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General Asim Munir’s leadership may boost Pakistan’s regional diplomacy, but without credible domestic reform, it risks appearing compensatory rather than consequential
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The United States announced a phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic responsibilities to Islamabad while citing staff safety and resource efficiency. Washington said engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and broader US-Pakistan relations will continue through remaining missions
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US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom” naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in Iran negotiations and international requests, while maintaining the blockade amid ongoing tensions, military pressure, and the waterway’s critical role in global energy security
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Reports from officials in New Delhi say that Pakistan is planning heightened activity in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to internationalise the issue and seek US involvement, while Indian agencies monitor possible terror modules and anticipate retaliation dynamics closely monitored situation
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Nepal Airlines apologised after sharing a map incorrectly depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The airline removed the post, citing error, amid backlash, while reaffirming respect for regional ties and accuracy
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The Congress party accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of giving a "shameful clean chit" to Pakistan during his SCO address in Bishkek. Jairam Ramesh labeled the remarks "anti-national," questioning the government's stance on state-sponsored terrorism and its impact on national security
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A UN-backed report has ranked Pakistan among the top 10 fragile countries facing acute food insecurity, with around 11 million people affected in 2025. Floods, inflation and poor infrastructure are cited as key drivers of worsening food conditions.
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A 17-year-old boy working at a livestock farm in Karachi has died after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed fatality of the disease this year. The patient was admitted with a high fever and later tested positive for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).
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Pakistan has successfully launched its third indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-3, from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite is expected to revolutionise urban planning, disaster management, food security, and environmental protection.
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President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would not travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Washington holds the upper hand in the conflict. His remarks followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan’s leadership.
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President Donald Trump has dispatched envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoffe to Pakistan for continued negotiations with Iran. White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt confirmed that the envoys will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad.
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Intelligence inputs warn that Inter-Services Intelligence is focusing on Punjab through targeted killings, drug smuggling, and arms supply, using low-intensity blasts and financial incentives to recruit youth and sustain cross-border terror networks
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
