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Based on international media coverage, including BBC Urdu, this opinion article examines how the USS Gerald R. Ford’s arrival near Latin America has intensified US–Venezuela tensions, raising questions about military balance and political strategy.

The International Monetary Fund has described corruption in Pakistan as a persistent challenge, warning that weak rule of law, political influence, and structural inefficiencies are undermining economic growth and public trust in institutions.

Analyst Muhammad Bilal Ghori, in his column for Daily Jang, revisits the history of the Durand Line, tracing its colonial origins in 1893 and its impact on Pakistan Afghanistan relations through the reign of King Zahir Shah and beyond.

Senior journalist Ansar Abbasi has condemned the mistreatment of Imran Khan’s sisters, who staged a sit‑in outside Adiala Jail, highlighting both government restrictions and the silence of PTI supporters.

Afghanistan’s commerce minister Nooruddin Azizi has arrived in New Delhi for a five‑day visit aimed at reducing dependence on Pakistan and boosting trade through alternative routes, including Iran’s Chabahar port.

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem clinched gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 in Riyadh with a throw of 83.05 meters. Fellow Pakistani Muhammad Yasir secured silver, while Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Currey took bronze.

The U.S. Congress has acknowledged Pakistan’s battlefield superiority during the May 2025 clashes with India, noting that Islamabad’s deployment of advanced Chinese fighter jets and missiles not only secured military advantage but also validated Beijing’s defense exports in live combat.

Senior journalist Hamid Mir has reported that Pakistan and India have launched a new lobbying battle, spending millions of dollars to influence U.S. policy and gain President Donald Trump’s support.

The trailer of Aditya Dhar’s new film Dhurandhar has sparked heated discussion across South Asia. With Sanjay Dutt portraying Karachi’s late police officer Chaudhry Aslam and references to the Lyari gang war, the film has drawn attention for its depiction of Pakistan’s stories through an Indian lens.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to Washington was marked by ceremonial grandeur, strategic agreements, and ambitious investment pledges. Welcomed by President Donald Trump at the White House, the trip underscored the depth of US–Saudi relations, while also touching on sensitive regional issues and future cooperation in defense, energy, and peace initiatives.