Pakistan which is already facing internal security crisis and political unrest continues to stare at its fragile economy. Crushed by debt, battered by inflation — Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia yet again to seek help. Can Saudi Arabia save Pakistan from its economic miseries?


Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia again 

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace hopes dead, at least for now, as talks in Istanbul collapse. Is a full-blown conflict round the corner?


Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fails | Will there be war again?

Pakistan has issued visas for over 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for the upcoming birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. This is the first major cross-border travel in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Indian anti-terror Operation Sindoor in May.<h2>Pakistan High Commission confirms visa issued</h2>The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, as per reports, has confirmed the visas, saying the pilgrims will take part in Gurpurb festivities scheduled from November 4 to 13. Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected to gather in Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak’s birthplace, located about 85 kilometres west of the India-Pakistan border.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/breaking-india-us-sign-new-10-year-defence-framework-to-boost-military-cooperation-1761885186212">'Our defense ties have never been stronger': India, US sign new 10-year Defence Framework to boost military cooperation</a>The pilgrimage falls under the 1974 India-Pakistan Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, which allows devotees from both sides to travel for key religious events despite political tensions. The visiting jatha, coordinated by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and India’s Ministry of External Affairs, will visit several revered gurdwaras, including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal.According to Arab News, Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, while extending his best wishes to the visiting pilgrims, called the journey a "fulfilling and spiritually rewarding" journey. He said Pakistan remained committed to facilitating such visits as part of the nation's "abiding commitment to promoting inter-religious and inter-cultural harmony and understanding".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-first-fruit-of-modi-xi-diplomacy-india-china-direct-flights-resume-after-five-years-of-suspension-all-you-need-to-know-1761532275560">‘First fruit’ of Modi-Xi diplomacy: India-China direct flights resume after five years of suspension. All you need to know</a>The SGPC said it has been coordinating with Pakistan’s Evacuee Trust Property Board and the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to ensure smooth arrangements for lodging, transport, and security. "This annual pilgrimage reinforces the deep spiritual ties that bind Sikhs across borders and reflects enduring respect for the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji," SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said.The visa announcement marks a rare gesture of goodwill after months of strain between India and Pakistan. In May, a deadly four-day confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbours — triggered by a terror attack in Kashmir — led to missile and drone exchanges that halted all civilian crossings. &nbsp;

Pakistan has granted visas to over 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary celebrations from Nov 4–13. The pilgrimage, the first major cross-border travel since the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, signals a rare goodwill gesture amid tense India-Pakistan ties.

Pakistan has issued visas for over 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for the upcoming birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. This is the first major cross-border travel in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Indian anti-terror Operation Sindoor in May. Pakistan High Commission confirms visa issued The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, as per reports, has confirmed the visas, saying the pilgrims will take part in Gurpurb festivities scheduled from November 4 to 13. Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected to gather in Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak’s birthplace, located about 85 kilometres west of the India-Pakistan border. Also read | 'Our defense ties have never been stronger': India, US sign new 10-year Defence Framework to boost military cooperation The pilgrimage falls under the 1974 India-Pakistan Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, which allows devotees from both sides to travel for key religious events despite political tensions. The visiting jatha, coordinated by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and India’s Ministry of External Affairs, will visit several revered gurdwaras, including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal. According to Arab News, Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, while extending his best wishes to the visiting pilgrims, called the journey a "fulfilling and spiritually rewarding" journey. He said Pakistan remained committed to facilitating such visits as part of the nation's "abiding commitment to promoting inter-religious and inter-cultural harmony and understanding". Also read | ‘First fruit’ of Modi-Xi diplomacy: India-China direct flights resume after five years of suspension. All you need to know The SGPC said it has been coordinating with Pakistan’s Evacuee Trust Property Board and the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to ensure smooth arrangements for lodging, transport, and security. "This annual pilgrimage reinforces the deep spiritual ties that bind Sikhs across borders and reflects enduring respect for the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji," SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said. The visa announcement marks a rare gesture of goodwill after months of strain between India and Pakistan. In May, a deadly four-day confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbours — triggered by a terror attack in Kashmir — led to missile and drone exchanges that halted all civilian crossings.

Pakistan has granted visas to over 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary celebrations from Nov 4–13. The pilgrimage, the first major cross-border travel since the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, signals a rare goodwill gesture amid tense India-Pakistan ties.

Post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan grants visas to over 2,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak birth anniversary

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Turkey and Qatar have mediated new rounds of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, aiming to solidify the ceasefire agreed in Doha earlier in October 2025. Both sides have committed to continuing the truce and establishing a monitoring mechanism to ensure enforcement and penalties for violations.

Pakistan, Afghanistan To Hold Another Round of Talks in Istanbul 

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Turkey and Qatar have mediated new rounds of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, aiming to solidify the ceasefire agreed in Doha earlier in October 2025. Both sides have committed to continuing the truce and establishing a monitoring mechanism to ensure enforcement and penalties for violations.


Pak likely to open Torkham border crossing

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rushes to defuse growing anger in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after the provincial chief minister accused the military of killing Pashtuns.


Pak Army Chief Asim Munir scrambles to calm Pashtun unrest 

Pak-Afghan truce deal: Islamabad, Kabul pledge to uphold ceasefire

Pak-Afghan truce deal: Afghan envoy urges Pakistan to reopen border crossings 

Our story begins with a question: Can Pakistan break free from the cycle of violence along its western border, or is it trapped in a storm of its own making? Afghanistan’s interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani delivered a stark warning to Pakistan. The warning comes with a message
Watch this story.

Afghan interior minister: Seek peace, but will defend with force

Twin blasts shook Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leaving authorities on high alert. Security forces responded swiftly, gunning down two terrorists involved in the attack.


Pakistani military convoy blown up near Afghan border, 6 including army captain killed

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blast: Six Pakistani Army Soldiers Killed In TTP Attack

Twin blasts shook Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leaving authorities on high alert. Security forces responded swiftly, gunning down two terrorists involved in the attack.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blast: Six Pakistani Army Soldiers Killed In TTP Attack 

In a stark and forceful warning, Pakistan’s Defence Minister has publicly threatened to “obliterate” the Taliban regime, signaling a dramatic escalation in rhetoric that could have major regional security implications. The statement raises urgent questions about Islamabad’s intent, possible conditions that would trigger military action, and how neighbouring countries and international partners might react.
This report examines what was said, the political and military context, likely scenarios, and the potential impact on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, counterterrorism cooperation, and wider regional stability. Tune in for expert analysis and reaction from diplomatic and defence circles.

Pak Defence Minister Threatens To Obliterate Taliban Regime

Pakistan’s plan to support a Gaza stabilization initiative is facing political backlash both domestically and internationally. The proposed international stabilization force aims to make Gaza a terror-free zone, but critics are questioning the feasibility and Pakistan’s role in the region.

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble Faces Backlash Amid Plans for Terror-Free Zone

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed after four days of negotiations, dealing a blow to regional stability. Pakistan accused Kabul of sheltering militants responsible for cross-border attacks - a claim Afghanistan denies.

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Istanbul Talks End Without Agreement in Turkey

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have failed after four days of negotiations in Istanbul, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said. The talks, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, followed a ceasefire agreement on October 19 after deadly border clashes. 


Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace Talks Fail After Four Days of Negotiations

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble Faces Backlash Amid Plans for Terror-Free Zone | WION 

Pak-Afghan peace talks in Istanbul have concluded without reaching a workable solution, raising concerns over regional stability. Diplomats from both sides met to discuss strategies for lasting peace, but differences remain unresolved. 

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks in Istanbul End Without Any Breakthrough | Newspoint | WION 

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly refused to sign the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contract. The move has sparked debate within the cricket community about player-board relations and contract conditions.

PCB Shock: Rizwan Refuses to Sign Central Deal | WION 

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have ended in Turkey without an agreement, marking a setback in regional diplomacy. Officials from both countries failed to resolve key issues, leaving tensions unresolved and raising concerns over future stability in the region.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail, No Agreement Reached in Turkey | WION 

Trump has been repeatedly claiming that he helped to secure a "full and immediate" ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan after talks reportedly mediated by Washington.

Trump Repeats Claims of Brokering India-Pak Truce

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is facing widespread ridicule on social media after his recent remarks went viral — with users joking that “Sharif would win gold in the Flattery Olympics.”

The comment follows Sharif’s highly deferential speech praising political allies, which many Pakistanis saw as excessive and embarrassing. Memes and sarcastic posts flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, turning the moment into one of the most discussed topics in Pakistani politics this week.

Pakistan PM Gets Ridiculed: 'Sharif Will Win Gold In Flattery Olympics'

Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered the third day of high-stakes negotiations in Istanbul, seeking to stabilise the border after days of deadly clashes. Kabul is urging dialogue and understanding, while Islamabad has warned that failure could escalate into open war. Watch this story to find out more.

Kabul Demands Pakistan Hand Over or Expel Daesh Terrorists 

Radical preacher Zakir Naik Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who praised his lectures and said they are “insightful and impactful”.

In a post on X, Naik wrote that he interacted with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He also posted a picture of himself with Sharif.

Nine Years After Ban, Bangladesh Welcomes Zakir Naik Again

Kabul Demands Pakistan Hand Over or Expel Daesh Terrorists

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, banned in Bangladesh since the 2016 Dhaka café attack, is set to make a return tour in late 2025 under the country’s new interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

The move marks a major policy reversal, drawing sharp criticism from India, where Naik is wanted on charges of terror funding, hate speech, and money laundering. Supporters call it a step toward “religious openness,” while critics warn it could reignite regional tensions.

Radical Islamic Preacher: Banned In 2016, To Be Welcomed In 2025 

Pakistan and Afghanistan hold crucial talks in Türkiye aimed at easing border tensions and improving regional security. 
Meanwhile, Pakistan alleges an infiltration bid amid the ongoing discussions.
What will this mean for regional peace and bilateral ties?

Pak-Afghan Talks: Tensions Rise Amid Pak-Afghan Talks in Türkiye | Security Concerns Grow | WION

Pak-Afghan Talks: Pakistan Claims Infiltration During Türkiye Peace Talks | Tensions Rise | WION

Jammu: In a significant anti-narcotics operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu & Kashmir Police recovered over 5.3 kg of heroin valued at Rs 25 crore, dropped by a Pakistani drone along the International Border in Jammu. 

Heroin Worth ₹25 Crore Dropped By Pak Drone Seized in Jammu's RS Pura Sector

Lahore has topped global pollution charts with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 412, marking it as the world's most polluted city once again. The city is blanketed in thick smog caused by vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and crop residue burning. Authorities have issued health warnings and launched a crackdown, including banning stubble burning. 


Lahore Chokes Under Smog, Records Hazardous AQI of 412 

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Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia again

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fails | Will there be war again?

Post Op Sindoor, Pakistan grants visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Gurpurb

Pakistan, Afghanistan To Hold Another Round of Talks in Istanbul

Pak likely to open Torkham border crossing

Pak Army Chief Asim Munir scrambles to calm Pashtun unrest

Pak-Afghan truce deal: Islamabad, Kabul pledge to uphold ceasefire

Pak-Afghan truce deal: Afghan envoy urges Pakistan to reopen border crossings

Afghan interior minister: Seek peace, but will defend with force

Pakistani military convoy blown up near Afghan border, 6 including army captain killed

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blast: Six Pakistani Army Soldiers Killed In TTP Attack

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blast: Six Pakistani Army Soldiers Killed In TTP Attack

Pak Defence Minister Threatens To Obliterate Taliban Regime

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble Faces Backlash Amid Plans for Terror-Free Zone

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Istanbul Talks End Without Agreement in Turkey

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace Talks Fail After Four Days of Negotiations

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble Faces Backlash Amid Plans for Terror-Free Zone | WION

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks in Istanbul End Without Any Breakthrough | Newspoint | WION

PCB Shock: Rizwan Refuses to Sign Central Deal | WION

Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail, No Agreement Reached in Turkey | WION

Trump Repeats Claims of Brokering India-Pak Truce

Pakistan PM Gets Ridiculed: 'Sharif Will Win Gold In Flattery Olympics'

Kabul Demands Pakistan Hand Over or Expel Daesh Terrorists

Nine Years After Ban, Bangladesh Welcomes Zakir Naik Again

Kabul Demands Pakistan Hand Over or Expel Daesh Terrorists

Radical Islamic Preacher: Banned In 2016, To Be Welcomed In 2025