Pakistan is staring down a perfect storm of crises.
From escalating protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to a rapidly deteriorating security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, pressure is mounting on the Shehbaz Sharif government. Is the Shehbaz Sharif government losing its grip and can it contain the political, economic and security crises threatening to overwhelm Pakistan?

Protests, Security Crisis & Political Turmoil Rock Pakistan

Pakistan's ex-Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Shabbar Zaidi blamed China for his country's economic crisis. This comes amid reports that only 38 out of 90 projects envisaged under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor have been completed so far. China remains Pakistan's biggest creditor.

Ex-Top Pak Official Blames Economic Woes on China: Here's How CPEC Has Been a Failure

Hundreds of members of Pakistan's transgender (Khwaja Sira) community and their supporters gathered in Karachi to protest against soaring inflation, rising fuel prices, expensive food, and the increasing cost of living.

The demonstrators carried placards demanding urgent government action, better employment opportunities, and financial relief for vulnerable communities. Protesters said the rapid increase in the prices of essential goods, housing, and transportation has made survival increasingly difficult, especially for transgender Pakistanis who continue to face discrimination and limited access to formal employment.

Pakistan's Transgender Community Protests Rising Inflation and Cost of Living in Karachi

India is strengthening regional security cooperation ahead of the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to discuss key regional security issues. The discussions focused on maritime security, intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and regional stability. Ajit Doval also reviewed bilateral security cooperation with Myanmar and explored deeper collaboration with Thailand on intelligence sharing and security coordination. During his meeting with Bangladesh's Defence Adviser, the two sides discussed emerging security challenges facing the Bay of Bengal region, including cross-border crime, terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and climate-related security risks.

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

South Asia is set to experience a rare rain band this week, caused by a western disturbance moving across the region. Meteorologists warn of scattered rainfall affecting parts of India, Pakistan, and Nepal, with potential impacts on agriculture, transportation, and daily life.


South Asia Rain: Rare Rain Band Due to Western Disturbance in the Region

Severe floods across South and Southeast Asia have claimed over 300 lives, displacing thousands and destroying infrastructure. Heavy rains, overflowing rivers, and poor drainage systems have worsened the crisis in countries like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar. This video covers the latest updates, relief efforts, and ongoing challenges faced by affected communities.

Death Toll in Southeast Asia Floods Tops 300

Afghan Deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned industrialists and traders against using Pakistan for exports or imports, urging them to find alternative trade routes. The Taliban leadership says no aid will be provided to those continuing trade via Pakistan. With tensions rising after Pakistan shut borders, Baradar’s statement signals a deeper rift and push for Afghanistan’s economic independence.


‘Not Through Pakistan’: Afghan Taliban Warns Traders to Find New Trade Routes

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 

After India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has announced plans to restrict Pakistan’s water supply by building dams on the Kunar River. Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the project to begin immediately, escalating tensions after deadly border clashes. What does this mean for South Asia’s water security, India’s regional policy, and Pakistan’s future?

Afghanistan Threatens Pakistan With Water War

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