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Kandahar vs Kabul: Leaked recordings reveal Taliban’s hidden divide
A rare, leaked recording of the Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader has exposed what he fears most: not foreign enemies, but fractures within his own ranks that could unravel the Islamic Emirate he commands.
Pakistan seeks calm in Iran crisis, saying conflict would endanger an already volatile region
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday pushed for cooler heads and talks to ease the tensions running high between the United States and Iran, arguing that any resort to threats or military steps would deepen the turmoil in a region already on edge.
Security forces kill 13 militants in counterterrorism raids in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 13 militants in two operations in the restive northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week, the military said on Thursday, as the country presses ahead with a nationwide campaign to root out insurgents amid a surge in attacks.
Pakistan says US visa freeze is temporary as Washington reviews immigration rules
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan voiced optimism on Thursday that the United States would swiftly lift its suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from the country, describing the move as an internal American policy review amid broader efforts to ensure immigrants are financially self-sufficient.
Govt holds pump prices, taps oil windfall to boost revenue
ISLAMABAD: The government opted to hold fuel prices steady for the next two weeks, even as it hiked a key levy on gasoline and diesel, effectively pocketing gains from falling global oil prices rather than passing relief to consumers.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey consider a shared defence platform
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have drawn up a draft defence agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, a senior Pakistani official said, confirming reports of talks among the three Muslim-majority nations amid lingering regional tensions.
Pakistan is betting its economic revival on minerals it’s long failed to mine
Islamabad is making a calculated push to turn its vast, largely dormant mineral reserves into a cornerstone of economic revival, betting that policy overhauls and international tie-ups can lure investors wary of the country’s longstanding hurdles. With trillions in untapped copper, gold, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and gemstones scattered across its rugged terrain, Pakistan sees a path to becoming a key supplier in the global scramble for critical materials essential to tech, energy transitions, and manufacturing. But success hinges on delivering transparency, infrastructure upgrades, and community buy-in—elements that have eluded the sector for decades.
Pakistan included in US immigrant visa freeze over public charge risks
ISLAMABAD: The United States is suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, starting Jan. 21, as the Trump administration intensifies its enforcement of rules aimed at barring immigrants deemed likely to rely on public welfare programs, the State Department announced on Wednesday.