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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.

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.

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 United Nations Security Council has overwhelmingly backed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, with Pakistan voting in favor and calling it a rare chance to end violence.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as “just a trailer,” adding that India is fully prepared for future scenarios if Pakistan creates such opportunities.

A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims from India collided with a fuel tanker on the Makkah–Madinah route, leaving 45 people dead and prompting emergency response efforts.

The irony, she added, is that Imran Khan is being punished for not eliminating himself in the first place.

The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked Pakistan as an authoritarian state and India as a flawed democracy in its latest global Democracy Index.

The Saudi government has banned sick pilgrims from performing Hajj 2026, announcing strict medical conditions and a deportation policy for those found unfit.