Israel said it carried out airstrikes on military targets in central and western Iran early Monday, hours after Tehran launched missiles toward Israeli territory, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two regional rivals. Read More: Iranian cluster missiles challenge Israel’s Air defence systems The Israeli military announced that its air force targeted sites linked to what it described […]
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Pakistan, Russia agree to boost cooperation against illegal immigration
Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in preventing illegal immigration, marking a key outcome of bilateral meetings held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering in Bishkek. Read More: Over 38,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries last year, NA told The agreement was signed during talks between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin […]
US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Saturday after US forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites following the interception of drones launched toward the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Read More: Iran fires warning missiles at US warships According to the US military, four Iranian drones were shot down after being detected near the vital […]
Naqvi urges joint SCO action against regional security threats
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the “Shanghai Spirit” on Friday and called for stronger cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to address terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and narcotics trafficking. Read More: Naqvi approves new convention hall ahead of SCO Summit Speaking at a special meeting of SCO ministers responsible […]
Former US official urges troop withdrawal from Middle East
A former senior US counterterrorism official has called for the withdrawal of American troops from the Middle East, arguing that military personnel in the region face growing security risks amid escalating tensions with Iran. Read More: US withdraws troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran Joe Kent made the remarks in a statement shared on social […]
Iran, Oman discuss Hormuz security amid diplomatic push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Friday to discuss regional security and the future management of the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions in the Gulf region. Read More: US builds coalition for Hormuz security According to a statement shared by Araghchi on social […]
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost anti-drug cooperation
Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking, narcotics abuse, and related transnational crimes. The agreement was signed in Dhaka during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, according to the Ministry of Interior. Both sides described the […]
Trump praises Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership again
US President Donald Trump has once again praised Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership, acknowledging their role in diplomatic engagement related to regional security and ongoing tensions involving Iran. Read More: Trump thanks PM, military leadership of Pakistan In his latest remarks, Trump commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, saying a project referred to as “Project […]
US expert warns of rising India Pakistan conflict risk
A senior American security expert has warned that the risk of a devastating conflict between Pakistan and India remains high, saying even a minor incident could trigger a major escalation in the already tense region. Read More: India media claims Pakistan backchannel talks Elizabeth Threlkeld, senior fellow at the Stimson Center and director of its South Asia programme, […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad during his official visit, marking a key high-level engagement between the two neighbouring countries amid ongoing regional diplomatic activity. Read More: Iran’s Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad as US envoy teams head for fresh talks According to a statement […]