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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Floods and landslides leave dozens dead in region

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across northern India and Nepal, killing at least 68 people over three days, officials said Sunday. Uttar Pradesh reported 56 deaths and more than 1,000 damaged homes, while Nepal recorded 12 fatalities and seven people missing since Thursday. The disasters come weeks after catastrophic flooding in Nepal killed more than 1,400 people. Scientists have linked increasingly extreme South Asian weather to rising temperatures and changing climate patterns. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan makes strong start at Asian Games

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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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Any attack on Makkah or Madinah is a ‘red line’, says Pakistan’s PM Sharif

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has told the UN General Assembly that any attack on the holy cities of Makkah or Madinah would be a “red line”. Saudi Arabia’s air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Makkah before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city last week. Mr Sharif said any “threat to the safety and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain”, the two most sacred mosques in Islam, “is a red line that must never be crossed.” Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Could Pakistan Adopt a Weekly Tribute to Security Personnel?

Pakistan’s parliamentary system includes question hours but lacks a routine tradition of acknowledging security personnel killed or injured in service. The practice in Britain of paying tribute to fallen and wounded troops during weekly parliamentary proceedings highlights a possible model. Pakistani leaders and legislatures do issue statements and resolutions honouring those who serve, but such recognition is not formally incorporated into regular proceedings. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Farmers Postpone Islamabad March After Balochistan Assurances

The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad has postponed its planned long march and sit-in towards Islamabad after the Balochistan government assured farmers that their concerns would be addressed. A government delegation met Kissan Ittehad President Khalid Baath, who accepted the assurances and agreed to delay the protest. The group had planned the march to highlight agricultural problems and demand action on farmers’ concerns. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Nearly 10,000 Shopkeepers Join New Tax Scheme in First Month

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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Fake Security Alert Triggers Evacuation of KP Offices

A security alert regarding a possible threat to mosques at the Civil Secretariat during Friday prayers triggered the evacuation of several government offices in Peshawar. Employees hurriedly left their workplaces after receiving the alert. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi later dismissed the threat as fake, saying the scare was intended to spread panic. Several departments reportedly remained largely deserted after the warning. Read More…

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Okara University Officials Ordered to Furnish Sureties

An Okara sessions court has directed the University of Okara vice chancellor and public relations officer to furnish sureties in a private complaint filed by a woman teacher alleging harassment, defamation and misuse of authority. The officials appeared before the court following repeated summons. The complainant alleged her salary and benefits were withheld and promotion obstructed after she refused unwanted demands. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Iraq's PM Al Zaidi sets out 'vision' to reform country

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has offered his country as a “bridge for dialogue” and a centre for energy production, as he set out his goals for Iraq’s future at the UN General Assembly. Addressing the assembly for the first time since taking office in May, Mr Al Zaidi touted his efforts to reform an Iraq that has endured many years as an “arena of war and conflict”. “Iraq, perhaps more than others, has experienced wars and the damage they cause. We have lived through the conditions they create… Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Parishae Adnan Faces Awkward Questions on Morning Show

Pakistani designer Parishae Adnan drew attention after host Nadia Khan questioned her about her gym videos and choice of activewear during a TV interview. Adnan had appeared on the show following her achievement of closing Flying Solo’s New York Fashion Week show with her collection Second Skin. She responded calmly, highlighting how her fitness journey has inspired others and focusing on her work and achievements. Read More…

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