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Three Karachi cops face disciplinary proceedings

KARACHI: Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three police officers over their alleged involvement in a scuffle between two residents of an apartment complex in DHA Phase 6 on August 21. South DIG Syed Asad Raza said the policemen had been identified and summoned to appear before him on Monday. Both parties and neighbours were also asked to participate and provide relevant evidence. Karachi AIG Azad Khan had ordered an unbiased inquiry and sought a report within three days. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Pakistan highlights Gandhara Heritage, calls for reviving Silk Road spirit at Unesco

Pakistan’s Permanent Delegate to Unesco, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday highlighted the country’s rich civilisational heritage and underscored the importance of intercultural dialogue, mutual respect and peaceful cooperation while addressing a seminar on the “Traditions of the Silk Road and Intercultural Dialogue” at Unesco headquarters. The seminar was organised to mark the International Day of Dialogue among Civilisations and formed part of daylong celebrations promoting cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding among nations. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

UAE’s new pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz nearly 50% complete, oil chief says

The UAE has completed nearly 50% of a second pipeline that will bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said Wednesday, as Gulf producers seek alternative export routes amid the prolonged closure of the key waterway. “Right now, too much of the world’s energy still moves through too few chokepoints,” ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said in an interview at the Atlantic Council. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan, Bangladesh ink deal to combat drug trafficking, vow to boost security ties

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi met his Bangladeshi counterpart Salahuddin Ahmed in Dhaka on Saturday, where both sides signed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse. During the meeting, the two interior ministers agreed to establish a secretary-level joint working group between the ministries of interior of both countries. The group will coordinate efforts to curb the illegal movement, sale, and supply of narcotics across borders. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

WHO chief blames ‘egos’ for failed peace talks

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has blamed “egos” for the failure of peace talks. He did not refer to any particular conflict, but his comments came as the US-Israel war on Iran completed two weeks, with its impact spreading globally, amid surging oil prices and energy shortages. “Peace talks don’t fail because the issues are too big. They fail because the egos are too big,” the WHO chief said in a post on X. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Two injured by falling debris in Abu Dhabi

Two people have been injured after debris fell in two parts of Abu Dhabi following successful air defence interceptions. The first incident resulted in a minor injury to a Jordanian citizen. An Egyptian national suffered moderate injuries in the second incident, Abu Dhabi Medi Office reported. Authorities did not disclose the locations. Residents in Abu Dhabi had received two safety alerts at about 7.15am and 9.55am urging people to take shelter due to missile threats from Iran. Read More…

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