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World Politics & Diplomacy 03 Oct 2026, 11:56 PM IST

Pakistan’s Capital Turns Into ‘Containerabad’ as Lockdown Chokes Truckers and Politics

Pakistan’s capital has been transformed into a fortress of shipping containers as authorities move to block protest routes into Islamabad, a tactic that is inflicting heavy losses on truckers caught in the middle. The disruption underscores how the state’s security response to political unrest is spilling into the economy, with freight drivers bearing the immediate cost of a widening confrontation over power and protest.

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Senior Indian Official Visits Islamabad for SCO Planning Meet Days After UN Sparring

A senior official from India’s External Affairs Ministry has travelled to Islamabad to lead a delegation at a three-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation preparatory meeting, marking the first such Indian official visit to Pakistan since Operation Indoor. The trip comes only days after sharp India-Pakistan exchanges at the United Nations, underscoring the contrast between diplomatic confrontation and the routine multilateral business that still requires both sides to engage.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:01 PM IST)

Afghanistan Says 28 Fighters Killed as Kabul and Islamabad Trade Border Accusations

Afghanistan says its forces killed 28 armed fighters and captured 32 others after a group crossed into the country from Pakistan, escalating a fresh round of accusations between Kabul and Islamabad. Pakistan has rejected Afghan claims linking it to violence in Nuristan, deepening tensions over cross-border militancy and border security.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:19 AM IST)

Afghanistan Says 28 Fighters Killed After Crossing From Pakistan as Islamabad Rejects Link

Afghanistan said its forces killed 28 armed men and captured 32 others after they crossed into the country from Pakistan, escalating a familiar but volatile blame game between Kabul and Islamabad. Pakistan rejected any role in the incident, underscoring the deep mistrust that continues to shadow border security, militant movement and bilateral ties.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:06 PM IST)

Afghanistan Says 28 Fighters Killed After Crossing From Pakistan as Islamabad Rejects Link

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities say their forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others after they crossed into Afghan territory from Pakistan, a claim that quickly triggered a denial from Islamabad. The competing accounts underscore how border security, militant movement and mutual distrust continue to destabilize relations between the two neighbors.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 02:06 PM IST

India Rebukes Pakistan at UN, Accuses It of Spreading Lies and Misusing the Platform

India sharply countered Pakistan at the United Nations Fourth Committee, with MP Mahima Kumari Mewar using New Delhi’s Right of Reply to accuse Islamabad of abusing the UN platform and peddling falsehoods. The intervention underscored India’s long-standing position that Pakistan seeks to internationalise bilateral issues while facing criticism over its own conduct on governance and security.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM IST

India Rebukes Pakistan at UN, Calls Out ‘Lies and Falsehoods’ in Right of Reply

India delivered a sharp rebuttal at the UN Fourth Committee after MP Mahima Kumari Mewar accused Pakistan of abusing the forum and peddling falsehoods. Exercising India’s Right of Reply, she said Islamabad should stop using the United Nations to preach while continuing to misrepresent facts on the ground.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 02:43 PM IST

Pakistan and Afghanistan Edge Toward Open Conflict as Border Tensions Spiral

Pakistan and Afghanistan, once bound by strategic ties and shared security interests, are now sliding into one of their most dangerous confrontations in years. A mix of militant violence, mutual accusations, and collapsing trust has pushed relations to the brink, raising the risk of wider regional instability. The deterioration reflects a deeper breakdown in the post-2021 order, as Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering militants while the Taliban-led Afghan authorities reject responsibility and accuse Pakistan of coercion. With diplomacy faltering and border incidents mounting, both sides appear increasingly willing to test the limits of escalation.

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