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Pakistan Repays $2.2 Billion in External Debt, Including $1.4 Billion Chinese Loan: State Bank Governor
Islamabad: Pakistan repaid $2.2 billion in external debt during July, including a $1.4 billion commercial loan to China, which is expected to be refinanced within the next few weeks, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad. Speaking to journalists outside Parliament House after attending a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
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ICC T20I Rankings: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan Climbs to No. 2, Overtakes Abhishek Sharma
Dubai: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has moved up to second place in the latest ICC Men’s T20 International Batting Rankings, overtaking India’s Abhishek Sharma. The updated rankings were released after India completed a 3-0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe in their three-match T20I series, resulting in several changes across the batting and bowling charts. Farhan now…
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Netanyahu Says Special Security Units Are Ready if He Faces Arrest Abroad
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that special security units are prepared to respond if any attempt is made to detain him during an overseas visit. The remarks come ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in September, where Netanyahu has said he intends to travel to New York despite ongoing…
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Saudi Arabia Seeks International Coalition to Protect Shipping in the Red Sea
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has begun diplomatic efforts to form an international coalition to safeguard maritime navigation in the Red Sea, following recent security threats to commercial shipping, according to media reports. According to a news agency, Saudi officials are in contact with multiple countries to strengthen protection for maritime traffic after attacks attributed to the…
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U.S. Military Leadership Reportedly Divided Over Strategy for Potential Conflict with Iran
Washington, D.C.: Senior U.S. military leaders are reportedly divided over the strategy the United States should adopt in response to escalating tensions with Iran, according to a U.S. newspaper. The report states that Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), favors conducting large-scale air strikes against Iran that could continue for up…
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West Bengal Restores Eggs to Free School Meals Following Public Backlash
Kolkata, India: The government of West Bengal has announced that eggs will once again be included in free school meals, reversing an earlier decision after criticism from teachers, nutrition experts, and parents. The state government had previously decided to replace eggs in school meals with a vegetarian alternative, a move that sparked widespread debate over…
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Saudi Defense Minister Holds Urgent Meeting with U.S. President, Delivers Message from Crown Prince: U.S. Media
Washington, D.C.: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held an urgent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which he conveyed a special message from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to U.S. media reports. Media reports said the primary purpose of the meeting was to deliver the Crown Prince’s message directly to…
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Pakistan Extending Stay of Nearly 16,000 Afghan Nationals on Humanitarian Grounds: Foreign Office
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan is extending the stay of nearly 16,000 Afghan nationals on humanitarian grounds, with priority being given to women, children, and elderly individuals, the Foreign Office said during its weekly press briefing. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that no Afghan citizen holding a valid visa or legal travel documents has been deported…
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FIA Reports 75% Drop in Deportations of Pakistani Beggars from Abroad
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) says deportations of Pakistani citizens for begging abroad have fallen by 75%, attributing the decline to stricter immigration controls and the introduction of artificial intelligence-based passenger screening at airports. According to senior FIA officials, the agency’s enhanced immigration measures have also contributed to a 47% reduction in illegal…
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Pakistan Navy Rescues 19 Stranded Fishermen in Arabian Sea
Islamabad: The Pakistan Navy successfully rescued 19 stranded fishermen after their fishing boat developed an engine fault in the North Arabian Sea, officials said. According to the Pakistan Navy, the naval ship PNS Taimur carried out the rescue operation after receiving a request through the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC). The fishing boat had…
