Pakistan

Protesters continued to stage demonstrations on Thursday at D-Chowk in Rawalakot in PoJK after social media accounts associated with JKJAAC alleged that security forces used lethal force against demonstrators, resulting in fatalities.

They condemned in the strongest terms the horrific April 22, 2025 terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, directly citing the United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team Report that implicated the militant group The Resistance Front (TRF).

India is set to launch a massive Smart Border project to make its borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh virtually impenetrable. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the initiative will create a high-tech security grid spanning nearly 6,000 kilometres. It marks the biggest technological overhaul in border management since the BSF was created. The project will rely heavily on advanced surveillance including drones, radars, smart cameras, and real-time monitoring systems instead of depending only on physical fencing and troop patrols. The goal is early detection of infiltration, smuggling, and illegal crossings. The rollout is planned during the BSF’s 60th year, with special focus on challenging border states like West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura.

As oil prices soar amid the US-Iran conflict, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled stringent austerity measures, including halving fuel for government vehicles and banning foreign travel for officials. These steps aim to mitigate the economic impact on Pakistam, he said.

At a UNSC meeting, India criticised Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, highlighting the tragic toll on civilians and calling for international cooperation against terrorism. With over 185 casualties reported, India's envoy emphasised the need for respecting Afghanistan’s sovereignty.

As violence surges along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, the US expresses support for Pakistan's military actions against the Taliban, igniting fears of a broader conflict. With calls for de-escalation from other nations, the situation remains precarious as both sides engage in heavy bombardment.

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai criticises Pakistan's military actions against Afghanistan, asserting that the Afghan people will unite to defend their homeland. The escalating conflict along the Durand Line highlights the deep-rooted tensions between the two nations.

Pakistan and Bangladesh air force chiefs discussed a potential defence pact that includes the sale of JF-17 Thunder jets.

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