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PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir meet Saudi Crown Prince ahead of expected trilateral defence pact
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held talks with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca during an official visit that Pakistan says is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing coordination on regional issues amid rising tensions in the Middle East. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Saudi…
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Gold prices surge in Pakistan for third straight day
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trajectory on Friday, with the price of one tola climbing by another Rs5,100 to extend a three-day rally driven by gains in the international bullion market. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers’ Association, the price of 24-karat gold rose to Rs454,336 per tola after…
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‘Attack on one is attack on all’: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign defence pact
It states that the pact is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression and stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against all three. The agreement also provides for expanding cooperation across all areas of defence and reflects the three nations’…
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10 militants killed in counterterror operations in South Waziristan
Security forces killed ten militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) also called Fitna-ul-Khawarij, during separate counterterror operations in northwestern Pakistan this week, the military’s media wing said on Friday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the first incident occurred in South Waziristan district on Thursday, when TTP militants attempted to attack a security forces…
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Sukkur: State Life Insurance Employees Protest Alleged Corruption and Injustices, Demand Transparent Inquiry
Sukkur (Bureau Report): Field workers and employees of the State Life Insurance Corporation belonging to Sukkur Zone and Ghotki district staged a protest outside the Sukkur Press Club against their Sector Head Ghotki, Ali Hassan Bhutto, over allegations of corruption, misuse of authority, mistreatment of employees, and alleged financial irregularities involving policyholders. The protesters carried…
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NEPRA Removes Approval Requirement for Solar Users Up to 25 kW
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has abolished the requirement for solar consumers with systems up to 25 kilowatts (kW) to obtain approval directly from the regulator. According to a notification issued by NEPRA, amendments have been made to the Solar Regulations 2026, under which electricity distribution companies have now been authorized to provide…
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24-Year-Old Footballer Dies After Lightning Strike During Match in Thailand
BANGKOK: A 24-year-old footballer was killed after being struck by lightning during a football match in Thailand. According to foreign media reports, the tragic incident occurred at Santi Stadium in Sungai Kolok, southern Thailand, where a local tournament match under the Golok FA Cup was being played between teams from Thailand and Malaysia amid heavy…
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Trump Mocks Biden While Preventing Child From Falling Off Stage
LAS VEGAS: US President Donald Trump once again took the opportunity to mock former President Joe Biden during a public event in Nevada. According to foreign media reports, Trump was addressing a gathering in Las Vegas when he invited a couple, Sandra and Brad, to the stage. Sandra works as a casino waitress, while Brad…
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Iran Says It Has Received Signals That US Is Ready to Honour Commitments Again
TEHRAN: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said that Tehran has received signals indicating that the United States is ready to resume fulfilling its commitments. According to Iranian media reports, Gharibabadi said that an understanding between Iran and Oman regarding a new arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz is nearing its final stage. He…
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District Coordination Committee Reviews Progress of Mamtā Program in Naushahro Feroze
NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: A meeting of the District Coordination Committee, established under the Sindh Social Protection Authority to improve the implementation of the Mamtā Program, was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Naushahro Feroze Muhammad Arsalan Saleem. The meeting was attended by District Social Protection Coordinator Madam Kulsoom Joyo, District Manager PPHI Hidayatullah Memon, Additional…
