Islamabad:In the wake of the deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again blamed India and Afghanistan for orchestrating terror attacks on Pakistani soil. Addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, Sharif alleged that “external forces” were responsible for the recent spate of violence, including the twin attacks in South Waziristan’s Wana and the capital Islamabad. Sharif claimed that both attacks were planned and supported from across the border, stating, “It is no longer a secret that external elements are behind these attacks. The perpetrators sit across the border and work hand in hand.” India and Afghanistan Under Fire Sharif accused both Kabul and New Delhi of collaborating to destabilize Pakistan, emphasizing that the impr...

Beijing: In a major leap toward global naval dominance, China is reportedly building its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the “Type 004.” Newly surfaced images from Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning Province suggest that the carrier’s hull structure includes a reactor containment unit, confirming suspicions that it will run on nuclear propulsion. Defense experts warn that this could significantly shift the power balance in the Indo-Pacific, posing strategic challenges for both India and the United States. This revelation comes just a week after the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier, Fujian. Reports also indicate that Beijing is simultaneously working on another conventionally powered carrier, further signaling its aggressive nav...

Dhaka/New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has hailed India as her country’s most trusted friend, crediting New Delhi with playing a decisive role in preventing Bangladesh from descending into a Pakistan-style autocratic regime. Currently living in exile in India, Hasina issued a strong appeal to the Indian government to continue supporting democratic stability in the region amid fears of rising radical influence under the interim government in Dhaka. In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Hasina said India’s role in maintaining democracy and regional peace was not only crucial for Bangladesh but also for South Asia at large. “India has always prioritized a stable and democratic Bangladesh. We only ask that Delhi continues to support the right of the Banglad...

T Islamabad/Kabul: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply as the Taliban government prepares to suspend trade through Pakistani territory, a move that could deliver a severe blow to Pakistan’s struggling economy. Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has directed traders and finance officials in Kabul to find alternative trade routes, claiming that Pakistan’s transit system has caused significant losses and market disruptions for Afghan businesses. Following this statement, panic has begun spreading across Pakistan’s commercial sectors. However, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif downplayed the development, saying the decision would have “no impact” on Pakistan. He even went on to call it a “blessing in d...

P Islamabad: In a provocative statement following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to fight a two-front war—against India on the eastern border and the Afghan Taliban on the western front. Asif’s remarks, seen as a fresh round of sabre-rattling, come amid rising tensions and a string of terror attacks across Pakistan. Speaking at a public event, Asif said, “We are ready for war on both fronts. Allah has helped us in the past, and He will help us again. We will emerge victorious on both sides.” His statement followed Tuesday’s suicide blast in Islamabad, which killed 12 people and left 36 injured. A day earlier, another explosion was reported in Waziristan. The Pakistani government has ...