Pakistan
A nuclear-armed nation navigating a debt crisis, a rivalry with India, and a growing reliance on Gulf and Chinese money to stay solvent.
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Jun- 2026 -15 JunePower
Iran and America both claim victory. That’s the problem.
The ceasefire text halts a war that closed the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran and Washington describe the deal so differently that neither side admits what it conceded.
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May- 2026 -24 MayPower
Quetta train blast kills 10, challenging China-Pakistan Economic Corridor security
A powerful explosion struck a cargo train travelling through Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, on May 24, 2026, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 50.…
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23 MayPower
Pakistan seeks China’s backing to mediate US-Iran tensions, Afghanistan border dispute
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Beijing for a four-day state visit, seeking Chinese backing to mediate between the United States and Iran, and for support with Afghanistan. The…
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Feb- 2026 -23 FebruaryEarth
Pakistan: Visa on arrival suspended — e-visa now mandatory for Australians
As of January 1, 2026, Pakistan has suspended its visa on arrival and simplified "Visa Prior to Arrival" programs for most nationalities, including Australians and New Zealanders. Travelers can no…
