Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strategic Military Partnership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to further strengthen Pakistan’s historic brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia, covering economy, defense, and security. His remarks came during a meeting with General Fayyad bin Hamid Al‑Ruwaily, Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, in Islamabad.

Peshawar FC Headquarters Attack: Timeline of Events and Official Response

Militants launched a deadly assault on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar’s Saddar area on Monday morning, killing three FC personnel and injuring several others. Police say a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the main gate, followed by two armed attackers who were shot dead in a gun battle. Officials confirmed that the attackers’ plan to take hostages was foiled, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi praised the swift response of security forces and vowed to strengthen…

Fawad Chaudhry Urges Dialogue, Links Stability to Afridi’s Role

Senior politician Fawad Chaudhry has urged Islamabad and Rawalpindi to engage positively with Sohail Afridi, arguing that constructive dialogue could help stabilize Pakistan’s political environment. He emphasized Afridi’s balanced approach, the importance of constitutional pathways, and the need to move toward Imran Khan’s release.

2,792 Polling Stations Active for By‑Elections Nationwide

Polling has begun across Pakistan for six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies. According to administration officials, more than 2,700 polling stations have been set up, with tight security arrangements in place. Key contests are expected in Haripur, Faisalabad, and Dera Ghazi Khan, where prominent party candidates face strong competition.

Leaked US Draft Sparks Alarm in Ukraine Over Russian Advantage

International media, including BBC Urdu, report that President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Ukraine may face its hardest choices yet under Washington’s proposed peace plan. The leaked draft suggests concessions on territory, military strength, and NATO membership, raising fears that Kyiv could lose either its sovereignty or its most vital ally.