High-level negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the war between the U.S. and Iran concluded early Monday with an agreement to establish a “de-confliction cell” to manage hostilities in Lebanon. According to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, the cell will coordinate with the Lebanese government to ensure military operations cease. However, the path to a … Read more
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced Monday that Swiss-based negotiations resulted in the lifting of economic blockades and the release of frozen assets. According to Araghchi, these developments follow mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, with the next major priority being the creation of a “deconfliction cell” to monitor military activity in Lebanon. How will … Read more
The Pakistani federal government has eliminated the 18% sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives, ending a policy that previously classified these items as luxury goods. This shift follows years of advocacy from activists, including a petition signed by over 10,000 people and a legal challenge initiated in September 2025 by lawyers Mahnoor Omer and … Read more
Two roadside bomb blasts in northwestern Pakistan killed at least seven people on Saturday, according to local police. The explosions occurred in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a region bordering Afghanistan, as a private vehicle was targeted and subsequent rescuers were caught in a secondary detonation. Did You Know? The border between Pakistan and … Read more
Planned diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, intended to solidify a framework for a 60-day ceasefire, were postponed on June 19, 2026, following intensified military activity in southern Lebanon. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the cancellation of the Burgenstock summit, as ongoing Israeli operations and Tehran’s insistence on a full withdrawal from Lebanese … Read more
The Balochistan government announced on Friday that Dr. Mahnoor Naseer, a physician critically injured in an acid attack at Quetta’s Civil Sandeman Hospital, will be transferred to the United States for specialized medical care. The decision follows a targeted assault on the doctor while she was on duty in the hospital’s surgical ward last week. … Read more
The United States officially lifted its blockade of Iran on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative ceasefire agreement took effect. While shipping activity has begun to normalize, the diplomatic rollout of the deal remains uncertain, with Vice President JD Vance delaying a planned trip to Switzerland … Read more
The Pakistan Airports Authority has extended its ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft using Pakistani airspace until July 24. This Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) replaces a previous directive that was scheduled to expire on June 24, continuing the exclusion of all Indian-registered, operated, or leased aircraft from the country’s flight corridors. Did You Know? … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has overhauled its central contract structure, replacing traditional letter-based tiers with a specialist-based “Track” system. According to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, this model categorizes players by format—red-ball, ODI, T20, and franchise-only—to align financial incentives with modern cricket demands. Selection processes will now shift to a data-driven model, requiring 85 percent … Read more
Israel will maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon despite a newly brokered US-Iran deal, according to an Israeli source who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. While the agreement includes a permanent cessation of hostilities across multiple fronts, the Israeli government has indicated that tactical security operations will continue, asserting that the Israel Defense Forces … Read more