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Pakistan began its Asian Games campaign strongly on Sunday, defeating Kazakhstan 3-1 in men’s volleyball. Murad Khan led the scoring with 21 points as Pakistan secured an early advantage in Pool A. In squash, Noor Zaman defeated compatriot Mohammad Ashab Irfan 3-0 in the men’s singles bronze-medal playoff. The result kept Pakistan’s medal tally at four bronze medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Read More…
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An article has raised questions about Israeli soldiers travelling to popular Indian tourist destinations after serving in Gaza. It cites allegations by the Hind Rajab Foundation concerning Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa and says he later travelled along India’s so-called “Hummus Trail”. The route includes destinations in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Goa that are popular among Israeli travellers. Read More…
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Nearly 10,000 shopkeepers registered under the Asan Tax Scheme (ATS) during its first month, according to State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani. Officials said 1,929 participants entered the tax system for the first time, while hundreds had already filed returns. The minister directed the FBR to resolve technical issues and expedite tax registration plates for compliant shopkeepers. Read More…
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Residents of Bannu’s mountainous Hathikhel area have reported growing militant activity and repeated security operations, saying some families have relocated for safety. Local sources alleged militants demanded cash and portions of agricultural produce from residents, with some families facing pressure to leave. They also claimed houses belonging to families that refused the demands were demolished. Recent violence has heightened concerns among residents. Read More…
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on the UN to “avert the vacuum” that could be left by the departure of peacekeeping troops. The mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) runs out at the end of the year, just as Lebanon finds itself in a renewed conflict with Israel. No agreement has yet been reached on what should replace it. “What I wish to stress here and today is the need to avert the vacuum that Unifil’s withdrawal could create were it to take place without agreement… Read More…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed regional developments on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. "Current regional and international issues were discussed with an emphasis on the situation around Iran," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement after the meeting. The two sides agreed that a "diplomatic settlement was the only way to end the tension in the Middle East”, the statement added. Read More…
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NAGOYA: Pakistan secured another Asian Games medal after Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan won their quarter-finals to reach the men’s singles squash semi-finals. Noor defeated Hong Kong’s Chi Hin Henry Leung, while Ashab overcame India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1. Both players will contest their semi-finals on Saturday, with the winners advancing to Sunday’s final. Read More…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Washington to meet US President Donald Trump amid efforts to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The talks are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran and Taiwan. Xi and Trump will also attend a White House ceremony and state dinner during the Chinese leader’s visit. Read More…
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has talked to Middle East counterparts on the latest regional developments. The conversations were held in phone calls with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkiye, and Kuwait. During the discussions they reviewed “joint efforts to contain tensions in a manner that contributes to maintaining regional security and stability”, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Read More…
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s “steadfast commitment to international peace and security and an effective and inclusive multilateral order”. In a statement to mark the International Day of Peace, he said unresolved disputes “continue to fuel regional and international insecurity”. Read More…
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