Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim Mayor of New York City in Historic Victory
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state legislator, made history by winning the New York City mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor. He secured 50.4% of the vote, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Born in Uganda to a family of Indian origin, Mamdani […]
Pakistan Warns of “Cataclysmic” Response if India Sparks New Conflict
Pakistan’s military on Saturday warned that any fresh conflict with India could bring “cataclysmic devastation,” and vowed to respond decisively and without restraint. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued the warning after what it called a string of provocative statements by India’s defence leadership. The military said Pakistan would “resolutely respond” if hostilities resume. The […]
Dar Reaffirms Commitment to Palestine, Defends 20-Point Peace Deal in NA
Pakistan’s Position on Gaza Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar told the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan remains firmly committed to the Palestinian cause. He said the 20-point peace plan, presented by the US and supported by eight Muslim states, is the only realistic way to stop the Gaza war. Dar stressed that the immediate […]
Israel Launches Massive Strikes on Iran, Killing Top Leaders and Targeting Nuclear Sites
In a dramatic escalation, Israel has launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, missile factories, and military headquarters. The surprise operation, dubbed “Rising Lion”, resulted in the assassination of top Iranian military leaders, including IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami. According to Iranian state media, at least six nuclear scientists were also killed, and […]
PM Shehbaz Warns Against Water Weaponisation, Defends Indus Water Treaty at international glaciers conference
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly warned that Pakistan would not tolerate India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). He said that millions of lives in the region depend on this historic agreement, and using water as a political weapon is unacceptable. Speaking at the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe, he called […]
Pakistan Receives one Billion from IMF Under Extended Fund Facility
Pakistan has received the second tranche of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) worth $1.023 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed on Wednesday. The inflow will be reflected in the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 16, pushing the […]
Pakistan, India Agree to US-Brokered Ceasefire After Brief Military Clash
In a dramatic turn of events amid escalating military tensions, Pakistan and India have agreed to a full ceasefire following a brief but intense exchange of strikes. The breakthrough came after mediation by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced the truce via his social media platform, Truth Social, hailing both nations for their “common sense […]
Pakistan downs five Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at six sites: DG ISPR
India launched a series of airstrikes overnight, hitting six different locations in Pakistan. The attacks killed 26 civilians and injured 46 others. DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the strikes targeted residential areas in Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, and Kotli. Among the dead were two three-year-old girls, seven women, and several men. The strikes also […]
US Steps In to Ease India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam Attack
The United States stepped in on Wednesday to defuse escalating tensions between Pakistan and India following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate calls with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar, urging both sides to cooperate for peace and security in South […]
Pakistan Welcomes Iran’s Offer to Ease Tensions with India
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke by phone on Saturday, with Shehbaz welcoming Iran’s willingness to help de-escalate rising tensions between Pakistan and India, according to Iranian state media. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, has heightened hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with India blaming cross-border […]
