Pakistan has initiated a series of investor meetings in Beijing this week as part of preparations to issue its inaugural panda bond, marking a significant step in the country’s strategy to diversify its funding sources through China’s onshore capital market. Representatives from Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance are conducting a non-deal
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and other Pakistani leaders have vehemently rebutted Prime Minister Modi’s allegations linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that no credible evidence has been provided. Bilawal, addressing crowds in Sindh, demanded that India produce “concrete proof” or face public accountability. He stressed Pakistan’s
Turkey Deepens Strategic Footprint in South Asia High-Level Visits to Pakistan and Bangladesh Signal Military Realignment Turkey has intensified its diplomatic and defence outreach in South Asia with simultaneous high-level engagements in Pakistan and Bangladesh, sparking renewed interest in Ankara’s growing geopolitical ambitions in the region. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan
The United Arab Emirates has officially dismissed rumors suggesting a “shortcut” golden visa scheme available for a fixed fee, affirming that such claims are false and without any legal basis. Authorities from ICP, SCA, and VARA emphasized that all golden visa applications must proceed through official UAE government channels and
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced an extension of the mandatory Hajj 2026 registration deadline from July 9 to July 11, in response to high demand and popular appeal. This move ensures that all intending pilgrims, including overseas Pakistani nationals, have adequate time to complete their registration. More than 250,000
In a strongly worded press briefing from Rawalpindi, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, accused India of adopting state-sponsored terrorism as an official policy to destabilize Pakistan. He unveiled alleged evidence linking Indian military officers to a series of terror attacks on Pakistani soil,
Imprisoned former prime minister and PTI leader Imran Khan has directed his party to ramp up anti‑government demonstrations culminating on August 5, the second anniversary of his arrest. According to his sister Aleema Khan, Imran has instructed that protests begin after Muharram 10, with a nationwide campaign—potentially beginning in Peshawar and marching
In a significant move to bolster defense cooperation and regional stability, Pakistan and China convened a high-level security meeting at the Pakistan Air Force Headquarters in Islamabad on July 8, 2025. The session was attended by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force, and Air
In a significant geopolitical development, Russia has officially recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first major power to do so since their return to power in August 2021. This move came after Russia accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s newly appointed ambassador, Gul Hassan Hassan, signaling a formal
The Hill Country region of Central Texas has experienced a catastrophic natural disaster as sudden flash floods devastated communities and campgrounds, claiming the lives of 27 individuals, including nine children. The rapid flooding was triggered by torrential overnight rains, causing the Guadalupe River to rise by nearly 30 feet in
