Ambassadors
Pakistan's former Ambassador to the United States, China, and the United Nations, Sardar Masood Khan, has emphasized the need for national unity and strategic clarity in the face of escalating cross-border terrorism and evolving regional dynamics. Speaking to national media, Ambassador Khan highlighted the importance of a unified
Antiterrorism measures
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has made a stark warning to Pakistan that it "cannot win a conventional war against India" and that the country's interests are being harmed by provoking New Delhi. In an interview, Kiriakou, who served 15 years in the CIA, including as
Antiterrorism measures
A former CIA officer, who served in Pakistan, has warned that the country will lose in a conventional war with India, emphasizing that provoking Indians will bring no benefits. John Kiriakou, a 15-year veteran of the CIA, shared his concerns in an interview with ANI, stating that Pakistan's
Police departments
Three men, aged 44, 45, and 48, were arrested in west and central London on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing national security investigation. The men were held under section 3 of the National Security Act, and searches were conducted at their addresses as well as a further location
Antiterrorism measures
Three men, aged 44, 45, and 48, were arrested in west and central London on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing national security investigation. The men were held under section 3 of the National Security Act, and searches were conducted at their addresses as well as a further location
Antiterrorism measures
Pakistan's cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to ban the extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party under the country's Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) after it recently staged violent protests in the country. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed a new ceasefire agreement with the Taliban, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough after months of violent cross-border clashes and airstrikes. The agreement, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, commits Kabul to not supporting anti-Pakistan militant groups operating within Afghanistan. However, the success of
International cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism in the Sahel region, which includes developmental and ideological dimensions. The roundtable discussion, held on the sidelines of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, brought together foreign ministers from Mali, Burkina
International cooperation
Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation Affairs, Ambassador Hamad Al-Meshaan, emphasized the country's commitment to hosting the Counter-Terrorism Forum experts' meeting, citing the importance of strengthening global coordination and supporting international counter-terrorism objectives. The two-day meeting, jointly chaired by Kuwait and Kenya,
International cooperation
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu landed in Rome on October 15, 2025, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a critical counter-terrorism summit co-hosted by Jordan and Italy. The forum, initiated in 2015 by Jordan's King Abdullah II, aims to bolster global cooperation against
International cooperation
Jordan's King Abdullah II has begun a tour of Europe, visiting Italy, the Vatican, Hungary, and Slovenia to promote cooperation and discuss regional stability. The tour, which follows the king's attendance at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, aims to strengthen international relations and address common
Police departments
A counter-terrorism investigation into suspected National Security Act offences led to the arrest of two men and a woman in their homes in Grays, Essex, on suspicion of assisting the Russian intelligence service. The Metropolitan police arrested the three individuals on separate occasions, taking them to a police station in
