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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

‘Our people stood steadfast’ amid US, Israeli attacks: Pezeshkian

The Iranian president has said his country defended itself “with utmost strength” after coming under attacks by the US and Israel, who are equipped with the latest technology and advanced weaponry. “Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions imposed upon our country, and we defended ourselves with utmost strength,” Pezeshkian said. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Gaza Board of Peace head urges commitment to Sharm el-Sheikh agreement

We can now bring you remarks from Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Gaza Board of Peace, who is discussing the future administration of Gaza on the sidelines of the UN assembly. Mladenov said the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a transitional body tasked with handling the enclave’s day-to-day operations, is “ready”. “How do we move forward? Carefully, step by step,” Mladenov said. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Police Intensify Action in Child Violence Cases

GUJAR KHAN: Rawalpindi CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera ordered the immediate arrest of those involved in the murder of eight-year-old Mohammad Ayyan, whose body was found in a well. Police launched raids and are investigating the case from all angles. Separately, a court in Kallar Syedan extended the physical remand of three suspects accused of torturing a nine-year-old madrassa student to death. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

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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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Search Continues for Missing Paraglider in Chitral

CHITRAL: Rescue teams resumed a search on Friday for 55-year-old paraglider Asif Mehmood, who went missing after bad weather hit during a flight from Zaini Pass. Five members of his group landed safely, but Mehmood continued towards Chitral city before losing radio contact. Rescue 1122 teams, local volunteers and officials are searching the difficult Barum hills terrain. Read More…

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Police uncover new details in Karachi death probe

Karachi police have obtained four years of crypto trading records of businessman Mir Raza Ali, who was found shot dead in Gulistan-i-Jauhar in July. Retrieved through the NCCIA, the records show his involvement in cryptocurrency futures trading on Binance. The development comes as a judicial commission investigates the controversial case, amid the family’s allegations of police mishandling. Read More…

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Aap Ki Izzat Scene Sparks Celebrity Praise

Hum TV’s Aap Ki Izzat has sparked widespread discussion after a powerful scene in its latest episodes drew praise from Pakistani celebrities. Urwa Hocane’s portrayal of Beena, who confronts her husband over years of emotional neglect, abuse and hypocrisy, particularly impressed viewers. Her intense monologue earned appreciation from fellow stars, including husband Farhan Saeed and sister Mawra Hocane, who praised her compelling performance. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Nepal flood survivors struggle to find a place to live

NUWAKOT: Survivors of devastating floods in Nepal say they have little hope of rebuilding after raging waters destroyed homes and farmland. Pabitra Lamsal, who lived in Dhunge Bazaar for more than four decades, lost her family’s two houses and rice fields. “There is no land left at all,” she said. Now sheltering with relatives, the 45-year-old said her family had rented two rooms but lacked cooking facilities. Their savings were also swept away by the floods. Read More…

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UN says Israeli operation displacing entire populations of refugee camps violated international law

A UN report says last year’s Israeli operation that displaced the entire population of three refugee camps in the Occupied West Bank – and who are still being prevented from returning – was in violation of international law. The report published on Friday by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Israeli forces went door-to-door as part of the ongoing “Iron Wall” operation to force residents to leave. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Tragedy Strikes PIMS Newborn Amid Hospital Blaze

ISLAMABAD: A two-month-old boy was among 14 babies who died in Wednesday’s fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The infant had remained unclaimed at the hospital since birth, where he was being cared for alongside other sick children. A Pims doctor said he was born on June 21 to a young girl believed to be around 15. Hospital staff said the family left after failing to provide documents proving marriage. Read More…

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