Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has expressed concern over the presence of terrorist groups on Afghan soil and their use for terrorist activities. In a statement to the Security Council, Ahmad mentioned that 80 innocent Pakistanis lost their lives in recent terrorist attacks, which were planned on Afghan soil. He urged the Taliban to refrain from using Afghan territory against any country.
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad also expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the violation of women’s rights. Meanwhile, former Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Tarique Rahman, on his party’s electoral victory over the phone. Sharif’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding the health of its founder, Imran Khan, who is currently in jail.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, said that the government has previously launched several operations to tackle the ongoing protests, but they ended in disaster. He suggested that the government’s priority should be Imran Khan’s health, and that a dialogue with the opposition should be held after consulting the Prime Minister.
Federal Minister for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhary, said that Pakistan’s national interest is paramount, and that the government should prioritize the country’s security over any other issue. Pakistan’s Navy has also been strengthening its ties with other countries, as its new ship, PNS Khyber, made its maiden voyage to Turkey’s Aksaz Naval Base.
In a related development, Justice Musadiq Ahmed Khan’s courtroom was filled with emotional scenes, as the government’s representatives informed Imran Khan that he will be transferred to Islamabad Jail once it is completed. The police reported that 13 people lost their lives and several were injured in a recent incident, which was later transferred to the hospital.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, congratulated Tarique Rahman on his party’s electoral victory over the phone. Sharif’s government has been facing criticism from the opposition, which has been demanding his resignation.
As the world focuses on the 2026 T20 World Cup, a recent article in the American magazine Eurasia Review has highlighted the growing concerns of the Indian government over Pakistan’s growing military capabilities. According to the article, the ongoing protests in Pakistan have been a major concern for the Indian government, which has been seeking to strengthen its ties with other countries in the region.
Meanwhile, research has shown that small changes in daily routines can significantly reduce the risk of depression. A study has found that simply taking a one-hour walk can reduce the risk of depression by over 40 percent.
