Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is facing the toughest test of his unprecedented authority as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to a U.S.-backed Gaza stabilisation force. According to Reuters, Munir is expected to meet Donald Trump again in the coming weeks, with Gaza high on the agenda. Trump’s reported plan calls for a multinational force from Muslim-majority countries to oversee Gaza’s transition, reconstruction and economic recovery. But the mission carries serious risks, including the prospect of disarming Hamas and triggering backlash from pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli groups at home. With Munir’s power at its peak and domestic opposition simmering, analysts warn the Gaza question could become a defining moment for Pakistan’s most powerful military chief in decades.


Pak Army Chief Munir Wants Mercenary Dollar Rates From Trump for His Troops in Gaza

Tensions flared outside Adiala Jail in Pakistan as Imran Khan’s sisters and supporters faced water cannons during protests. The confrontation highlights growing political unrest and security concerns surrounding the former prime minister’s detention. Watch for the latest updates and reactions.

Pakistan: Imran Khan’s Sisters and Supporters Face Water Cannons Outside Adiala Jail 

The Indian Army on Monday (Dec 15), showcased a Turkish-made drone that was brought down by the Indian forces during four-day conflict with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. The Indian Army displayed the reconstructed Turkish kamikaze drone Yiiha on the eve of Vijay Diwas. This is the first time the Indian Army has shown a drone shot down during Operation Sindoor. The Army said that Pakistan launched the drone from Lahore International Airport and it flew at 2,000 m toward its intended target Jalandhar. It carried a 10 kg explosive payload, had a 190 km range, a 2 m wingspan, and was powered by a 170cc two-strokeengine, according to news agency PTI.

Made-In-Turkey, Fired From Lahore: India Shows Pakistani Drone It Captured During Op Sindoor

With external funding drying up for cash-strapped Pakistan, the country signed a deal with crypto firm binance to tokenize its state assets to raise money.
On the other hand, India still remains defiant on crypto, despite the growing adoption within the country and globally. 

India Remains Defiant On Crypto: RBI Calls It 'Speculative'

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against seven accused, including the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF), in connection with the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The 1,597-page chargesheet, submitted to a special NIA court in Jammu on Monday, details what the agency describes as "Pakistan’s conspiracy" in the attack. It accuses LeT/TRF as an organisation of planning, facilitating and executing the terror attack, which involved "religion-based targeted killings by the Pak-sponsored terrorists".&nbsp;"The chargesheet, which details Pakistan’s conspiracy, roles of the accused, and supporting evidence in the case, has charged the banned LeT/TRF as a legal entity for its role in planning, facilitating, and executing the Pahalgam attack," an NIA statement said. "The attack, which involved religion-based targeted killings by the Pak-sponsored terrorists, left 25 tourists and one local civilian dead."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bondi-beach-terror-attack-it-made-me-feel-sick-that-i-when-a-sydney-bricklayer-realised-his-former-co-worker-was-the-shooter-1765797016271">Bondi Beach terror attack: 'It made me feel sick that I...': When a Sydney bricklayer realised his former co-worker was the shooter</a>&nbsp;The chargesheet names Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt as an accused, along with three Pakistani terrorists killed by security forces in July during Operation Mahadev in Dachigam's forests near Srinagar. They are identified as Faisal Jatt (alias Suleman Shah), Habeeb Tahir (alias Jibran), and Hamza Afghani. All accused, including the outlawed LeT/TRF, face charges under India's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act, and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, including waging war against India.&nbsp;Two local men, Parvaiz Ahmad and Bashir Ahmad Jothatd , arrested in June for harbouring the terrorists, have also been chargesheeted. During interrogation, they "disclosed the identities of the three armed terrorists involved in the attack, and had also confirmed that they were Pakistani nationals affiliated to the proscribed LeT terror outfit", the NIA said. The agency said its eight-month "meticulous scientific probe" traced the conspiracy to Pakistan, "which has been unabatedly sponsoring terrorism against India.". Further investigation continues.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bondi-beach-shooting-rabbi-who-commemorated-26-11-victims-killed-in-terror-attack-1765805727755">Bondi Beach Shooting: Rabbi, who commemorated 26/11 victims, killed in terror attack</a>&nbsp;The attack on 22 April in Baisaran meadow shocked India, targeting mainly Hindu tourists in a popular Kashmir tourist spot. Security forces later eliminated the perpetrators in a joint operation, recovering evidence linking them to LeT. The chargesheet shows support by Pakistan for cross-border terrorism. India responded to the terror attack with strikes on terror camps deep inside Pakistani territory, under operation Sindoor.

Pakistan's role in sponsoring Kashmir terror attack highlighted in Indian chargesheet.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against seven accused, including the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF), in connection with the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The 1,597-page chargesheet, submitted to a special NIA court in Jammu on Monday, details what the agency describes as "Pakistan’s conspiracy" in the attack. It accuses LeT/TRF as an organisation of planning, facilitating and executing the terror attack, which involved "religion-based targeted killings by the Pak-sponsored terrorists". "The chargesheet, which details Pakistan’s conspiracy, roles of the accused, and supporting evidence in the case, has charged the banned LeT/TRF as a legal entity for its role in planning, facilitating, and executing the Pahalgam attack," an NIA statement said. "The attack, which involved religion-based targeted killings by the Pak-sponsored terrorists, left 25 tourists and one local civilian dead." Also Read: Bondi Beach terror attack: 'It made me feel sick that I...': When a Sydney bricklayer realised his former co-worker was the shooter The chargesheet names Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt as an accused, along with three Pakistani terrorists killed by security forces in July during Operation Mahadev in Dachigam's forests near Srinagar. They are identified as Faisal Jatt (alias Suleman Shah), Habeeb Tahir (alias Jibran), and Hamza Afghani. All accused, including the outlawed LeT/TRF, face charges under India's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act, and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, including waging war against India. Two local men, Parvaiz Ahmad and Bashir Ahmad Jothatd , arrested in June for harbouring the terrorists, have also been chargesheeted. During interrogation, they "disclosed the identities of the three armed terrorists involved in the attack, and had also confirmed that they were Pakistani nationals affiliated to the proscribed LeT terror outfit", the NIA said. The agency said its eight-month "meticulous scientific probe" traced the conspiracy to Pakistan, "which has been unabatedly sponsoring terrorism against India.". Further investigation continues. Also Read: Bondi Beach Shooting: Rabbi, who commemorated 26/11 victims, killed in terror attack The attack on 22 April in Baisaran meadow shocked India, targeting mainly Hindu tourists in a popular Kashmir tourist spot. Security forces later eliminated the perpetrators in a joint operation, recovering evidence linking them to LeT. The chargesheet shows support by Pakistan for cross-border terrorism. India responded to the terror attack with strikes on terror camps deep inside Pakistani territory, under operation Sindoor.

Pakistan's role in sponsoring Kashmir terror attack highlighted in Indian chargesheet.

India charges Pakistan-based terrorists over deadly Pahalgam tourist attack

Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of jailed Pakistani ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has publicly appealed to X owner Elon Musk, alleging that the social media platform is deliberately suppressing her posts about Khan’s detention and treatment in prison. 


Pakistan: Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima urges Musk to honour X's commitment to free speech

A viral video of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's waiting for over 40 minutes to meet Vladimir Putin before walking into a closed-door meeting between the Russian President and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkmenistan, surfaced online on Friday. The video has been deleted now with a clarification stating it may have been a "misrepresentation of the events."


Pakistan PM's meeting with Putin & Erdogan goes viral, Sharif's conduct draws online backlash

A Pakistani journalist claims the Gaza peace plan could force Islamabad toward engagement with Israel, saying any troop deployment in Gaza would require coordination with the IDF, making Israel–Pakistan communication inevitable.


Pakistani journalist makes big claim, says Gaza peace plan may push Pakistan towards Israel

Jemima Goldsmith: Posts about Imran's detention suppressed on X 

Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court for engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misusing authority, and causing wrongful loss.


Pakistan: Ex-ISI Chief Hameed Sentenced, Linked to Imran Khan

Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court for engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority, and causing wrongful loss to individuals. The conviction, linked to his close association with jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, marks a rare instance of a top intelligence official being punished in Pakistan's civil-military history. 

Pakistan Army Jails Former ISI Chief, Linked to Imran Khan 

The international monetary fund has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan under its 7 billion dollar bailout programme, raising the total number of conditions to 64 in just 18 months.


IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions on Pakistan Bailout 

An amusing scene unfolded in the Pakistani Assembly when the speaker raised his hands with a bundle of cash, asking who it belonged to. The amusing part is, 12 people raised their hands, saying it was theirs. The video of the incident was heavily circulated on social media, showing Pakistan’s National Assembly as the Speaker Ayaz Sadiq discovered a bundle of currency notes lying on the floor. found 10 PKR 5,000 notes (around ₹16,500) on the floor of the Assembly and asked, “Whose money is this? Whoever it belongs to, please raise your hand."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-trump-hold-warm-and-engaging-telephonic-conversation-discussed-regional-and-international-developments-1765464521035">PM Modi-Trump hold ‘warm and engaging’ telephonic conversation, discuss regional and international developments</a>&nbsp;Around 12–13 MPs raised their hands for the ten notes. “There are 10 notes and twelve owners," the Speaker said. Ultimately, the cash went to its actual owner - PTI’s Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, according to Pakistan’s Aaj TV. He later collected the cash from the Assembly office.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇵🇰 पाकिस्तान के Assembly में अध्यक्ष ने कुछ पैसा दिखाकर कहा कि &quot;ये किसी के पैसे गिर गए है, जिनका है हाथ खड़ा करे&quot;। अब जितने पैसे नहीं थे उतने से अधिक सांसदों ने पैसे लेने के लिए अपना हाथ खड़ा कर दिया।😂🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/fDeJ2xm4Qa">pic.twitter.com/fDeJ2xm4Qa</a>&mdash; Einstein Yadav (@GYdv28) <a href="https://twitter.com/GYdv28/status/1998307540283871382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The video of the incident was heavily circulated on social media, showing Pakistan National Assembly as the Speaker Ayaz Sadiq discovered a bundle of currency notes lying on the floor.

An amusing scene unfolded in the Pakistani Assembly when the speaker raised his hands with a bundle of cash, asking who it belonged to. The amusing part is, 12 people raised their hands, saying it was theirs. The video of the incident was heavily circulated on social media, showing Pakistan’s National Assembly as the Speaker Ayaz Sadiq discovered a bundle of currency notes lying on the floor. found 10 PKR 5,000 notes (around ₹16,500) on the floor of the Assembly and asked, “Whose money is this? Whoever it belongs to, please raise your hand." Also read: PM Modi-Trump hold ‘warm and engaging’ telephonic conversation, discuss regional and international developments Around 12–13 MPs raised their hands for the ten notes. “There are 10 notes and twelve owners," the Speaker said. Ultimately, the cash went to its actual owner - PTI’s Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, according to Pakistan’s Aaj TV. He later collected the cash from the Assembly office.

The video of the incident was heavily circulated on social media, showing Pakistan’s National Assembly as the Speaker Ayaz Sadiq discovered a bundle of currency notes lying on the floor.

‘Pakistan can never prosper...’: Netizens couldn’t hold back after 12 MPs raised hands for lost cash in Islamabad assembly

Pakistan's Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Mallik, has urged social media platforms to crack down on accounts linked to militant groups. He also threatened to initiate actions against social media platforms, as serious as banning them in the case of non-compliance. Pakistan have faced several terror attacks from terror fronts like Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, and the Pakistani Taliban, who are known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP. At a news conference in Islamabad, Deputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry said that several accounts were operating from Afghanistan, India and other countries, spreading hate and extremist content.&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan is at a crossroads with X</h2>According to reports from Dawn, social media platform X is unwilling to cooperate with the Pakistani government. Pakistan has reportedly asked social media platforms to open an office in Pakistan. X has approximately 4.5 million users in Pakistan and was blocked in 2024, following the general election. However, it was later revoked. It has also briefly banned YouTube and TikTok. Barrister Mallik has accused X of double standards. While posts related to Palestine were deleted and accounts were blocked within 24 hours, accounts spreading misinformation and propaganda are allowed without any restriction.&nbsp;Talal Chadhury and other investigators have allegedly identified 19 X platforms which operate from India. More than two dozen additional such accounts are active from Afghanistan, some with apparent ties to the Afghan Taliban government, he said. He has warned these platforms, drawing similarities with Brazil, reminding these social media platforms of the hefty fine of $5.2 million. Pakistan's government, earlier in 2025, passed a controversial bill which gives it sweeping control over social media platforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan warns social media platforms, especially X, of severe action or bans for failing to curb militant-linked accounts spreading hate and misinformation.

Pakistan's Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Mallik, has urged social media platforms to crack down on accounts linked to militant groups. He also threatened to initiate actions against social media platforms, as serious as banning them in the case of non-compliance. Pakistan have faced several terror attacks from terror fronts like Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, and the Pakistani Taliban, who are known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP. At a news conference in Islamabad, Deputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry said that several accounts were operating from Afghanistan, India and other countries, spreading hate and extremist content. Pakistan is at a crossroads with X According to reports from Dawn, social media platform X is unwilling to cooperate with the Pakistani government. Pakistan has reportedly asked social media platforms to open an office in Pakistan. X has approximately 4.5 million users in Pakistan and was blocked in 2024, following the general election. However, it was later revoked. It has also briefly banned YouTube and TikTok. Barrister Mallik has accused X of double standards. While posts related to Palestine were deleted and accounts were blocked within 24 hours, accounts spreading misinformation and propaganda are allowed without any restriction. Talal Chadhury and other investigators have allegedly identified 19 X platforms which operate from India. More than two dozen additional such accounts are active from Afghanistan, some with apparent ties to the Afghan Taliban government, he said. He has warned these platforms, drawing similarities with Brazil, reminding these social media platforms of the hefty fine of $5.2 million. Pakistan's government, earlier in 2025, passed a controversial bill which gives it sweeping control over social media platforms.

Pakistan warns social media platforms, especially X, of severe action or bans for failing to curb militant-linked accounts spreading hate and misinformation.

Pakistan threatens to ban social media platforms over non-compliance

Pakistan’s former ISI Chief, Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after being convicted by a military court on charges of political interference, misuse of authority, and violation of the Official Secrets Act. 

Pakistan Sentences Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed to 14 Years in Prison

A military court sentenced the former head of Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency to 14 years in prison on charges including violation of state secrets and misuse of authority, the army said Thursday. Faiz Hameed, who served during the tenure of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, was also convicted of "engaging in political activities" and causing "wrongful loss to persons", the army's publicity wing said in a statement.&nbsp;Faiz Hameed is accused of abuse of power and of raiding the businesses of a private real estate developer, according to Supreme Court documents published in 2023.The intelligence chief is considered the second most powerful position in the Pakistan military.&nbsp;"After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by the Court which has been promulgated on 11 December 2025," the statement said. Faiz Hameed was a staunch supporter of Imran Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote after losing the backing of some top brass, experts say.&nbsp;A general once seen as a contender for the prestigious post of army chief, Faiz Hameed took early retirement a few months after Khan lost power. He was later accused of "multiple instances" of violating of the Pakistan Army Act and stripped of all rank.Faiz Hameed was known to be close to the Afghan Taliban and, just days after their takeover in August 2021, said their return to power "would work out fine".&nbsp;

Faiz Hameed is accused of abuse of power and of raiding the businesses of a private real estate developer, according to Supreme Court documents published in 2023.

A military court sentenced the former head of Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency to 14 years in prison on charges including violation of state secrets and misuse of authority, the army said Thursday. Faiz Hameed, who served during the tenure of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, was also convicted of "engaging in political activities" and causing "wrongful loss to persons", the army's publicity wing said in a statement. Faiz Hameed is accused of abuse of power and of raiding the businesses of a private real estate developer, according to Supreme Court documents published in 2023. The intelligence chief is considered the second most powerful position in the Pakistan military. "After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by the Court which has been promulgated on 11 December 2025," the statement said. Faiz Hameed was a staunch supporter of Imran Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote after losing the backing of some top brass, experts say. A general once seen as a contender for the prestigious post of army chief, Faiz Hameed took early retirement a few months after Khan lost power. He was later accused of "multiple instances" of violating of the Pakistan Army Act and stripped of all rank. Faiz Hameed was known to be close to the Afghan Taliban and, just days after their takeover in August 2021, said their return to power "would work out fine".

Faiz Hameed is accused of abuse of power and of raiding the businesses of a private real estate developer, according to Supreme Court documents published in 2023.

Former Pakistan spy chief sentenced to 14 years in prison

The Pakistan government is reportedly considering shifting Imran Khan from Adiala Jail amid escalating protests demanding his release. The move comes as Khan’s supporters continue to stage demonstrations across the country, calling for his freedom and challenging the current administration. The potential relocation is seen as an attempt to ease tensions and address the growing unrest, with the situation remaining highly volatile.


Pakistan Govt May Shift Imran Khan from Adiala Jail Amid Protests

India at UN: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Afghanistan, calling for international condemnation of the attack that resulted in the deaths of women and children. Speaking at the United Nations, India urged the global community to hold Pakistan accountable and emphasized the need to protect Afghan civilians from such violence. 


India at UN: Condemn Killing of Women, Children in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s government has accused PTI leaders of fueling unrest under the pretext of political protests, alleging that demonstrations are being used to incite chaos and undermine public order. Officials claim the party is exploiting street mobilization to challenge state authority, while PTI denies the accusations.

Pakistan Govt: PTI Leaders Spreading Chaos Under Guise of Protests

India has sharply criticised Pakistan at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, pointing out how Islamabad is subjecting the Afghan people to "trade and transit terrorism" through border closures and condemning recent airstrikes that killed civilians, including women, children and cricketers. Speaking about the situation in Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish echoed concerns raised by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) over Pakistani airstrikes."India echoes UNAMA’s concern over airstrikes and condemn the killing of innocent women, children and cricketers in Afghanistan," Mr Harish said. "We add our voice to calls for paying full respect to the United Nations Charter and international law with particular attention to protection of innocent civilians."Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated in recent months, with repeated border clashes, airstrikes and trade disruptions. Pakistan has conducted several airstrikes inside Afghanistan, and attacks in border areas have killed many civilians. Ambassador Harish highlighted the economic fallout from Pakistan's closure of key border crossings, which has severely disrupted trade for landlocked Afghanistan."We also note with grave concern the practice of 'trade and transit terrorism' that the people of Afghanistan are being subjected to by the cynical closure of access for a landlocked country whose people are suffering numerous debilitating conditions since many years," he said. “These acts are in violation of WTO norms. Such open threats and acts of war against a fragile and vulnerable LLDC nation... constitute a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law.”The UN report noted severe humanitarian and economic impacts from border clashes and closures, including displacement of families and losses for farmers during harvest season. On terrorism, the Indian Ambassador urged coordinated international efforts to prevent UN-designated groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, from using Afghan territory for cross-border attacks.He called for "pragmatic engagement" with the Taliban, warning that purely punitive measures would perpetuate a "business as usual" approach. Amid the criticism of Pakistan, India announced expanded humanitarian support, emphasising healthcare priorities."Healthcare is a particularly important need for the Afghan people right now," Mr Harish said. "In this regard, India has undertaken establishment of a Thalassemia Centre, a Modern Diagnostic Centre... Additionally, India will construct a 30-bed hospital in Kabul’s Bagrami district, an Oncology Centre and a Trauma Centre in Kabul, and five Maternity Health Clinics."India has restored its technical mission in Kabul to full embassy status and continues over 500 development projects across Afghanistan. "As Afghanistan’s contiguous neighbour, India deeply values its civilizational relationship and centuries-old bonds of friendship," the envoy added.The UNSC meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to address Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, including the repatriation of millions of refugees, which has further strained resources.

"India echoes UNAMA’s concern over airstrikes and condemn the killing of innocent women, children and cricketers in Afghanistan," said India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish. 

India has sharply criticised Pakistan at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, pointing out how Islamabad is subjecting the Afghan people to "trade and transit terrorism" through border closures and condemning recent airstrikes that killed civilians, including women, children and cricketers. Speaking about the situation in Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish echoed concerns raised by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) over Pakistani airstrikes. "India echoes UNAMA’s concern over airstrikes and condemn the killing of innocent women, children and cricketers in Afghanistan," Mr Harish said. "We add our voice to calls for paying full respect to the United Nations Charter and international law with particular attention to protection of innocent civilians." Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated in recent months, with repeated border clashes, airstrikes and trade disruptions. Pakistan has conducted several airstrikes inside Afghanistan, and attacks in border areas have killed many civilians. Ambassador Harish highlighted the economic fallout from Pakistan's closure of key border crossings, which has severely disrupted trade for landlocked Afghanistan. "We also note with grave concern the practice of 'trade and transit terrorism' that the people of Afghanistan are being subjected to by the cynical closure of access for a landlocked country whose people are suffering numerous debilitating conditions since many years," he said. “These acts are in violation of WTO norms. Such open threats and acts of war against a fragile and vulnerable LLDC nation... constitute a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law.” The UN report noted severe humanitarian and economic impacts from border clashes and closures, including displacement of families and losses for farmers during harvest season. On terrorism, the Indian Ambassador urged coordinated international efforts to prevent UN-designated groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, from using Afghan territory for cross-border attacks. He called for "pragmatic engagement" with the Taliban, warning that purely punitive measures would perpetuate a "business as usual" approach. Amid the criticism of Pakistan, India announced expanded humanitarian support, emphasising healthcare priorities. "Healthcare is a particularly important need for the Afghan people right now," Mr Harish said. "In this regard, India has undertaken establishment of a Thalassemia Centre, a Modern Diagnostic Centre... Additionally, India will construct a 30-bed hospital in Kabul’s Bagrami district, an Oncology Centre and a Trauma Centre in Kabul, and five Maternity Health Clinics." India has restored its technical mission in Kabul to full embassy status and continues over 500 development projects across Afghanistan. "As Afghanistan’s contiguous neighbour, India deeply values its civilizational relationship and centuries-old bonds of friendship," the envoy added. The UNSC meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to address Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, including the repatriation of millions of refugees, which has further strained resources.

"India echoes UNAMA’s concern over airstrikes and condemn the killing of innocent women, children and cricketers in Afghanistan," said India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish.&nbsp;

Pakistan practising 'trade and transit terrorism' against Afghanistan, India tells UN

Female journalists in Pakistan make up a very small minority of the media workforce, often reported as less than 5%. They operate in a highly patriarchal environment, facing harassment, discrimination, and significant career barriers. While some recent reports indicate slight increases or opportunities in specific roles, women continue to confront systemic challenges in the country’s journalism landscape.

Pakistan: No Women Reporters Recorded On May 6 | Countries With Wide Gender Gaps 

Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly on Tuesday approved a resolution seeking to bar jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party from politics, branding them “a tool of the enemy state”.


Pakistan's Punjab assembly passes resolution seeking ban on Imran Khan's PTI

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday (Dec 9) passed a resolution calling for a ban on Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), branding them "anti-state". The motion was adopted amid sharp political tensions and an escalating confrontation between the military, the ruling coalition and the opposition.<h2>Imran Khan's "anti-army" rhetoric</h2>The move comes days after the military’s media wing chief, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, accused Khan of promoting what he described as "anti-army" narratives. The ISPR chief said such rhetoric had crossed the line from politics and now posed a national security threat.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistani-taliban-gunmen-storm-pakistan-checkpoint-near-afghan-border-six-soldiers-killed-1765268753648">Pakistani Taliban gunmen storm Pakistan checkpoint near Afghan border, six soldiers killed</a>Since that press briefing, leaders from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and PTI have traded barbs. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Imran Khan had used similarly harsh language against political opponents in the past and argued the PTI had no grounds to object to criticism from the military. PTI leaders, however, dismissed the allegations as "ridiculous," insisting the former prime minister was "not a security threat".<h2>PTI, Imran Khan, banned for insulting institutions that countered "enemy" like India</h2>The resolution was introduced by PML-N lawmaker Tahir Pervaiz and passed by the treasury benches after PTI lawmakers boycotted the proceedings. While the text stopped short of naming PTI or Imran Khan directly, its intent was clear.The resolution, as per a DAWN report, praised state institutions, saying they had successfully defended Pakistan against far larger adversaries, including India. "The institutions that safeguard Pakistan on every front and have successfully countered an enemy five times larger, such as India, are vital to the country’s integrity and stability".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fake-news-alert-pakistani-propoganda-accounts-try-to-use-ai-to-smear-army-chief-and-drag-wion-into-it-1764316925034">Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it</a>It also accused a political party and its founder of "acting as a tool of the enemy state...making statements against the country and spreading chaos". It called for a ban on both and urged legal action against any individual, political or otherwise, found guilty under the law, with "appropriate punishment" to follow. The Assembly also paid tribute to the leadership and personnel of institutions tasked with safeguarding Pakistan's security.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his PTI party have been banned in Pakistan's Punjab. A fresh resolution brands Khan and PTI “anti-state”, accuses them of echoing enemy narratives and backs legal action. What triggered it, and how the army fits in, scroll down.

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday (Dec 9) passed a resolution calling for a ban on Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), branding them "anti-state". The motion was adopted amid sharp political tensions and an escalating confrontation between the military, the ruling coalition and the opposition. Imran Khan's "anti-army" rhetoric The move comes days after the military’s media wing chief, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, accused Khan of promoting what he described as "anti-army" narratives. The ISPR chief said such rhetoric had crossed the line from politics and now posed a national security threat. Also read | Pakistani Taliban gunmen storm Pakistan checkpoint near Afghan border, six soldiers killed Since that press briefing, leaders from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and PTI have traded barbs. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Imran Khan had used similarly harsh language against political opponents in the past and argued the PTI had no grounds to object to criticism from the military. PTI leaders, however, dismissed the allegations as "ridiculous," insisting the former prime minister was "not a security threat". PTI, Imran Khan, banned for insulting institutions that countered "enemy" like India The resolution was introduced by PML-N lawmaker Tahir Pervaiz and passed by the treasury benches after PTI lawmakers boycotted the proceedings. While the text stopped short of naming PTI or Imran Khan directly, its intent was clear. The resolution, as per a DAWN report, praised state institutions, saying they had successfully defended Pakistan against far larger adversaries, including India. "The institutions that safeguard Pakistan on every front and have successfully countered an enemy five times larger, such as India, are vital to the country’s integrity and stability". Also read | Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it It also accused a political party and its founder of "acting as a tool of the enemy state...making statements against the country and spreading chaos". It called for a ban on both and urged legal action against any individual, political or otherwise, found guilty under the law, with "appropriate punishment" to follow. The Assembly also paid tribute to the leadership and personnel of institutions tasked with safeguarding Pakistan's security.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his PTI party have been banned in Pakistan's Punjab. A fresh resolution brands Khan and PTI “anti-state”, accuses them of echoing enemy narratives and backs legal action. What triggered it, and how the army fits in, scroll down.

Pakistan: Punjab Assembly bans Imran Khan, PTI, drags 'enemy' India into rhetoric while slamming ex-PM

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India and the US condemned all forms of terrorism, including cross-border attacks, during their 21st Counter Terrorism JWG and 7th Designations Dialogue. Both nations called for tougher UN sanctions on terror groups, reviewed emerging threats

In a major statement, India and the United States have unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The statement by both countries came as they renewed their commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of countering terrorism, including in the UN, Quad and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Both countries strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and the recent terror incident near the Red Fort, New Delhi and stressed that those responsible for terrorism should be held accountable. The statement was released as the two countries held the 21st Meeting of the India-USA Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) and the 7th Designations Dialogue on December 3. The two sides called for additional designations of ISIS and al-Qa'ida affiliates, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and their proxy groups, supporters, sponsors, financiers and backers, under the UN 1267 sanctions regime, ensuring their members face a global asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo. The release said the two sides reviewed a wide range of traditional and emerging threats and challenges such as terrorist recruitment, abuse of technology for terrorist purposes, and financing of terrorism. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation against challenges, including through training, cybersecurity, exchange of best practices, and information sharing through continued bilateral and multilateral efforts. Participants from India and the United States discussed strengthening law enforcement and judicial cooperation, including through information sharing and cooperation on mutual legal assistance requests. "Both sides emphasised that confronting terrorism requires concerted action in a sustained and comprehensive manner. Against this backdrop, the two sides renewed their commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of countering terrorism including in the UN, Quad and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)," the release said. Underscoring the growing convergence between India and the United States on counterterrorism, the Indian side thanked the US Department of State for designating The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of LeT, as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Both sides decided to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Designations Dialogue in the United States on a mutually convenient date. Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs of India, and Ms. Monica Jacobsen, Senior Bureau Official in the Bureau of Counterterrorism in the United States Department of State, led their respective delegations during the JWG meeting.

India and the US condemned all forms of terrorism, including cross-border attacks, during their 21st Counter Terrorism JWG and 7th Designations Dialogue. Both nations called for tougher UN sanctions on terror groups, reviewed emerging threats

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