Pakistan & The World
ISSI Hosts Bilateral Dialogue with Iranian Think Tank IRAS on Evolving Regional Dynamics
Islamabad, July 30, 2025 — The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held a high-level bilateral dialogue with Iran’s Institute for Iran and Eurasia Studies (IRAS) on the theme: “Iran-Pakistan...
Trump’s Role in Halting India-Pakistan War a “Major Diplomatic Achievement”: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister highlights improved ties with US, CPEC-2 progress, and major railway upgrades during Lahore address. LAHORE / ISLAMABAD – July 30, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded...
Pakistan, UAE Activate Visa-Free Entry for Diplomats and Officials
In a significant diplomatic milestone, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially implemented a visa-free entry agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries. Deputy...
Germany Suspends Visa Services for Non-EU Nationals in Karachi Until Further Notice
KARACHI – The Consulate General of Germany in Karachi has suspended all consular services for non-European Union (EU) nationals, including confirmed visa appointments, effective immediately and until further notice. In...
PM Shehbaz: Pakistan’s Conventional Military Victory Shattered Nuclear Deterrence Myth
LAHORE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared on Tuesday that Pakistan’s triumph in its recent four-day conflict with India had proven the country’s military might beyond nuclear deterrence, marking a...
Pakistan Storms into Squash Quarter-Finals with Victory Over Poland
CAIRO: Pakistan advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Junior Squash Championship men's team event with an impressive 2-0 win against Poland at the Black Ball Club on Tuesday. Abdullah...
Pakistan, Turkiye Urge Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access in Gaza
Pakistan and Turkiye have once again united in their call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urgent humanitarian assistance for its suffering population. In a telephone conversation, Pakistan’s Deputy...
From “Backbone” to “Flying Coffin” The Retirement of MiG-21 Fighter Jets and the Indian Air Force’s Alarming Shortage of Warplanes
India Retires Aging MiG-21 Fighter Jets Amid Growing Combat Aircraft Shortage The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to retire its oldest fighter jets—the Soviet-era MiG-21s—at a time when it...
