Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a breakthrough in resolving the Torkham border dispute, agreeing on a permanent ceasefire and reopening the border for all movement. However, the Afghan delegation requested time until the evening to halt controversial construction on their side. A joint jirga made significant progress, with both sides agreeing to temporarily stop the disputed construction while the Afghan …

Pakistan’s Mangla Dam has reached its dead level of 1050 feet, causing the suspension of hydroelectric power production. A WAPDA spokesperson confirmed that the dam is at its minimum operating level, with water storage at 72,000 acre-feet. The Jhelum River inflow is 19,800 cusecs, while outflow is 19,900 cusecs. Tarbela Dam is just two feet above its dead level, while …

Pakistan’s tennis team made history by securing a bronze medal at the ITF Masters 45+ World Championship in Turkey, marking the nation’s first-ever podium finish at the prestigious event. Competing for the first time, the Pakistani team, led by captain Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and featuring Aqeel Khan and Shehryar Salamat, delivered standout performances against top-ranked tennis nations.

In June 2024, NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore embarked on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Originally planned as an eight-day journey, their mission extended unexpectedly due to technical issues with the Starliner, resulting in a prolonged stay of over nine months in space. The Unexpected Extension Shortly after docking …

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the rising wave of terrorism in the country. Speaking on Sunday, he highlighted the global recognition of the issue, stating that even the UN Security Council condemned recent attacks. Iqbal accused enemies of targeting Balochistan, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the mineral sector to hinder Pakistan’s economic progress. …

The Geopolitics of how Oil has Shaped the Global Relation Oil has served as a strong force in global relations for more than a century. The establishment of the United States as a superpower was triggered by the country’s move into the field of significant oil producers . Oil still continues to be a strong force in shaping global relations, …

Defense Concerns: Uncertainty Over AUKUS Submarine Deliveries The AUKUS pact, a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has been making waves in the global defense community since its announcement in 2021. A key aspect of this partnership is the collaborative development and delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. However, recent developments have raised concerns …

American influencer Samantha Strable, known online as Sam Jones, ignited controversy after posting a video of herself removing a baby wombat from its mother in Australia. The act led to severe public backlash, with accusations of endangering the animal for social media attention. Strable defended her actions, claiming she intended to help the animal and criticized Australians for their treatment …

The United States has imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, notably excluding Australia from exemptions. This decision has raised alarms regarding Australia’s pharmaceutical exports, valued at $1.1 billion. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized the tariffs as unjustified and harmful, expressing concerns about potential impacts on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). There are fears that US pharmaceutical companies …

Eight Pakistani cricketers have been fined a total of Rs3 million for various code of conduct breaches since the home Test series against England, according to reports. All-rounder Aamir Jamal received the heaviest fine of Rs1.3 million for wearing a cap with a political slogan during an interview in the first Test against England in October 2024. Three players were …