Cross-border attacks and hostile narratives are deepening mistrust between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Only diplomacy and respect for sovereignty can prevent further conflict.

Gilgit-Baltistan’s 2026 elections may face delays until October due to harsh weather and budgetary constraints. The caretaker administration may see extended powers amidst rising local political movements.

BNP’s return to power forces a strategic rethink of its India policy. Geography, economic interdependence, and security realities push the party toward pragmatism over rhetoric in managing its most consequential bilateral relationship.