Pakistan Afghan Taliban Agree to Resolve October Tensions; Says China
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to pursue a comprehensive resolution to the tensions that arose following a conflict last October during peace talks in Urumqi, China. The ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a press conference that both countries also pledged not to take any actions that would…
Fuel Price Shock to Ignite Inflation Surge, Interest Rate Hike Looms
Riaz Hussain : Pakistan is bracing for a fresh wave of inflation and tighter monetary policy after a record increase in petroleum prices, with analysts warning that Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation could exceed 15% in the coming months. The surge follows a steep hike in petrol and diesel prices as the government struggled to…
Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt to Visit Islamabad for Consultations
At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt are scheduled to visit Islamabad from March 29 to 30, 2026. The visiting dignitaries include Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Hakan Fidan, and Badr Abdelatty. During their visit, the foreign ministers will engage…
Afghanistan Releases American Detainee Dennis Walter Coyle on Eid al-Fitr
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has released American detainee Dennis Walter Coyle on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, handing him over to his family in Kabul on Tuesday. Afghan officials said Coyle had been held for violating local laws and was freed after the Supreme Court deemed his detention period sufficient, following an appeal from…
A Father’s Cry for Justice: The Unanswered Questions Behind My Son Roslan Riaz’s Death
Riaz Hussain : March 8, 2026, began as a morning of unimaginable sorrow—one that shattered my world forever. When the Dean of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute informed me of my son Roslan Riaz’s alleged suicide, it felt as though the ground slipped beneath my feet. I collapsed, unable to process the devastating news. My heart…
Israel Launches New Strike on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate
Reuters : Israel started pre-emptive strikes against Iran on Saturday, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East and casting doubt on ongoing diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the operation aimed to “remove threats to the State of Israel.” Meanwhile, The New York Times, citing a U.S. official, reported…
Pak-Afghan Forces Clash at Border Amid Escalating Tensions
CBN247 : Armed clashes erupted Tuesday evening between Pakistani and Afghan forces along the border near Shah Kot in the Nazyan district of Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan. The exchange of fire later subsided, and there have been no confirmed reports of casualties. Pakistani authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. Afghan…
SBP Warns of Economic Risks Despite Signs of Stabilisation
By Riaz Hussain : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that although the country’s economy is showing clear signs of stabilisation, the overall outlook remains exposed to domestic and external risks, underscoring the need for sustained policy discipline and deep structural reforms. In its latest bi-annual Monetary Policy Report (MPR), the central bank…
Deepening Trade Rift: Afghanistan Bans Import of Pakistani Medicines
By H. Nawaz Afghan : Afghanistan’s interim government has imposed a complete ban on the import of Pakistani pharmaceutical products, marking a fresh low in Pak-Afghan relations and raising serious concerns over healthcare access for millions of Afghans, while inflicting heavy losses on Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry. Under the decision, Afghan importers have been given a…
Islamabad Bombing Exposes Gaps in Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Policy
H. Nawaz Afghan | Islamabad, Pakistan : The suicide bombing at an Imam Bargah in Tarlai, a suburb of Pakistan’s federal capital, Islamabad, has once again exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s security strategy. The attack, which killed at least 31 worshippers and wounded more than a hundred others, raises troubling questions about how the…
