For 17-year-old Zara Shah, an encounter that began while playing a computer game developed into a frightening experience of online sexual exploitation. A stranger initially approached her as a friend before asking
Russia-Pakistan relations have been in the spotlight in recent months – from the visits of high-level delegations to the signing of various cooperation agreements, trade deals, and even joint counterterrorism exercises. All
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On February 23, 2025, Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in two separate operations carried out in Daraban and Maddi areas of Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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“Don’t trade your dreams for a coffin at sea.” In recent months, the maritime tragedies in Morocco and Libya have drawn attention to the perilous and deadly risks of illegal migration, with
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In August 2024, after 15 years of rule, Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League government marked a new chapter in the country’s political landscape and diplomacy. Hasina, who had been closely
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was established in 1979 after the Iranian Revolution to safeguard the newly formed Islamic Republic. More than just a military force, it became the guardian of
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The recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (PECA), has sparked significant controversy, particularly among journalists and media organizations in Pakistan. On January 23, 2025, the National Assembly of Pakistan
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The Financial Times (FT) has reported on the growing role of Pakistan’s military in shaping the country’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts alike. The military’s increasing involvement spans from
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Pakistan is set to request the extradition of billionaire property tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain from the United Arab Emirates, signaling a significant move against a powerful businessman tied to the jailed former
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The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,
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The World Bank has announced a $20 billion lending package for Pakistan, marking a significant shift to a 10-year partnership framework aimed at stabilizing the country’s fragile economy and insulating reforms from
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On January 8, 2025, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres seized control of the whole of Zehri town in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan for almost eight hours, and set fire to multiple
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On January 2, 2025, the Punjab Police (Pakistan) released its annual performance report for 2024, highlighting significant achievements in apprehending criminals and ensuring public safety. Over 137,000 fugitives and proclaimed offenders involved
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the New Gwadar International Airport in the country’s southwest Balochistan province will unlock immense economic opportunities for Pakistan, an official statement said. Chairing
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On December 20, 2024, two Policemen and two polio workers sustained injuries when a polio team was attacked by a mob in the Korangi town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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Note from Sri Lanka Guardian Editorial Team In 2024, South Asia experienced a year marked by turbulence and rising geopolitical tensions, shaping the region’s future trajectory. The ever-present conflict between India and
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