The United States has temporarily halted the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan, as part of a sweeping review of immigration policy ordered by President Donald Trump. The suspension took effect on January 21, according to the United States Department of State. In a statement released on Thursday, the State […]
From Fighter Jet to Economic Asset: How JF-17 Is Redefining Pakistan’s Global Standing
For years, the JF-17 Thunder has been a central pillar of Pakistan’s air defence strategy. But following the military confrontation with India in May last year, the aircraft’s relevance has expanded well beyond national security. Today, the JF-17 is increasingly viewed as a tool of diplomacy, industrial growth, and economic opportunity — reshaping how Pakistan […]
T20 World Cup: ICC Considers Venue Change for Bangladesh Matches, BCCI Responds
The International Cricket Council is examining possible changes to the venues for Bangladesh Cricket Board matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following a formal request from Bangladesh citing security concerns. India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to co-host the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7. Bangladesh’s cricket board recently wrote to the […]
From Bailouts to Battle Jets: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in $4bn Defence Talks
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are exploring a major defence-finance arrangement that could see roughly $2 billion in Saudi loans converted into a fighter jet purchase, according to Pakistani officials familiar with the discussions. The talks centre on the JF-17 Thunder, a light combat aircraft jointly developed with China and manufactured in Pakistan. If finalised, the […]
Bangladesh–India Dispute: When and Where Did the Rift That Reached Cricket Begin?
A growing diplomatic chill between Bangladesh and India has now spilled into international cricket, after Bangladesh’s board sought to avoid playing its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India—an escalation tied to a chain of events that began months earlier and later intensified around Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. The first spark: […]
Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations Warm as Dhaka–Karachi Flights Get Green Light
Pakistan has approved flight operations for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, allowing the Bangladeshi national carrier to operate between Dhaka and Karachi, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority confirmed on Friday. The move signals a further thaw in relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh after decades of limited engagement. According to a PCAA spokesperson, Biman has been granted initial […]
End of an Era: Bangladesh’s First Woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and one of the most influential — and divisive — figures in the country’s modern political history, has died at the age of 80 after a long illness, her party confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said Khaleda passed away at 6:00am local […]