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09/09/2026

Brutal Torture of Najib Orakzai Highlights State Repression

The brutal torture and inhumane treatment of Najib Orakzai is another clear example of state repression. Political activists cannot be silenced through violence, intimidation, or retaliatory actions.

Hanif Pashtin, Noorullah Tareen, and Fareed Afridi remain missing, while Ali Wazir and other political activists continue to face pressure and restrictions.

09/09/2026

Alleged Police Abuse Against Pashtuns in Punjab

Reports from Kuwach Tandar Khel village in Kala Bagh, Tehsil Isa Khel, District Mianwali, Punjab, allege severe abuses against local Pashtun families by the police, reportedly under SHO Kaleem Ullah Khan.

According to these reports, homes belonging to Pashtun civilians were demolished, copies of the Holy Quran were allegedly burned, money and jewelry were reportedly taken, and some families were forced to spend the night in mosques. If confirmed, such actions would represent serious violations of human rights and religious values.

09/09/2026

Pakistan says Saudi attacks could activate joint defense pact

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia could trigger the joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, obliging Islamabad to provide assistance under the pact.

09/09/2026

Pakistan Expels Afghan Students

Pakistan has suspended educational facilities for Afghan students and ordered some Afghan students enrolled in medical and dental programs to leave the country. The decision has raised concerns about the future of Afghan students pursuing higher education in Pakistan.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Reports of violence and abuse against Baloch women are deeply concerning. Women have the right to peacefully raise their voices for justice, their rights, and answers about missing loved ones. Any form of violence against women must be condemned, and their fundamental human rights must be respected.

08/09/2026

Afghanistan Plans to Utilize Kunar River for Water Management and Power Generation

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said that dams should be constructed on Afghanistan’s rivers, including the Kunar River, to manage water resources and generate electricity for the country’s benefit.

08/09/2026

Afghanistan and Saudi Company Sign $200 Million Energy Agreement

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed an exploration and production agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Delta Energy International for the Kashk–Tirpul oil and gas area in Herat province.

Under the agreement, the Saudi company is expected to invest $200 million initially and carry out oil and natural gas exploration and production activities over a 25-year period.

07/09/2026

🚨 Breaking News

Following the clashes, Houthi forces have reportedly captured several armored vehicles belonging to the Pakistani military. The vehicles were reportedly supplied by Saudi Arabia to Pakistani forces.

Pakistani troops were deployed to support Saudi Arabia’s defensive operations, while reports indicate that several Pakistani soldiers were also killed in the clashes.

07/09/2026

Iran’s IRGC Claims Attacks on Three U.S.-Linked Vessels
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that its naval forces targeted three U.S.-linked vessels in response to alleged U.S. attacks on three Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has also warned vessels operating in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz to avoid what it considers unauthorized maritime routes.