Pakistan

Six months after Op Sindoor’s hammering, Munir eyes to be Pakistan’s czar

Six months after being hammered by India's Operation Sindoor, Asim Munir is eyeing to be Pakistan's czar. With the 27th Amendment, he could secure near-unprecedented consolidation of power. But what he would do next would matter the most to India.

Pakistan’s 27th amendment moves forward after parliamentary committees’ approval

Pakistan's 27th amendment, which institutionalises the army chief as the country's most powerful person, has progressed after parliamentary committees' approval. It was tabled in the parliament over the weekend.

Pakistan cricketer mocked for copying Hardik Pandya's iconic pose after India's T20 World Cup triumph

Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Shahzad sparked social media buzz after copying Hardik Pandya’s iconic T20 World Cup pose. Fans trolled the youngster for mimicking Pandya’s famous celebration from India’s 2024 World Cup triumph.

Pakistan suspends Jaffar Express citing 'serious security concerns' in restive Balochistan

Pakistan Railways has halted all Jaffar Express services between Quetta and Peshawar for four days, from 9 to 12 November, citing “serious security concerns” in Balochistan, PTI reported. The suspension follows a series of insurgent attacks on the route

J&K Police steps up to crackdown terror links in the state

Jammu and Kashmir police launched coordinated raids across several districts, questioning suspects, seizing evidence, and tightening security to prevent Pakistan-linked operatives from regrouping or hiding.

Pakistan’s industrial collapse deepens: Investment plunges 46% in 6 years amid policy chaos and energy crisis

Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, once seen as the backbone of its economy, is in deep crisis. Private investment has plunged by nearly half in six years, revealing a rapidly deteriorating industrial base. Experts warn that policy instability, crippling energy costs, and a collapsing currency are pushing the country toward long-term industrial decline, threatening exports, jobs, and overall economic stability.

This Week in Explainers: How Pakistan is set to give army chief Asim Munir greater powers

If all goes as planned, Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to get even more powerful than before. This comes as Islamabad is looking to table the 27th Constitutional Amendment in Parliament. We discuss this and more in our weekly wrap

BCCI chooses diplomacy over confrontation in Asia Cup trophy issue with Mohsin Naqvi after months of drama

The BCCI and ACC president Mohsin Naqvi have initiated talks to resolve the Asia Cup 2025 trophy dispute. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that both sides broke the ice during a meeting in Dubai, saying a resolution will come out soon.

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse once again. What happens now?

Efforts to ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have stalled once more after the latest round of talks in Istanbul ended without agreement. Despite mediation by Turkey and Qatar and a fragile ceasefire still technically in place, both sides remain divided over responsibility for cross-border militant activity

India vs Pakistan showdown unlikely in cricket’s return to Olympic fold in LA 2028: Report

Cricket is set to return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. However, the India vs Pakistan fixture, which attracts massive eyeballs, might not take place in LA28