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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Tehran Signals Defiance Amid Mounting Economic Strains

Iranian leaders have acknowledged growing economic difficulties linked to the war and US sanctions, while insisting Tehran will not retreat. The government said tackling inflation, stabilising markets, creating jobs and boosting domestic production remained priorities. President Donald Trump’s administration has intensified financial pressure on Iran as negotiations remain stalled. Tehran has also pledged to pursue diplomacy while maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route and key source of Iranian leverage. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Amnesty chief calls for release of Gaza hospital director from Israeli custody 

Amnesty International’s Chief Agnes Callamard has asked Israel to release Gaza’s hospital Director, Hussam Abu Safia, after reports emerged that he was moved to solitary confinement, Al Jazeera reported. “Why oh why such cruelty?” Callamard said in a post on X, asking why those with the power to hold Israel authorities accountable "for their cruelty failing over and over". “Dr Hussam Abu Safia should be with his loved ones, and caring for the many, many people in need of his skills. The last place where he should be is solitary… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran ready to confront US ground invasion: Araghchi 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to confront a potential US ground invasion, striking a defiant tone as the conflict with Washington and Israel deepens. Asked in a video interview with NBC News on Thursday whether he feared a possible invasion by the United States, Araghchi said Iran was ready. “No, we are waiting for them,” he said, adding that Tehran is confident it could confront US forces and that such a move would become “a big disaster” for Washington. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

'Beginning of the end of the monetary system as we know it'

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said in Davos that the global monetary order is entering a period of profound change, warning that the dominance of fiat currencies is fading under the weight of rising debt. Speaking to Hadley Gamble, Dalio said the issue extends far beyond the US dollar. “It’s the beginning of the end of the monetary system as we know it,” he said, arguing that the pound, euro, yen and China’s currency face similar structural pressures. Dalio said central banks and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly turning to gold… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Story behind Gaza doctor who became symbol of courage

In the heart of Gaza’s war zone, Palestinian paediatrician Dr Hussam Abu Safia, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, became a symbol of courage when he walked towards an Israeli tank after being ordered to approach. This award-winning documentary follows him and his wife Albina inside the besieged hospital, where their family lived for months after Israeli forces threatened their home. In December last year, Kamal Adwan Hospital was bombed and stormed; staff were detained and tortured. Abu Safia remains in “administrative detention” without charge. The film closes with global… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Uncategorized

DPO Abbottabad reveals Rs3m paid for abduction, killing of Dr Warda

ABBOTTABAD: District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad Haroon Rasheed has asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to probe the money trail in the murder of Dr Warda Mushtaq, saying the suspect allegedly paid Rs3 million for her abduction and killing, raising suspicion of possible money-laundering. He has sought financial records of the suspects Rida Jadoon, Abdul Waheed, the husband of prime suspect Jadoon, and Nadeem, including complete details of any unusual or suspicious transactions, information on any prior money-laundering inquiries against them, and their travel history, restrictions and watch-list status. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

PPP's Palwasha Khan calls FIA, NCCIA 'corrupt institutions'

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Palwasha Khan on Monday declared the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) "corrupt institutions", urging that land allotment cases be referred to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The PPP lawmaker made these remarks during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Privileges, chaired by Senator Waqar Mehdi. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Calls grow for release of Gaza’s Dr Abu Safia after ceasefire deal

Among Palestinian detainees not released by Israel is Hussam Abu Safia, a hospital director in Gaza who was abducted by Israeli forces in December 2024 and has stayed in detention despite growing calls for his release and reports by his lawyer that he has been tortured in Israeli prison. Many Palestinian rights supporters see Abu Safia as the embodiment of the resilience of Palestinian medics, as Israel systemically targeted Gaza’s health sector for more than two years. It is unclear whether Abu Safia will be released as part of the… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Hezbollah chief vows to 'confront Israel with defence and sacrifice'

Israel has dealt heavy blows to Hezbollah’s leadership and arsenal, but the group's leader Naim Qassem remained defiant. “Israel may occupy, destroy and kill, but we will confront it with defence and sacrifice,” he said in a speech. “Without the resistance, Israel would have reached the capital, Beirut, just as it reached Damascus. "Without the resistance, Israel would have occupied 600 square kilometres as it did in Syria, but instead, it is stuck on the hills because of the resistance." Mr Qassem also accused the Lebanese government of making a… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan launches AI immigration app to end long queues

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday announced the launch of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based application developed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to streamline immigration processes and combat human trafficking. The pilot project will begin at Islamabad International Airport under the minister’s directives. During his visit to the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting attended by FIA Additional Director Generals, Directors, and Zonal Directors who joined online. Read More…

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