Pakistan
National and regional reporting from Pakistani and regional desks. Sorted by source publication time.
Trump rules out any deal except ‘unconditional surrender’ as Iran vows to defend its ‘dignity and sovereignty’
Iran says some countries have begun mediation efforts amid retaliatory strikes
Pakistani runners take part in prestigious Tokyo Marathon 2026
12 Pakistani runners participated in event, highlighting the growing interest in endurance running within Pakistan
Old fault lines of the new law
The existence of teeth within a statute does not guarantee a willingness to bite
How Pakistan can qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals after New Zealand loss?
A win over Sri Lanka would tie Pakistan with New Zealand on points, with net run rate deciding semi-final progression
Babar Azam dropped lower down against Namibia for scoring too slowly, says coach Hesson
Says Babar is 'well aware that his strike rate in the power play in the World Cup is less than 100'
The year of conflicts and crises ends without resolution
Peace, climate cooperation, and respect for international law remained in short supply
L'Oreal deepens its scented empire
L'Oreal deepens its scented empire
Aleema Khan condemns violence against journalists by PTI workers
On questions about properties in US, says a journalist's job is to report with evidence
Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
Aima Baig and 'Rastah' founder Zain Ahmed are officially married
Singer makes announcement through IG post
The day after doctrine: Russia’s nuclear dilemma & the South Asian precedent
As thresholds dissolve and deterrence becomes theatre-specific, nuclear restraint risks becoming obsolete
Trump’s war on the undocumented
Brutal raids reopen America’s colonial wounds, redrawing who counts as human, citizen and expendable
The weaponised fool
From the US to India, the UK to Argentina, the ‘fool’, it turns out, is not a bug in modern politics. He is a feature
Polish opposition candidate Nawrocki wins presidential vote
Poland runoff sees record 71.3% turnout, Karol Nawrocki wins with 50.9% of vote, according to the election commission
Germany lifts missile limits for Ukraine after Russian strikes
Allies show growing unity after weekend attacks on civilians
Ukraine reports Russia’s largest drone attack since war began
Ukrainian officials said 88 drones were intercepted while another 128 veered off course without causing damage.
Maori MPs face suspension after Haka protest in New Zealand parliament
Supporters say the MPs stood firm for indigenous dignity and history
Trump talks with Syria's al Sharaa to normalise Washington-Damascus ties
Trump urges al-Sharaa to deport Palestinians classified as “terrorists” and sign the Abraham Accords with Israel.
UN mission calls for de-escalation after militant group leader killed in Libya
Violence reported after Abdulghani “Ghaniwa” Kikli, SSA commander linked to Libya’s GNU, was killed in Abu Salim.
Trump kicks off Middle East tour with visit to Saudi Arabia
Trump descended Air Force One to a warm welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Israel attacks ports in Yemen's Hodeidah
Prior to attack, Israel issued warning to three Red Sea ports ie Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports.
Trump to sign order cutting US drug prices to match lowest global rates
Effort may reshape global drug pricing dynamics
Ukraine arrests two Hungarians over alleged spy plot
SBU says the “traitors” had used their past military experience to gain access to sensitive locations.
Indian authorities detain journalist Hilal Mir for sharing poem on social media
International journalist accused of 'contact with foreign numbers linked to suspicious activity.'