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Pakistan Defence Minister Says Country Was ‘Used Like Toilet Paper’ by US in Afghan Wars

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has delivered a blistering critique of the country’s past alliances with the United States, telling the National Assembly that Islamabad had been “used like toilet paper and then discarded” after serving American interests in Afghanistan.

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'Used & threw us like toilet paper, we didn't learn': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif's big remark on US

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif lambasted past alliances with Washington, stating Islamabad was "used like toilet paper" after serving US interests in Afghanistan. He described terrorism as "blowback" from dictators' past mistakes, lamenting Pakistan's failure to learn from history and its shifting allegiances for short-term gains. The remarks followed a…

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'Pomegranate can't enter but terrorists do': Pakistan leader's caustic jab at own military over rising cases of terror

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman sharply criticized Pakistan's handling of militancy and its Afghanistan policy, questioning how terrorists cross the border while trade is blocked. He also lambasted broader foreign and economic policies as failures, leading to national isolation and declining trust from China regarding CPEC.

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Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions ‘similar to or worse than’ pre-9/11 attacks

Pakistan’s president warns that the Taliban's government in Afghanistan has created conditions “similar to or worse than” those before the 9/11 attacks in 2001

The Independent UK

Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail

A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US.

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Pakistan arrests alleged mastermind behind deadly suicide bombing at Shiite mosque

Pakistani security forces raid multiple locations and arrest four suspects

The Independent UK

IS owns up 'suicide attack' on Pakistan Shia mosque; toll now 36

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly blast at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, which resulted in over three dozen casualties. The terror outfit's mouthpiece stated the attack was a Fidayeen operation by a soldier of the Islamic State in Pakistan Province. This claim comes amidst growing sectarian…

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Islamabad blast: ISIS affiliate claims responsibility for the attack that killed 36

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, which killed at least 36. The group stated Shiites are a target, citing their involvement in fighting ISIS in Syria. Authorities have arrested several suspects, including the alleged mastermind, as investigations into the…

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Islamic State affiliate claims suicide bombing that killed 31 at Shiite mosque in Pakistani capital

An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others

The Independent UK

‘We bowed and then an explosion’: Witnesses recall suicide blast that tore through Pakistan mosque

A suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people and injured dozens more, with the death toll expected to rise. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved gunfire before the explosion. This marks the deadliest incident in the capital since 2008.

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Bulletin world briefing: Mosque bomb kills 31 and ex-Norweigian PM probed over Epstein ties

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Suicide bomber kills at least 31 at mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad Norwegian police investigate ex-prime minister over Epstein link Who is the senior Russian general shot multiple times in Moscow? Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to give away thousands…

The Independent UK

Mosque bombing in Pakistan capital kills at least 31 people

Police investigating whether blast that injured at least 169 at Friday prayers in Islamabad was suicide attack

The Guardian - UK

Bombing at mosque in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers

At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a bombing at a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, as Pakistan faces a surge in extremist violence.

Euronews

Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership

Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

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Suicide blast in Pakistan: Videos shows chaos outside Islamabad's Imambargah after deadly explosion

A video showing the aftermath of a suicide bombing at a Shia place of worship in Pakistan’s capital has surfaced, capturing scenes of chaos and panic following the deadly attack that killed at least 31 people and injured more than 160 people.

The Independent UK

Thousands mourn 31 killed in suicide attack on Pakistan mosque as Isis affiliate claims responsibility

Attack occurs as Pakistan’s Western-allied government struggles to contain surge in militant assaults

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'Blew himself up after being stopped at gate': What we know about Pakistan suicide bomb blast

A devastating suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, claimed at least 31 lives and injured over 160 during Friday prayers. The attacker detonated himself after being stopped at the imambargah's gate. Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting foreign links. This attack follows recent violence…

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At Least 10 Dead in Massive Explosion at Shia Meeting Hall in Islamabad

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after a blast ripped through an Imambargah in Islamabad, according to reports by news outlet Dawn. The explosion occurred at the Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of the federal capital.

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Suicide blast rocks Pak: At least 31 killed, over 160 hurt in explosion at packed Shia meeting hall

At least 31 people were killed and over 160 injured after a blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad, as reported by news outlet Dawn. The blast occurred at the Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area. According to sources cited by Geo TV, the suicide blast targeted the Shia meeting…

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Pakistan court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in connection with a protest held in Islamabad in November 2024.

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Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again - and why it matters for Pakistan and world

Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through "Operation Herof. This surge impacts Pakistan's economy, foreign relations, and investor confidence. The region's strategic importance, particularly for China's Belt and Road Initiative and mineral resources, is now under strain.

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Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

Evening Standard

Fact check: Video shows vandalism in Pakistan

Local media reports and images from Google Maps confirm that the video was taken in Park View City, Islamabad.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed chief of defense forces has warned Afghanistan’s Taliban government to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, the militant group blamed for a surge in deadly attacks in recent years

The Independent UK

Taliban say nine children killed in latest Pakistani attack as border tensions soar

Kabul accuses Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes day after suicide bombers target major security installation on other side of border

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