Few years on the Earth
A devastating Explosion During Prayer at Nowshera Mosque in the Akora Khattak town in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Friday prayers, leaving at least five people dead and 20 others injured. The attack, suspected to be a suicide bombing, targeted the congregation at the mosque ahead of the holy month of Ramazan. Among the … Read more
China’s space program has taken another significant step forward by welcoming foreign astronauts to its Tiangong space station. In a landmark agreement, China and Pakistan have signed a cooperation deal to train Pakistani astronauts, marking the first time a non-Chinese crew member will join a mission aboard Tiangong. This development highlights China’s expanding space diplomacy … Read more
The New Gwadar International Airport, located in the coastal city of Gwadar, Pakistan, is a striking paradox. Despite being completed in October 2024 with an investment of USD 240 million, the airport remains inactive with no passengers or operational flights. Entirely financed by China, the facility was constructed as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor … Read more
A group of 22 Indian fishermen, who had been detained in Pakistan’s Karachi jail for unintentionally crossing into the country’s territorial waters, were released and repatriated to India on Saturday. The fishermen were handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border near Lahore, marking another instance of the ongoing issue of maritime boundary disputes … Read more
Tragic and horrifying incident in Pakistan where 13-year-old maid killed for stealing chocolates has once again brought attention to the grave issue of child labour and the abuse of domestic workers. The murder of Iqra, a young girl who had been working as a domestic helper for a couple in Rawalpindi, has sparked nationwide outrage. … Read more
On Monday, in a chilling and unexpected turn of events, the head of the political wing of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Maulana Kashif Ali, was shot dead at his residence in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ali, who was leading the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), a political outfit established by LeT chief Hafiz Saeed in … Read more
Pakistan’s security forces successfully eliminated more than a dozen Khawarij terrorists in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on February 15, 2025. These operations, conducted in the districts of Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan, resulted in the neutralization of high-profile militants involved in numerous terror-related activities. While the operations showcased the security forces’ … Read more
Man and Police constable kidnapped and killed in a tragic incident in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where two individuals, including a law enforcement officer, fell victim to a brutal abduction and execution. The harrowing event took place in the Bannu district, an area that has witnessed numerous security challenges in recent years. The shocking crime, … Read more
Saudi Arabia has announced a major policy shift in its visa regulations, significantly impacting travellers from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Effective from February 1, 2025, the Saudi government has indefinitely suspended the issuance of one-year multiple-entry visas for tourism, business, and family visits for these countries. The new regulation aims to curb … Read more
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of the Taliban has announced the release and return of 42 Afghan migrants who had been detained in Pakistan’s Haji Camp prison. This move comes amid the increasing arrest and deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran, raising serious concerns among international human rights organizations. These deportations have … Read more