As part of its reform efforts to strengthen joint operational command across Pakistan’s military services, Pakistan’s federal government may institute a new position: Commander of Defence Forces (CDF). To this end, The Economic Times, Geo News and Islamabad Post all report this move as “an unprecedented change”.As part of a proposed amendment to Article 243...
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Donald Trump revises Pakistan-India clash tally to include eight downed jets “essentially.”
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed at a Miami business forum this week that eight fighter jets had been shot down during India and Pakistan’s May 2025 military standoff, upping his initial estimate from five or seven. Geo NewsMoneycontrolTrump informed attendees that when news of India and Pakistan’s growing conflict broke, he was already engaged in...
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Pakistan and Arab-Islamic Nations Urge Urgent Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Stress
At an international gathering in Istanbul today, foreign ministers from a coalition of Arab and Islamic states–Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, UAE Jordan Indonesia and Qatar–issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to Gaza in immediate fashion while denouncing ceasefire violations as they called for implementation of October truce accords fully. Radio Pakistan + 2 and...
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Tesla Sales Decline Continue Across Europe
Tesla Inc’s sales in Europe have again declined, underscoring its ongoing struggle there while the overall EV market expands rapidly. Data from ACEA and industry analysts shows that Tesla registrations have declined sharply despite strong growth across Europe’s broader EV market. (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association [ACEA]).Tesla sales plunged 49% year-on-year in April 2025 across Europe,...
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Nigeria welcomes US assistance to combat “terrorism”, in light of Donald Trump’s threats.
Recent US-Nigeria Security Diplomacy and ThreatsReuters | Nigeria Accepts US Help in Combating TerrorismToday The Washington PostPresident Donald Trump threatens potential military action in Nigeria and announces aid will cease, according to today’s Associated Press news reports. At the same time, US has approved potential $346 million arms sale to Nigeria to strengthen security measures...
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Pakistan Arrests Fisherman Allegedly Working for Indian Intelligence Agencies
Pakistani authorities arrested Ejaz Mallah (also spelled Ijaz Mallah), accusing him of having been recruited by Indian intelligence services to carry out spy activities within Pakistan. This announcement was made at a joint press conference by Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on 1 November 2025 in Islamabad,...
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Israel to approve Nearly 2,000 New West Bank Settlement Units
Israel Approves Nearly 2,000 New West Bank Settlement Units Israeli authorities recently made headlines when they announced plans to approve 1,973 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank, set for approval by the Higher Planning Council at its upcoming session. This indicates Israel’s ongoing expansion of settlements on territory internationally recognized as Palestinian land,...
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Trump’s Russia Oil Sanctions Will Get Their First Test in China Meeting
President Donald Trump’s recent sanctions targeting Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil have added another layer of complexity to U.S.-China relations as he prepares for an important summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. These sanctions, intended to pressure Russia into ending its military actions in Ukraine, have major ramifications for China as an importer...
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Asif Issues Strong Warning to Taliban Regime after Pak-Afghan Talks Break Down in Istanbul
On October 29th 2025, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif issued a warning to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar following the breakdown of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar, intended to establish long-term ceasefire after deadly border clashes earlier in October. Unfortunately, negotiations ended without producing a “workable...
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How Serious Is America’s Drug Problem and What Is President Donald Trump’s Approach?
United States continues to face an acute drug overdose crisis despite recent declines in fatalities. 2024 marked the largest single-year decrease ever observed: around 80,391 people died due to overdoses compared to 110,037 who succumbed in 2023.This decline was driven by a drop in deaths related to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; however, stimulant overdoses...