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Pakistan Navy submarine completes first live-fire test

Pakistan’s first Hangor-class submarine successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in the Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations said. The newly inducted PNS/M HANGOR accurately struck a designated long-range target with an anti-ship cruise missile. Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf witnessed the exercise and highlighted the importance of stronger underwater capabilities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Navy, praising the submarine’s operational readiness and combat capabilities. Read More…

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Bahawalpur By-Election Takes Shape Ahead of Polling

The NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election is shaping up as a contest between PML-N’s Malik Munir Iqbal Channar and independent Wali Dad Cheema. Polling is scheduled for Sept 27, with the PML-N candidate receiving support from PPP after its withdrawal. PTI has boycotted the election, while the separate province debate and sympathy following the late MNA’s death remain key factors. Read More…

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Pakistan’s IMF Cycle Still Leaves Deeper Reforms Unfinished

Pakistan’s latest IMF reviews highlight a familiar paradox: macroeconomic indicators are improving, but deeper structural reforms remain incomplete. Fiscal discipline, stronger reserves and a more stable external account are important gains, yet persistent governance weaknesses, market interventions and delayed reforms continue to limit sustainable growth. The central challenge is moving beyond meeting IMF targets. Without structural changes, Pakistan risks repeating its long-standing cycle of stabilisation, short-term growth and renewed dependence on IMF programmes. 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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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

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Kuwait discuss regional tensions

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has talked to Middle East counterparts on the latest regional developments. The conversations were held in phone calls with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkiye, and Kuwait. During the discussions they reviewed “joint efforts to contain tensions in a manner that contributes to maintaining regional security and stability”, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Read More…

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JI Begins Islamabad March as Naeem Warns Government

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that the campaign could escalate into a movement to oust the government if the petroleum levy is not abolished. Speaking in Karachi, he said caravans from across the country were heading to the capital, demanding relief from rising fuel costs and what he described as poor governance. Read More…

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Aleema Khan Detained as PTI Faces Action Ahead of Protest

PTI said Sunday that party founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan had been detained after Lahore’s deputy commissioner ordered her arrest or detention for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order law. The order also named Muhammad Ameer and cited concerns over public safety and order. The development comes ahead of PTI’s planned September 27 nationwide protest. Read More…

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Pentagon Revives Testosterone Screening for Older Troops

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory testosterone deficiency testing for US service members aged 30 and above, reversing a temporary pause announced earlier this month. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had introduced the programme in July to support military readiness. The latest guidance establishes standardised screening and treatment pathways for male service members, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said. Read More…

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Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words

NEW YORK: Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 words and definitions to its online dictionary, reflecting the rapid evolution of modern language. The latest additions include internet and Gen-Z terms such as “glow up,” “looksmaxxing,” “vibe coding,” “Rickroll” and “uncanny valley.” Food, lifestyle and pop-culture terms including “bao,” “cuffing season,” “Sunday scaries” and “trash pandas” also made the list. Read More…

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