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Pakistan plans to repay the remaining USD 1.5 billion of a USD 3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by April 23, aided by International Monetary Fund inflows and Saudi Arabia support, helping stabilise foreign exchange reserves

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of sweeping military retaliation if negotiations fail. He announced that American representatives would travel to Islamabad for talks, even as reports indicated that tanker traffic in the strategic waterway had nearly halted.

Pakistan has reportedly denied visas to 92 Indian Sikh devotees, sparking criticism over religious access to Gurdwara Panja Sahib. The move, reported in Khalsa Vox, has raised concerns about strained India–Pakistan religious pilgrimage arrangements and Sikh community sentiments

British American Tobacco said Pakistan has the world’s largest illicit cigarette market, with 55% share. High taxes widened price gaps, boosting illegal trade while failing to cut consumption or significantly increase government revenue, reports suggest

Intelligence inputs claim Pakistan’s ISI and army have activated around 70 terror launchpads to push nearly 800 infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to exploit global and domestic distractions. Indian agencies say security forces have foiled multiple recent attempts

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s sisters were once again denied permission to meet him at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, despite Islamabad High Court orders allowing bi-weekly visits. Aleema Khan stated that police routinely stop them at the checkpost and the jail administration misinforms the court about their absence.

A report highlights that over 80 per cent of Balochistan’s population lacks access to primary healthcare due to budget shortfalls, weak infrastructure, staffing gaps and poor governance, with experts pointing to systemic failures and lack of effective policy implementation

Pakistan pledged continued mediation between US and Iran after Islamabad talks ended without breakthrough, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urging ceasefire adherence, praising constructive negotiations, and expressing hope dialogue involving JD Vance and Iranian leaders yields lasting regional peace soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a fierce attack on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of massacring Kurdish citizens while accommodating Iran’s “terror regime”. The remarks come as Pakistan hosts sensitive US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, following its successful mediation of a two-week ceasefire.

Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and native of Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral village, claimed that the United States has been “defeated badly” in its conflict with Iran. He asserted that Iran’s strength compelled Washington to accept a two-week ceasefire under Tehran’s conditions.

“Lyari in India,” a seasonal riverbed in Gujarat’s Kutch region, is trending on social media. Known for its canyon-like rock formations shaped by erosion and sedimentation, the offbeat landscape is drawing visitors and content creators fascinated by its rugged beauty.

Indian authorities uncovered a Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence-backed espionage network exploiting juveniles under the Juvenile Justice Act. Recruits installed CCTV at sensitive sites, guided by adults, highlighting evolving ISI tactics and potential security risks

Police in Rawalpindi charged relatives of Imran Khan and PTI members under anti-terror laws after protests near Adiala Jail, while Amnesty International condemned detentions and restrictions on peaceful assembly

Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi have accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife of holding undisclosed foreign assets and multiple passports, demanding affidavits and an SIT probe.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India of a retaliatory strike in Kolkata if New Delhi attempts any “false flag operation.” Speaking in Sialkot, Asif alleged that such operations were being planned but offered no evidence.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any misadventure by Pakistan would invite an unprecedented and decisive response from India. He said Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India’s strong stance against terrorism

A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists from Fitna al-Khawarij in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bara and Bannu districts. Sanitisation operations continue amid rising militancy in the province and intensified counter-terrorism efforts

Pakistan is hosting a quadrilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey to discuss the West Asia conflict and de-escalation efforts. Leaders aim to promote dialogue and regional stability

A US Congressional Research Service report says Pakistan remains a base for multiple terror groups despite decades of military action. Twelve of 15 listed outfits are US-designated, including Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and TTP.