Pak must act against cross-border terrorism before world believes it would do what it says: MEA

September 23, 2026 10:16 AM

Pak must act against cross-border terrorism before world believes it would do what it says: MEA

Pakistan must take “credible action” against cross-border terrorism before the world believes Islamabad would do what it says, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. During his bi-weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked how New Delhi viewed the comments by Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who said the armed forces were determined to defeat terrorism amid the rising threat of militancy in the country. “Pakistan needs to d...

Soft coup: Munir seizes absolute power in Pakistan

August 30, 2026 9:59 AM

Soft coup: Munir seizes absolute power in Pakistan

Pakistan’s parliament has legally codified an unprecedented concentration of military power, placing Field Marshal Asim Munir at the apex of the country’s armed forces and nuclear arsenal. On 20th August, both Houses of Parliament rapidly passes two pieces of legislation — the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010. As if on cue,  President Asif Ali Zardari promptly signs the two Bills into law. These laws were bulldozed through Par...