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FO says Pakistan encouraging US, Iran to resume talks
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Thursday that Pakistan would encourage the United States and Iran to stop violence and resume talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — it helped mediate last month. “While the implementation of the MoU is facing challenges, Pakistan will continue to encourage all sides to…
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‘Major tragedy’: FCC dismisses KP appeal over MA-qualified sanitary worker
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday dismissed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s appeal against the appointment of a master’s degree holder as a sanitary worker, upholding the Peshawar High Court’s decision, The News reported. A three-member FCC bench, headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, heard the case. During the hearing, a district education officer appeared before…
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Pakistan, China urge US and Iran to cease hostilities, resume talks
Pakistan and China have urged the United States and Iran to immediately cease hostilities and resume dialogue, as renewed fighting threatens the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict. The call came after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Shanghai. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the…
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Sri Lanka arrests T20 team owner over match-fixing
Sri Lanka police arrested the Indian co-owner of a Lanka Premier League (LPL) team on Friday, hours before the tournament was due to begin, on suspicion of trying to bribe a player. The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was “about to pay” a player 9.5 million…
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38 martyred, more than 400 injured in US strikes so far: Iran
Iran’s health ministry said Friday that at least 38 people had been killed and more than 400 injured in the country since fighting resumed with the United States, as latest strikes on Iran targeted bridges and transport infrastructure, as Tehran responded with attacks on US bases in the Gulf. “The number of injured from US…
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Danish Taimoor soaks up London before FIFA world cup showdown
Pakistani superstar Danish Taimoor has caught fans’ attention after sharing scenic photos from London ahead of the FIFA World Cup clash between Argentina and England. Taking to Instagram, Danish posted a carousel of photos from different locations across the city. Dressed in a navy-blue short-sleeved outfit paired with white sneakers, the actor kept his look…
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Ali Gul Pir, wife Dr Azeemah share joyful moments with newborn son
Comedian, actor and content creator Ali Gul Pir has delighted fans by sharing a new set of heartwarming family photographs featuring his newborn son, Salaar, and his wife, Dr Azeemah Nakhoda. Comedian Ali Gul Pir and wife Dr Azeemah Nakhoda share photos along with newborn son. The pictures, posted on Instagram, prompted fans and celebrities…
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Finance minister to visit Washington for trade, tariff talks with US
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to arrive in Washington on Saturday for a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with officials on trade, finance and investment as Pakistan and the United States continue negotiations on a broader bilateral economic partnership, diplomatic sources told Dawn. According to the sources, Aurangzeb is scheduled to…
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Elderly Woman Injured After Falling Into Open Sewer in Sukkur, Residents Protest Civic Negligence and Demand Immediate Safety Measures
SUKKUR: An elderly woman was injured after falling into an uncovered sewer near Shikarpur Phatak in the Goli Mar area of Sukkur on Friday night, triggering strong public criticism of the Sukkur Municipal Corporation and the concerned Town Committee over alleged negligence in maintaining public infrastructure. According to reports, the woman was returning home after…
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Bangladesh High Commission marked July Martyrs’ Day in Islamabad, speakers recalled July uprising and democratic transit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad Thursday observed July, Martyrs’ Day and paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the July, 2024 Uprising in Bangladesh. The diplomats, members of the Bangladeshi community, academics, researchers and public figures attended the event and discussed the significance of the uprising, democratic developments in…
