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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Saudi, Lebanese officials discuss ties and regional developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen co-operation in various fields, as well as the latest regional developments, according to a readout from the Saudi Foreign Ministry. Prince Faisal praised the Lebanese government’s efforts to preserve the state and its national institutions, saying they would contribute to regional security and stability. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Militancy Forces Families to Leave Parts of Bannu

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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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

PTI MPA Sardar Riaz Allegedly Abducted in Kohistan

The family of PTI MPA Sardar Riaz from Kolai-Palas alleged that armed men intercepted his vehicle and abducted him and three companions on Friday. His vehicle was later found abandoned along the Karakoram Highway. Family members and PTI workers urged police to register a case and ensure the lawmaker’s recovery. Authorities had not provided further details about the alleged incident. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Lebanon's PM warns of looming peacekeeping 'vacuum'

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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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan Women’s Cricket Finds Reward in Asian Games

Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh, ending a long wait for a medal in the event. Captain Fatima Sana led the side to the podium following a difficult run that included a semi-final defeat by Sri Lanka. The result highlighted individual brilliance while renewing debate over Pakistan’s cricket development system. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Dar Urges Global Action Over Palestine Crisis

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged urgent international attention to the situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, citing continued ceasefire violations, settler violence and annexation policies. Speaking at an OIC meeting in New York, he called for stronger diplomatic support for Palestinians and welcomed mediation efforts by the US, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye to advance the Gaza peace process. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

A Journalist’s Story of Survival and Disappearance

Zahra Joya’s memoir The Vanishing Girl of Kabul, co-written with journalist Amie Ferris-Rotman, explores her childhood under Taliban rule and her journey into journalism. Forced to live as a boy to attend school, Joya later witnessed Afghan women losing access to education, work and public life. The book combines personal memories with investigative reporting, while also highlighting opportunities that emerged after the Taliban’s first rule. Read More…

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Bangladesh Garment Sector Faces Growing Energy Strain

Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing worsening gas and power shortages, disrupting production and orders at many factories. A recent survey found widespread production cuts and buyer cancellations. However, 4A Yarn Dyeing has continued operating by generating much of its own electricity, including through solar power. Rising diesel prices are nevertheless increasing production costs and adding pressure on the major export sector. Read More…

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Lebanese border town condemns Israeli burning of hospital

The municipality of Houla in southern Lebanon accused Israeli forces of systematically destroying public facilities in border villages and highlighted the torching of a government hospital. Israeli soldiers also destroyed Houla’s official school and daycare centre previously. It called the latest incident – the burning of Mays al-Jabal’s government hospital – a “flagrant violation of the sanctity of public institutions”, state-run National News Agency reported. Read More…

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