Pakistan conducted airstrikes on seven militant hideouts along the Afghan border following a rise in attacks attributed to groups such as Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan and Islamic State Khorasan. The strikes targeted sites linked to recent suicide bombings and assaults on Pakistani security forces. Pakistan summoned Afghanistan’s chargé d’affaires, alleging Afghan territory is being used by militants, and called on the international community to pressure Kabul to act against these groups. Afghan authorities have not confirmed casualties. Heightened border tensions and past clashes underscore deteriorating relations, while Pakistan emphasizes its commitment to securing its borders and preventing future attacks.

Pakistan’s diplomatic shortcomings have created severe visa obstacles for Pakistani workers and investors in Oman, despite longstanding friendly relations between the two countries and extensive employment opportunities available in Oman's expanding development projects. Many Pakistanis who legally established businesses in Oman face financial strain due to prolonged visa delays, while comparisons with India highlight Pakistan’s lack of effective government mechanisms to protect its citizens’ interests abroad. The article argues that internal political conflicts and ceremonial official visits have prevented substantive progress, urging the Government of Pakistan to adopt serious, results‑oriented diplomacy to safeguard economic opportunities and restore its international credibility.

Sarfraz Hussain marks 15 years of humanitarian work, reflecting on a journey shaped by personal hardship, migration to Oman, and decades of social service. He highlights his early motivation for journalism, his commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals, and his philosophy of patience, silence, and understanding root causes of social issues rather than judging surface actions. Hussain emphasizes youth empowerment, psychological resilience, and the moral responsibility to support community members in need. He pledges lifelong dedication to humanitarian efforts without alignment to political, racial, or religious divisions, underscoring sincerity and integrity as the core of his mission.

The study examines how corporate sustainability engagement relates to earnings management in Bangladesh’s banking sector from 2010 to 2020, and whether audit fees moderate that relationship. Using sustainability-activity content analysis and discretionary accruals as a proxy for earnings management, it finds a significant positive association between sustainability engagement and earnings management. Higher audit fees moderate this relationship negatively, suggesting that costly, rigorous audits may encourage higher-quality financial reporting and limit the use of sustainability activities for managerial opportunism. The findings have implications for researchers, corporate authorities, auditors, and policymakers in emerging markets with similar financial and regulatory systems.

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified due to stalled nuclear negotiations, heightened military deployments, and mutual threats. The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East and issued deadlines for an agreement, while Iran insists on maintaining its nuclear rights and prepares defensive measures. Regional states, especially in the Gulf, are pursuing quiet diplomacy to prevent conflict, fearing severe economic and security repercussions. Global markets are reacting with rising oil and gold prices, raising concerns about energy security and inflation. Analysts warn that miscalculation could ignite a wider regional crisis, emphasizing the need to keep diplomatic channels open as the confrontation threatens global trade, political stability, and long-term regional development.