An Army brigade’s trial by fire against Iranian drones

In the Fall of 2023, a brigade of the 10th Mountain Division became the first large unit of U.S. soldiers to face waves of long-distance one-way attack drones. The “Commandos” of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team were the primary defense force for...

What Egypt’s Coordinated Islamization Program Means for Coptic Christians

On October 20, three official reports emerged from Egypt’s state and religious media apparatus, detailing a coordinated architecture of religious and state policy. Another report appeared a week earlier. Taken together, these four...

Post-9/11 veterans group to push VA to modernize critical program areas for health care 

David Shulkin, a physician and former VA secretary, will serve as chairman of the “Modernization of Veterans Healthcare Project,” which has a goal to advocate for updates and reform at the VA. (Screengrab from news conference) WASHINGTON — A...

The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve

Two weeks ago, the end of the war on terror — the war I fought in — drew one step closer when the Senate approved an amendment withdrawing the 2002 authorization for the use of military force that approved American military action in Iraq. The...

“Kid Survived 36,000 Feet In Freezing Death Trap”: Afghan Boy Hides In Landing Gear While Security Failed To Stop Him

IN A NUTSHELL ✈️ A 13-year-old Afghan boy survived a flight from Kabul to Delhi hidden in the plane’s landing gear. Temperatures and oxygen levels in the unpressurized compartment make survival extremely rare for stowaways. The boy intended to...

EU Names Gilles Bertrand as New Special Envoy for Afghanistan

The European Union appointed French diplomat Gilles Bertrand as Special Envoy for Afghanistan, highlighting Brussels’ continued commitment to humanitarian support and regional engagement. The European Union has appointed Gilles Bertrand, a...

The real cost of climate change: Global warming could make the average person 24% poorer by 2100, scientists warn

Climate change could push humanity into a dystopian nightmare of fires, biblical–scale floods and food shortages. But those lucky enough to survive the chaos could end up living amid a global economic meltdown. Scientists at the University of...

Trans-Afghan Corridor Becomes Central Asia’s New Trade Gateway Amid Competition

Kazakhstan plans to join in the Trans-Afghan Corridor project by constructing a 120-kilometer railway from Turgundi to Herat and establishing a transport and logistics center on Afghan territory. The new route is expected to expand the volume and...

Terrorists receive ‘state patronage’ in Afghanistan, says Balochisan CM

Published on: September 26, 2025 9:01 AM Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Thursday that terrorists received “state patronage” in Afghanistan, from where they launched attacks on Pakistan. His comments come against the backdrop of a...

Actor Usman Mukhtar shares heartfelt message for wife on 4th anniversary

Actor and director Usman Mukhtar, known for acclaimed roles in Anaa, Sabaat and Jafaa, has penned a tender anniversary message for his wife, research analyst Zunaira Inam Khan, celebrating four years of marriage and their growing family. “So a few...

Joint Civil Society Statement Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Announcement of a Legal Initiative to Hold Afghanistan Accountable Under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

One year ago, on 25 September 2024, Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands announced their intention to hold Afghanistan accountable for violations of women’s and girls’ rights under CEDAW. The initiative has the potential to culminate in...

'Terrorists receive state patronage in Afghanistan'

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Thursday said that terrorists enjoy "state patronage" in Afghanistan while carrying out terror attacks in Pakistan. At a press conference in the federal capital, CM Bugti lambasted the Afghan government...

Iqbal’s poetic dialogue with Goethe

iven the general disdain Iqbal reserves for Western ideals throughout his poetry, one might assume that if he wrote a book in response to a European writer, it would be essentially oppositional. However, this is not true of Payam-i-Mashriq, a...

Balochistan CM assails Afghanistan for 'state patronage' to terrorists

Killed terrorist in Chaghi monitored govt projects, says Bugti. 4G services suspension aimed to counter terrorists: Bugti. CM Bugti says India’s RAW funding war in Balochistan. ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Thursday...

Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Terrorists receive ‘state patronage’ in Afghanistan: Sarfraz Bugti

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Thursday that terrorists get “state patronage” in Afghanistan, from where they “attack us”. Terrorists were provided “safe havens” and places to run training camps in Afghanistan, he said while...

Gitex is the ideal platform for making sense of a rapidly changing world

As the global system continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence and other technologies have emerged as central forces driving this transformation. This was vividly demonstrated at the annual Gitex Global held in Dubai...

Pakistan’s Sazgar eyes new export markets in Philippines, Mexico and Afghanistan

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), a Pakistan automaker, announced plans to expand into new export markets, including the Philippines, Mexico, and Afghanistan, as part of its strategy to strengthen growth and diversify revenues. The update...

Pakistan’s Year of Diplomatic Miracles

It’s hard to say which is a bigger achievement for Islamabad’s diplomacy: U.S. President Donald Trump’s shift toward Pakistan or the buzz over the recently announced Saudi-Pakistani “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement,” both of which are...

UAE to host international tournament featuring Afghan Women's Refugee Team

The UAE will host a four-team tournament that will also mark the first appearance of the Afghan Women's Refugee Team next month. The Fifa Unites: Women’s Series, also involving Chad and Libya, will run from October 23-29 and will feature an Afghan...