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MM Report MOSCOW: Russia said it was prepared to expand counter-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan after strongly condemning a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad that left dozens dead and scores injured. In a statement issued by the Russian foreign ministry, its spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, described the bombing of a mosque in the capital on 6 February as a “barbaric act” and evidence of what she called the inhumane nature of terrorism. The attack, carried out during Friday prayers, killed at least 32 people and wounded around 170 others, according to official accounts. Zakharova said the assault, which targeted worshippers gathered in…
President Zardari accused certain neighboring countries of directly funding and technically supporting terrorist groups, warning of escalating regional security threats MM Report KARACHI: The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) is facing waves of criticism after the recent allegations circulating in the British media, including reports in the British Medical Journal and the Daily Mail, regarding its International Training Fellowship (ITF) program. While the CPSP has categorically denied any such allegations. The reports of administrative lapses at the CPSP and the termination of its training agreement with the University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) in the United Kingdom caused serious damage…
An Afghan media outlet cited international researchers warning that the Taliban administration remained fragile and unpredictable, raising doubts over its capacity to govern MM Report KABUL: International experts have raised concerns that Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, could remain a major source of extremism, posing a serious challenge to regional and global security. Analysts warn that the current government’s instability risks fostering the spread of terrorism beyond the country’s borders. An Afghan publication, Afghanistan International, cited a number of international researchers describing the Taliban administration as fragile and unpredictable. Observers say that without meaningful reform, the government could deepen instability across…
MM Report KABUL: Afghanistan’s economic crisis deepened sharply under the rule of the Afghan Taliban, with new international assessments warning that extremist policies and institutional collapse had pushed the country closer to long-term economic isolation and social breakdown. According to a recent report by the United Nations Development Program, investment in Afghanistan had fallen to critically low levels as confidence in the country’s economic direction continued to erode. The report said uncertainty, weak governance and restrictive policies introduced by the Taliban authorities had discouraged both domestic and foreign investors, leaving the economy heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance. The UNDP noted…
MM Report LONDON: A convicted British-Pakistani man charged in connection with attacks on Adil Raja and Shahzad Akbar in Chesham and Cambridge was in Pakistan and later in Dubai at the time the incidents took place, according to sources. The attacks occurred in late December 2025 and early January 2026. Asif Afsar appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court alongside Liam McGarry and Mark Regan. The three men face multiple charges, including conspiracy to assault and causing actual bodily harm, linked to attacks on Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja on 24 and 31 December 2025. Court records show that Asif Afsar, previously…
MM Report ANKARA: An official ceremony was held at the Pakistani embassy in Ankara to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming Turkey’s support for the Kashmiri people’s inalienable right to self-determination and Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with their struggle. The event was attended by Ali Shaheen, chairman of the Pakistan-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group and member of parliament, Turkish parliamentarians Burhan Kaya Turk and Mustafa Kaya, SESRIC Director-General Zehra Zumrut, Ankara’s deputy governor Ismail Gul Tekin, former diplomats, strategic and military experts, as well as representatives from media, think tanks, educational institutions, and civil society. Speaking at the event, Ali Shaheen expressed deep…
MM Report KABUL: The inability of Taliban 2.0 to inspire Afghans is undeniable. The reclusive regime is rapidly emerging as an existential threat to peace and security. The government in Kabul is plagued by deep divisions, factional rivalries, and a constant struggle between power-wielders from the Kandahar and Haqqani camps. This rift is no longer hidden, leaving governance paralyzed and regional harmony in tatters. Authoritarian rule, coupled with hardline policies, is also taking its toll. The leadership’s pursuit of brinkmanship, by burning bridges with trusted neighbors—especially Pakistan—and courting New Delhi alone, has bred regional resentment. This tension was clear when…
MM Report ABU DHABI: President Asif Ali Zardari met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi in a high-level engagement aimed at reinforcing the long-standing ties between the two countries. The meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to review all aspects of bilateral cooperation and explore ways to further strengthen the longstanding and brotherly relationship. During the discussions, President Zardari and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasized the importance of expanding economic and strategic partnerships. Both leaders highlighted potential opportunities across a broad range of sectors, including trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, technology, and…
EU and India forge comprehensive security and defence partnership to integrate industries, strengthen strategic ties, and boost regional stability MM Report NEW DELHI: The European Union (EU) and India are finalizing major free trade and defence partnership agreements, with high-level EU officials, including European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas, visiting New Delhi to oversee negotiations. Reports indicate that the EU is pressing India to reduce tariffs on European automobiles, while India seeks assurances that its steel exports will not be affected by forthcoming EU tariffs or the…
The Board of Peace was formed to uphold the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and supervise a temporary governance framework in Gaza MM Report NEW DEHLI: India has reportedly expressed concern that US President Donald Trump could raise the Kashmir dispute at the Board of Peace as early as Monday, according to British media reports. Officials in New Delhi are said to fear that Trump may seek to expand the forum’s mandate beyond Gaza, potentially drawing India into discussions it wishes to avoid. The Board of Peace was established to maintain a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and to oversee an interim governance…