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US Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced a bid to become Senate majority leader, challenging longtime party leader Chuck Schumer following the Democrats’ midterm victories. Van Hollen, who was born in Karachi, says the party needs fresh leadership and a stronger economic agenda, while Schumer maintains he has sufficient support to retain the position. Read More…
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Microsoft says it has found no evidence of malicious activity behind a global outage that disrupted Outlook and Teams for around 10 hours. The disruption affected businesses and government agencies, with thousands reporting email problems. Microsoft blamed server issues and said recovery efforts were continuing. Several organisations, including Australian government agencies and the US House of Representatives, reported being affected. Read More…
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The investigation into Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq over alleged leaks of confidential team information is nearing completion, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said. Both players have been allowed to resume domestic cricket. Naqvi also said new central contracts would be announced soon and revealed plans to complete National Cricket Academy renovations by January 31, 2027. Read More…
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Sindh United Party leader Syed Zain Shah has accused the PPP, PML-N and MQM-P of attempting to divide Sindh through proposed administrative units and a dual local government system. Addressing rallies in Kashmore and Kandhkot, he urged lawyers, political groups and citizens to unite against the proposals, warning that his party would resist any move to divide the province. Read More…
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Security forces have killed 74 militants in intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the ISPR. The operations targeted militant hideouts in North Waziristan, Orakzai and Quetta. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the forces for their counterterrorism efforts. Read More…
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Gujrat police have withdrawn 30 personnel deployed for the security of political figures, officials say. The move affected 28 PML-Q lawmakers and ministers, while only two policemen were withdrawn from a former PML-N MNA. Authorities said the decision followed a District Intelligence Committee meeting, which reviewed security arrangements and recalled personnel from politicians facing no identified threats. Read More…
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US President Donald Trump has appointed immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following Republican losses in the midterm elections. Despite public opposition to his deportation policies, Trump’s decision signals his determination to pursue mass deportations, even at the expense of his party’s political future and relations with Democratic lawmakers. Read More…
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Delhi overtook Lahore as the world’s most polluted major city on Friday, with hazardous smog reducing visibility across the Indian capital. IQAir recorded an AQI of 334, while Lahore ranked seventh at 155. Seasonal pollution, vehicle emissions, construction dust and agricultural burning continue to worsen air quality across northern India and Pakistan. Read More…
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Asean faces growing pressure to reconsider its five-year ban on Myanmar’s military leaders attending high-level meetings as several member states strengthen bilateral ties with the junta. Ahead of the November summit in Manila, divisions over engagement threaten regional unity, while Myanmar’s continuing civil war and failure to implement a peace plan remain major concerns. Read More…
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Pakistan is shifting mineral exploration towards strategic resources, including copper, gold, lithium, tin and tungsten, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told international investors at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026. He highlighted plans to expand geological surveys, modernise research facilities, improve infrastructure and promote local processing to attract investment and strengthen the country’s mineral industry. Read More…
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