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Pakistan Rejects Afghan Claims Over Angoor Adda Clash

Pakistan’s Information Ministry rejected Afghanistan’s account of the Angoor Adda border clash, calling it fabricated. Islamabad said Afghan forces initiated firing and mortar shelling, killing one civilian and injuring five others. The ministry said Pakistani troops retaliated, inflicting casualties and destroying seven Afghan posts. Kabul, however, accused Pakistan of launching drone attacks and conducting retaliatory strikes. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

World Bank Flags Risks to KP Hydropower Project

The World Bank has rated progress on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s $727 million hydropower and renewable energy project as “moderately unsatisfactory”, warning of substantial risks. Although implementation has gained momentum, loan disbursements remain limited, with only $3.95 million released from a $200 million market-based loan. The project aims to strengthen provincial institutions and expand renewable energy generation by November 2027. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Economy & Business

Pakistan Plans Five-Year Roadmap to Boost Kinnow Exports

The government has directed authorities to develop a five-year roadmap to boost Pakistan’s kinnow exports and address longstanding trade barriers. Proposed measures include daily fruit convoys across Iran’s border, faster customs clearance, refrigerated freight trains and financial facilitation for exporters. Authorities will also examine tariff barriers in the Philippines and valuation issues in Russia to improve market access. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Afghan Returnees Intensify Pressure on Jobs and Housing

Afghanistan is struggling to accommodate more than six million people returning from Iran and Pakistan, worsening competition for jobs, housing and water. In Jawzjan province, local labourers report declining employment opportunities, while some deported families struggle to survive. The United Nations has also warned that mass returns could significantly increase the population in drought-hit areas. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Bolsonaro Family Arrives in Miami Amid Legal Dispute

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday after he defied a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The United States agreed to grant them entry visas. His departure could deepen tensions between Washington and Brasilia amid a money-laundering investigation, which Bolsonaro denies, and his recent defeat in Brazil’s presidential election. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

FCC Raises Concerns Over Supreme Court’s Judicial Conduct

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday raised serious concerns over a Supreme Court bench’s handling of a previously decided case, citing judicial discipline and institutional propriety. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan criticised a 2022 order by Justice Munib Akhtar that reopened constitutional questions concerning the Income Support Levy Act 2013 despite an earlier Supreme Court ruling on the matter. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Real Madrid Apologises Over Mbappe’s China Controversy

Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday over Kylian Mbappe’s remarks mocking Mao Zedong, which triggered widespread backlash. Mbappe also issued an apology, acknowledging his comments had hurt Chinese people. The controversy prompted China’s state broadcaster to suspend La Liga coverage, while several Chinese brands ended partnerships with the French striker following the incident. Read More…

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AlinaHashmi Posted in World

Herzog urges Israeli parties to avoid another election after vote deadlock

Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who could be about to play a pivotal role in the process to form the next Israeli government, reiterated his desire to avoid the country going to another round of elections, in his first comments since exit polls showed a deadlock in Tuesday’s vote. “One thing must be clear, and I said this before the elections too: we must do everything we can, certainly after yesterday, to avoid another round of elections. So I expect everyone who comes here to come with an open mind,” Mr… Read More…

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AlinaHashmi Posted in World

Joint List says parties seeking to oust Netanyahu must engage with Arab faction

Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen said any party seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government would have to engage with his faction, Israeli media reported. Partial election results suggested Arab-led parties could win a combined 19 seats in the Knesset. “Anyone who wants to offer a substantive and genuine alternative to Netanyahu’s government of bloodshed will have to talk to us in order to pave the way for the change that the Israeli public longs for,” Mr Jabareen told Channel 13. Read More…

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