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At least five Afghans were killed and dozens injured in Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, while 20,000 families fled Kandahar’s Spin Boldak after fresh cross-border clashes. Three Afghan cricketers also died in a strike in Paktika, prompting Doha-mediated peace talks.

Noman Ali claimed 10 wickets and Shaheen Afridi produced a late reverse swing burst as Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in Lahore to take a 1-0 lead in the series and end South Africa’s 10-Test unbeaten run

Pakistan’s hopes of a historic win over England were dashed by rain, as their Women’s World Cup match ended in a no result in Colombo. Fatima Sana took 4 for 27, but Pakistan’s chase was cut short at 34/0

Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement for a $1.2 billion loan under EFF and RSF programmes, pending board approval. The IMF lauded macroeconomic progress but noted flood-related risks to growth and stressed climate resilience measures.

US President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Modi, claiming he helped settle the India-Pakistan conflict. He also called for peace between the two nations and lauded his role in securing a ceasefire, especially in the Middle East

Pakistan summoned the Afghan ambassador to protest the India-Afghanistan joint statement, objecting to references to Jammu and Kashmir and Afghan remarks on terrorism. Islamabad emphasized its humanitarian support for Afghan refugees while calling for regional peace and cooperation.

At least seven police officers were killed and 13 injured after militants attacked a police training school in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assault, involving a suicide bombing and gunfight, marks another rise in militant violence in the region

Intelligence sources reveal that ISKP, backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is collaborating with LeT to target Baloch nationalists, Taliban factions, and Indian Kashmir. The alliance signals Pakistan’s attempt to revive militancy while leveraging terror networks under deep-state supervision

A blast derailed five bogies of the Jaffar Express in Sindh, Pakistan, injuring several passengers. The train has faced multiple attacks in 2025, often linked to Baloch separatists. Authorities are investigating the latest explosion near Shikarpur’s Sultan Kot

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the pitches in Guwahati and Colombo have been challenging for batters in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup. She praised team unity, highlighted Richa Ghosh’s finishing, and paid tribute to senior players who shaped women’s cricket in India.

Two people were killed in a clash between TTP militants and peace committee members in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Separately, militants ambushed a security convoy in Bannu, injuring one soldier. Security forces have launched search operations in both districts

Ahead of their high‑stakes match, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma spoke about the intensity and emotion of India‑Pakistan contests. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana emphasised her team’s confidence, recalled past camaraderie, and praised Harmanpreet’s leadership

The Indian Air Force achieved its longest-range kill of up to 300 km during Operation Sindoor, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said. Precision strikes paralysed Pakistan’s response capacity, showcasing India’s growing aerial reach, technological edge, and strategic deterrence

Indian cricketer Tilak Varma met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy after India’s Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. The CM felicitated him for his match-winning innings. Tilak Varma presented a bat to the CM, with Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari present

An IMF mission held a formal kick-off meeting with Pakistan’s economic team to review the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility and $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Revenue collection shortfalls and stalled refinery investments are among key discussion points.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement amid rising Middle East tensions. While echoing NATO-like terms, the pact aims at mutual protection without affecting Saudi-India ties. India remains cautious, considering Pakistan’s strategic alliances and Kashmir-linked Islamic support

India staged a walkout from the UN General Assembly after Pakistan, while protesting India’s remarks on terrorism, effectively admitted to being “Terroristan.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored Pakistan’s role as the epicentre of global terror in his address.

At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.

India and Pakistan meet in a high-stakes Asia Cup final. With both teams battling injuries, India’s focus is on their in-form talisman, Abhishek Sharma. Pakistan’s hopes rest on a strong bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf

Pakistan's bowling attack defended a modest total of 135 to defeat Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super 4s. This win has set up Pakistan's first-ever Asia Cup final against India, scheduled for the 2025 tournament's grand finale