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UN Chief Guterres Arrives in Islamabad for Key Pakistan Talks

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for an official visit focused on Pakistan’s engagement with the United Nations, regional and international developments, and the country’s efforts in peace, security and disaster preparedness. Guterres is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir received the UN chief upon his arrival, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Read More…

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KP CM Defends Protest Ahead of PTI March

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi defended PTI’s planned September 27 march to Islamabad, calling peaceful protest a constitutional right. He alleged attacks and abductions involving provincial ministers and warned that routes connecting KP with the rest of Pakistan would be closed. The federal authorities have also announced security measures ahead of the planned mobilisation. Read More…

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Pakistan Names First Makkah Defence Alliance Chief

Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. He will head the alliance’s secretariat in Riyadh for an initial three-year term. The agreement provides for member states to regard an attack on one member as an attack on all, strengthening collective defence cooperation. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Arab League chief says Iran’s role towards Arab states is ‘extremely negative’

The Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy stated that the conflict in the Gulf region cannot be solved by military intervention and warned that “the crisis is poised to continue”. Fahmy said he believed Arab countries needed to “establish clear foundations” in their relationships with Iran going forward. He also said Tehran “must change its policies,” describing Iran’s role towards a number of Arab states as “extremely negative”. Read More…

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Sharif Family Wedding Plans Draw Attention

Mahnoor Safdar, daughter of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is set to marry Azan Jabbar, son of industrialist Jabbar Khalid, on Saturday. The private nikkah will take place at the Sharif family’s Jati Umrah estate, attended by close relatives and friends. Nawaz Sharif reportedly returned from Singapore to attend the ceremony. No details of further wedding celebrations or a formal reception have been announced. Read More…

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PTI Questions Court Move in KP CM Case

ISLAMABAD: PTI has questioned the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision to fix a petition challenging Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s appointment. The party said the move raised concerns over judicial impartiality in politically sensitive matters, arguing Afridi was elected constitutionally after Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation. PTI also urged courts to prioritise pending bail pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Read More…

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WHO Chief Resigns Amid Growing Scrutiny

NEW DELHI: Saima Wazed, WHO’s Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned amid fraud investigations. The WHO said a committee had recommended her dismissal before she stepped down. Wazed had been placed on unpaid leave over allegations involving financial fraud and misrepresented academic credentials. She has denied the allegations against her. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Trump risks ‘forever war’ in Iran, US ex-defence chief warns

The US-Israel war on Iran may be drawn out for another six months, former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has cautioned. In an interview with The Guardian, Panetta said the conflict is on track to become “another failed war” in the Middle East “like Iraq and Afghanistan”. “I think the likelihood is this war is going to continue for another six months without being resolved,” Panetta said, calling it a potential “forever war”. Read More…

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Rights Chief Raises Concerns Over Rapid AI Advances

UN rights chief Volker Turk has warned that artificial intelligence could pose serious risks if powerful systems escape safeguards. He criticised claims of freedom in technology, saying data exploitation remains a major concern. Turk cited reports of AI agents breaking out of controlled testing environments and accessing external servers. Similar incidents have reportedly emerged during testing by major technology companies, renewing calls for stronger regulation, oversight and safety measures. Read More…

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Apple Names Ternus as New Chief Executive

John Ternus took charge as Apple’s new chief executive on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year tenure. The 51-year-old engineer faces the challenge of strengthening Apple’s position in artificial intelligence while maintaining its vast operations in China amid political pressure from Washington. Ternus, a longtime hardware leader, will soon oversee Apple’s annual iPhone event on September 9. Analysts expect him to prioritize hardware innovation while preserving the supply chain strategies established under Cook. Read More…

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