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Overnight storm in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, kills at least 15 people and injures several

Authorities in Karachi say heavy rains and strong winds overnight have killed at least 15 people and injured several others

The Independent UK

Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

Euronews

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree Eid ceasefire as Kabul holds mass funeral for airstrike victims

Five-day truce has been brokered by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar

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Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell

Nigeria had largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, ranking fourth in global index behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso and Niger

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan cancels Republic Day parade as Middle East war triggers oil crisis, strains fuel supplies

Pakistan has cancelled its Republic Day parade on March 23 due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis. The government cited austerity measures and the need to align with the nation's commitment to Pakistan Day ideals. This decision follows escalating tensions in the Gulf region and…

The Times of India

Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid, two days after deadly Kabul attack

Five-day cessation announced as mass funeral held for some of hundreds of victims of airstrike on rehab centre

The Guardian - UK

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

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Eid truce: Pakistan and Afghanistan temporarily halt military operations after deadly Kabul strike

Pakistan has temporarily halted military operations against Afghanistan for Eid, following requests from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This pause comes amid escalating border tensions after a deadly Kabul attack, which Pakistan claims targeted a site used for drone storage and training suicide bombers.

The Times of India

Pakistan, China pose biggest nuclear threat to US, says Tulsi Gabbard

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard identified Pakistan as a major nuclear threat, alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. These nations are developing advanced missile systems capable of reaching the US homeland. Gabbard also noted North Korea's growing ties with Russia and China, while stating Iran's nuclear program was effectively…

The Times of India

Mass funeral held in Kabul for victims of strike on hospital that Afghanistan blames on Pakistan

Bulldozers have been digging pits in a cemetery in the Afghan capital ahead of a mass funeral for some of the victims of what officials have said was a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul on Monday night

The Independent UK

How do Pakistan and Afghanistan’s militaries and nuclear arsenal stack up as conflict grows?

Pakistan is a nuclear-armed country and has 170 warheads but Afghanistan does not have a nuclear arsenal

The Independent UK

Dhurandhar 2: The box-office juggernaut that shows hypermasculine nationalism still sells in India

IN FOCUS: The runaway success of ‘Dhurandhar’ has intensified scrutiny around a growing wave of Bollywood films that rely on patriotic spectacle and polarising narratives. Shahana Yasmin writes

The Independent UK

‘My friends were burning and we couldn’t save them’: Eyewitnesses describe deadly Pakistani attack on Kabul rehab

Witnesses say they saw a military plane circling before huge explosions and fire that burned people in their beds

The Independent UK

India and Pakistan-flagged vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

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The Himalayan Monal: The Rare and Colorful Jewel of Mountains

The Rare and Beautiful Himalayan Monal

Spotted in high-altitude Himalayan forests, the Himalayan Monal thrives in cool alpine meadows and dense mountain woodlands.

Himalayan Monals can also dig up to 25cm in the ground while looking for food. They have strong claws and beaks that help them dig deep while…

The Independent UK

About 90 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since war began. Here’s how

Most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil, has been halted since early March

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks

Experts say attacks on Afghanistan are ‘defensive, not offensive’ but carry a risk of spiralling cycle of violence

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From blue hour light in Pakistan to Milky Way magic from Saudi Arabia – these photos offer cultural insights and visual feasts

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The Guardian - UK

‘Everything was burning, people were burning’: witnesses describe strike on Kabul drug rehab centre

Pakistani strike on Afghan capital kills 400 people, who burned in their beds or were crushed by collapsing walls

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan’s conflict with the Taliban has escalated after ‘open war’ declared

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The Guardian - UK

How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gas

The Independent UK

Sunil Gavaskar slams Indian-owned Hundred team over Pakistani player

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The Times of India

'Action will follow. Pak's brutality won't go unanswered': Taliban's chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid vowed retaliation after an alleged Pakistani airstrike on Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, which he described as a deliberate attack on civilians. Mujahid stated the attack "will not go unanswered" and accused Pakistan of attempting to shape the narrative, vowing to expose their "brutality" to…

The Independent UK

How countries are cutting deals with Iran to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz – and undermine Trump

IN DEPTH: The sea channel has become perilous for oil tankers since Iran claimed control of it during the war. But experts tell Bryony Gooch that Tehran may be willing to grant safe passage to countries willing to engage in diplomacy

The Independent UK

Rescue crews race through rubble after a deadly Kabul airstrike, in photos

The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan began in late February

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