Pakistan has announced a significant discovery of oil and natural gas reserves in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking a potential boost to the country’s domestic energy production. The state-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) revealed the find, emphasising its importance in meeting the nation’s growing fuel demand. In a notice to the Pakistan […]

The diplomatic standoff between Islamabad and New Delhi has intensified as Pakistan officially extended its comprehensive ban on the use of its airspace by Indian-registered aircraft. According to a directive issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, the restrictive measures—which have severely disrupted regional aviation—will now remain in effect until […]

Speculation is mounting internationally over the potential inclusion of Bangladesh in a burgeoning military alliance comprising Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the aftermath of the upcoming national elections. In recent months, high-level defence meetings between Dhaka and Islamabad, alongside Pakistan’s existing strategic mutual defence agreements with Saudi Arabia, have added momentum to discussions […]