Five years after the fall of Kabul in August 2021, Afghanistan remains at the center of global debate over governance, human rights, security, economic challenges and the future of its people. This report looks at how Afghanistan has changed since the Taliban returned to power, the humanitarian situation facing millions of Afghans, restrictions affecting women and girls, international reactions, and the continuing impact on Afghan communities around the world.

Watch this special report for a closer look at Afghanistan five years after Kabul fell and the major questions surrounding the country's future.

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#Pakistan #India #IndusWatersTreaty #WaterDispute #BreakingNews

Pakistan has secured a major legal and diplomatic boost in the Indus Waters Treaty dispute with India, but the development comes with an important twist. The latest ruling has reinforced the treaty’s continuing legal force and strengthened Pakistan’s position on key obligations linked to the agreement.

The decision is significant because it affects the wider debate over treaty implementation, dispute-resolution mechanisms and future hydroelectric projects on the Western Rivers. However, the ruling also adds a new layer of legal and political complexity to the long-running Pakistan-India water dispute.

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A major ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty has strengthened Pakistan’s legal position in the long-running water dispute with India. The decision reinforces the continuing force of the treaty and highlights the importance of resolving disagreements through the mechanisms established under the agreement.

The ruling is significant for Pakistan because it supports its position on treaty obligations, dispute-resolution procedures and the management of the Western Rivers. The development could also influence future proceedings involving hydroelectric projects and other outstanding issues under the Indus Waters Treaty.

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#Pakistan #Drones #MilitaryTechnology #CombatDrone #DefenseNews

Pakistan is expanding its drone fleet with increasingly advanced unmanned aerial systems designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, target identification and combat-related operations. The growing use of modern drone technology reflects the changing nature of warfare, where unmanned platforms are becoming a major part of battlefield awareness and precision operations.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar met Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchway at Marlborough House in London to discuss youth development, climate resilience, economic growth, trade and disaster preparedness. The Commonwealth Secretary-General also praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role and Ishaq Dar’s mediation efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran.

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Bangladesh has delayed a planned visit to India amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two neighboring countries. The development has raised fresh questions about Dhaka New Delhi relations, regional diplomacy and the future of bilateral cooperation. Watch the full report for the latest updates, official reactions and what this delay could mean for India Bangladesh ties.

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#IshaqDar #Pakistan #UnitedKingdom #London #PakistanUK #Diplomacy

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in London for an official visit to the United Kingdom. During the visit, he is expected to hold high-level meetings with senior British officials and discuss Pakistan-UK relations, bilateral cooperation and key regional and international developments.

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Pakistan has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to take urgent steps to help secure the safe release of captive seafarers. Islamabad stressed the need to protect maritime workers and ensure their safety in accordance with international maritime obligations.
The appeal highlights growing concerns over the security and welfare of seafarers facing detention or captivity at sea.

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Lahore Electric Supply Company has recorded a major improvement in Pakistan’s power distribution sector, achieving a historic recovery rate of 101.05 percent while significantly reducing electricity distribution losses.
LESCO’s distribution losses have fallen from 15.8 percent to 11.86 percent over the past two years, representing a reduction of nearly four percentage points. The improvement is being described as one of the strongest loss-reduction performances recorded by a Pakistani electricity distribution company

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