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Pakistan's defence commitments with Saudi Arabia face a major test as Houthi attacks escalate. Here’s what the pact means, Pakistan’s possible role and why India is watching.

Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia have reignited the Yemen conflict, drawn Pakistan and Iran into a diplomatic confrontation and added new pressure to global oil and shipping markets.

A series of targeted killings in Pakistan has fuelled allegations of a covert campaign against militants linked to attacks on India. Pakistan has accused Indian agents of involvement, while India has rejected specific allegations. Updated+ examines what is established, what has been alleged and what remains unknown.

Mahrang Baloch has emerged as a prominent voice in Balochistan’s rights movement. Her activism, detention and 2026 life sentence have drawn international attention to missing persons, peaceful dissent and the conflict in Pakistan’s largest province.

The history of Balochistan since 1947 has been shaped by the disputed accession of Kalat, demands for autonomy, repeated insurgencies, military operations and competition over Gwadar, CPEC and mineral resources.

India has reaffirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance, while Pakistan has renewed warnings over water rights through statements by political and military leaders. The dispute remains a key issue in India-Pakistan relations with implications for regional diplomacy and water security.

The Timeline of Major BLA Attacks in Pakistan highlights the growing security challenges posed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), an armed separatist group active in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan. Over the past few years, the group has claimed responsibility for a series of high-profile attacks targeting security forces, government installations, infrastructure projects, and foreign nationals. Many of these incidents have taken place in strategically impor

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar, alleging more than 30 security personnel were killed. Pakistani authorities had not officially confirmed the casualty figures at the time of publication.

Pakistan Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik has warned against any attempt to disrupt Pakistan's water supply during renewed tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty. His remarks come as India continues to keep the treaty in abeyance following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.