Karachi: A dramatic increase in the number of paediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases has been recorded at three hospitals in Pakistan’s Karachi over the last nine months, and their numbers continue to grow, according to a latest report. Sharp Rise in Cases Across Major Hospitals The Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre (SIDH&RC).
Pakistan’s continued attempts to appease powerful allies while leveraging their rivalries have significantly damaged its international reputation. Unless Islamabad addresses its core strategic dilemmas, the country risks internal fragmentation. Writing for US-based ‘Global Strat View’, Senge Sering, founder of the Washington-based Gilgit Baltistan Studies, said that Pakistan is facing heightened strategic challenges amid its growing.
New Delhi: With Pakistan pushing for a mediation role in the West Asia conflict which has entered the second month, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria has said that Islamabad has been chosen as a messenger for yet another US manoeuvre to keep channels open with Iran and this would not be the.
Noshki (Balochistan), March 31, 2026 – The city of Noshki in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province remains under an extended curfew, with security forces tightening their grip as tensions persist. The restrictions, first imposed earlier this year following militant activity, have entered a prolonged phase, significantly disrupting daily life and commerce. Curfew Impacting Daily Life Under.
New Delhi, March 31, 2026 – Former Vikram Sood has stated that Pakistan’s involvement in peace talks between the United States and Iran is limited to offering a venue for potential negotiations and does not amount to actively mediating between the two countries. His remarks come amid conflicting reports over Islamabad’s role in diplomatic efforts.
Pakistan has indicated that it is willing to mediate between the United States and Iran to ease the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Islamabad proposing a back-channel approach to convey messages between the two sides. However, officials in India say that the effort may face serious challenges. They note that Pakistan is attempting to project.
New Delhi: Amid efforts by Pakistan to pitch itself as a mediator in the war between Israel-US and Iran, former Union Minister MJ Akbar has said that Islamabad “is not a mediator, only a postman, only a courier” and that Americans are comfortable with Pakistan “because it has always been a loyal American voice”. In.
