End of IEA-Pakistan Talks: Increased Hopes for Deescelation
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the IEA’s Foreign Minister, described the outcome of the talks with Pakistan as “good”. During a meeting with Zhao Xing, China’s ambassador in Kabul, Muttaqi discussed the negotiations hosted by China in Urumqi, which aimed to end the conflict between the Afghanistan and Pakistan. Muttaqi expressed hope that “minor differences” would not deter the progress of these talks.
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Fazel Rahman Criticizes Pakistan’s Border and Foreign Policies
Mawlana Fazel Rahman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has criticized Pakistan’s trade closures with Afghanistan, saying the policy has failed and instead pushed Afghanistan to expand trade through Central Asia and Iran. Speaking at a press conference, he noted that Pakistan has effectively cut itself off from trade with both the East and West while official data shows trade with Afghanistan has dropped by around 60% in recent months.
F-35 Shot Down in Central Iran
Iran has shot down a US made F-35 fighter jet over central Iran. Once verified independently, this marks a major blow to the military prestige of both the US and Israel, long reliant on the aircraft’s supposed invincibility.
Rising Demand: Etihad Airways to Launch Daily Kabul–Abu Dhabi Flights
Etihad Airways has announced it will increase its Kabul–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily service starting 1 May 2026, citing strong passenger demand and rising bookings shortly after the route’s relaunch. The airline initially restarted operations on 20 March 2026, with four weekly flights, but said the rapid growth in demand has prompted a quick expansion.
US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement: Netanyahu’s Trial Resumes
Netanyahu's trial on corruption charges which was paused due to the war and lifting of emergency restrictions will resume today at the Quds District Court. This marks the return of one of Israel's most controversial legal cases to the forefront of political dynamics, starting with testimony from one of the defense witnesses.
F-35 Shot Down in Central Iran
Iran has shot down a US made F-35 fighter jet over central Iran. Once verified independently, this marks a major blow to the military prestige of both the US and Israel, long reliant on the aircraft’s supposed invincibility.
Fazel Rahman Criticizes Pakistan’s Border and Foreign Policies
Mawlana Fazel Rahman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has criticized Pakistan’s trade closures with Afghanistan, saying the policy has failed and instead pushed Afghanistan to expand trade through Central Asia and Iran. Speaking at a press conference, he noted that Pakistan has effectively cut itself off from trade with both the East and West while official data shows trade with Afghanistan has dropped by around 60% in recent months.
Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘Draft’ Message on X: Peace Talks or PR Fail?
In a late-night social media blunder, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted a message on X about deescalation efforts in West Asia, sparking rumors that it might have been written by the US or ‘Israel’ rather than Sharif’s own staff.
