A front of the United Nations Security Council-listed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), operating under the alias Al-Murabitun, is set to hold a rally in Peshawar on September 25 to honor Yusuf Azhar, the brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, killed during India’s counter-terrorism Operation Sindoor. According to an Indian intelligence dossier, the event, organised in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), is expected to serve as a recruitment drive, with senior JeM leaders in attendance.

JeM Front Plans Peshawar Rally To Honor Masood Azhar’s Family Killed In Operation Sindoor

At least 11 people were killed in two separate bomb blasts in the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday (September 19), AFP reported, citing officials. The first incident took place on September 18 when an explosion-laden car drove into a convoy of paramilitary soldiers in the province’s Dasht town near the border with Iran.


Balochistan Blast: Twin Blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan Province Kill 11 People

At least 11 people were killed in two separate bomb blasts in the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday (September 19), AFP reported, citing officials. The first incident took place on September 18 when an explosion-laden car drove into a convoy of paramilitary soldiers in the province’s Dasht town near the border with Iran.

Twin Blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan Province Kill 11 People

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has written to the country's Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, describing hardships during his more than two years in jail and urged the Supreme Court to promptly take up his pending petitions, Dawn reported.


Jailed Imran Khan Writes Letter to Court on Hardship, Denial of Justice 

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are deepening their strategic and economic partnership. But what exactly is Pakistan offering to Riyadh, and what is Saudi Arabia gaining in return?


Saudi-Pakistan partnership: Defence deal signals united front against Israeli aggression 

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Pakistan’s Prime Minister signed a significant deal just days after the Israeli attack on Doha, marking a key moment in regional diplomacy and cooperation.


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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, Ali Amin Gandapur's adviser, has made a startling revelation. Adviser to the chief minister on accountability, retired brigadier Mohammad Musaddiq Abbasi revealed that according to a leaked Commonwealth Observer Group report, the elections on February 2024 were riddled with problems and it was stolen away from Imran Khan.


Jailed PTI leader calls for nationwide protests on September 27

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM's advisor drops bombshell on 2024 polls in Pakistan

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a NATO-style defence pact, the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
The deal commits both nations to defend each other in case of aggression.
For Pakistan, this is a direct shield against India.
For Saudi Arabia, it’s about securing allies as doubts grow over U.S. reliability.
But the pact could have far-reaching consequences.
Riyadh may turn to Pakistan for nuclear technology, a move that could pit Saudi Arabia against India in any future conflict.
Has Saudi Arabia effectively aligned itself with Pakistan’s wars?
And how should India prepare for the fallout?

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Defense Pact: Hours after Pakistan inked a mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia, India acknowledged the move and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining “comprehensive national security."


Defense Pact: Saudi Arabia Crown Prince & Pak PM Sign Deal, India To 'Assess' 

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Pakistan’s Prime Minister signed a significant deal just days after the Israeli attack on Doha, marking a key moment in regional diplomacy and cooperation.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 17) invoked the viral video of a Jaish commander admitting that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar's family was wiped out in India's Operation Sindoor, and declared that it was proof that "new India...does not fear anyone's nuclear threats".

 PM Modi Points To Jaish Commander's Video, Says Pakistan's Duplicity On Terrorism Laid Bare

The Pakistan Cricket Board's demands were rejected by the ICC regarding Match Referee Andy Pycroft. All that happened was a one-hour delay in the match against the UAE after Pakistan abandoned its boycott threat.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Drops Boycott Plan After Tantrum Backfires

The Pakistan Cricket Board's demands were rejected by the ICC regarding Match Referee Andy Pycroft. All that happened was a one-hour delay in the match against the UAE after Pakistan abandoned its boycott threat.


Asia cup: Pakistan drops boycott plan after tantrum backfires

Pak: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has admitted that India categorically rejected any form of third-party intervention during ceasefire talks, despite US attempts to mediate.


Pakistan Deputy PM: India Never Agreed To Any Third Party Intervention 

Pakistan’s military announced it killed 31 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during a major operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The offensive highlights Islamabad’s ongoing fight against terrorism in the region. Watch to know more on this!

Pakistan Military Says It Killed 31 Militants In Northwest Pakistan

Pakistan’s military announced it killed 31 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during a major operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The offensive highlights Islamabad’s ongoing fight against terrorism in the region. Watch to know more on this!


Pakistan Military Kills 31 TTP Militants In Operation Carried Out In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Teen actor Umer, known for his bright smile and charming on-screen presence, passed away early Monday in Dera Ismail Khan following a sudden cardiac arrest. According to medical reports, severe vomiting caused fluid to enter his lungs, leading to the cardiovascular episode. Fans and fellow actors are mourning the loss of a young talent gone too soon.

Pak child actor Umer Ahah dies of cardiac arrest at home in Dera Ismail Khan

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has begun a 10-day official visit to China, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties, discuss economic cooperation, and advance regional strategic partnerships.


Pakistan-China ties: Pak’s Zardari praises President Xi’s vision, vows deeper ties on China visit

Lashkar-e-Taiba has begun reconstruction of its HQ, demolished by the IAF, with government funding, aiming to complete it by February 2026.


Lashkar-e-Taiba rebuilding headquarters after Indian Air Force strike during Operation Sindoor 

The Pakistani Taliban ambushed and killed at least 12 soldiers in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, reported local government and security officials.


Pakistan: 12 Pak soldiers dead after Taliban ambush in South Waziristan 

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's legal team have filed urgent appeals with the United Nations, accusing Pakistani authorities of subjecting the couple to torture and inhuman treatment in prison. The appeals were submitted to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Dr Alice J Edwards by Iman Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, and by Bushra Bibi's sister, revealed PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari on X.Khan has been jailed since August 2023 in a £190 million corruption case. He is also facing terrorism-related charges over the May 9 protests. Bushra Bibi was sentenced earlier this year to seven years in prison in what the couple's lawyers say are politically motivated cases.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-the-cries-of-this-widow-will-echo-around-the-world-charlie-kirk-s-wife-erika-frantzve-vows-revenge-in-faith-says-turning-point-usa-will-continue-1757725699315">‘The cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika Frantzve vows Turning Point USA will continue</a><h2>Imran Khan tortured in jail?</h2>On X, Bukhari said two appeals were filed on Imran Khan's behalf and one was filed on Bushra Bibi's behalf. A statement from US-based law firm Perseus Strategies said the filings request an investigation into their cases and to "press the Pakistani government to cease any further torture or ill-treatment of Mr and Mrs Khan immediately".They detail "a pattern of severe abuses in detention, including prolonged solitary confinement, physical abuse, denial of medical care, contaminated food and the persistent denial of access to legal counsel and family that together amount to torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment".The firm argued that the treatment violates Pakistan's obligations under the UN Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The firm then urged "the special rapporteur to act swiftly to protect the physical and mental integrity of Mr and Mrs Khan."It also cited a previous UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruling that Khan’s imprisonment was arbitrary, politically motivated and in violation of international law.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-easy-big-deal-trump-admits-rift-in-india-us-ties-after-50-tariff-over-russian-energy-trade-1757703372604">‘Not easy, big deal’: Trump admits rift in India-US ties after 50% tariff over Russian energy trade</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 I am pleased to announce that two formal appeals have been submitted to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, <a href="https://twitter.com/DrAliceJEdwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrAliceJEdwards</a>, on behalf of former PM <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> and his wife, Bushra Bibi. Imran Khan’s sons, Sulaiman and <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kasim_Khan_1999</a>, have submitted the appeal for their… <a href="https://t.co/wtNjXU9y2R">pic.twitter.com/wtNjXU9y2R</a>&mdash; Sayed Z Bukhari (@sayedzbukhari) <a href="https://twitter.com/sayedzbukhari/status/1966504709298233627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Isolated in insect-infected cells</h2>According to the legal team, Khan is confined in Adiala Jail in "a tiny isolation cell with no natural light, an open toilet under 24-hour CCTV surveillance, and has endured severe sleep deprivation, extreme heat due to power cuts, grossly inadequate food and water, and other harsh conditions." They claim that Khan "is also held at times in solitary confinement for 22 hours or more a day with no access to exercise or meaningful human contact."Bushra Bibi, they said, has been "subjected to conditions of detention that amount to torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including being served food contaminated with hydrochloric acid, confinement in unsanitary and insect-infested cells," and has been denied medical care and like Imran Khan has been subjected to long periods of isolation."Her imprisonment is part of a campaign to break both her and her husband, and to apply psychological pressure on Imran Khan by targeting his wife," they alleged. The press release then cites Jared Genser, international counsel to the couple," saying that neither of them should be in prison in the first place, "let alone be subjected to torture and ill treatment.""The UN and governments worldwide must act now to protect their rights and secure their release."The firm said Amnesty International has already raised alarm about Khan's health, while the US State Department has stressed his safety must be ensured in custody. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have filed urgent appeals with the UN, accusing Pakistani authorities of torture and inhumane treatment in prison. The appeals, submitted by the couple's family and legal team, claim extensive torture. All details here.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's legal team have filed urgent appeals with the United Nations, accusing Pakistani authorities of subjecting the couple to torture and inhuman treatment in prison. The appeals were submitted to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Dr Alice J Edwards by Iman Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, and by Bushra Bibi's sister, revealed PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari on X. Khan has been jailed since August 2023 in a £190 million corruption case. He is also facing terrorism-related charges over the May 9 protests. Bushra Bibi was sentenced earlier this year to seven years in prison in what the couple's lawyers say are politically motivated cases. Also read | ‘The cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika Frantzve vows Turning Point USA will continue Imran Khan tortured in jail? On X, Bukhari said two appeals were filed on Imran Khan's behalf and one was filed on Bushra Bibi's behalf. A statement from US-based law firm Perseus Strategies said the filings request an investigation into their cases and to "press the Pakistani government to cease any further torture or ill-treatment of Mr and Mrs Khan immediately". They detail "a pattern of severe abuses in detention, including prolonged solitary confinement, physical abuse, denial of medical care, contaminated food and the persistent denial of access to legal counsel and family that together amount to torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment". The firm argued that the treatment violates Pakistan's obligations under the UN Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The firm then urged "the special rapporteur to act swiftly to protect the physical and mental integrity of Mr and Mrs Khan." It also cited a previous UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruling that Khan’s imprisonment was arbitrary, politically motivated and in violation of international law. Also read | ‘Not easy, big deal’: Trump admits rift in India-US ties after 50% tariff over Russian energy trade

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have filed urgent appeals with the UN, accusing Pakistani authorities of torture and inhumane treatment in prison. The appeals, submitted by the couple's family and legal team, claim extensive torture. All details here.

'Acid-laced food, solitary confinement': Imran Khan's sons, Bushra Bibi's sister appeal to UN over 'torture' in Pakistan jails

Pakistan dragged itself into an embarrassment at the UN when it raised an objection that led to a scathing comment that has gone viral on social media. The lawyer working for UN Watch, an independent body overseeing the United Nations, humiliated Pakistan in a few seconds and said, “Pakistan is another state sponsor of terror”—something India has been emphasising for decades. The stage and the drama turned the moment into an internet phenomenon. Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, was speaking about Qatar allegedly “harbouring terrorists”. The UN council was hearing his points on Israel’s recent bombings in Doha that killed some leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas.&nbsp;Neuer accused Qatar of being a state sponsor of terror and said it should not have given shelter to Hamas leaders. “If you don’t want targeted bombings against terrorists in your capital, why do you harbour terrorists in your capital?” Neuer argued.&nbsp;Qatar has hosted the political office of Hamas, a US-designated terror organisation, since 2012.&nbsp;<h2>‘When the US killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan…’</h2>&nbsp;While speaking about the alleged hypocrisy, he said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron had condemned Israel for hitting targets inside Qatar. “But when the US killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, the UN chief at the time celebrated that ‘justice has been done to such a mastermind of international terrorism’. France called it a ‘victory for all democracies’,” Neuer said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today at the U.N. I asked Qatar: “If you don’t want targeted bombings on terrorists in your capital, why do you harbor terrorists in your capital? Why is your Al Jazeera serving as Hamas&#39; non-stop propaganda arm? Why do you act as mediator by day, and a terror sponsor by night?” <a href="https://t.co/xi2EZlC5B7">https://t.co/xi2EZlC5B7</a> <a href="https://t.co/tTghv5JK4U">pic.twitter.com/tTghv5JK4U</a>&mdash; Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) <a href="https://twitter.com/HillelNeuer/status/1965859185909969022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;At this moment, Pakistan’s representative raised a point of order and argued that the arguments violate the sovereignty of countries. “We reject unfounded accusations and allegations,” the Pakistan rep said, but the chairperson ruled that its objection was merely about procedure and “not substantive” and then the drama peaked as he gave UN Watch another four seconds, precisely.Neuer then delivered the punchline, saying, “Mr president, Pakistan is another state sponsor of terror.”He shared the clip on his X handle, which got over 2 million views in less than three days till the night of September 12.&nbsp;WATCH: South African Court Rules That Men Can Take Wife's Surname<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/south-african-court-rules-that-men-can-take-wife-s-surname-1757697647223/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/south-african-court-rules-that-men-can-take-wife-s-surname-1757697647223/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>UN Watch roasted Pakistan in 2020 also</h2>&nbsp;The UN Watch had roasted Pakistan in 2020 also over its inclusion in the United Nations Human Rights Council. “Your presence on the UN Human Rights Council is tolerable,” UN Watch had tweeted.It was in response to a post on X by the government of Pakistan. “Blasphemy in the garb of freedom of expression is intolerable,” the post said, and was seen as Pakistan backing the beheading of a French teacher in Paris by an Islamic terrorist.

The UN Watch had roasted Pakistan in 2020 also over its inclusion in the United Nations Human Rights Council. “Your presence on the UN Human Rights Council is tolerable,” UN Watch had tweeted in response to a post on X by the government of Pakistan.

Pakistan dragged itself into an embarrassment at the UN when it raised an objection that led to a scathing comment that has gone viral on social media. The lawyer working for UN Watch, an independent body overseeing the United Nations, humiliated Pakistan in a few seconds and said, “Pakistan is another state sponsor of terror”—something India has been emphasising for decades. The stage and the drama turned the moment into an internet phenomenon. Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, was speaking about Qatar allegedly “harbouring terrorists”. The UN council was hearing his points on Israel’s recent bombings in Doha that killed some leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas. Neuer accused Qatar of being a state sponsor of terror and said it should not have given shelter to Hamas leaders. “If you don’t want targeted bombings against terrorists in your capital, why do you harbour terrorists in your capital?” Neuer argued. Qatar has hosted the political office of Hamas, a US-designated terror organisation, since 2012. ‘When the US killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan…’ While speaking about the alleged hypocrisy, he said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron had condemned Israel for hitting targets inside Qatar. “But when the US killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, the UN chief at the time celebrated that ‘justice has been done to such a mastermind of international terrorism’. France called it a ‘victory for all democracies’,” Neuer said.

The UN Watch had roasted Pakistan in 2020 also over its inclusion in the United Nations Human Rights Council. “Your presence on the UN Human Rights Council is tolerable,” UN Watch had tweeted in response to a post on X by the government of Pakistan.

‘State sponsor of terror’: Pak invites wrath of human rights lawyer, gets roasted at UN | Watch

#Gravitas With the help of Afghan farmers, Pakistan is overtaking Afghanistan and emerging as the leading hub of global opium production.  This finding comes after the Taliban’s strict ban on poppy cultivation in 2022.   

Pakistan Becomes Opium Capital Of The World With Afghan Expertise 

Pakistan is facing its worst floods in decades, leaving communities devastated and thousands stranded. Rescue operations are underway, with drones being deployed to locate and assist those trapped by rising waters.


Pakistan: Mass evacuations in Punjab floods

Pakistan faces global criticism as reports reveal mass surveillance and censorship, with nearly 4 million phone calls tapped unlawfully. Concerns rise over human rights, privacy violations, and suppression of free speech under state monitoring.

Pakistan's unlawful mass surveillance & censorship, around 4 millions phone tapped  

From India to Australia, here's a look at the top five cricket teams with most ICC titles. This list also includes Pakistan, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

From India to Australia, here's a look at the top five cricket teams with most ICC titles. This list also includes Pakistan, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

Who rules the ICC tournaments - 5 cricket teams with most ICC titles, check where India stands (men's)

Devastating floods in Punjab have submerged vast stretches of farmland and displaced thousands of families on both sides of the India-Pakistan border. Crops, homes, and infrastructure have been washed away, leaving communities struggling with loss, disease, and uncertainty. Nature’s fury has once again shown that calamities know no political boundaries. A report on Inside South Asia.


Punjab floods: A calamity that breaches borders

At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured in a devastating suicide bombing near a political rally in Quetta, Balochistan, on September 2, 2025. The attack occurred outside a stadium as supporters of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) were leaving an event commemorating the late nationalist leader Sardar Ataullah Mengal. The bombing is a grim reminder of ongoing instability in the insurgency-hit province, despite government claims of improved security.

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