59 m. ago Chinese, Ghanaian FMs exchange congratulations on 65th anniversary of ties

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday exchanged congratulations with his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that Ghana was one of the first sub-Saharan African countries […]

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62 m. ago China, France should act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness, unity: Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and France to act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness and unity. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot. Wang said […]

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1 hour ago Former Labour leader Corbyn in talks to launch new party in UK

LONDON: UK’s Labour Party’s former leader, Jeremy Corbyn has said that he was in talks to start a new political party because Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government had “refused to deliver the change” voters expected during its first year in office. Corbyn, an avowed socialist who took control of the party in 2015, was its […]

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2 h. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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3 h. ago Govt, politicians, army united, and that’s what’s bothering people: Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that for the first time in Pakistan’s history, the government, political leadership, and military establishment are united on the same page, and that is causing discomfort for some. Responding to a reporter’s question in Rohri regarding rumors about removing President Asif Ali Zardari, Naqvi urged people not to […]

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3 h. ago Pakistan, Poland eye deeper partnership after key talks in Warsaw

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and continued diplomatic dialogue. This understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held on July 4, 2025, in Warsaw. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors, marking a positive step in long-standing diplomatic […]

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3 h. ago Hamas open to immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza death toll rises

Hamas has announced its readiness to begin talks “immediately” on a Gaza ceasefire based on a US-backed plan. The statement followed consultations with other Palestinian factions and marked a potential shift in the ongoing 21-month conflict. Hamas expressed willingness to negotiate a mechanism to implement the truce proposal. Meanwhile, Israel has yet to make a […]

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6 h. ago After İmamoğlu, Erdoğan’s govt targets more CHP leaders in southern Turkey

On Saturday morning, Turkish authorities arrested three more mayors from the main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), deepening political tensions in the country. CHP officials condemned the move, calling it “political revenge” by President Erdoğan’s government. According to French news agency AFP, the arrests are linked to a corruption case that previously led […]

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6 h. ago 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks continue

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza since early Saturday morning. According to hospital sources, among the dead were women, children, and civilians who were waiting for aid. The attacks also injured dozens. Many of the victims were from areas hit without warning. A school sheltering displaced families was also targeted, killing five […]

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7 h. ago Mobile blackout begins in Karachi amid 9th muharram processions

Mobile phone services have started shutting down in Karachi as authorities implement strict security arrangements for 9th Muharram processions across the country. Similar actions are being taken in other major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta. In Karachi, signals began fading by mid-morning in areas where central processions are expected. Sensitive locations and procession routes […]

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8 h. ago Budget rumors were planted by our own people, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that the rumors about the provincial government not presenting the budget were spread by individuals from within their own political camp. He stressed that had the budget failed to pass in the assembly, it would have led to the downfall of the government, and the blame […]

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9 h. ago China warns EU: Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is unacceptable, citing U.S. threat

China has privately warned the European Union that it cannot allow Russia to lose the Ukraine war, according to an official briefed on the meeting. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this clear during a four-hour talk with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Brussels. He expressed concern that Russia’s defeat would allow the […]

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10 h. ago Forces gun down 30 more Indian sponsored terrorists in North Waziristan

Tariq Saeed Peshawar Demonstrating an exceptional professionalism, vigilance and preparedness, the Pakistan Army led security forces thwarted yet another attempt

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11 h. ago Military leadership pays tribute to ‘Lion of Kargil’ Karnal Sher Khan on martyrdom anniversary

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Air

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15 h. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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19 h. ago China helped Pakistan during India conflict, says Indian Army deputy chief

China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions during Pakistan’s deadly conflict with its neighbor in May, the deputy chief of India’s army said on Friday, calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s air defense systems. The nuclear-armed rivals used missiles, drones and artillery fire during the four-day fighting – their worst in decades […]

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20 h. ago Muharram security tightened; Karachi faces mobile, internet shutdown

As part of heightened security arrangements for the 8th of Muharram, mobile phone and internet services have been partially suspended in various parts of Karachi, causing significant inconvenience to the city’s residents on Friday. The disruptions began early Friday and are expected to continue throughout the day, especially in areas designated as sensitive during the […]

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21 h. ago Evolving global landscape warrants regional cooperation to confront challenges: PM

PM Shehbaz addresses ECO Summit, saying, ‘forces of instability and chaos continue to destabilise our region for geo-political agendas Condemns recent Indian aggression and New Delhi’s attempts to weaponise water by holding IWT in abeyance Reiterates India couldn’t be allowed to ‘pursue this dangerous path that will be regarded as an act of aggression by […]

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22 h. ago No jail talks: Nawaz won’t visit Imran, says senator Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD – Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary Leader of PML-N in the Senate, firmly denied reports claiming that party leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was planning to visit Adiala Jail to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. Terming the rumors “baseless, meaningless, and absurd,” Siddiqui said Nawaz Sharif has no intention of visiting the prison. […]

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22 h. ago Germany to the rescue? Patriot deal in talks to shield Ukraine

BERLIN — Amid growing concern over the weakening of direct US military support to Ukraine, Germany is considering purchasing additional Patriot air defence systems from the United States on Ukraine’s behalf, a move aimed at bolstering Kyiv’s defences against intensifying Russian aerial assaults. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Friday that Berlin is engaged in […]

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