Caught in delicate balancing act, Pakistan seeks profits from US-China rivalry - Yes Punjab News China gains influence in Pakistan as US presence declines amid protests, tensions, and shifting regional alliances, according to reports.

Caught in delicate balancing act, Pakistan seeks profits from US-China rivalry yespunjab.com?p=238683

#Pakistan #China #USA #CPEC #Geopolitics #USPakistanRelations #Beijing #Islamabad #ForeignPolicy #AsianLite #IranConflict #SouthAsia #Diplomacy #BreakingNews

Pakistan’s Search For Strategic Balance In A Divided Region Pakistan is emerging as a potential regional bridge, promoting dialogue, stability, and economic integration while shifting away from conflict-driven narratives

Echoing Sun Tzu, Pakistan can turn crisis into opportunity—shifting from battleground to bridge through diplomacy and regional peace.
By Nadeem Khalid

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#Pakistan #Geopolitics #PeaceBuilding #Diplomacy #SouthAsia #Strategy

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⚡️ — تقارير: وزير دفاع باكستان حذف منشوراً انتقد فيه إسرائيل

➡️ وصف إسرائيل سابقاً بأنها “لعنة”
➡️ أنباء عن رد فعل داخلي واحتجازه

⚠️ لا يوجد تأكيد مستقل

#Pakistan #Israel #Politics #Breaking #SouthAsia

🇵🇰🇮🇱⚡️ — Reports: Pakistan defense minister deleted post critical of Israel

➡️ Earlier remarks described Israel as “a curse”
➡️ Claims of internal backlash and possible custody

⚠️ No independent confirmation

#Pakistan #Israel #Politics #Breaking #SouthAsia

#CandidFootballConversations returns with me Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the #broadcast rights for the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup2026 being unsold in #India & across #SouthAsia. What is going to happen?

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The map stretching all the way from west #Africa through the #MiddleEast and on to #SouthAsia has been scarred w/ conflicts of one kind or another for a long time. Now this new #war coinciding w/ a super-charged #ElNino and #climatechange is going to add to that woe.

Pledges BNP made to protect minorities in Bangladesh under scrutiny amid rising concerns - Yes Punjab News Report raises concerns over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, testing BNP’s commitment to minority rights after 2026 elections.

Pledges BNP made to protect minorities in Bangladesh under scrutiny amid rising concerns yespunjab.com?p=237934

#Bangladesh #MinorityRights #HinduCommunity #HumanRights #BNP #TariqueRahman #AwamiLeague #SouthAsia #ReligiousFreedom #GlobalNews #PoliticalNews #BangladeshNews

ISI shifts tactics: Juveniles drawn into spy network with cash, drugs - Yes Punjab News ISI-backed network in India exploits juveniles for espionage, using CCTV surveillance and online recruitment tactics.

ISI shifts tactics: Juveniles drawn into spy network with cash, drugs yespunjab.com?p=237876

#IndiaSecurity #ISI #Espionage #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews #DelhiNews #CyberCrime #YouthCrime #IndiaNews #Intelligence #SecurityAlert #CrimeNetwork #SouthAsia #Geopolitics #LawAndOrder

Pakistan: Anti-terrorism case registered against Ex-PM Imran Khan's sisters, several lawmakers - Yes Punjab News Pakistan police file anti-terror case against Imran Khan’s sisters and PTI leaders after Rawalpindi protest near Adiala Jail.

Pakistan: Anti-terrorism case registered against Ex-PM Imran Khan's sisters, several lawmakers yespunjab.com?p=237858

#ImranKhan #PTI #PakistanNews #Rawalpindi #AdialaJail #Protest #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational #PoliticalCrisis #BreakingNews #SouthAsia #FreedomOfSpeech #Section144

China’s Emergence as a Backroom Mediator Reading the tea leaves in South Asia and the Middle East, Beijing is positioning itself as a peacemaker and a stabilizing force in the present geopolitical flux.

My article @Diplomat on "China’s Emergence as a Backroom Mediator: Reading the tea leaves in South Asia and the Middle East" #Afghanistan, #Pakistan, #Myanmar, #Iran, #saudiarabia,#TTP, #Taliban #GSI #usa #Russia #India #SouthAsia #middleeast #peacemaking #mediator thediplomat.com/2026/04/chin...

The Anatomy of Terrorism in South Asia - Stratheia South Asia faces evolving terrorism shaped by cross-border networks, Afghan safe havens, and rising urban radicalization across the region.

Shared training camps, logistics, and digital platforms are reshaping how terrorist groups operate in the region.
#SecurityThreats #SouthAsia #Terrorism
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Pakistan Govt fails to meet IMF's revenue collection target - Yes Punjab News Pakistan faces revenue shortfall under International Monetary Fund programme, risking targets and economic stability.

Pakistan Govt fails to meet IMF's revenue collection target yespunjab.com?p=237705

#PakistanEconomy #IMF #FBR #EconomicCrisis #TaxRevenue #PakistanNews #GlobalEconomy #OilPrices #MiddleEast #StraitOfHormuz #FinanceNews #EconomicReforms #SouthAsia #BreakingNews

A purple speech bubble with the quote: "I showed my Carers ID card at a government hospital and was able to get medical treatment quickly. For the first time in my life, I received such respect and prompt treatment - Takiya, Carer from Bangladesh" In the bottom right corner, a woman holds up an ID card while carrying a child in her arms.

A purple speech bubble with the quote: "Carers ID card is not just a card; it is our achievement. My family members and others are now also happy to see our recognition. I believe that soon carers across the country will receive this recognition - Taslima, Carer from Bangladesh" In the bottom right corner, a woman holds up an ID card while carrying a child in her arms.

73% of #UnpaidCarers report health problems, yet as few as 5% seek medical treatment.

This is what our research across #SouthAsia shows.

So what’s getting in the way?

🔸 No time & money to spare
🔸 And the constant, often overwhelming weight of caring responsibilities

The impact is serious.

Arrest warrant issued against former Nepal PM Deuba, his wife: Reports - Yes Punjab News Kathmandu court issues arrest warrant against ex-PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and wife in a money laundering probe.

Arrest warrant issued against former Nepal PM Deuba, his wife: Reports yespunjab.com?p=237670

#NepalNews #SherBahadurDeuba #MoneyLaundering #Kathmandu #PoliticalNews #SouthAsia #Interpol #CorruptionCase #BreakingNews #NepalPolitics

India and Bangladesh discuss strengthening bilateral relationship in various facets - Yes Punjab News Jaishankar meets Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman in Delhi to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, and future cooperation.

India and Bangladesh discuss strengthening bilateral relationship in various facets yespunjab.com?p=237662

#IndiaBangladesh #SJaishankar #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #NewDelhi #BilateralTies #SouthAsia #Geopolitics #IndiaNews #BangladeshNews

Class, Culture And Cruelty: Reading Mueenuddin’s Second Novel An orphaned tea-stall worker in Rawalpindi navigates class boundaries and forbidden love, a journey that ultimately pulls him into the chaotic political

Daniyal Mueenuddin’s This Is Where the Serpent Lives exposes feudal Pakistan’s deep inequalities, where class and power define fate.
By Meezan Zahra Khwaja

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/08-Apr-2026/...

#BookReview #PakistaniLiterature #Feudalism #SocialInequality #LiteraryFiction #SouthAsia

South Asia’s terrorism landscape is no longer local—it’s transnational, interconnected, and evolving rapidly. Regional cooperation is no longer optional.
#SouthAsia #Security #Terrorism
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Awami League condemns Bangladesh ex-Speaker's arrest over ‘baseless and fabricated’ case - Yes Punjab News Awami League condemns arrest of Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, calls case baseless and raises human rights concerns in Bangladesh.

Awami League condemns Bangladesh ex-Speaker's arrest over ‘baseless and fabricated’ case yespunjab.com?p=237527

#Bangladesh #AwamiLeague #ShirinSharminChaudhury #Dhaka #BreakingNews #HumanRights #Politics #BNP #SouthAsia #Democracy #TrendingNews

Climate change is no longer distant—it’s reshaping South Asia’s ecosystems today. From melting glaciers to shrinking forests, biodiversity is under serious threat.
#ClimateChange #SouthAsia #Biodiversity
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Pakistan: Afghan transgender woman killed in Peshawar over friendship refusal - Yes Punjab News Transgender woman killed in Peshawar after refusing friendship; incident highlights rising violence against trans community in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Afghan transgender woman killed in Peshawar over friendship refusal yespunjab.com?p=237313

#Pakistan #Peshawar #TransgenderRights #HumanRights #LGBTQ #ViolenceAgainstTrans #BreakingNews #SouthAsia #CrimeNews #Equality #HumanRightsWatch

Bangladesh: Ex-Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrested in Dhaka - Yes Punjab News Former Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrested in Dhaka over cases linked to 2024 protests, police confirm.

Bangladesh: Ex-Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrested in Dhaka yespunjab.com?p=237240

#Bangladesh #Dhaka #ShirinSharminChaudhury #AwamiLeague #BNP #Politics #BreakingNews #SouthAsia #HumanRights #WorldNews #PoliticalCrisis #DhakaNews #AsiaPolitics

Op Sindoor blow, global rebuff leave Asim Munir scrambling for narrative control - Yes Punjab News Report alleges Pakistan’s fake narrative campaign post-Operation Sindoor amid global setbacks and criticism of Asim Munir.

Op Sindoor blow, global rebuff leave Asim Munir scrambling for narrative control yespunjab.com?p=237177

#Pakistan #IndiaPakistan #AsimMunir #OperationSindoor #Geopolitics #FakeNarrative #Propaganda #SouthAsia #GlobalPolitics #Afghanistan #MediaWar #BreakingNews #IndiaNews

What Ten Months Reveal About a Changing Posture? - Stratheia Pakistan’s rapid strategic shift amid conflicts with India, Taliban, and Iran fallout marks a decisive end to neutrality.

May 2025 changed deterrence in South Asia. Pakistan’s response showed it could absorb and retaliate effectively—altering long-held assumptions about India’s edge.
#SouthAsia #Deterrence #SecurityStudies
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Modi’s Missteps And Pakistan’s Strategic Comeback Pakistan, once targeted for international isolation, has re-emerged as a central player in global diplomacy, enjoying broader regional and international

Amid US–Iran tensions and shifting South Asian alignments, Pakistan strengthens strategic ties and asserts its geopolitical relevance.
By Dr Saeed Ahmed Rid

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#Pakistan #foreignpolicy #USIran #SouthAsia #geopolitics #IndiaPakistanRelations #MiddleEast

Bangladesh: ‘Hasina question’ haunts and nettles new PM Rahman#AwamiLeague #Bangladesh #BangladeshDemocracy #BangladeshNationalistParty #BangladeshReconciliation #Block2 #SheikhHasina #SouthAsia #TariqueHasman

Nine killed, several injured as heavy rains batter eastern Afghanistan - Yes Punjab News Heavy rains and floods in Afghanistan kill nine as homes collapse, adding to rising casualties and widespread damage across provinces.

Nine killed, several injured as heavy rains batter eastern Afghanistan yespunjab.com?p=237035

#Afghanistan #Floods #NaturalDisaster #ClimateCrisis #BreakingNews #HumanitarianCrisis #Rainfall #SouthAsia #DisasterRelief #UN #GlobalNews

Chaudhry Rahmat Ali And the Politics of Historical Memory While often reduced to a symbolic footnote as the man who coined

Zaid Bin Umar revisits Rahmat Ali, redefining his role from a symbolic figure to a key thinker behind Pakistan’s conceptual foundation
By Adnan Tariq

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#PakistanHistory #RahmatAli #IntellectualHistory #Historiography #SouthAsia #PakistanStudies #History

Pakistan’s huge fuel hike will likely cause food inflation, shrink exports: Report - Yes Punjab News Pakistan’s petrol price hike to Rs 458/litre may trigger inflation, hurt SMEs, and strain its fragile economy amid IMF pressures.

Pakistan’s huge fuel hike will likely cause food inflation, shrink exports: Report yespunjab.com?p=237033

#PakistanEconomy #FuelPriceHike #IMF #Inflation #EconomicCrisis #PetrolPrices #SouthAsia #BusinessNews #EnergyCrisis #SMEs #FiscalPolicy #GlobalEconomy