for further interrogation. Investigations may lead to further arrests of suspects involved in the gold smuggling bid and similar cases. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This operation highlights the FIA's strengthened efforts to curb international smuggling networks operating through Pakistan's airports. In a recent operation at the Pakistan-Iran border, the FIA Balochistan Zone successfully foiled an illegal border crossing attempt and arrested foreign nationals. The anti-Human Trafficking Circle Quetta executed the operation and managed to stop the illegal border crossing attempt, arresting defamed agent Nadir and his assistant Haider, who were running human trafficking networks, according to FIA spokespersons.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-oil-reserves-in-pakistan-you-have-been-gravely-misled-by-munir-baloch-leader-writes-to-trump-1754151015327">‘No oil reserves in Pakistan, you have been gravely misled by Munir’: Baloch leader writes to Trump</a>&nbsp;During the raid, individuals from Bangladesh, who had entered Pakistan unlawfully, were attempting to enter Iran via Pakistan's border, and were also taken into custody.FIA has been actively executing the operations against human trafficking networks and foiling the attempts of involved groups. These operations are also part of the same efforts to fight against human smuggling and any smuggling active in Pakistan, operating through different parts of the country.&nbsp;

Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees arrested in foiling a gold smuggling attempt.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made a significant bust at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, foiling a gold smuggling attempt involving two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, news outlet ARY News reported. Nasir Khan and Shahidullah, both posted at the airport, were taken into custody during a joint operation with the Airport Security Force (ASF). A substantial 7,740 grams of gold, worth millions, was recovered from the suspects' luggage, which was intended for illegal export. https://www.wionews.com/videos/karnataka-congress-mla-arrested-in-illegal-betting-case-ed-seizes-12-crore-cash-6-crore-in-gold-1756025927571/embed Further, the FIA confirmed that the suspects have been sent on a two-day physical remand for further interrogation. Investigations may lead to further arrests of suspects involved in the gold smuggling bid and similar cases. This operation highlights the FIA's strengthened efforts to curb international smuggling networks operating through Pakistan's airports. In a recent operation at the Pakistan-Iran border, the FIA Balochistan Zone successfully foiled an illegal border crossing attempt and arrested foreign nationals. The anti-Human Trafficking Circle Quetta executed the operation and managed to stop the illegal border crossing attempt, arresting defamed agent Nadir and his assistant Haider, who were running human trafficking networks, according to FIA spokespersons. Also read: ‘No oil reserves in Pakistan, you have been gravely misled by Munir’: Baloch leader writes to Trump During the raid, individuals from Bangladesh, who had entered Pakistan unlawfully, were attempting to enter Iran via Pakistan's border, and were also taken into custody. FIA has been actively executing the operations against human trafficking networks and foiling the attempts of involved groups. These operations are also part of the same efforts to fight against human smuggling and any smuggling active in Pakistan, operating through different parts of the country.

Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees arrested in foiling a gold smuggling attempt.

Pakistan state-owned airline PIA staff involved in gold smuggling attempt, arrested

A massive fire tore through a fireworks factory near MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on Thursday, sparking multiple explosions and leaving at least 10 people injured.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Visual from Saddar area of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karachi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karachi</a> following a mysterious blast. <a href="https://t.co/DRDcXrtMA6">https://t.co/DRDcXrtMA6</a> <a href="https://t.co/eWLHrfQiDB">pic.twitter.com/eWLHrfQiDB</a>&mdash; Saeed Buzdar (@Buzdar_Baluch) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buzdar_Baluch/status/1958486442251817435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Blasts shatter windows and spread panic</h2>Thick smoke could be seen rising from several kilometres away as the fire quickly engulfed the factory. The powerful blasts shattered the glass windows of nearby buildings, injuring residents and people passing by.<h2>Rescue teams rush to the scene</h2>Rescue workers, police, and firefighters reached the site within minutes and began efforts to douse the flames. The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.<h2>Cause of fire still unknown</h2>The area has been sealed off as firefighting operations continue. Authorities have yet to confirm what caused the fire that triggered&nbsp;the&nbsp;explosions.

A huge fire at a fireworks factory near MA Jinnah Road, Karachi, caused multiple explosions, injuring at least 10 people. Blasts shattered windows, and thick smoke spread panic in the area.

A massive fire tore through a fireworks factory near MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on Thursday, sparking multiple explosions and leaving at least 10 people injured.

A huge fire at a fireworks factory near MA Jinnah Road, Karachi, caused multiple explosions, injuring at least 10 people. Blasts shattered windows, and thick smoke spread panic in the area.

Watch | Massive fire at fireworks factory triggers blasts in Karachi, at least 10 injured

While questioning Pakistan's defence capabilities, senior journalist Najam Sethi pompously said his country would nuke India under three conditions. He was clear on his stand as he said that if anything threatens our existence, then we will act upon it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Elaborating on the conditions, he said if…</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Indian Navy blocks Pakistan's naval movement and stops the influx and outflux of goods in Karachi&nbsp;</li><li>Indian Army enters Karachi and Lahore. And if this move breaks the northern and southern parts of Pakistan.&nbsp;</li><li>India blocks the water supply to Pakistan. &nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-slams-pakistan-at-unsc-over-minority-conversions-1755692076572/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-slams-pakistan-at-unsc-over-minority-conversions-1755692076572/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In an interview with news outlet Samaa TV, a close aide of PM Sharif stated that the nukes are not in place to celebrate Diwali. Talking about the three conditions, he said, “In this case, we will use tactical nuclear weapons on you on our soil to defend ourselves.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Najam Sethi threatens nukes saying Pakistan&#39;s nuclear weapons are not made for Diwali celebration and won’t hesitate to use them if 1. Indian Navy blocks the Pakistan naval movement and Karachi port 2. Indian Army enters karachi &amp; Lahore and breaks the north and southern part… <a href="https://t.co/2NIyINxEUq">pic.twitter.com/2NIyINxEUq</a>&mdash; OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/OsintTV/status/1956711414967488668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The region known after the Indus Valley civilisation is based on a river. As Sethi mentioned about a hypothetical situation, what if India blocks water flowing towards Pakistan, he said, “Based on the Indus Valley Civilisation, we are reliant on water; if that is blocked, it is attacking our existence. And so, we will use nuclear weapons.”&nbsp;Not too long ago, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also raised similar concerns. He had also threatened to use nuclear power if their existence was in question. In an interview with the same news outlet, Asif said, “God forbid; if our existence is under threat, then nobody will exist. Pakistan will retaliate, and the generation will remember.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pahalgam-terror-attack-mock-drills-in-india-pakistan-defence-minister-khwaja-asif-raises-nuclear-bogey-9042149">Pak Defence Minister Khwaja Asif raises nuke bogey, says 'nobody will exist if...'</a> These comments came at a time when Pakistan test-fired the ballistic missile Abdali Weapon System. This is an attempt to exhibit military prowess. The testing was done on May 3, and four days later India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack orchestrated by TRF (The Resistance Front), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which, according to the defence minister, does not exist any more. But has assured that the country had a dark past where they were associated with the terrorist organisation.

While questioning Pakistan's defence capabilities, senior journalist Najam Sethi pompously said his country would nuke India under three conditions. 

While questioning Pakistan's defence capabilities, senior journalist Najam Sethi pompously said his country would nuke India under three conditions. He was clear on his stand as he said that if anything threatens our existence, then we will act upon it. Elaborating on the conditions, he said if… Indian Navy blocks Pakistan's naval movement and stops the influx and outflux of goods in Karachi Indian Army enters Karachi and Lahore. And if this move breaks the northern and southern parts of Pakistan. India blocks the water supply to Pakistan. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-slams-pakistan-at-unsc-over-minority-conversions-1755692076572/embed In an interview with news outlet Samaa TV, a close aide of PM Sharif stated that the nukes are not in place to celebrate Diwali. Talking about the three conditions, he said, “In this case, we will use tactical nuclear weapons on you on our soil to defend ourselves.”

While questioning Pakistan's defence capabilities, senior journalist Najam Sethi pompously said his country would nuke India under three conditions.&nbsp;

Pakistan will push nuke on these three conditions, says Shehbaz Sharif's aide

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolted Pakistan on Wednesday. It occurred at a depth of 170 km, according to a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.7, On: 20/08/2025 02:38:23 IST, Lat: 29.86 N, Long: 71.09 E, Depth: 170 Km, Location: Pakistan."&nbsp;Similarly, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, as per the Seismic Network of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)'s statement quoted by Dawn. It stated that the quake was experienced in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, KP's Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, and Abbottabad.&nbsp;In a press release of the PMD, it was confirmed that the quake originated at 10:20 am (local time) and the epicentre was the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, at a depth of 190km. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority of the Punjab reported that the earthquake was also experienced in the province's divisions of Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Multan, Sahiwal and Sargodha, as per the Dawn report.<h3>No casualties reported</h3>KP's Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Faizi confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far and no emergency has been declared.&nbsp;Pakistan lies on the three major tectonic plates that include the Eurasian, Arabian, and Indian, which form five seismic zones inside the country. The overlap of several fault lines makes tectonic movements a recurring phenomenon in the region.&nbsp;The Hindu Kush region, considered among the most active seismic zones in the world, lies at the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Their ongoing collision frequently triggers earthquakes, including rare deep-focus quakes that can occur at depths exceeding 200 km, according to the US Geological Survey.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-earthquake-likely-to-hit-delhi-in-future-here-s-what-disaster-management-authority-says-1752125502901">Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what disaster management authority says</a>

Pakistan is a part of the three major tectonic plates that include the Eurasian, Arabian, and Indian, which have five seismic zones. The overlap of several fault lines makes tectonic movements a recurring phenomenon in the region.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolted Pakistan on Wednesday. It occurred at a depth of 170 km, according to a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.7, On: 20/08/2025 02:38:23 IST, Lat: 29.86 N, Long: 71.09 E, Depth: 170 Km, Location: Pakistan." Similarly, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, as per the Seismic Network of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)'s statement quoted by Dawn. It stated that the quake was experienced in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, KP's Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, and Abbottabad. In a press release of the PMD, it was confirmed that the quake originated at 10:20 am (local time) and the epicentre was the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, at a depth of 190km. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority of the Punjab reported that the earthquake was also experienced in the province's divisions of Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Multan, Sahiwal and Sargodha, as per the Dawn report. No casualties reported KP's Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Faizi confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far and no emergency has been declared. Pakistan lies on the three major tectonic plates that include the Eurasian, Arabian, and Indian, which form five seismic zones inside the country. The overlap of several fault lines makes tectonic movements a recurring phenomenon in the region. The Hindu Kush region, considered among the most active seismic zones in the world, lies at the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Their ongoing collision frequently triggers earthquakes, including rare deep-focus quakes that can occur at depths exceeding 200 km, according to the US Geological Survey. Also read: Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what disaster management authority says

Pakistan is a part of the three major tectonic plates that include the Eurasian, Arabian, and Indian, which have five seismic zones. The overlap of several fault lines makes tectonic movements a recurring phenomenon in the region.

3.7-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan a day after 5.2 tremor shook Islamabad

Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.&nbsp;Torrential rains across Pakistan's north have caused flooding and landslides that have swept away entire villages, leaving many residents trapped in the rubble and scores missing.&nbsp;The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said 356 people were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a mountainous province in Pakistan's northwest bordering Afghanistan, since Thursday evening.&nbsp;Dozens more were killed in surrounding regions, taking the toll in the past five days to almost 400.&nbsp;Rescuers dug through mud and stone in hard-hit Dalori village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the hope of finding survivors and the bodies of people missing.&nbsp;Villagers stood watching and praying as the rescuers worked, a day after the search was halted by more intense rain.&nbsp;Umar Islam, a 31-year-old labourer, struggled to hold back his tears as he spoke about his father, who was killed on Monday."Our misery is beyond explanation," Islam told AFP as neighbours tried to console him.&nbsp;"In a matter of minutes, we lost everything we had," he said."Our lives are ruined."&nbsp;Fazal Akbar, 37, another villager, described the aftermath of the floods as "terrifying".&nbsp;"It happened so suddenly that no one even had a minute to react. Announcements were made from the mosque, and villagers rushed to begin the rescue themselves," said Akbar."In less than 20 minutes, our village was reduced to ruins."<h2>More rain</h2>Many roads have been damaged, making it hard for rescuers to reach areas damaged by the floods.&nbsp;Communication also remains difficult, with phone networks hit in flood-affected areas.&nbsp;Heavy rain also began falling on Tuesday in southern parts of Pakistan that had so far been spared the worst of the monsoon downpours.&nbsp;The rain was expected to continue until Saturday, and "another spell is to start by the end of the month", said NDMA chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik.&nbsp;More than 700 people have been killed in the monsoon rains since June 26, the NDMA said, with close to 1,000 injured. The monsoon is expected to last until mid-September.&nbsp;Authorities also warned of urban flooding in big cities in coastal areas of Sindh province, including the financial capital Karachi, "due to weak infrastructure".&nbsp;It has also been raining in 15 districts in neighbouring Balochistan province, and the main highway connecting it with Sindh has been blocked for heavy vehicles, said provincial disaster official Muhammad Younis.&nbsp;Between 40 and 50 houses had been damaged in two districts, he said.&nbsp;Landslides and flash floods are common during the monsoon season, which typically begins in June and lasts until the end of September.&nbsp;Pakistan is among the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and is increasingly facing extreme weather events.&nbsp;Monsoon floods submerged one-third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in approximately 1,700 deaths.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Torrential rains across Pakistan's north have caused flooding and landslides that have swept away entire villages, leaving many residents trapped in the rubble and scores missing.

Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend. Torrential rains across Pakistan's north have caused flooding and landslides that have swept away entire villages, leaving many residents trapped in the rubble and scores missing. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said 356 people were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a mountainous province in Pakistan's northwest bordering Afghanistan, since Thursday evening. Dozens more were killed in surrounding regions, taking the toll in the past five days to almost 400. Rescuers dug through mud and stone in hard-hit Dalori village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the hope of finding survivors and the bodies of people missing. Villagers stood watching and praying as the rescuers worked, a day after the search was halted by more intense rain. Umar Islam, a 31-year-old labourer, struggled to hold back his tears as he spoke about his father, who was killed on Monday. "Our misery is beyond explanation," Islam told AFP as neighbours tried to console him. "In a matter of minutes, we lost everything we had," he said. "Our lives are ruined." Fazal Akbar, 37, another villager, described the aftermath of the floods as "terrifying". "It happened so suddenly that no one even had a minute to react. Announcements were made from the mosque, and villagers rushed to begin the rescue themselves," said Akbar. "In less than 20 minutes, our village was reduced to ruins." More rain Many roads have been damaged, making it hard for rescuers to reach areas damaged by the floods. Communication also remains difficult, with phone networks hit in flood-affected areas. Heavy rain also began falling on Tuesday in southern parts of Pakistan that had so far been spared the worst of the monsoon downpours. The rain was expected to continue until Saturday, and "another spell is to start by the end of the month", said NDMA chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. More than 700 people have been killed in the monsoon rains since June 26, the NDMA said, with close to 1,000 injured. The monsoon is expected to last until mid-September. Authorities also warned of urban flooding in big cities in coastal areas of Sindh province, including the financial capital Karachi, "due to weak infrastructure". It has also been raining in 15 districts in neighbouring Balochistan province, and the main highway connecting it with Sindh has been blocked for heavy vehicles, said provincial disaster official Muhammad Younis. Between 40 and 50 houses had been damaged in two districts, he said. Landslides and flash floods are common during the monsoon season, which typically begins in June and lasts until the end of September. Pakistan is among the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and is increasingly facing extreme weather events. Monsoon floods submerged one-third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in approximately 1,700 deaths. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Torrential rains across Pakistan's north have caused flooding and landslides that have swept away entire villages, leaving many residents trapped in the rubble and scores missing.

Pakistan monsoon floods: Death toll nears 400 as downpours continue

Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon&nbsp;rains killed at least 344 people over the last 48 hours, with the authorities struggling to find bodies from the debris. Most of the deaths were reported from the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a mountainous province. At least 120 are injured. A resident of the province said that the ground shook with the force of the water, and it felt like "the end of the world".&nbsp;&nbsp;At least 2000 personnel are pressed into the search and rescue operation. Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesman for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's rescue agency, has said that adverse weather conditions are making rescuing challenging.&nbsp;"Heavy rainfall, landslides in several areas, and washed-out roads are causing significant challenges in delivering aid, particularly in transporting heavy machinery and ambulances," he said.&nbsp;As the roads are closed because of the weather conditions and the flash flood, rescue workers are travelling on foot to conduct operations in remote regions.&nbsp;The province's government has declared Buner, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, and Battagram districts as disaster-hit.&nbsp;The department has issued a heavy rain alert.&nbsp;Syed Muhammad Tayyab Shah, a representative of the national disaster agency, said that the monsoon will intensify further, exacerbating the situation.&nbsp;In Buner district, resident Azizullah said he thought the doomsday had arrived.&nbsp;"I heard a loud noise as if the mountain was sliding. I rushed outside and saw the entire area shaking, like it was the end of the world," he said.&nbsp;"The ground was trembling due to the force of the water, and it felt like death was staring me in the face," he added.&nbsp;Another villager in Buner told AFP residents kept on searching through the rubble overnight.&nbsp;"The entire area is reeling from profound trauma," said 32-year-old schoolteacher Saifullah Khan.&nbsp;"We still have no clear idea who in this small village is alive and who is dead," he added.

Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains killed at least 344 people over the last 48 hours, with the authorities struggling to find bodies from the debris. 

Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains killed at least 344 people over the last 48 hours, with the authorities struggling to find bodies from the debris. Most of the deaths were reported from the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a mountainous province. At least 120 are injured. A resident of the province said that the ground shook with the force of the water, and it felt like "the end of the world". At least 2000 personnel are pressed into the search and rescue operation. Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesman for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's rescue agency, has said that adverse weather conditions are making rescuing challenging. "Heavy rainfall, landslides in several areas, and washed-out roads are causing significant challenges in delivering aid, particularly in transporting heavy machinery and ambulances," he said. As the roads are closed because of the weather conditions and the flash flood, rescue workers are travelling on foot to conduct operations in remote regions. The province's government has declared Buner, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, and Battagram districts as disaster-hit. The department has issued a heavy rain alert. Syed Muhammad Tayyab Shah, a representative of the national disaster agency, said that the monsoon will intensify further, exacerbating the situation. In Buner district, resident Azizullah said he thought the doomsday had arrived. "I heard a loud noise as if the mountain was sliding. I rushed outside and saw the entire area shaking, like it was the end of the world," he said. "The ground was trembling due to the force of the water, and it felt like death was staring me in the face," he added. Another villager in Buner told AFP residents kept on searching through the rubble overnight. "The entire area is reeling from profound trauma," said 32-year-old schoolteacher Saifullah Khan. "We still have no clear idea who in this small village is alive and who is dead," he added.

Pakistan flash floods: Rescue workers are finding it hard to dig out bodies from the debris.

'Death stared, ground trembled, end of world': Eyewitnesses on Pakistan flash floods

Hours after Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said that the Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, on Saturday, claimed the nation lost no aircraft.&nbsp;ACM AP Singh said the Indian military shot down at least five fighter jets and one large aircraft, which could be an AWC.&nbsp;"We have an indication of at least one AWC in that AWC hangar, and a few F-16s, which are under maintenance there. We have at least five fighters confirmed killed and one large aircraft, which could be either an aircraft or an AWC, which was taken at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about," AP Singh said at a press conference.&nbsp;Asif sought to contradict the Indian military leader.&nbsp;"Not a single Pakistani aircraft was hit or destroyed by (the) Indian (side)," he claimed in a social media post.&nbsp;He further claimed that the IAF chief's belated assertions were "implausible and ill-timed".&nbsp;The Indian military launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It destroyed nine terror installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Pakistan later attacked Indian military installations and civilian areas. The Indian military thwarted most of these attacks and later crippled some of Pakistan's crucial strategic air bases.&nbsp;Pakistan's DGMO called his Indian counterpart seeking cessation of hostilities.

Hours after Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said that the Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, on Saturday, claimed the nation lost no aircraft.

Hours after Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said that the Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, on Saturday, claimed the nation lost no aircraft. ACM AP Singh said the Indian military shot down at least five fighter jets and one large aircraft, which could be an AWC. "We have an indication of at least one AWC in that AWC hangar, and a few F-16s, which are under maintenance there. We have at least five fighters confirmed killed and one large aircraft, which could be either an aircraft or an AWC, which was taken at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about," AP Singh said at a press conference. Asif sought to contradict the Indian military leader. "Not a single Pakistani aircraft was hit or destroyed by (the) Indian (side)," he claimed in a social media post. He further claimed that the IAF chief's belated assertions were "implausible and ill-timed". The Indian military launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It destroyed nine terror installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan later attacked Indian military installations and civilian areas. The Indian military thwarted most of these attacks and later crippled some of Pakistan's crucial strategic air bases. Pakistan's DGMO called his Indian counterpart seeking cessation of hostilities.

The Indian military launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, destroying nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoK.

Pakistan minister reacts to IAF chief's revelation, claims no aircraft hit

At least 30 people were injured, three of them critically, after several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore, officials said on Saturday (Aug 2). According to Pakistan Railways, the Islamabad Express derailed near Sheikhupura on Friday (Aug 1) evening.&nbsp;The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near a chemical plant in Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore. In a statement late Friday, Pakistan Railways confirmed that 10 coaches derailed, adding that no fatalities had been reported so far.<h2>What happened?&nbsp;</h2>The derailment occurred roughly 30 minutes after the train departed Lahore station. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined. "At least 10 coaches of the train have been derailed in Sheikhupura, leaving about 30 passengers injured. Three of them are critical," Pakistan Railways said.&nbsp;Rescue teams quickly reached the site and began pulling injured passengers from the wreckage. As per a Dawn report citing Punjab Rescue 1122, around 22 people were administered first aid at the scene of the accident. Several others were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while efforts continued late into the night to free those still trapped inside the derailed coaches.In a statement, the rescue service said, "Two people were trapped in the bogies, but they have been rescued and moved to the hospital...One of them sustained hip injuries." It added that "the initial rescue operation has been completed and there is no information about anyone being killed in the accident yet".Meanwhile, Pakistani Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reportedly ordered an investigation into the incident. He has asked the Railways CEO and divisional superintendent to visit the site and oversee relief operations. He also directed that a detailed report on the train derailment be submitted within seven days. &nbsp;

The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore.

At least 30 people were injured, three of them critically, after several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore, officials said on Saturday (Aug 2). According to Pakistan Railways, the Islamabad Express derailed near Sheikhupura on Friday (Aug 1) evening. The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near a chemical plant in Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore. In a statement late Friday, Pakistan Railways confirmed that 10 coaches derailed, adding that no fatalities had been reported so far. What happened? The derailment occurred roughly 30 minutes after the train departed Lahore station. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined. "At least 10 coaches of the train have been derailed in Sheikhupura, leaving about 30 passengers injured. Three of them are critical," Pakistan Railways said. Rescue teams quickly reached the site and began pulling injured passengers from the wreckage. As per a Dawn report citing Punjab Rescue 1122, around 22 people were administered first aid at the scene of the accident. Several others were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while efforts continued late into the night to free those still trapped inside the derailed coaches. In a statement, the rescue service said, "Two people were trapped in the bogies, but they have been rescued and moved to the hospital...One of them sustained hip injuries." It added that "the initial rescue operation has been completed and there is no information about anyone being killed in the accident yet". Meanwhile, Pakistani Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reportedly ordered an investigation into the incident. He has asked the Railways CEO and divisional superintendent to visit the site and oversee relief operations. He also directed that a detailed report on the train derailment be submitted within seven days.

The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore.

Pakistan train derailment: At least 30 injured as Islamabad Express derails near Lahore

China launched Pakistan's Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-01) into its present orbit on Thursday, July 31, aboard a Kuaizhou‑1A (KZ‑1A) rocket from its Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan. The satellite successfully reached its planned orbit just minutes after its launch. Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), in collaboration with Indonesia-based Microsat China and state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), has achieved this feat. The satellite is supposed to enhance Pakistan's capability to respond to natural disasters. It also marks another milestone in the ever-enhancing cooperation in aerospace technology between China and Pakistan. However, questions will be raised in New Delhi as Pakistan's enhanced imaging capacity with the help of China is a security threat to India.<h2>Possible uses of PRSS-01</h2>It is Pakistan's fourth Earth observational satellite under the URAAN programme. It will be able to produce high-resolution images that will be used in vital tasks like disaster management, such as floods, landslides, and glacier melt; agricultural monitoring, deforestation tracking, and climate resilience planning; urban infrastructure, land-use surveys, and transportation mapping. This satellite is expected to bring the environmental monitoring capacity of Pakistan close to the level of developed nations.&nbsp; Before PRSS-01, Pakistan had other satellites like Badr Satellite Series (Badr-A, Badr-B) for low Earth orbit, PakTES-1A.<h2>Why PRSS-01 should concern India</h2>Even though touted for civilian utility, PRSS-01 has the capability to capture high-resolution images from approximately 1 m or better. Earlier, Pakistan had installed the PakTES-1A, which had very low-resolution images from 2.5-5 meters. This makes PRSS-01 a significant improvement, making it detailed enough for surveillance of military bases, radar installations, troops and vehicle movement. Even though no clear definition of a data sharing agreement between China and Pakistan is reported, but being built and launched using Chinese infrastructure, China might possibly retain the visuals from the satellite. Thus, making sensitive regions like Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Arunachal Pradesh more vulnerable.India does possess better satellite capabilities with a plethora of options like RISAT series, Cartosat Series, EMISAT, GSAT &amp; GSAT-7 Series, and &nbsp;Hyperspectral &amp; Infrared imaging instruments. Some of these are dedicated to strategic and border monitoring. Thus making it capable of day/night, all weather, ultra high resolution monitoring. Pakistan's recent satellite is a step towards bridging the technological divide. However, with improved technology, Pakistan is less reliant on commercial satellites like Maxar to produce images for regions within India. So it indeed is a security concern for India.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With the launch of PRSS-01, Pakistan has increased its imaging capability in South Asia, the Middle East, parts of Africa and China. Even though touted for civilian purposes, it has significant military and strategic capabilities. Does it pose any security threat to India? 

China launched Pakistan's Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-01) into its present orbit on Thursday, July 31, aboard a Kuaizhou‑1A (KZ‑1A) rocket from its Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan. The satellite successfully reached its planned orbit just minutes after its launch. Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), in collaboration with Indonesia-based Microsat China and state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), has achieved this feat. The satellite is supposed to enhance Pakistan's capability to respond to natural disasters. It also marks another milestone in the ever-enhancing cooperation in aerospace technology between China and Pakistan. However, questions will be raised in New Delhi as Pakistan's enhanced imaging capacity with the help of China is a security threat to India. Possible uses of PRSS-01 It is Pakistan's fourth Earth observational satellite under the URAAN programme. It will be able to produce high-resolution images that will be used in vital tasks like disaster management, such as floods, landslides, and glacier melt; agricultural monitoring, deforestation tracking, and climate resilience planning; urban infrastructure, land-use surveys, and transportation mapping. This satellite is expected to bring the environmental monitoring capacity of Pakistan close to the level of developed nations. Before PRSS-01, Pakistan had other satellites like Badr Satellite Series (Badr-A, Badr-B) for low Earth orbit, PakTES-1A. Why PRSS-01 should concern India Even though touted for civilian utility, PRSS-01 has the capability to capture high-resolution images from approximately 1 m or better. Earlier, Pakistan had installed the PakTES-1A, which had very low-resolution images from 2.5-5 meters. This makes PRSS-01 a significant improvement, making it detailed enough for surveillance of military bases, radar installations, troops and vehicle movement. Even though no clear definition of a data sharing agreement between China and Pakistan is reported, but being built and launched using Chinese infrastructure, China might possibly retain the visuals from the satellite. Thus, making sensitive regions like Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Arunachal Pradesh more vulnerable. India does possess better satellite capabilities with a plethora of options like RISAT series, Cartosat Series, EMISAT, GSAT & GSAT-7 Series, and Hyperspectral & Infrared imaging instruments. Some of these are dedicated to strategic and border monitoring. Thus making it capable of day/night, all weather, ultra high resolution monitoring. Pakistan's recent satellite is a step towards bridging the technological divide. However, with improved technology, Pakistan is less reliant on commercial satellites like Maxar to produce images for regions within India. So it indeed is a security concern for India.

With the launch of PRSS-01, Pakistan has increased its imaging capability in South Asia, the Middle East, parts of Africa and China. Even though touted for civilian purposes, it has significant military and strategic capabilities. Does it pose any security threat to India?&nbsp;

China puts Pakistan’s remote sensing satellite-01 into space: Should India be worried about this?

In the Pakistani city of Kasur, a video of a grown man molesting a young girl in public is causing widespread outrage. The city in the Punjab province is infamous for being the epicentre of child abuse cases in the recent past, including a series of rape-murders of underage girls and a child porn ring.<h2>What happened with young girl in Kasur?</h2>The video that went viral since Monday (July 28) &nbsp;appeared to show a man approaching a young girl who was on a tricycle, and then molesting her and walking off. The man was later arrested by the Punjab police after an encounter during which he tried to open fire and was shot at.“The suspect had molested a little girl playing in a street in Shah Inayat Colony three days ago,” Dawn newspaper cited a police statement as saying.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/shocking-rise-in-ai-produced-child-abuse-material-768803/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/shocking-rise-in-ai-produced-child-abuse-material-768803/embed</a><h2>Kasur in Pakistan is infamous for child rape-murders, porn ring&nbsp;</h2>The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur that had led to widespread outrage, massive protests and a new law. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari in January 2018. Zainab was only seven years old when a man abducted her while she was going to a Quran recitation class. The culprit, 24-year-old Imran Ali, was a serial offender who carried out at least seven previous rapes and murders of young children. He was hanged in the same year. The outrage in Pakistan over the murder led to the passage of the country's first law on child safety, called the Zainab Alert Bill.<h2>Pakistani netizens react with horror at Kasur child abuse redux</h2> Several Pakistani netizens reacted with disgust and horror at the video that circulated since Monday. “The video from Kasur leaves no room for the tired excuse ‘not all men.’ This predatory behaviour is sickening. If there’s no self-accountability, the state must do its part to make an example out of such predators,” Dawn quoted a netizen as saying on social media.“Another horrifying case from Kasur… This is the same city where 6-year-old Zainab was brutally assaulted. Why do such vile crimes keep happening there?” another social media user said.<h2>Call for more action</h2>People called attention to the lack of a child offender registry in Pakistan, and low rates of prosecution in abuse cases. As per a 2023 report, more than 4,200 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in Pakistan in one year alone, which works out to 12 cases each day.

The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari

In the Pakistani city of Kasur, a video of a grown man molesting a young girl in public is causing widespread outrage. The city in the Punjab province is infamous for being the epicentre of child abuse cases in the recent past, including a series of rape-murders of underage girls and a child porn ring. What happened with young girl in Kasur? The video that went viral since Monday (July 28) appeared to show a man approaching a young girl who was on a tricycle, and then molesting her and walking off. The man was later arrested by the Punjab police after an encounter during which he tried to open fire and was shot at. “The suspect had molested a little girl playing in a street in Shah Inayat Colony three days ago,” Dawn newspaper cited a police statement as saying. https://www.wionews.com/videos/shocking-rise-in-ai-produced-child-abuse-material-768803/embed Kasur in Pakistan is infamous for child rape-murders, porn ring The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur that had led to widespread outrage, massive protests and a new law. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari in January 2018. Zainab was only seven years old when a man abducted her while she was going to a Quran recitation class. The culprit, 24-year-old Imran Ali, was a serial offender who carried out at least seven previous rapes and murders of young children. He was hanged in the same year. The outrage in Pakistan over the murder led to the passage of the country's first law on child safety, called the Zainab Alert Bill. Pakistani netizens react with horror at Kasur child abuse redux Several Pakistani netizens reacted with disgust and horror at the video that circulated since Monday. “The video from Kasur leaves no room for the tired excuse ‘not all men.’ This predatory behaviour is sickening. If there’s no self-accountability, the state must do its part to make an example out of such predators,” Dawn quoted a netizen as saying on social media. “Another horrifying case from Kasur… This is the same city where 6-year-old Zainab was brutally assaulted. Why do such vile crimes keep happening there?” another social media user said. Call for more action People called attention to the lack of a child offender registry in Pakistan, and low rates of prosecution in abuse cases. As per a 2023 report, more than 4,200 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in Pakistan in one year alone, which works out to 12 cases each day.

The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari

Kasur horror: Assault of young girl in Pakistani city infamous for child rape-murder, underage porn shocks netizens

Pakistan's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, during his conversation with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said that his country has no issues with The Resistance Front (TRF) being designated as a terrorist organisation. However, Dar added Pakistan would only take action against the group if there is evidence of their being involved in terror activity. He also shockingly stated that linking TRF with Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is wrong. Notably, the statement by Dar comes even after TRF's own admission of the Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir in April this year that killed 26 civilians.&nbsp;“It is obviously a sovereign decision of the United States to designate the TRF. We have no issue. And we welcome, if they have any evidence, that they are involved. Linking the TRF to the Lashkar-e-Taiba is wrong. That outfit was dismantled years ago by Pakistan. The actors were prosecuted, arrested and jailed, and the entire outfit was destroyed,” said Dar at an event in Washington DC.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar <a href="https://twitter.com/MIshaqDar50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MIshaqDar50</a>, met with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio <a href="https://twitter.com/SecRubio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecRubio</a>, today in Washington D.C. The two sides acknowledged the positive trajectory of the Pak-U.S. bilateral relations. They discussed and… <a href="https://t.co/iGJdGI9YDj">pic.twitter.com/iGJdGI9YDj</a>&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1948847196998435058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It must be recalled that earlier this month, Dar in the Pakistani Parliament revealed that Islamabad blocked TRF's mention in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement on Pahalgam terror attacks. “We opposed the mention of TRF in the UNSC statement. I got calls from global capitals, but Pakistan will not accept. TRF was deleted, and Pakistan prevailed," said Dar in April. After the US designated TRF as terrorist orgnaisation, Dar said that Pakistan does not consider the TRF illegal and asked for proof that it carried out the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.&nbsp;Dar met Rubio in Washington on Friday, and both leaders spoke on a range of issues, including trade and security. Rubio also discussed the UK-Pakistan counterterrorism dialogue. Taking to X, Rubio thanked Dar for Pakistan’s partnership in countering terrorism and preserving regional stability.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/MIshaqDar50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MIshaqDar50</a> today to discuss expanding bilateral trade and enhancing collaboration in the critical minerals sector. I also thanked him for Pakistan’s partnership in countering terrorism and preserving regional… <a href="https://t.co/QZB9RZwIA8">pic.twitter.com/QZB9RZwIA8</a>— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecRubio/status/1948807676496150888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>US designates TRF as a terrorist organisation</h2>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that TRF would be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), and would face financial sanctions, restricting its access to support from individuals and entities under American jurisdiction. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the US decision and termed the move strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. "TRF, a Lashkar-e-Taiba front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians. TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024," the State Department said.

Pakistan made a U-turn on its stance on The Resistance Front (TRF) being listed as a global terror organisation. While meeting Marco Rubio, Pak foreign minister Ishaq Dar said that it's the sovereign right of the US to make the decision, but added that TRF should not be linked with LeT

Pakistan's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, during his conversation with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said that his country has no issues with The Resistance Front (TRF) being designated as a terrorist organisation. However, Dar added Pakistan would only take action against the group if there is evidence of their being involved in terror activity. He also shockingly stated that linking TRF with Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is wrong. Notably, the statement by Dar comes even after TRF's own admission of the Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir in April this year that killed 26 civilians. “It is obviously a sovereign decision of the United States to designate the TRF. We have no issue. And we welcome, if they have any evidence, that they are involved. Linking the TRF to the Lashkar-e-Taiba is wrong. That outfit was dismantled years ago by Pakistan. The actors were prosecuted, arrested and jailed, and the entire outfit was destroyed,” said Dar at an event in Washington DC.

Pakistan made a U-turn on its stance on The Resistance Front (TRF) being listed as a global terror organisation. While meeting Marco Rubio, Pak foreign minister Ishaq Dar said that it's the sovereign right of the US to make the decision, but added that TRF should not be linked with LeT

Pakistan's U-turn in US on TRF: Ishaq Dar says no objection to America listing it as terror group, but adds THIS about Lashkar-e-Taiba

The sons of jailed former prime minister of Pakistan and PTI Founder Imran Khan met with United States President Donald Trump’s key aide Richard Grenell on Tuesday and kicked off a campaign calling for their father’s release from prison. Imran’s sons, Sulaiman Khan, 28, and Kasim Khan, 26, drew attention to their father’s incarceration publicly for the first time in May. Earlier this month, Imran’s sister Aleema Khan said Sulaiman and Kasim will go to the US before coming to Pakistan as part of a movement calling for the ex-premier’s release.&nbsp;Imran, jailed since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in a corruption case and is facing trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act over the May 9, 2023, protests.&nbsp;Grenell, US special presidential envoy for special missions who has publicly called for Imran’s release, posted on X that he met with Sulaiman and Kasim in California, urging them to “stay strong”.&nbsp;“There are millions of people around the world who are sick of political prosecutions. You are not alone.”&nbsp;Imran’s sons also met with Dr Asif Mahmood, a Pakistani American physician who has been playing a key role in the PTI’s campaign to win over Americans.&nbsp;Dr Mahmood, vice chairman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), also shared a picture of the meeting with Grenell and Imran’s sons.&nbsp;“Immense pride for [Kasim] and Sulaiman Khan for their bravery in fighting for their father, former prime minister Imran Khan’s freedom,” he said.&nbsp;He also praised Grenell for “standing for justice and principle” and called for unity to free the PTI founder.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ہمارے والد نے اس ملک کے لیے سب کچھ قربان کر دیا – اپنی راحت، سکون اور سلامتی چھوڑ کر پاکستان کے مستقبل کی خاطر جدوجہد کی۔ آج وہ خاموش کر دیے گئے ہیں، اذیت میں ہیں، قید میں ہیں اور ہم سے مکمل طور پر جدا کر دیے گئے ہیں۔ جب سے ہمیں شعور آیا، انہوں نے مجھے اور میرے بھائی کو سکھایا… <a href="https://t.co/c8aO8wDO6u">pic.twitter.com/c8aO8wDO6u</a>&mdash; Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999/status/1947978835934269804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After Trump won the presidential elections in December 2024, Grenell made a series of statements and penned tweets, including a viral “Free Imran Khan!” post on X.&nbsp;He criticised the policies of ex-president Joe Biden’s administration toward Pakistan, particularly its handling of the country’s missile programme and Imran’s imprisonment. Subsequently, Pakistan’s political and diplomatic machinery in the US ramped up efforts to engage with the new Congress.&nbsp;Last week, during a congressional hearing on Pakistan, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested that the US Congress may soon urge Trump to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights.&nbsp;Speakers at the hearing also discussed the rights situation in Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although the Pakistan government has not commented officially on Imran’s sons, Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik had said that Article 16 of the Constitution, which grants the right to gather, was applicable to citizens and foreigners are not allowed to assemble in Pakistan.&nbsp;Malik also said that the two brothers could not legally participate in local political activity as they were British nationals, and that if they “violate the visa conditions, the visa can be cancelled”.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to California, my friends. I loved hanging out with you today. Sulaiman and <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kasim_Khan_1999</a>, you must stay strong. There are millions of people around the world who are sick of political prosecutions. You are not alone. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/freeimrankhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#freeimrankhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/TOAOjrEiM1">pic.twitter.com/TOAOjrEiM1</a>&mdash; Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) <a href="https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/1947801247077306525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said that Imran Khan's sons could not legally participate in local political activity in Pakistan as they were British nationals, and that if they “violate the visa conditions, the visa can be cancelled”.

The sons of jailed former prime minister of Pakistan and PTI Founder Imran Khan met with United States President Donald Trump’s key aide Richard Grenell on Tuesday and kicked off a campaign calling for their father’s release from prison. Imran’s sons, Sulaiman Khan, 28, and Kasim Khan, 26, drew attention to their father’s incarceration publicly for the first time in May. Earlier this month, Imran’s sister Aleema Khan said Sulaiman and Kasim will go to the US before coming to Pakistan as part of a movement calling for the ex-premier’s release. Imran, jailed since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in a corruption case and is facing trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act over the May 9, 2023, protests. Grenell, US special presidential envoy for special missions who has publicly called for Imran’s release, posted on X that he met with Sulaiman and Kasim in California, urging them to “stay strong”. “There are millions of people around the world who are sick of political prosecutions. You are not alone.” Imran’s sons also met with Dr Asif Mahmood, a Pakistani American physician who has been playing a key role in the PTI’s campaign to win over Americans. Dr Mahmood, vice chairman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), also shared a picture of the meeting with Grenell and Imran’s sons. “Immense pride for [Kasim] and Sulaiman Khan for their bravery in fighting for their father, former prime minister Imran Khan’s freedom,” he said. He also praised Grenell for “standing for justice and principle” and called for unity to free the PTI founder.

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said that Imran Khan's sons could not legally participate in local political activity in Pakistan as they were British nationals, and that if they “violate the visa conditions, the visa can be cancelled”.

Imran’s sons meet Trump’s key aide, kick off campaign to free their father

A video of the murder of a couple in the southwestern province of Balochistan by a group of men has gone viral on social media. Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in what is being called a case of honour killing. In the video, the couple surrounded by men in the mountainous terrain of Balochistan are seen forced out of a vehicle at gunpoint. They are then shot dead at close range. As per reports, the man and the woman were having an affair, which led to an alleged honour killing by members of their families and the tribe. Police are investigating the matter and a local court has ordered that the bodies be exhumed for autopsy.<h2>What is in the video and what the FIR says?</h2>According to The Guardian, the people in the video speak in the local Brahavi language. The woman is handed a copy of the Qur’an. Then the woman says to the man, “Come, walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.” He follows her for a few steps before she adds, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” The meaning of her final statement remains unclear. The man then raises a pistol as she turns her back to him and shoots her dead. The video then cuts to a bloodied man lying near the woman’s body. Several men are seen shooting at the couple’s bloodied bodies as they lie motionless.&nbsp;&nbsp;The first information report(FIR) in the case identifies the man as Ehsan Ullah and the woman as Bano Bibi. Some reports also claimed that they were married and their relationship came into the public eye in May this year. The undated video is said to be from May. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. As per the FIR, the couple was allegedly brought before local tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Khan, who declared them guilty of engaging in an “immoral relationship” and ordered that they be killed.<h2>What Balochistan police and CM said about the case?</h2>Balochistan police official Syed Suboor Agha told media that they are investigating the matter and are likely to make more arrests, including Bano’s brother, who is suspected of the murders and “is still at large”. “The police have identified a number of people in the video,” provincial police chief Mozzam Jah Anssri added. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s chief minister, Sarfaraz Bugti, said the tribal council had accused the victims of having an illicit affair. Bugti added that both the man and the woman were married to other people and had several children from those marriages, contradicting earlier reports that they had recently married each other against their families’ wishes.<h2>Honour killings in Pakistan&nbsp;</h2>Cases of honour killings have increased in Pakistan, specially in the past two years. According to Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO), an Islamabad-based independent organisation, more than 32,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide in 2024, including 547 instances of “honour killings” – 32 of them in Balochistan and only one resulting in a conviction. Rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch, also a member of a Baloch women’s rights group, said killing of women has become “a matter of routine” in the province. “In Balochistan, women are murdered for love, disappeared for protest, and buried under layers of tribal authority and state-backed silence. These are not isolated tragedies. They are the cost of a system designed to keep Balochistan obedient, and its women expendable,” Al Jazeera quoted her saying.&nbsp;

Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in an honour killing case of a man and a woman in the southwestern province of Balochistan. They were allegedly involved in an ‘illicit relationship’

A video of the murder of a couple in the southwestern province of Balochistan by a group of men has gone viral on social media. Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in what is being called a case of honour killing. In the video, the couple surrounded by men in the mountainous terrain of Balochistan are seen forced out of a vehicle at gunpoint. They are then shot dead at close range. As per reports, the man and the woman were having an affair, which led to an alleged honour killing by members of their families and the tribe. Police are investigating the matter and a local court has ordered that the bodies be exhumed for autopsy. What is in the video and what the FIR says? According to The Guardian, the people in the video speak in the local Brahavi language. The woman is handed a copy of the Qur’an. Then the woman says to the man, “Come, walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.” He follows her for a few steps before she adds, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” The meaning of her final statement remains unclear. The man then raises a pistol as she turns her back to him and shoots her dead. The video then cuts to a bloodied man lying near the woman’s body. Several men are seen shooting at the couple’s bloodied bodies as they lie motionless. The first information report(FIR) in the case identifies the man as Ehsan Ullah and the woman as Bano Bibi. Some reports also claimed that they were married and their relationship came into the public eye in May this year. The undated video is said to be from May. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. As per the FIR, the couple was allegedly brought before local tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Khan, who declared them guilty of engaging in an “immoral relationship” and ordered that they be killed. What Balochistan police and CM said about the case? Balochistan police official Syed Suboor Agha told media that they are investigating the matter and are likely to make more arrests, including Bano’s brother, who is suspected of the murders and “is still at large”. “The police have identified a number of people in the video,” provincial police chief Mozzam Jah Anssri added. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s chief minister, Sarfaraz Bugti, said the tribal council had accused the victims of having an illicit affair. Bugti added that both the man and the woman were married to other people and had several children from those marriages, contradicting earlier reports that they had recently married each other against their families’ wishes. Honour killings in Pakistan Cases of honour killings have increased in Pakistan, specially in the past two years. According to Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO), an Islamabad-based independent organisation, more than 32,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide in 2024, including 547 instances of “honour killings” – 32 of them in Balochistan and only one resulting in a conviction. Rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch, also a member of a Baloch women’s rights group, said killing of women has become “a matter of routine” in the province. “In Balochistan, women are murdered for love, disappeared for protest, and buried under layers of tribal authority and state-backed silence. These are not isolated tragedies. They are the cost of a system designed to keep Balochistan obedient, and its women expendable,” Al Jazeera quoted her saying.

Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in an honour killing case of a man and a woman in the southwestern province of Balochistan. They were allegedly involved in an ‘illicit relationship’

'Walk seven steps with me...then shoot me': Another honour killing in Pakistan; video of Baloch couple's last words goes viral

More than 200 people have died in Pakistan, including nearly 100 children, since the onset of the monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Referring to the official data, Geo TV confirmed 123 total deaths in Pakistan's Punjab, followed by 40 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, 1 in Islamabad, and 1 in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Several factors were cited for the death of reason during the monsoon. At least 118 people lost their lives due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides. In addition, rains have injured more than 560 people, including 182 children, Geo TV reported.&nbsp;As per the report, Rawalpindi witnessed flash floods that swept through homes, streets, and markets, submerging entire neighbourhoods. Floods also prompted the water level to rise dangerously, resulting in some areas reaching rooftops, forcing residents to leave their belongings behind and flee.&nbsp;Additionally, Faisalabad has also experienced major damage, resulting in 11 deaths and 60 injuries in 33 incidents over just two days. Most of the casualties took place due to the collapse of weakened structures.<h3>Pakistan's Punjab witnesses major infrastructure damage</h3>Pakistan's Punjab also saw landslides triggered by heavy rainfall that destroyed infrastructure. At least 32 roads in Chakwal were washed away after more than 450 mm of rainfall, Geo TV reported. Along with infrastructure damage, communication links also got affected, and the power supply is yet to be restored in multiple areas of the cities.&nbsp;A recent report by UN News confirmed fears of glacier lake outburst floods in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan regions. UN News highlighted how these floods show the potential vulnerability of Pakistan to climate disaster.&nbsp;In 2022, over 1,700 people died and millions were displaced due to monsoon floods. It had also resulted in economic damage costing around USD 40 billion.&nbsp;(With ANI inputs)

At least 118 people died due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides.

More than 200 people have died in Pakistan, including nearly 100 children, since the onset of the monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Referring to the official data, Geo TV confirmed 123 total deaths in Pakistan's Punjab, followed by 40 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, 1 in Islamabad, and 1 in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Several factors were cited for the death of reason during the monsoon. At least 118 people lost their lives due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides. In addition, rains have injured more than 560 people, including 182 children, Geo TV reported. As per the report, Rawalpindi witnessed flash floods that swept through homes, streets, and markets, submerging entire neighbourhoods. Floods also prompted the water level to rise dangerously, resulting in some areas reaching rooftops, forcing residents to leave their belongings behind and flee. Additionally, Faisalabad has also experienced major damage, resulting in 11 deaths and 60 injuries in 33 incidents over just two days. Most of the casualties took place due to the collapse of weakened structures. Pakistan's Punjab witnesses major infrastructure damage Pakistan's Punjab also saw landslides triggered by heavy rainfall that destroyed infrastructure. At least 32 roads in Chakwal were washed away after more than 450 mm of rainfall, Geo TV reported. Along with infrastructure damage, communication links also got affected, and the power supply is yet to be restored in multiple areas of the cities. A recent report by UN News confirmed fears of glacier lake outburst floods in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan regions. UN News highlighted how these floods show the potential vulnerability of Pakistan to climate disaster. In 2022, over 1,700 people died and millions were displaced due to monsoon floods. It had also resulted in economic damage costing around USD 40 billion. (With ANI inputs)

At least 118 people died due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides.

Over 200, including nearly 100 children died, 560 injured as continuous rain wrecks havoc in Pakistan—Check details

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has openly defended ‘The Resistance Front’ (TRF) - which was recently designated a terror outfit by the United States. Speaking at the Pakistani parliament, Dar repeated that due to Pakistan's intervention, TRF's mention from the UNSC statement for the Pahalgam terror attack was removed. He further said that Pakistan does not consider the TRF illegal and asked for proof that it carried out the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.&nbsp;"We opposed the mention of TRF in the UNSC statement. I got calls from global capitals, but Pakistan will not accept," Dar said. "TRF was deleted, and Pakistan prevailed." "We don't consider TRF illegal. Show us proof they carried out the Pahalgam attack. Show ownership by TRF. We won't accept the allegation, and TRF had to be deleted from the UN press release," he added. Dar's statement comes even as TRF publically took responsibility for the terror attack and has now been designated as a terror outfit by the United States' State Department.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Pak Deputy PM Ishaq Dar rejected TRF involvement in the Pahalgam attack and said : &#39;Alhamdulillah we are the non permanent member of UNSC.....we don&#39;t consider TRF as illegal...show the evidence that TRF has carried out the Pahalgam attack or show the ownership of TRF... We… <a href="https://t.co/qLwDAC4zVy">pic.twitter.com/qLwDAC4zVy</a>&mdash; OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/OsintTV/status/1946055389092663655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that TRF would be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), and would face financial sanctions, restricting its access to support from individuals and entities under American jurisdiction. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the US decision and termed the move "strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation."&nbsp;"TRF, a Lashkar-e-Taiba front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians," the State Department said. “TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024.”<h2>How Pak got TRF's name dropped from UN statement&nbsp;</h2>Back in April this year, Dar revealed that Islamabad used its position as a non-permanent member of the UNSC to alter the language in the US-proposed statement, which originally named and shamed TRF. "On behalf of Pakistan, I had two objections [to the statement]. First, only Pahalgam was mentioned and secondly, the blame was put on The Resistance Forum," Dar said. "I thought this was not acceptable. You have to write Jammu and Kashmir along with Pahalgam." He added, " I gave clear instructions to our ambassador at the UN to ensure the amendments are made," he said. According to Dar, the process to finalise the statement took 2.5 days as Pakistan refused to accept the initial draft. "I received phone calls from big capitals to come to a consensus on the draft, but I told them nothing doing," he said. Ultimately, Pakistan’s objections were reflected in the final press statement issued by the UNSC.<h2>UNSC statement that Dar spoke about</h2>The UNSC condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, underlining the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers and the sponsors of "this reprehensible act of terrorism" accountable and bring them to justice. "The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, during which at least 26 people were killed and many more injured," it said in the press statement. The 15 members reiterated that any acts of terrorism were criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat, by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

'Show us proof...': Pakistan supports terror outfit TRF after US calls it Lashkar 'proxy,' says THIS about Pahalgam attack

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has openly defended ‘The Resistance Front’ (TRF) - which was recently designated a terror outfit by the United States. Speaking at the Pakistani parliament, Dar repeated that due to Pakistan's intervention, TRF's mention from the UNSC statement for the Pahalgam terror attack was removed. He further said that Pakistan does not consider the TRF illegal and asked for proof that it carried out the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. "We opposed the mention of TRF in the UNSC statement. I got calls from global capitals, but Pakistan will not accept," Dar said. "TRF was deleted, and Pakistan prevailed." "We don't consider TRF illegal. Show us proof they carried out the Pahalgam attack. Show ownership by TRF. We won't accept the allegation, and TRF had to be deleted from the UN press release," he added. Dar's statement comes even as TRF publically took responsibility for the terror attack and has now been designated as a terror outfit by the United States' State Department.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has openly defended ‘The Resistance Front’ (TRF) - which was recently designated a terror outfit by the United States.&nbsp;

In a saga that could only unfold in Pakistan, parrot sellers have suffered collateral damage after a journalist’s critique of the government. Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly frozen the bank accounts of independent journalist Asad Ali Toor, his family, and several bird sellers nationwide, all over transactions linked to the sale of parrots. The crackdown has raised fresh concerns over the misuse of financial tools to silence dissent.<h2>Accounts Frozen Over Parrot Transactions</h2>&nbsp;The issue first surfaced in April when Rozi Khan, a 29-year-old bird seller from Karachi, discovered his bank account had been closed following an FIA directive dated April 10, as reported by Pakistani newspaper, The Friday Times. Khan was on a business trip to Islamabad and, after completing a routine sale, was met with 'Invalid bank account' at an ATM. “I sell birds to all sorts of people,” he said. “I had no idea that selling parrots to a journalist could lead to this.”&nbsp;The investigation appeared to centre on Khan’s business with Asad Ali Toor, a prominent YouTuber and government critic with over 3,35,000 subscribers. Toor, known for his sharp commentary on the government and military, also collects rare parrots and spends more than Rs. 50,000 monthly on their care. Without any formal charges, the FIA froze the accounts of Toor, his parents, brother, cousin and multiple bird sellers across cities including Lahore, Sargodha and Rawalpindi.&nbsp;<h2>No Explanation, Only Questions</h2>&nbsp;Another bird seller, Nadeem Nasir, a 60-year-old businessman from Lahore, learned his account had been shut after a cheque bounced. When he managed to speak to FIA officials, he was questioned about his connection to Toor. “The last time he purchased parrots from me was in 2023 and early 2024,” Nasir told the Pakistani newspaper. “Since then, there has been no business transaction between us.”&nbsp;Toor himself said he only discovered the crackdown after his cousin’s account was frozen. “It’s not just about me. Even people who sold me birds are being punished. It’s absurd,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>Crackdown on Critics</h2>&nbsp;This incident follows Toor’s previous troubles with authorities, including an arrest in February 2024 for allegedly running a 'malicious campaign' against the state, and an earlier assault in 2021. In May, the Islamabad High Court ordered Toor’s bank account restored after the FIA failed to justify its actions, submitting only a brief reply citing investigations into alleged “anti-state posts” and possible “money laundering”. As Pakistan tightens its grip on critical voices, even bird sellers find themselves under suspicion.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly frozen the bank accounts of independent journalist Asad Ali Toor, his family, and several bird sellers nationwide, all over transactions linked to the sale of parrots. 

In a saga that could only unfold in Pakistan, parrot sellers have suffered collateral damage after a journalist’s critique of the government. Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly frozen the bank accounts of independent journalist Asad Ali Toor, his family, and several bird sellers nationwide, all over transactions linked to the sale of parrots. The crackdown has raised fresh concerns over the misuse of financial tools to silence dissent. Accounts Frozen Over Parrot Transactions The issue first surfaced in April when Rozi Khan, a 29-year-old bird seller from Karachi, discovered his bank account had been closed following an FIA directive dated April 10, as reported by Pakistani newspaper, The Friday Times. Khan was on a business trip to Islamabad and, after completing a routine sale, was met with 'Invalid bank account' at an ATM. “I sell birds to all sorts of people,” he said. “I had no idea that selling parrots to a journalist could lead to this.” The investigation appeared to centre on Khan’s business with Asad Ali Toor, a prominent YouTuber and government critic with over 3,35,000 subscribers. Toor, known for his sharp commentary on the government and military, also collects rare parrots and spends more than Rs. 50,000 monthly on their care. Without any formal charges, the FIA froze the accounts of Toor, his parents, brother, cousin and multiple bird sellers across cities including Lahore, Sargodha and Rawalpindi. No Explanation, Only Questions Another bird seller, Nadeem Nasir, a 60-year-old businessman from Lahore, learned his account had been shut after a cheque bounced. When he managed to speak to FIA officials, he was questioned about his connection to Toor. “The last time he purchased parrots from me was in 2023 and early 2024,” Nasir told the Pakistani newspaper. “Since then, there has been no business transaction between us.” Toor himself said he only discovered the crackdown after his cousin’s account was frozen. “It’s not just about me. Even people who sold me birds are being punished. It’s absurd,” he said. Crackdown on Critics This incident follows Toor’s previous troubles with authorities, including an arrest in February 2024 for allegedly running a 'malicious campaign' against the state, and an earlier assault in 2021. In May, the Islamabad High Court ordered Toor’s bank account restored after the FIA failed to justify its actions, submitting only a brief reply citing investigations into alleged “anti-state posts” and possible “money laundering”. As Pakistan tightens its grip on critical voices, even bird sellers find themselves under suspicion.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly frozen the bank accounts of independent journalist Asad Ali Toor, his family, and several bird sellers nationwide, all over transactions linked to the sale of parrots.&nbsp;

Bizarre Pakistan! Parrot sellers face heat after journalist criticises the government

A World Bank report has revealed that a whopping 44.7 per cent of people in Pakistan are living below the poverty line ($4.20 per day). This alarming figure exposes the failure of successive Pakistani governments to effectively address the rampant poverty afflicting nearly half of the nation's citizens.&nbsp;An ANI report quoting Geo News claimed that extreme poverty ($3 per day earnings) has increased from 4.9 per cent to a whopping 16.5 per cent. The multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) indicates that over 30 per cent of Pakistan's population suffers from severe deprivation in health, education, and living standards. On the other hand, countries close to Pakistan -- like China, Bangladesh, and Nepal -- have taken strides as far as poverty alleviation is concerned. These nations employed several strategies to extricate their peoples from poverty, including industrial growth and social reforms.&nbsp;While China's extreme poverty rate was below 1 per cent, Nepal's was just 2.2 per cent.&nbsp;The report said Pakistan's dire financial situation is exacerbated by its massive social welfare programs, which are not able to bring the desired results. They also ensured that its budget remained bloated.&nbsp;Overreliance on these handouts without integrating effective poverty graduation methods leaves millions trapped in dependency, it added.&nbsp;The lack of a comprehensive, updated poverty database cripples targeted policymaking, leaving millions invisible to the state's welfare mechanisms, the report added.&nbsp;It said that without institutional reforms, Pakistan will continue to trail behind regional neighbours. It also called out fragmented data systems, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and limited coordination among aid agencies, saying these vices undermine meaningful progress.&nbsp;Pakistan, where the military is the biggest power centre, remains impoverished, with it footing its import bills from doles from foreign institutions.

A World Bank report has revealed that a whopping 44.7 per cent of people in Pakistan are living below the poverty line ($4.20 per day).

A World Bank report has revealed that a whopping 44.7 per cent of people in Pakistan are living below the poverty line ($4.20 per day). This alarming figure exposes the failure of successive Pakistani governments to effectively address the rampant poverty afflicting nearly half of the nation's citizens. An ANI report quoting Geo News claimed that extreme poverty ($3 per day earnings) has increased from 4.9 per cent to a whopping 16.5 per cent. The multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) indicates that over 30 per cent of Pakistan's population suffers from severe deprivation in health, education, and living standards. On the other hand, countries close to Pakistan -- like China, Bangladesh, and Nepal -- have taken strides as far as poverty alleviation is concerned. These nations employed several strategies to extricate their peoples from poverty, including industrial growth and social reforms. While China's extreme poverty rate was below 1 per cent, Nepal's was just 2.2 per cent. The report said Pakistan's dire financial situation is exacerbated by its massive social welfare programs, which are not able to bring the desired results. They also ensured that its budget remained bloated. Overreliance on these handouts without integrating effective poverty graduation methods leaves millions trapped in dependency, it added. The lack of a comprehensive, updated poverty database cripples targeted policymaking, leaving millions invisible to the state's welfare mechanisms, the report added. It said that without institutional reforms, Pakistan will continue to trail behind regional neighbours. It also called out fragmented data systems, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and limited coordination among aid agencies, saying these vices undermine meaningful progress. Pakistan, where the military is the biggest power centre, remains impoverished, with it footing its import bills from doles from foreign institutions.

While China's extreme poverty rate was below 1 per cent, Nepal's was just 2.2 per cent.

Nearly half of Pakistan lives below poverty line, extreme poverty increases: Report

Global tech firm Microsoft has ceased operations in Pakistan after 25 years, according to its founding country head. Jawwad Rehman, who launched Microsoft in the country in 2000, revealed the closure on LinkedIn, writing, “Today, I learned that Microsoft is officially closing its operations in Pakistan. The last few remaining employees were formally informed and just like that, an era ends...” The company has not made any formal public statement on the matter.&nbsp;The exit coincides with Microsoft’s global decision to lay off 9,000 employees. However, the shutdown in Pakistan is seen by many as a reflection of deeper economic and political instability in the country. Factors such as a weakening currency, high import barriers on tech, and ongoing political uncertainty have created an inhospitable environment for multinationals. All these made it nearly impossible for a global company like Microsoft to function efficiently.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Microsoft’s decision to shut down operations in Pakistan is a troubling sign for our economic future. I vividly recall February 2022, when Bill Gates visited my office. On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I had the honor of conferring the Hilal-e-Imtiaz on him for his remarkable… <a href="https://t.co/T4SMkp6Mn0">pic.twitter.com/T4SMkp6Mn0</a>&mdash; Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifAlvi/status/1940691025980276906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Strained Ties with India</h2>Pakistan’s bilateral trade with India has sharply declined, falling from USD 3 billion in 2018 to just USD 1.2 billion by 2024. Critical imports, including essential medicines, now face costly delays as they are rerouted through third countries due to strained diplomatic relations. The downturn in trade has further dampened investor confidence, with geopolitical tensions exacerbating an already fragile economic environment.<h2>Former President Links Exit to Regime Change</h2>&nbsp;Former Pakistani President Arif Alvi reacted strongly to the news, calling Microsoft’s decision “a troubling sign for our economic future.” In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), Alvi stated, “Pakistan now spirals in a whirlpool of uncertainty. There is increasing joblessness, our talent is migrating abroad, purchasing power has reduced, economic recovery in the ‘awami’ context feels like a distant &amp; elusive dream.”&nbsp;Alvi also recalled his February 2022 meeting with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, where they discussed potential investment in Pakistan. “I asked him directly, ‘Why isn’t Microsoft investing in Pakistan?’ He leaned in, sharing in confidence that he had just spoken with PM Imran Khan and arranged a call between the PM and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.” According to Alvi, Gates said a major announcement was planned within two months. However, “everything went rapidly downhill. Regime change upended those plans.”<h2>Economic Indicators Reflect a Tough Climate</h2>Microsoft’s exit comes at a time when Pakistan’s economy is under severe strain. The trade deficit for FY2024 reached USD 24.4 billion, while foreign exchange reserves fell to just USD 11.5 billion by mid-2025, directly impacting tech imports and investor sentiment.Alvi argued that political dialogue is now essential. “Public opinion, as many know, reflects deep disillusionment with the current arrangement &amp; the electoral process. Yet, a vast majority still believes that dialogue is the only way to navigate this crisis,” he said.Microsoft’s departure marks a significant moment for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem and reflects broader concerns over its economic direction. &nbsp;

Factors such as a weakening currency, high import barriers on tech, and ongoing political uncertainty have created an inhospitable environment for multinationals.

Global tech firm Microsoft has ceased operations in Pakistan after 25 years, according to its founding country head. Jawwad Rehman, who launched Microsoft in the country in 2000, revealed the closure on LinkedIn, writing, “Today, I learned that Microsoft is officially closing its operations in Pakistan. The last few remaining employees were formally informed and just like that, an era ends...” The company has not made any formal public statement on the matter. The exit coincides with Microsoft’s global decision to lay off 9,000 employees. However, the shutdown in Pakistan is seen by many as a reflection of deeper economic and political instability in the country. Factors such as a weakening currency, high import barriers on tech, and ongoing political uncertainty have created an inhospitable environment for multinationals. All these made it nearly impossible for a global company like Microsoft to function efficiently.

Factors such as a weakening currency, high import barriers on tech, and ongoing political uncertainty have created an inhospitable environment for multinationals.

Microsoft exits Pakistan after 25 years, country's ex-president warns of economic fallout

India’s Embassy in Jakarta has dismissed reports claiming that the Indian Air Force lost jets to Pakistan during recent cross-border operations. The embassy stated that the remarks made by its defence attaché at a seminar were taken out of context and misrepresented in the media.“We have seen media reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attaché at a seminar. His remarks have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a misrepresentation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker,” the embassy posted on X.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/f-16-operation-sindoor-pakistan-profit-us-brief-history-of-us-pakistan-f-16-deals-9065466">F-16 in fine print: How much Pakistan paid and how much profit US made? | A brief history of US-Pakistan F-16 deals</a><h2>Comments were about civilian control and non-escalation</h2>According to the embassy, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar’s comments were meant to underline the Indian Armed Forces’ accountability to civilian leadership. “The presentation conveyed that the Indian Armed Forces serve under civilian political leadership unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood,” the embassy added.“It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory,” it said.<h2>What did Captain Shiv Kumar actually say?</h2>Captain Shiv Kumar, the defence attaché in Jakarta, made the remarks during a presentation at a seminar on 10 June at Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma. The seminar focused on analysing the India–Pakistan air conflict and Indonesia’s defence strategies.During the 35-minute talk, Kumar reportedly acknowledged that India did lose some aircraft, something Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan had previously hinted at. “I may not agree that we lost so many aircraft, but I do agree we did lose some aircraft,” Kumar stated. General Chauhan, had dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Pakistan’s claim that it shot down six Indian jets.<h2>‘It’s not how many jets, but why they were lost’</h2>General Chauhan had previously told Bloomberg that the focus shouldn’t be on the number of jets lost, but rather on why they were downed. He said that after the initial losses, India altered its tactics.“After the loss, we changed our tactics and we went for the military installations. So we first achieved suppression of enemy air defences, and then that’s why all our attacks could easily go through using BrahMos missiles,” Kumar added, referring to the Indian strike on Pakistani air bases on 10 May.<h2>Congress accuses government of misleading the nation</h2>The Congress party seized on these comments to attack the government, accusing it of withholding the truth about India’s losses in Operation Sindoor. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “First the Chief of Defence Staff makes important revelations in Singapore. Then a senior defence official follows up from Indonesia. But why is the PM refusing to preside over an all-party meeting?”Pawan Khera, another senior Congress leader, alleged the government “misled the nation from the start.” He added that previous references to losses were vague and only acknowledged indirectly by IAF officials.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also criticised the government after General Chauhan’s comments, demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss the matter.

According to the embassy, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar’s comments were meant to underline the Indian Armed Forces’ accountability to civilian leadership. 

India’s Embassy in Jakarta has dismissed reports claiming that the Indian Air Force lost jets to Pakistan during recent cross-border operations. The embassy stated that the remarks made by its defence attaché at a seminar were taken out of context and misrepresented in the media. “We have seen media reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attaché at a seminar. His remarks have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a misrepresentation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker,” the embassy posted on X. Also read: F-16 in fine print: How much Pakistan paid and how much profit US made? | A brief history of US-Pakistan F-16 deals Comments were about civilian control and non-escalation According to the embassy, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar’s comments were meant to underline the Indian Armed Forces’ accountability to civilian leadership. “The presentation conveyed that the Indian Armed Forces serve under civilian political leadership unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood,” the embassy added. “It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory,” it said. What did Captain Shiv Kumar actually say? Captain Shiv Kumar, the defence attaché in Jakarta, made the remarks during a presentation at a seminar on 10 June at Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma. The seminar focused on analysing the India–Pakistan air conflict and Indonesia’s defence strategies. During the 35-minute talk, Kumar reportedly acknowledged that India did lose some aircraft, something Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan had previously hinted at. “I may not agree that we lost so many aircraft, but I do agree we did lose some aircraft,” Kumar stated. General Chauhan, had dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Pakistan’s claim that it shot down six Indian jets. ‘It’s not how many jets, but why they were lost’ General Chauhan had previously told Bloomberg that the focus shouldn’t be on the number of jets lost, but rather on why they were downed. He said that after the initial losses, India altered its tactics. “After the loss, we changed our tactics and we went for the military installations. So we first achieved suppression of enemy air defences, and then that’s why all our attacks could easily go through using BrahMos missiles,” Kumar added, referring to the Indian strike on Pakistani air bases on 10 May. Congress accuses government of misleading the nation The Congress party seized on these comments to attack the government, accusing it of withholding the truth about India’s losses in Operation Sindoor. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “First the Chief of Defence Staff makes important revelations in Singapore. Then a senior defence official follows up from Indonesia. But why is the PM refusing to preside over an all-party meeting?” Pawan Khera, another senior Congress leader, alleged the government “misled the nation from the start.” He added that previous references to losses were vague and only acknowledged indirectly by IAF officials. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also criticised the government after General Chauhan’s comments, demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss the matter.

According to the embassy, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar’s comments were meant to underline the Indian Armed Forces’ accountability to civilian leadership.&nbsp;

'Out of context, misrepresented': Did India lose jets to Pakistan? India reacts to remarks by defence attaché in Indonesia

Swat River drowning tragedy: At least seven people are confirmed dead after a group of tourists including 18 members of the same family were swept away by the roaring waters of Pakistan's Swat River on Friday (June 27). Rescue efforts are continuing in the picturesque Swat Valley tourist destination, located in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, with several people still missing.<h2>How the tragedy unfolded</h2>A family of 18 from Sialkot, as well as several others were on a piccnic when water surged suddenly in the morning, around 8 am local time. The tourists were having breakfast by the riverbank when the water level rose due to heavy rains upstream. Footage captured by onlookers showed several people including chlidren marooned on a narrow strip of land, with water roaring past them on all sides.&nbsp;Rescue wokers who rushed to the scene confirmed that at least seven people have died so far, including two children. At least three people have been rescued, while others remained missing.&nbsp;Rescue efforts were hampered due to the strong currents. At least 80 rescue personnel were pressed into servce.<h2>Survivors shocked at loss</h2>One survivor told the media that four women and six children from his family were swept away by the floodwaters, along with three others. "It all happened in seconds,” he said. “We were having breakfast and drinking tea, and the children went to take a selfie near the river," another survivor was quoted as saying on GeoTV. Some of the survivors alleged that rescue workers arrived hours after the incident and failed to save the children. Officials at the scene said that the family was caught off guard by the surging river.&nbsp;<h2>Tragedy amid heavy rains</h2>It has been raining in the area for days, with widespread flooding reported at several places. The Panjkora River in Lower Dir overflowed, prompting emergency rescues.&nbsp;According to reports, at least 55 people have been rescued from various parts of Swat in different rain and flood-related incidents. Amid the monsoon season, Pakistani authorities have urged the public to avoid going to river banks, where water can suddenly rise leading to deadly consequences. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-india-pakistan-tension-affects-tourism-wion-wings-9056166/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-india-pakistan-tension-affects-tourism-wion-wings-9056166/embed</a> Authorities had already banned approaching the Swat River. Many tourists, however, ignored the warnings. The restriction remained in force, said local official Shahzad Mehboob, and urged caution. The country's leaders including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences for the loss of lives. Senator Sherry Rehman called it "an irreparable tragedy”.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rescue efforts are continuing in the picturesque Swat Valley tourist destination, located in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province.

Swat River drowning tragedy: At least seven people are confirmed dead after a group of tourists including 18 members of the same family were swept away by the roaring waters of Pakistan's Swat River on Friday (June 27). Rescue efforts are continuing in the picturesque Swat Valley tourist destination, located in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, with several people still missing. How the tragedy unfolded A family of 18 from Sialkot, as well as several others were on a piccnic when water surged suddenly in the morning, around 8 am local time. The tourists were having breakfast by the riverbank when the water level rose due to heavy rains upstream. Footage captured by onlookers showed several people including chlidren marooned on a narrow strip of land, with water roaring past them on all sides. Rescue wokers who rushed to the scene confirmed that at least seven people have died so far, including two children. At least three people have been rescued, while others remained missing. Rescue efforts were hampered due to the strong currents. At least 80 rescue personnel were pressed into servce. Survivors shocked at loss One survivor told the media that four women and six children from his family were swept away by the floodwaters, along with three others. "It all happened in seconds,” he said. “We were having breakfast and drinking tea, and the children went to take a selfie near the river," another survivor was quoted as saying on GeoTV. Some of the survivors alleged that rescue workers arrived hours after the incident and failed to save the children. Officials at the scene said that the family was caught off guard by the surging river. Tragedy amid heavy rains It has been raining in the area for days, with widespread flooding reported at several places. The Panjkora River in Lower Dir overflowed, prompting emergency rescues. According to reports, at least 55 people have been rescued from various parts of Swat in different rain and flood-related incidents. Amid the monsoon season, Pakistani authorities have urged the public to avoid going to river banks, where water can suddenly rise leading to deadly consequences. https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-india-pakistan-tension-affects-tourism-wion-wings-9056166/embed Authorities had already banned approaching the Swat River. Many tourists, however, ignored the warnings. The restriction remained in force, said local official Shahzad Mehboob, and urged caution. The country's leaders including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences for the loss of lives. Senator Sherry Rehman called it "an irreparable tragedy”.

Footage captured by onlookers showed several people including chlidren marooned on a narrow strip of land, with water roaring past them on all sides.

Picnic turns into tragedy in Swat River as 18 members of family swept away; 7 dead, several missing

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the internet is already exploding with memes and finding a reason to laugh about it. The announcement from Islamabad came after Trump lamented that despite having brokered so many peace deals across the world, he would never get a Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan cited his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" in averting a major disaster between the two countries. Earlier this week, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir met Trump over lunch after he praised him for his role and stated that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize.Social media users are roasting both Trump and Pakistan over the announcement. A user wrote, "Oh my goodness, what brown noseers. What do they want from him?" (sic)&nbsp;Another person took a shot at both Trump and Pakistan: "Maybe he should do a “trade deal” with the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Afterthought : Pakistan and Trump both have something in common – begging. One begs for dollars, the other begs for attention."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-rues-not-getting-the-nobel-peace-prize-for-stopping-wars-pakistan-recommends-his-name-1750478735149">Pakistan recommends Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after he rues not getting one for 'stopping wars'</a>&nbsp;A user wrote, "So…….Pakistan formally nominated President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize? Was that before or after Trump did his sad sack rant on X?"Another said, "Trump really, really,really wants a Nobel Peace Prize."&nbsp;<h2>Trump says he shoud have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize ‘4-5 times’</h2>&nbsp;On Friday, Trump said that he should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize "four or five times." "They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.” On Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had brokered a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. He quickly changed the subject and wrote, "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pats-own-back-for-congo-rwanda-peace-deal-claims-won-t-get-a-nobel-peace-prize-no-matter-what-i-do-1750467827956">Trump complains 'won't get Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,' pats own back for Congo-Rwanda peace deal</a>&nbsp;Another user linked the peace prize recommendation with the US mulling an attack on Iran. "Smart move by Pakistan stroking #Trumps ego because if he does go to war with Iran now he is not &nbsp;worthy of a Peace award.""Has Iran attacked America?!! Trump is to dumb to understand Pakistan motive here." &nbsp;People also pointed out that Pakistan stands to gain something from this announcement."Just wait. &nbsp;In 5,...4....3...2...1... Pakistan announces new military equipment or some other handout from Trump.""Whoever is managing Pakistan they are doing it very well."&nbsp;Asim Munir recently met Trump for lunch at the White House. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said before the meeting, “Trump would host Munir after he called for the president to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.""Turns out, all that Ceasefire drama was for a medal. And Asim Munir? Sold out for a dinner plate," a user wrote on X.

Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: People are mocking Trump and Pakistan after the latter named the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he avoided a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. 

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the internet is already exploding with memes and finding a reason to laugh about it. The announcement from Islamabad came after Trump lamented that despite having brokered so many peace deals across the world, he would never get a Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan cited his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" in averting a major disaster between the two countries. Earlier this week, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir met Trump over lunch after he praised him for his role and stated that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize. Social media users are roasting both Trump and Pakistan over the announcement. A user wrote, "Oh my goodness, what brown noseers. What do they want from him?" (sic) Another person took a shot at both Trump and Pakistan: "Maybe he should do a “trade deal” with the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Afterthought : Pakistan and Trump both have something in common – begging. One begs for dollars, the other begs for attention." Also Read: Pakistan recommends Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after he rues not getting one for 'stopping wars' A user wrote, "So…….Pakistan formally nominated President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize? Was that before or after Trump did his sad sack rant on X?" Another said, "Trump really, really,really wants a Nobel Peace Prize." Trump says he shoud have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize ‘4-5 times’ On Friday, Trump said that he should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize "four or five times." "They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.” On Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had brokered a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. He quickly changed the subject and wrote, "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo." Also Read: Trump complains 'won't get Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,' pats own back for Congo-Rwanda peace deal Another user linked the peace prize recommendation with the US mulling an attack on Iran. "Smart move by Pakistan stroking #Trumps ego because if he does go to war with Iran now he is not worthy of a Peace award." "Has Iran attacked America?!! Trump is to dumb to understand Pakistan motive here." People also pointed out that Pakistan stands to gain something from this announcement. "Just wait. In 5,...4....3...2...1... Pakistan announces new military equipment or some other handout from Trump." "Whoever is managing Pakistan they are doing it very well." Asim Munir recently met Trump for lunch at the White House. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said before the meeting, “Trump would host Munir after he called for the president to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan." "Turns out, all that Ceasefire drama was for a medal. And Asim Munir? Sold out for a dinner plate," a user wrote on X.

Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: People are mocking Trump and Pakistan after the latter named the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he avoided a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;

'Brown nosers': Netizens roast Trump and Pakistan over Nobel Peace Prize recommendation. 'Now he can't...'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with world leaders on Day 2 of the G7 summit in Kananaskis on Wednesday (Jun18) and issued a statement on terrorism - which is being seen as a jibe at the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism and called for unified global action. He also said that sanctions are being imposed as per preferences and those promoting terrorism are being rewarded. Prime Minister's Modi remark comes as US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir over lunch today.&nbsp;Apart from terrorism, PM Modi emphasised that affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy remains India’s top priority in an increasingly technology-driven world. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key takeaways from the Prime Minister’s address.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> participated in the Outreach Session on Energy Security at the 51st <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/G7Summit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#G7Summit</a> in Kananaskis, Canada. In his address, PM highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable &amp; green pathway and elaborated upon 🇮🇳’s global initiatives such… <a href="https://t.co/t73x0Qvpj5">pic.twitter.com/t73x0Qvpj5</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1935135946711674998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>PM Modi's comment on terrorism: Jibe on US?</h2>PM Modi's G7 remark is being viewed as a jibe on United States as it is hosting Pakistani Army chief Munir in the White House. This comes after India gave substantial proof to the world about the involvement of Pakistani Army with terror group in Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The Indian Prime Minister strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam in April this year, describing it as an attack on humanity and democratic values. “There should be no place for double standards on terrorism,” he said, urging the global community to adopt a consistent and firm stance against terror networks. “For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear — if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it. On one hand, we are quick to impose all kinds of sanctions based on our own preferences. On the other hand, countries that openly support terrorism are rewarded,” PM Modi added.&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi and Trump phone call</h2>&nbsp;Earlier today, setting the record straight, PM Modi in a phone call with US President Trump told him that India had never accepted any mediation role between India and Pakistan and there was no discussion on a US-India trade deal during the hostilities. PM Modi also declined Trump's invite for a stop-over visit to Washington DC on his way back from the G7 Summit in Canada, citing his scheduled visit to Croatia on June 18.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">POTUS <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> called PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>. 🎥 Listen to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s statement on the telephone conversation. <a href="https://t.co/7TcZHDzXDd">pic.twitter.com/7TcZHDzXDd</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1935191636809761216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with world leaders on Day 2 of the G7 summit in Kananaskis on Wednesday (Jun18) and issued a statement on terrorism - which is being seen as a jibe at the United States. Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism and called for unified global action. He also said that sanctions are being imposed as per preferences and those promoting terrorism are being rewarded. Prime Minister's Modi remark comes as US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir over lunch today. Apart from terrorism, PM Modi emphasised that affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy remains India’s top priority in an increasingly technology-driven world. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key takeaways from the Prime Minister’s address.

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan's Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Jibe at US? PM Modi calls out 'double standards on terrorism' at G7 ahead of Trump's luncheon with Pak's Asim Munir

A deepfake video clip of PTI’s interim Chairman Barrister Ali Gohar allegedly urging overseas Pakistanis to protest against the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir in the US on June 14 was widely shared by party supporters on Tuesday, creating a storm in the political circles.&nbsp;As the deepfake video was shared and re-shared on social media, Gohar clarified, saying the clip is “fake and AI-generated”.He said that he has not made any such call for protest and the video is a deepfake.&nbsp;As per reports, a senior trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues.Some reports also claimed that Field Marshal Asim Munir would also visit Washington around the same time, but neither US nor Pakistani officials have confirmed this so far.The official dates for such visits are often withheld due to political sensitivities, said sources.&nbsp;In a tweet, PTI’s Secretary for Overseas Affairs, Sajjad Burki, called for a protest outside the Pakistani embassy in Washington on June 14, coinciding with the expected presence of senior Pakistani officials in the US capital. &nbsp;On Tuesday, an X user shared an 18-second clip showing Barrister Gohar urging overseas Pakistanis to participate in a protest on June 14 against the army chief.A fact-check to determine the veracity of the claim showed that the user had earlier shared many other AI-generated images and videos.&nbsp;However, as per reports, Munir is scheduled to visit the US to attend the US Army’s celebrations marking its 250th anniversary on Saturday (June 14) in Washington, DC.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will start his official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest during some high-level meetings.&nbsp;Over the last few months, the UAE has expressed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan and announced a $2 billion debt rollover.Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Wednesday that the visit reflected the “deep-rooted fraternal ties” between Pakistan and the UAE, marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors.&nbsp;“PM Shehbaz will hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” the press release said.&nbsp;

As per reports, a trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues. Munir is also reportedly scheduled to attend the US Army’s celebrations on June 14 in Washington, DC.

A deepfake video clip of PTI’s interim Chairman Barrister Ali Gohar allegedly urging overseas Pakistanis to protest against the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir in the US on June 14 was widely shared by party supporters on Tuesday, creating a storm in the political circles. As the deepfake video was shared and re-shared on social media, Gohar clarified, saying the clip is “fake and AI-generated”. He said that he has not made any such call for protest and the video is a deepfake. As per reports, a senior trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues. Some reports also claimed that Field Marshal Asim Munir would also visit Washington around the same time, but neither US nor Pakistani officials have confirmed this so far. The official dates for such visits are often withheld due to political sensitivities, said sources. In a tweet, PTI’s Secretary for Overseas Affairs, Sajjad Burki, called for a protest outside the Pakistani embassy in Washington on June 14, coinciding with the expected presence of senior Pakistani officials in the US capital. On Tuesday, an X user shared an 18-second clip showing Barrister Gohar urging overseas Pakistanis to participate in a protest on June 14 against the army chief. A fact-check to determine the veracity of the claim showed that the user had earlier shared many other AI-generated images and videos. However, as per reports, Munir is scheduled to visit the US to attend the US Army’s celebrations marking its 250th anniversary on Saturday (June 14) in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will start his official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest during some high-level meetings. Over the last few months, the UAE has expressed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan and announced a $2 billion debt rollover. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Wednesday that the visit reflected the “deep-rooted fraternal ties” between Pakistan and the UAE, marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors. “PM Shehbaz will hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” the press release said.

As per reports, a trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues. Munir is also reportedly scheduled to attend the US Army’s celebrations on June 14 in Washington, DC.

Asim Munir visiting US? Fears of protests hover; PTI denies making any call for demonstration

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US President Donald Trump met Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Thursday (June 5). The two held a customary handshake, and the bilateral meeting has begun. Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2025 and serve as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the 15-nation UN body. But this is no achievement. Click on the headlines to read more Trump meets Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz at White House US President Donald Trump met Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Thursday (June 5). The two held a customary handshake, and the bilateral meeting has begun. Trump holds call with China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions, visa ban The much-anticipated phone call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping was held on Thursday (June 5). In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the call lasted for approximately one and a half hours. Pakistan sees UNSC appointment as terror validation, PM Sharif calls it 'great pride' Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2025 and serve as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the 15-nation UN body. Trump bans visas for new foreign students at Harvard: Here's how the university reacted Now, US President Donald Trump administration announced a visa ban for new foreign students at Harvard University after a court blocked its attempt to ban enrollment Trump targets another Ivy League: US president warns to strip Columbia University's accreditation As US President Donald Trump's administration continues to target US universities, the president has escalated this conflict with Columbia University as it has notified the Ivy League that it doesn't meet accreditation standards because of its failure to protect Jewish students on campus after Hamas's October 7 attack. Who is Madam N? Here's how Pakistani businesswoman lured Indian influencers including Jyoti Malhotra to spy for Pakistan In a new revelation stressing Pakistan's reliance on espionage activities targeting India, Pakistani businesswoman Noshaba Shehzad who runs "Jaiyana Travel and Tourism" in Lahore, has been identified as a person helping Indian social media influencers travel to her country and using them as spies, according to reports. Nearly two dozens SEPTA buses on fire in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga region, thick smoke visible across city Nearly two dozen SEPTA buses caught fire at a bus depot in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighbourhood on Thursday morning, according to an NBC10 report. Who is Thomas Fugate? Trump appoints 22-year-old ex-gardener to lead US terror prevention centre In a startling revelation, US President Donald Trump has tasked a 22-year-old ex-gardener, to lead the Centre for Prevention Programs and Partnerships at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). RCB title celebration stampede | Police name franchise, state cricket cricket association and others in FIR Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Thursday (June 5) in the RCB title trophy celebration stampede case in which 11 people lost their lives, while more than 30 were injured. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan teaser: Vikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor feature in a timeless love story A new Kapoor in the block! Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and reality TV star Maheep Kapoor is all set to make her Bollywood debut. The teaser of her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan dropped online on Thursday and also features Vikrant Massey in the lead

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Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2025 and serve as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the 15-nation UN body. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has called it a “matter of great pride”. This is Pakistan's attempt to seek validation for harbouring terrorists on its soil. Islamabad is trying to hide its nefarious terror activities under the garb of chairing the UNSC Sanctions Committee.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Pakistan chairing the UNSC committee is no achievement as each Committee made up of the fifteen members of the UNSC, elects a chairperson from among the non-permanent Security Council members for a period of one year. The chairperson has a secretariat (a secretary and five to six staff members) and is part of the UN’s Department of Political Affairs (DPRK). Pakistan is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council for the 2025-26 term. India was chair of the UNSC Counter-terrorism Committee for 2022 during its 2021-22 tenure in the Council as a non-permanent member.&nbsp;<h2>Taliban Sanctions Committee&nbsp;</h2>Pakistan will chair the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee that imposes an assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo on individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with the Taliban in constituting a threat to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan. Guyana and Russia will be vice-chairs of the Taliban Sanctions Committee. Pakistan will also be co-chair of the Informal Working Groups on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions and on the General UNSC Sanctions Issues.<h2>Other countries will also chair various committees</h2>According to a list of chairs of the subsidiary bodies of the UNSC, Denmark will chair the 1267 ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee of the UNSC, while Russia and Sierra Leone will be vice-chairs for 2025. Algeria will chair the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee, while France, Pakistan and Russia will be vice-chairs.&nbsp;In elections held on Tuesday (June 3), five new non-permanent members of the UNSC were chosen by secret ballot for a 2-year term starting on January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027. These are Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,&nbsp;Liberia, Latvia and Colombia. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the UNSC in 2025 and Shehbaz Sharif thinks it is an achievement

Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2025 and serve as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the 15-nation UN body. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has called it a “matter of great pride”. This is Pakistan's attempt to seek validation for harbouring terrorists on its soil. Islamabad is trying to hide its nefarious terror activities under the garb of chairing the UNSC Sanctions Committee. However, Pakistan chairing the UNSC committee is no achievement as each Committee made up of the fifteen members of the UNSC, elects a chairperson from among the non-permanent Security Council members for a period of one year. The chairperson has a secretariat (a secretary and five to six staff members) and is part of the UN’s Department of Political Affairs (DPRK). Pakistan is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council for the 2025-26 term. India was chair of the UNSC Counter-terrorism Committee for 2022 during its 2021-22 tenure in the Council as a non-permanent member. Taliban Sanctions Committee Pakistan will chair the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee that imposes an assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo on individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with the Taliban in constituting a threat to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan. Guyana and Russia will be vice-chairs of the Taliban Sanctions Committee. Pakistan will also be co-chair of the Informal Working Groups on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions and on the General UNSC Sanctions Issues. Other countries will also chair various committees According to a list of chairs of the subsidiary bodies of the UNSC, Denmark will chair the 1267 ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee of the UNSC, while Russia and Sierra Leone will be vice-chairs for 2025. Algeria will chair the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee, while France, Pakistan and Russia will be vice-chairs. In elections held on Tuesday (June 3), five new non-permanent members of the UNSC were chosen by secret ballot for a 2-year term starting on January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027. These are Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Latvia and Colombia.

Pakistan sees appointment to UNSC counter-terrorism body as platform for terror validation, PM Sharif calls it 'great pride'

Pakistan sees UNSC appointment as terror validation, PM Sharif calls it 'great pride'

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has said that when Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir was removed from his post of DG ISI, he sought revenge from Bushra Bibi, Khan's first wife.&nbsp;In a post on X, Khan said that Munir's "vindictive nature" was behind Bushra Bibi's "unjust 14-month incarceration." Lambasting Munir for inhumane treatment in prison, Imran Khan also said that even in Pakistan's periods of dictatorship, "personal vengeance" of such level against someone was not seen. &nbsp;"As Prime Minister, when I removed General Asim Munir from the post of DG ISI, he sought to approach my wife Bushra Bibi through intermediaries to discuss the matter. Bushra Bibi categorically declined, saying that she had no involvement with such affairs and would not meet him. It is General Asim Munir's vindictive nature that is behind Bushra Bibi's unjust 14-month incarceration and deplorable inhumane treatment in prison," he wrote on X. Khan further accused that on the orders of Munir, he was not allowed to meet Bushra Bibi despite a scheduled meeting on June 1. Calling Bushra Bibi a "homemaker with no political involvement", Imran Khan said that no proof has been given to date on the allegations against Bushra Bibi. "She was accused of aiding and abetting, an allegation for which no proof has ever been presented, and she is arrested in one false case after another. She is a private citizen, a homemaker with no political involvement. I have not even been allowed to meet her in the past four weeks." "According to jail regulations, I was scheduled to meet her on June 1 but even that meeting was denied, in complete violation of court orders," the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supremo, who has been in jail for nearly two years in multiple cases, said. &nbsp;Khan also questioned the judiciary in his country stating that "it has never been more disgraceful than it is today," and that it is "complicit". &nbsp;"In the past, there was Justice Munir, whose unjust decisions earned him global notoriety. Today, Justice Qazi Faez Isa is following in the same footsteps. The entire judicial system seems complicit, driven not by justice but by a desire to protect their own jobs and privileges," the former PM said. On the sentence of 11 supporters of his party PTI, including a lawmaker for violent protest in Islamabad on May 9, 2023, Imran Khan said that "the sole purpose it was to "eliminate Pakistan's largest political force, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf". &nbsp;"Under this premeditated plan, I and several of my party leaders and workers were unlawfully imprisoned. Our democratic mandate was brazenly stolen, and corrupt individuals - Sharifs and Zardaris - were imposed upon the nation," he added. &nbsp;

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has said that when Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir was removed from his post of DG ISI, he sought revenge from Bushra Bibi

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has said that when Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir was removed from his post of DG ISI, he sought revenge from Bushra Bibi, Khan's first wife. In a post on X, Khan said that Munir's "vindictive nature" was behind Bushra Bibi's "unjust 14-month incarceration." Lambasting Munir for inhumane treatment in prison, Imran Khan also said that even in Pakistan's periods of dictatorship, "personal vengeance" of such level against someone was not seen. "As Prime Minister, when I removed General Asim Munir from the post of DG ISI, he sought to approach my wife Bushra Bibi through intermediaries to discuss the matter. Bushra Bibi categorically declined, saying that she had no involvement with such affairs and would not meet him. It is General Asim Munir's vindictive nature that is behind Bushra Bibi's unjust 14-month incarceration and deplorable inhumane treatment in prison," he wrote on X. Khan further accused that on the orders of Munir, he was not allowed to meet Bushra Bibi despite a scheduled meeting on June 1. Calling Bushra Bibi a "homemaker with no political involvement", Imran Khan said that no proof has been given to date on the allegations against Bushra Bibi. "She was accused of aiding and abetting, an allegation for which no proof has ever been presented, and she is arrested in one false case after another. She is a private citizen, a homemaker with no political involvement. I have not even been allowed to meet her in the past four weeks." "According to jail regulations, I was scheduled to meet her on June 1 but even that meeting was denied, in complete violation of court orders," the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supremo, who has been in jail for nearly two years in multiple cases, said. Khan also questioned the judiciary in his country stating that "it has never been more disgraceful than it is today," and that it is "complicit". "In the past, there was Justice Munir, whose unjust decisions earned him global notoriety. Today, Justice Qazi Faez Isa is following in the same footsteps. The entire judicial system seems complicit, driven not by justice but by a desire to protect their own jobs and privileges," the former PM said. On the sentence of 11 supporters of his party PTI, including a lawmaker for violent protest in Islamabad on May 9, 2023, Imran Khan said that "the sole purpose it was to "eliminate Pakistan's largest political force, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf". "Under this premeditated plan, I and several of my party leaders and workers were unlawfully imprisoned. Our democratic mandate was brazenly stolen, and corrupt individuals - Sharifs and Zardaris - were imposed upon the nation," he added.

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has levelled serious allegations on Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir and has blamed his ‘vindictive nature’ for the woes of Bushra Bibi

'When I removed him as DG ISI…': Imran Khan's explosive allegations on Asim Munir over incarceration of his first wife Bushra Bibi

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