Condemnations poured in after a suicide bomber targeted Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra in Islamabad's Tarlai area, leaving at least 32 worshippers dead and dozens wounded during Friday prayer.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz cancelled all Basant-related activities scheduled for Saturday after a deadly suicide bombing inside an Islamabad imambargah claimed at least 31 lives

A worshipper at the imambargah in Islamabad where dozens of people were martyred in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayer started.

Pakistan’s military says it has killed over 200 militants in a sweeping operation across Balochistan following deadly separatist attacks, as Islamabad accuses India of backing the violence—claims New Delhi strongly denies.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a major expansion of Türkiye–Saudi Arabia defense industry cooperation, highlighting joint investment in the KAAN stealth fighter, new renewable energy projects, and strengthened regional diplomacy with Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a global network of politicians, top business executives, academics and celebrities, many of whom have been severely tainted by association with the convicted sex offender.

Basant returned to Lahore after 25 years as the Punjab government lifted the long-standing ban, allowing the festival under strict safety regulations.

Palestinians returning to Gaza via the Rafah border crossing have said they face major challenges and intimidation from occupying Israeli forces.

Imran Khan’s son Kasim has accused Pakistani authorities of deliberately blocking visas for him and his brother, preventing them from visiting the jailed PTI founder. The claims come amid renewed concern over Imran Khan’s health and detention conditions.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sold the international broadcasting rights for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, while withholding media rights for the Indian market.

US President Donald Trump held talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro in the White House on Tuesday, just weeks after the leaders traded insults over drug trafficking and an American military raid in Venezuela.

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire Thursday, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.