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Islamabad: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has witnessed a sharp escalation in violence as anti-government protests against the Shehbaz Sharif government and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir continue across the region. According to reports, Pakistani security forces opened fire on unarmed protesters, leaving more than 30 people dead. Hundreds of others are also reported to have been injured. The reports further allege that several bodies have gone missing following the crackdown. Internet services have also reportedly been suspended across PoK. However, these claims have not been independently verified. What did the Pakistan Defence Minister say?   Amid the ongoing unrest, Pakistan…

Washington: As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, fresh reports alleging that China has supplied 400 rocket launchers to Iran through Pakistan have sparked global attention. The claims, if proven true, could significantly widen the scope of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States. The reports have triggered speculation over China's possible role in the conflict, although no official evidence has yet been presented to substantiate the allegations. Responding to the claims, US President Donald Trump said such a development would be "surprising" and expressed hope that China was not involved. Speaking at the White House…

Washington: India has strongly objected to The New York Times describing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Pakistani Kashmir", reiterating that the territory is an integral part of India. Taking exception to the headline of a recent report published by the American newspaper, the Indian Embassy in the United States termed the description "misleading and incorrect." 'There is no Pakistani Kashmir' In a post on X, the embassy said, "There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir". Reiterating New Delhi's long-standing position, the diplomatic mission stated that the "Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and will always…

Washington: The United States military launched "powerful" retaliatory strikes on Iran a day after Tehran targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops. The strike marks the first attacks on Iranian soil in nearly a week since US President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes to allow diplomatic efforts to continue.  US Central Command said that the strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East. "US forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8 pm ET today. The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on US…