Let’s consider, for a moment, the hypothetical scenario where the Indus Water Treaty never existed. The water-sharing between India and Pakistan is not exclusively governed by the Indus Waters Treaty. Resolution A/RES/64/292, adopted on August 3, 2010, clearly recognizes water as a fundamental human right. Access to clean water is not merely a privilege; it is a basic human right that must be upheld for all. Denying the people of Pakistan their fundamental right to water constitutes a grave injustice and amounts to a war crime.

By Sardar Khan NiaziAt one level, cooperation among Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia is hardly new. The country faces a complex security environment marked by internal instability, a volatile western border, and an increasingly asymmetric regional balance in South Asia. Pakistan’s interest in Turkish defense cooperation is therefore as much about technology transfer and joint production as it is about procurement. If approached pragmatically, it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic resilience and expand its diplomatic room for maneuver. For Pakistan, the challenge is to ensure that such cooperation enhances security without constraining policy choices.

Multi-Domain Operations integrate air, land, cyber, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and information operations into a unified battlespace where every sensor is linked to every shooter. Each action is sequenced to shape the next—combining manoeuvre, spectrum dominance, precision firepower, and multi-layered air defence to create cumulative effects. This synchronized convergence of conventional force, drones, and cognitive warfare systematically degrades the adversary’s decision-making and combat coherence.

India’s U-19 team is also following in the footsteps of Suryakumar Yadav and created drama in the International Cricket Council (ICC) event after the Asia Cup where the Indian team captain did not shake hands with the Bangladesh captain during the toss. India and Bangladesh are competing in the Group A match of the U-19 Cricket World Cup being played in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where the atmosphere did not look good before the start of the match. The match between the two teams started late due to rain in Bulawayo and vice-captain Zawad Abrar came on the field in place of Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim, who was suffering from fever, while Indian captain Ayush Mehtare was present for the toss. Bangladesh captain Zawad Abrar won the toss and decided to field first, but the captains of both teams did not shake hands on this occasion, which is a cricket tradition. No statement has been made by the ICC and the boards of both countries on this incident.

Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that under Universal Health Coverage, citizens of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir can get free treatment in private hospitals. According to details, he expressed these views at the inauguration ceremony of the second digitalized health center in Karachi’s Jacob Line Saddar. The Health Minister said that this is a happy occasion for us and we are thanking Allah that we got the opportunity to do this work once again. The Federal Health Minister said that this is not an ordinary government work but the Federal Ministry of Health is working to reduce the suffering of Allah’s creation. Syed Mustafa Kamal said that healthcare is not just about treating patients, but also about protecting citizens from diseases and this work is not only the responsibility of the Health Minister, but also the responsibility of everyone from the UC counselor.

Haripur: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that the struggle for true freedom is gaining strength day by day, our struggle is for the restoration of strong democracy, independent judiciary and independent media. Addressing the rally participants at Siddiq Akbar Chowk Haripur, Sohail Afridi said that I am deeply grateful to the people of Haripur for the warm welcome. You all know that Quaid Imran Khan has ordered the preparation of a street movement. Sohail Afridi said that we have started preparations for a street movement across the country. Imran Khan hasSohail Afridi said that the preparations for the street movement that have been started will be taken to the peak.

KHARAN: In Kharan district of Balochistan, terrorists of Fitnatul Hindustan attacked city police station and banks during several operations and looted lakhs of rupees, however, security forces killed 12 terrorists in a strong action. The statement said that the terrorists attacked the City Police Station, National Bank and Habib during this time and looted Rs 3.4 million from the banks. The ISPR said that the security forces retaliated strongly and forced the terrorists to retreat and killed 12 terrorists at 3 different locations during the clearance operation. The ISPR said that the terrorists planned to create a hostage situation at the police station, but this was effectively thwarted. The statement said that action is being taken to eliminate the presence of terrorists in the said area and its surroundings.

Karachi: The government has formally decided to print new currency notes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 to adapt the currency notes to international security standards, but its impact will be felt by the public. The federal government has decided to print new currency notes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 in Pakistan, which is not just a design change but a major economic step that will have an impact on the pockets of every citizen. However, the aim has been stated to be to adapt the Pakistani currency to international security standards. Important themes like Pakistan’s history, geographical beauty and women’s development will be made part of the design in the new currency notes so that these notes can present a bright face of the country at the global level. Similarly, by replacing old notes with new ones, the money circulating in the market that is not currently part of the formal economy will also return to the banking system.

Senior Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari is facing criticism from social media users for making a personal joke about her co-star Javed Sheikh. Bushra Ansari said some sentences during a press event regarding the personal life of senior and legendary Pakistani showbiz actor Javed Sheikh, especially his divorce, which not only offended Javed Sheikh, but social media users also slammed Bushra Ansari for this comment. This incident occurred when Bushra Ansari, Javed Sheikh, Behrooz Sabzwari, Rubina Ashraf, and Shabbir Jan were attending a press event. During the event, Bushra Ansari spoke sarcastically about Javed Sheikh’s personal life, especially his divorce, which offended Javed Sheikh. Some users also wrote that Bushra Ansari is undoubtedly a great artist, but her statements with Omar are becoming increasingly bitter.

Pakistani actress and morning show host Fiza Ali’s daughter Faral’s photos of her attending her father’s second wedding have gone viral on social media, with users commenting on the actress’s response. Fiza Ali, the host of the program ‘Morning with Fiza’, is often in the news for her statements or pictures on social media. A few days ago, she was trending in the news for several days for her statement regarding TV host Nida Yasir. Fiza Ali gained everlasting fame from PTV’s popular drama serial Mehndi, her other dramas include Love, Life and Lahore, Mom, Saath Nibhana Hai, Saat Sar Rishtan Ke, Chanri, Lagan, Ghao and others. Fiza Ali is also very popular on social media and has 5.6 million followers on TikTok and 1.3 million followers on Instagram, while she is currently hosting the morning show ‘Morning with Fiza’.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has said that Donald Trump is the main culprit behind the deaths and financial losses in the recent protests. According to the International News Agency, the Iranian Supreme Leader accused Donald Trump of being directly responsible for the protests, saying that the US president is directly behind them. The Iranian Supreme Leader said that the recent anti-Iran uprising was different in that the US president was personally involved in it. Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei said that hostile forces wanted to spread hatred against the regime using economic difficulties as an excuse. After which Donald Trump claimed that Iran had stopped implementing the death penalty for the protesters.

In Pakistan, more than 1 million web links and URLs have been blocked for spreading digital content against religion, state and morality. More than 174,000 links of illegal content on TikTok were checked, whilemore than 163,000 links of TikTok videos were blocked. The blocking rate on X was the lowest, with only 62% of the content blocked. More than 1.4 million links and URLs of contempt of court, obscenity, anti-religious, proxy and hateful content were blocked. Obscenity and anti-moral content topped the list, with more than 1.061 million links blocked.

Muslims across Pakistan observed Shab-e-Meraj on Friday night with great religious zeal and devotion. The holy night commemorates the ascension of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to the highest levels of Heaven. After Isha prayers, mosques were filled with worshippers offering special prayers that continued until Fajr. Religious scholars delivered sermons emphasizing the significance of the night and its blessings, while also reflecting on the teachings and life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It was on this night that the command for five daily prayers (Salat) was revealed to the Prophet (PBUH), making it one of the most revered nights in Islam.

By Sardar Khan NiaziPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities develop a beneficial Ramadan package to reach the maximum number of Pakistanis and instructed disbursement of financial assistance through digital wallets, Sharif’s office said. In 2024, the Sharif-led government had announced a historic Ramadan package with a subsidy of $26.8 million (Rs7.5 billion) to lower the prices of essential items for over 30,96,00,000 families. The annual Ramadan relief package offers subsidies on essentials such as wheat, sugar, oil, and pulses. Prime Minister said that the third-party validation of the Ramadan package, conducted by a globally renowned and credible audit firm, would find the government’s package to be effective and transparent. The Prime Minister underscored that all measures should ensure transparency and maximum inclusion of deserving beneficiaries in the upcoming Ramadan package.

Report: Dodgers, Kyle Tucker agree to second-richest-AAV dealThe Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again. Pulling off yet another shocking off-season heist, the back-to-back reigning World Series champions have signed free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday, landing the top available bat on the open market. Tucker’s contract with the Dodgers will be worth $240 million over four years, per FanSided’s Robert Murray, who first reported the contract details. Toronto’s front office, meanwhile, had preferred a long-term deal with Tucker, possibly extending as far as 10 years. But the four-time All-Star has, instead, opted for a short-term, high-AAV mega deal.