India-China Hotan air route talks are gaining importance as New Delhi looks for a shorter alternative for Indian airlines affected by Pakistan’s continued airspace closure. The proposed route through Xinjiang could reduce flying time, fuel burn and operating costs on some westbound services. Pakistan airspace Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian-registered aircraft and Indian-operated or leased airlines since April 2025. The

India used its Right of Reply at the 81st UN General Assembly to reject Shehbaz Sharif’s Kashmir remarks and renew accusations over terrorism, minority rights and military influence in Pakistan. First Secretary Petal Gahlot delivered the response after Sharif’s September 25 address. Kashmir Gahlot reiterated New Delhi’s position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. She then pointed to unrest in Pakis

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has moved its planned protest from September 27 to October 4, keeping the PTI Islamabad Oct 4 march at the center of Pakistan’s political tension. The party says the march will press its Khan release demand, while authorities have tightened security around the capital and key routes. March Delay Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the long m

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revived the Kashmir issue at the 81st UN General Assembly, calling for dialogue under the UN Charter and relevant resolutions. His remarks again highlight the gap between Türkiye’s position and India’s stated view that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter. India Kashmir position Addressing the General Assembly in New York on September 22, Erdogan s

Pakistan is facing one of its most serious security challenges in years as militant violence rises, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad blames groups including the TTP, now officially called Fitna al-Khawarij, while cross-border strikes in Afghanistan are adding fresh tension. Pakistan terror surge reaches decade-high levels

The Mecca Defence Pact is facing its first major test as Saudi Arabia comes under repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks. Pakistan and Turkiye have backed Riyadh diplomatically, but neither has launched a direct military response, raising questions about how the pact’s collective-defence clause works in practice. Mecca Defence Pact

Pakistan’s food crisis is increasingly visible at the household level, with official data showing families consuming less of many everyday foods while food insecurity continues to rise. The decline in milk, meat, rice and other staples suggests that affordability is reshaping diets and pushing more households toward cheaper sources of calories.

Pakistan has formally expanded Asim Munir powers through new defence legislation that places joint operational command of the Army, Navy and Air Force under the Chief of Defence Forces. The law also gives the CDF broad personnel powers and establishes a new Defence Forces Headquarters. Pakistan defence law reshapes military command Pakista

Iran is demanding a permanent end to its conflict with the United States rather than another temporary ceasefire. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran wants lasting guarantees, even as the US-Iran deal stalls, Trump Iran talks remain off the table and Gulf security concerns grow. Iran permanent peace Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the idea of another temporary truce

Pakistan has issued an Umrah warning for citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, urging pilgrims and workers to strictly follow local laws and avoid begging. The advisory highlights Saudi begging laws and reminds Pakistani nationals that violating visa conditions or local regulations can bring serious consequences. Pakistan Umrah warning targets begging violatio

A new India global opinion survey shows striking differences in how the country is viewed worldwide. Sri Lanka records the strongest favourable opinion, while the UK, Kenya and Germany also show strong goodwill. Pakistan stands at the opposite end, giving India its lowest rating among the 36 countries surveyed. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka emerged as the most India-friendly country in Pew Research Cente

A new Pew Research Center survey shows the India-Pakistan threat perception remains deeply rooted. Rivalry, China’s role, Russia ties, mistrust and public opinion reveal how decades of tension continue to shape South Asia despite major changes in the global order. Rivalry India and Pakistan continue to see each other as their biggest geopolitical threat nearly eight decades after Partition. A

Baloch separatist leader Mir Yar Baloch has renewed his call for Balochistan independence recognition, asking governments and international organisations to treat the region as an independent country rather than a Pakistani province. His appeal came as supporters marked August 11 as “Balochistan Independence Day.” Balochistan recognition campaign seeks international backi

The Pakistan Saudi Turkiye defence pact is facing scrutiny only days after its signing in Makkah. A Houthi strike on a Saudi Aramco facility has raised an immediate question: what does the agreement's collective-defence commitment require when one member comes under attack? The answer is more complicated than simply expecting Pakistan or Turkiye to enter a war.

Pakistan and Somalia have signed a new defence cooperation agreement as security tensions rise around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. The Pakistan Somalia defence deal focuses on military training, counterterrorism and capacity building, while its timing puts Islamabad’s expanding defence diplomacy in the Horn of Africa under fresh attention. Pakistan Somalia defence deal expands military cooperation

Mohsin Naqvi Biggest Scam Claim Fuels Pakistan Power Speculation Mohsin Naqvi's biggest scam claim has added fresh political pressure in Pakistan after he alleged that judges, bureaucrats, politicians and bankers were involved in a decades-long corruption network. The remarks come days after his warning that Pakistan's governance system had collapsed, intensifying debate over reforms and the country's political direction.

Pakistan’s criticism of Al Jazeera over its coverage of election-related violence in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir has exposed a deeper issue: the dispute appears less about religion and more about scrutiny. The episode has renewed concerns about media freedom and digital censorship. PoJK unrest raises difficult questions The controversy followed unrest and allegations of electoral irre

Pakistan Al Jazeera Access Reports Spark Press Freedom Debate Pakistan Al Jazeera access reports have triggered fresh debate over media freedom after users said the broadcaster became inaccessible following its extensive reporting on protests and election-related unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. While Islamabad criticised the channel's coverage, it has not officially confirmed imposing a nationwide ban.

Pakistan New Provinces Debate Exposes Political Fault Lines The Pakistan new provinces debate has intensified after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared that governance had collapsed and called for additional administrative units. Military remarks supporting governance reform have raised political concerns for the PML-N and PPP coalition. Naqvi Province Plan Challenges the Status Quo

Kabal Suicide Bombing Kills 14 at Pakistan Peace Rally The Kabal suicide bombing killed at least 14 people, including police officers, and wounded more than two dozen at a Swat peace rally. Officials said the attacker targeted residents demanding security and stronger action against militancy in northwestern Pakistan. Swat Peace Rally Attack At least 14 people were