Military geography has always struck me as the vital intersection where physical science, statecraft, and the demanding art of armed conflict meet. When I examine this interdisciplinary branch of geography and military science, I see a discipline that looks at physical, cultural, and political landscapes through the rigorous lens of national security, grand strategy, and...
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October 7, 2026October 7, 2026World
Bahrain FM to arrive in Pakistan today on 2-day visit
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani is set to arrive in Pakistan on a two-day visit on Wednesday to co-chair the third session of their Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said the dignitary will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from Oct 7-8 at the invitation of...
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October 7, 2026October 7, 2026Pakistan
Remaining 3 Pakistanis rescued from hijacked vessel off Somalia returning home today: Dar
The three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, an oil tanker that was hijacked off the coast of Somalia in April, were expected to arrive in Karachi on Wednesday to reunite with their families, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. In late September, the maritime police force of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland recovered the Palau-flagged...
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October 7, 2026October 7, 2026Pakistan
PTI cannot force govt to accept its demands by holding state ‘hostage’, says Sanaullah
The PTI cannot pressure the government into accepting its demands by holding the state “hostage” and creating political instability, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Sanaullah said that the government would not allow the opposition to use talks as a “tool” for...
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October 6, 2026October 6, 2026World
Tens of thousands expected in Paris for high school protests
Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected on the streets of Paris on Tuesday as France’s powerful trade unions join high school students rallying for better conditions in a wave of protests marked by clashes with police. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing...
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October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Pakistan
Security forces kill 5 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: state media
Security forces on Tuesday killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. Two terrorists were injured in the operation, it said. Forces targeted hideouts of the terrorists, who belonged to Fitna al-Khawarij, according to security sources. Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned...
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October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Pakistan
PM Shehbaz urges PTI to call off long march, resolve issues through dialogue
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the PTI to end its long march to Islamabad and invited the opposition to sit with the government to resolve contentious issues through political dialogue. The opposition has gone ahead with its march despite warnings from the Centre, which has vowed to prevent any gatherings in Islamabad. The protest aims to demand...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026World
Only ‘just, fair’ talks can end war, Iran tells US
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that there was no military solution to the US’ war against the Islamic Republic and that only negotiations based on “justice and fairness” could end the conflict, as talks between Washington and Tehran appeared to be at an impasse. “If our enemies again choose the path...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Pakistan
‘Abandoned province’: Amir Muqam slams PTI, says not in favour of governor’s rule in KP but security risks persist
Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam on Monday slammed the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stressing that the federal government was not “in favour of governor’s rule” amid the party’s march, but warned of national security risks. The minister’s comments come as KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched the party’s long march towards...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Pakistan
Makkah defence pact meeting to be held today in Riyadh, confirms FO
A meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will be held on Monday in Riyadh and will focus on regional developments and ongoing cooperation among the member states, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed. In a statement on social media platform X, the FO said Pakistan’s delegation to the meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence...