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Topic: Islamabad

Asim Munir, Pakistan’s ‘Hafiz-e-Quran’ army chief who aimed for the jugular days before Pahalgam

With the Pahalgam terror attack coming days after Asim Munir called Kashmir 'Pakistan's jugular vein', speculations that threaten a regional conflict are off the charts.

India can keep the Indus Waters Treaty ‘in abeyance’, unilaterally. Here’s why  

After the Pahalgam terror attack, India said the treaty would be kept in abeyance with immediate effect 'until Pakistan credibly & irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism'.

Pakistan calls India’s response to Pahalgam attack knee-jerk, issues warning invoking Abhinandan

Denying role in Pahalgam attack, Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq Dar says Indian moves 'deeply inappropriate way to vent frustration', National Security Committee to prepare official response.

Pakistani ‘container couple’ made most of Islamabad lockdown. Wedding shoot at protest site

A PTI supporter in London shared a video of a man doing parkour at the protest site. People are making ‘their voices heard’, he said.

Imran Khan wants to break Islamabad political deadlock with dead bodies

Islamabad is under siege from within. The government is struggling to protect its mandate and push back the incarcerated former PM Imran Khan and his party.

Police constable dead, 70 officers injured as violence erupts during a PTI protest in Islamabad

During a protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of the incarcerated ex-PM Imran Khan, clashes took place between the protestors and the police.

Pakistan must act now to prevent Kurram’s sectarian violence from engulfing the country

The snakes nurtured by the Pakistani state have returned to bite it. Kurram clash between Shia and Sunni tribal groups can spread to other parts of the country, including Karachi.

Islamabad High Court judges demand judicial convention against ISI Interference

In a letter to the SJC, six judges of the IHC sought guidance from the council on the "interference" of the spy agencies in courts' affairs.

Tensions high after Taliban says it targeted Pakistani troops at Afghanistan border in retaliation

Taliban spokesperson says the ‘reckless’ Pakistani strikes took place at 3 am (local time) Monday, killing 3 women and 3 kids. Islamabad is yet to issue an official response.

PTI leaders announce public gathering on eve of Pakistan Day, call for release of arrested members

PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Sardar Latif Khosa were arrested Sunday as workers staged nationwide protests against alleged rigging in 8 February elections and stealing of mandates.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.