65 h. ago Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional, int’l developments in phone call

Both leaders express grave concerns over dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday spoke with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, and both leaders reviewed Pak-Türkiye bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional and international developments, according to state media. “They also expressed grave concerns at the dire […]

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5 d. ago Trump urges all Middle East nations to join Abraham Accords for regional peace

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was important that Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel, saying it will ensure peace in the region. “Now that the nuclear arsenal being ‘created’ by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, it is very important to me that […]

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5 d. ago Trump slams Intel’s new boss as “highly conflicted,” urges immediate resignation

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” due to his ties to Chinese firms and raising doubts about the future of the American chip icon. A change in leadership could pile pressure on the company as it pushes through a major […]

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7 d. ago “Pakistan mart” in Dubai set to boost export access globally

  A high-level delegation from the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World recently met with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to discuss the new “Pakistan Mart” initiative in Dubai. This project aims to give Pakistani exporters direct access to key global markets in the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Brigadier […]

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8 d. ago Russia urges caution in nuclear ‘rhetoric’ after Trump comments

MOSCOW: Russia urged caution on Monday after United States President Donald Trump said he would deploy two nuclear submarines following an online row with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. Trump said he had ordered the deployment in response to what he alleged were highly provocative comments by Medvedev, saying the submarines would be positioned in “appropriate […]

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3 w. ago Majority of Pakistanis see democracy as key to stability: survey

A new nationwide survey has revealed that nearly 90% of Pakistanis believe democracy is essential for the country’s long-term stability and development. The Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) conducted the poll, gathering responses from over 1,000 individuals across different regions. According to the findings, 89% of respondents expressed confidence in democracy, while only 7% […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza

Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]

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3 w. ago US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at ‘possible sanctions’

WASHINGTON: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested during a congressional hearing on Pakistan on Tuesday. “One of the biggest disappointments—regardless of who is in the White House or at the State […]

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4 w. ago Airlines cancel flights amid ongoing Middle East safety concerns

Several international airlines continue suspending flights across the Middle East following the recent 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel, despite a US-brokered ceasefire in late June. While Tehran reopened its Imam Khomeini Airport on July 4, airspace closures and security concerns still impact global flight operations. European and North American carriers have paused or […]

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4 w. ago Ukrainian drone strikes injure 18 in Russian regions overnight

At least 18 people were injured, and several buildings were damaged after Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple Russian regions overnight, according to local governors. The affected areas include Voronezh, Lipetsk, and Bryansk, all located near the Ukraine border. Authorities say the attacks caused damage to homes, schools, and commercial sites. Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev reported […]

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4 w. ago Ukrainian drone strikes injure 18, damage homes in Russian regions

At least 18 people were injured in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes targeting several Russian regions, including Voronezh, Lipetsk, and Bryansk, according to local governors. The attacks also damaged residential buildings, a kindergarten, and other infrastructure, raising concerns over civilian safety on both sides of the conflict. Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev stated that Russian air defense […]

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