6 h. ago 27th Amendment to see the light of day only after consultations, confirms Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the federal government would present the 27th Constitutional Amendment in accordance with the Constitution and only after consultation with coalition partners. This tweak also sought to amend Article 243 – which pertains to the supreme command of the armed forces – as well as several other […]

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10 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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15 h. ago Dick Cheney, former US vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

WASHINGTON: Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. Cheney died on Monday night from complications of pneumonia and cardiac […]

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18 h. ago US seeks UN approval for International Security Force in Gaza

WASHINGTON – The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seeking approval for the establishment of an International Security Force (ISF) in Gaza with a two-year mandate, Axios reported on Tuesday. The proposed force, described by US officials as an “enforcement force” rather than a peacekeeping mission, would […]

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33 h. ago Muslim nations condemn Israeli ceasefire violations, urge immediate withdrawal from Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and several other Muslim countries on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s violations of the fragile Gaza ceasefire and called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied Palestinian territory, according to the Foreign Office (FO). The ceasefire, signed on October 9 between Hamas and Israel, was part of a United States initiative […]

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35 h. ago Three terrorists killed in separate operations across KP: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: As many as three terrorists were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday. “Movement of a group of khwarij, opposite general area Esham, North Waziristan District, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces.” The […]

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37 h. ago Pakistan’s security ensured by armed forces, not Kabul: DG ISPR

Pakistan’s security lies solely in the hands of its armed forces and not Kabul, said Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry while briefing senior journalists on Monday. He asserted that no external power or neighbouring government can provide such a guarantee, as Pakistan’s defence institutions remain fully capable of ensuring […]

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37 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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43 h. ago Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]

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45 h. ago Meghan faces backlash over “Staged” dodgers celebration video

LOS ANGELES – Meghan Markle has drawn widespread criticism online after a video surfaced showing her celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The clip, shared by Markle’s friend Kelly McKee Zajfen, captured the Duchess of Sussex jumping and cheering in excitement, while Prince Harry — reportedly a Blue […]

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58 h. ago Mamdani leads dramatic NY mayoral race going into voting day

NEW YORKER: New Yorkers will pick a new mayor on Tuesday after an unpredictable race that has drawn attention from far beyond the largest city in the United States, with President Donald Trump branding frontrunner Zohran Mamdani “a communist.” Breakout Democratic Party candidate Mamdani, a naturalized Muslim American who represents Queens in the state legislature, […]

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58 h. ago Rangers arrest key Lyari gang operative linked to Wasiullah Lakho network

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers have arrested a key operative of the Wasiullah Lakho gang during an intelligence-based raid in Lyari, recovering arms and ammunition from his possession, the paramilitary force said on Friday. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the suspect, identified as Mohammad Ismail alias Tamba, was a most-wanted criminal involved in targeted killings, robberies, and […]

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59 h. ago Neoliberalism, affordability crisis, and the politics of hate

Weak economic institutional quality has meant that the government has not been able to provide ‘rules of the game’ or legislation that on one hand allows a governance, and incentive structure for the organizations, firms, state-owned enterprises, overall economic agents, and markets to function in a way that pushes the economy towards an appropriate level […]

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62 h. ago Gaza school children return to class after 2 years of deadly Israeli war: report

GAZA CITY: After two years of Israeli war that kept them out of classrooms, Gaza’s children are finally returning to the classroom, surrounded by devastation – but determined to learn, according to a UN report. “What we need now are notebooks, books, and pens. We want to get our lives back”, said one young Palestinian […]

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63 h. ago Hope returns as Gaza children rebuild lives through education

After two years of brutal war and destruction, the children of Gaza have finally returned to school, stepping into classrooms that still bear the scars of conflict. Despite shattered walls and makeshift furniture, their determination to learn remains unbroken, bringing a glimmer of hope to the war-torn region. Young students expressed excitement and relief at […]

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64 h. ago Environmental concerns rise amid unchecked development and crop

The growing environmental concerns across Punjab have recently drawn significant attention due to a series of destructive practices and unsustainable development trends. From the burning of agricultural fields to the felling of century-old trees, citizens, environmentalists, and experts are raising alarms over the detrimental effects these actions are having on the region’s ecology. In a […]

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69 h. ago Malaysia launches ‘Investor Pass’ golden visa for global entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has introduced the Investor Pass, a new golden visa that allows international businesspeople to reside in Malaysia for up to one year, aiming to attract global investors and entrepreneurs to the country’s growing economy. The pass offers a streamlined application process with approval in just five […]

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3 d. ago Ishaq Dar to visit Turkiye on Monday to discuss Gaza peace plan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will represent Pak­is­tan at a meeting of the foreign ministers of eight major Muslim countries in Turkiye next week, to discuss the next steps in the Gaza peace plan. All preparations regarding Ishaq Dar’s visit have been put in the place which is being taking […]

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3 d. ago Jordan, Germany call for UN Mandate for Gaza stabilization force

Jordan and Germany have stressed that any international force in Gaza must operate under a United Nations mandate. They made the statement following U.S. plans to support Palestinian police under a Gaza stabilization initiative. Officials said the mandate is crucial for the force to function effectively and maintain legitimacy under international law. The proposed force, […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan militants suffer heaviest losses in a decade during October

Militants in Pakistan faced their deadliest month in ten years in October as security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across multiple regions, according to data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report stated that 355 militants were killed last month, while 72 security personnel and 31 civilians, including a peace […]

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