Twin Challenge: After India, Afghanistan Moves to Curb River Flow to Pakistan with New Kunar Dam
Pakistan’s water troubles are mounting, as Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has begun constructing a dam on the Kunar River, a move that could significantly cut the water flow to Pakistan. The decision follows escalating tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and mirrors India’s earlier move to suspend parts of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror […]
Massive Protests in PoK: Karakoram Highway Blocked for 3 Days Over Trade Policies
Highway Blockade Paralyzes Traffic in Gilgit-Baltistan For the third consecutive day, the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan, part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), remained blocked as massive protests erupted against the Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government’s trade policies. The blockade has completely halted all vehicular movement on this vital route, which connects Pakistan to China and is also […]
Pakistan Slams PM Modi’s Remarks on Indus Waters Treaty, Calls It a “Departure from International Norms”
In a strong reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement on Wednesday calling the comments “regrettable” and “a troubling departure from international norms.” During a speech in Gujarat on Tuesday, PM Modi said that Pakistan is already feeling the heat from India’s decision […]