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Muzaffarabad: Protests have flared up once again in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK), with thousands of people taking to the streets of Rawalakot on Tuesday to voice their anger against the Pakistani administration. Demonstrators rallied against widespread power outages, poor internet connectivity, and the detention of local journalist Sohrab Barkat. Massive Demonstrations and Police Deployment The protests saw participants marching through major streets, raising slogans against the Pakistani government. In anticipation, authorities deployed large numbers of police, paramilitary, and military personnel to maintain order. Umar Nazir Kashmiri, a core member of the Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, delivered a stern warning to both the Pakistani authorities and the lo...

Islamabad/Moscow: Fresh controversy has erupted in Pakistan’s strategic circles following explosive claims by former Pakistani army officer Adil Raja, who alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI attempted to steal Russia’s S‑400 air defence technology. According to Raja, Russian authorities detected the operation and detained Pakistani agents, triggering a serious diplomatic fallout between Moscow and Islamabad. Alleged Espionage and Diplomatic Fallout In a video statement, Adil Raja claimed that ISI sent operatives to Russia to acquire sensitive S‑400 air defence technology after Pakistan’s own air defence network suffered massive damage. He warned that if attempts were made to silence him, he would publicly name Pakistani officials who have allegedly been stationed in China...

. Islamabad/Dubai: While Bollywood’s Dhurandhar has earned millions at the box office, the real story behind its infamous “Khanani Brothers” is far darker and more sinister. Behind the glitz of Dubai’s skyscrapers and global finance, there existed a shadowy underworld of hawala and money laundering, stretching from Karachi to Dubai and beyond. At the center of this network were Javed Khanani and Altaf Khanani, two brothers who ran one of Pakistan’s most notorious money-laundering empires—allegedly under the patronage of the ISI. Javed Khanani: The Mysterious Face Javed Khanani, the more elusive of the two brothers, was rarely seen in public, but he was the brain behind the operation. Unlike a Bollywood villain, he operated like a regular businessman, concealing his role as a centr...

Pakistan’s efforts to bolster its air defense capabilities have hit a major setback, according to revelations by former Pakistani military officer Adil Raza. In a video statement, Raza claimed that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, sent agents to Russia to steal S-400 air defense technology—but the agents were caught. This failure has intensified Islamabad’s ongoing struggles to procure advanced air defense systems from China, which has reportedly refused further support. The disclosures follow India’s Operation Sindoor, during which the Indian Air Force reportedly destroyed more than 70% of Pakistan’s air defense network. Pakistan relies on the Chinese HQ-9B system, which failed to intercept BrahMos and SCALP missiles. After the operation, Pakistan repeatedly sought additional air d...

Trade negotiations between India and the United States have hit a major roadblock as the U.S. government continues to push India to import American soybeans and corn. The pressure comes from Donald Trump’s MAGA-supporting farmers, who are urging the administration to open India’s market to help them offload record crop surpluses. Despite receiving what the U.S. claims is India’s “best offer so far,” American trade representatives are insisting on purchases of genetically modified (GM) crops. India, however, has maintained a firm stance, citing longstanding concerns over GM crops and reaffirming that allowing such imports remains a red line. The stalemate comes amid broader U.S. agricultural pressures, including global market disruptions caused by tensions with China and competition f...

The U.S. government has announced a new initiative to scrutinize social media activity of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, a move aimed at enhancing national and public security. Under this new directive, effective from December 15, all non-immigrant visa applicants in these categories will have their online presence reviewed before visa approval. The U.S. Department of State emphasized that visas are a privilege, not a right, and each application is treated as a national security assessment. Previously, social media checks were largely limited to student and exchange visitor visas (F, M, J categories), but now H-1B visa holders and their dependents will also be evaluated for political affiliations, ideology, and any indications of intent to harm U.S. interests or engage in extremist or un...

Tensions are escalating in Pakistan as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has called for mass protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been imprisoned for nearly two years, and his detention has sparked widespread unrest in his stronghold province. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced the start of protests under the banner “Freedom or Death,” vowing to secure Khan’s release from the clutches of Pakistan’s establishment. Speaking to supporters, Afridi said, “Some are trying to instill fear in our hearts by threatening us with bullets, but let me make it clear—we are fighters for Imran Khan. They cannot stop us. We will follow Imran Khan’s policies, and only he...

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 narrowly avoided disaster when one of its engines failed during takeoff at Dulles Airport in Washington, USA. The flight, carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members, was en route to Tokyo, Japan, when the incident occurred on Saturday. Upon detecting the engine malfunction, the pilots immediately declared an emergency and executed a U-turn to safely return to the airport. Thanks to their quick thinking and the crew’s preparedness, the aircraft made a controlled emergency landing without any injuries to passengers or crew. Eyewitnesses reported that a small fire broke out on the runway due to the engine shutdown. Airport fire crews responded within minutes and successfully extinguished the flames, preventing further danger. Passengers were safely evac...

A horrific terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration has left at least 15 people dead and around 40 others critically injured, shocking Australia and the international community. New South Wales Police confirmed that the attackers, identified as a father and son, were Pakistani nationals residing in Australia. One of the attackers was killed during a police encounter, while the other remains critically injured in hospital. Eyewitness accounts suggest the gunmen were highly trained and practiced, indiscriminately firing at festival attendees, including children. Reports indicate that even a 10-year-old girl was among the victims, underscoring the attackers’ ruthless jihadist motives. Among the injured was Arsen Ostrovski, recently returned from Israel, who ha...