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Pakistan Condemns Houthi Threats, Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia’s Sovereignty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned threats issued by the Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, reaffirming its unwavering support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson described the threats against Saudi Arabia and international commercial vessels as unacceptable, emphasizing the importance…
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Pakistan Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices; New Rates Effective July 22
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products, raising the rates of petrol, high-speed diesel, and kerosene oil with effect from July 22. According to an official notification issued by the government, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs4.93 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has become…
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FBR Tax Collections Increase to Rs357 Billion; Excise Duty and Sales Tax Generate Rs329 Billion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded an increase in tax collections, with revenue generated through Federal Excise Duty (FED) and General Sales Tax (GST) reaching Rs329 billion during the fiscal year 2025–26. According to official figures, collections from FED and GST increased significantly compared with the previous fiscal year, reflecting improved revenue…
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Javed Sheikh Recalls Being Replaced in a Film, Says the Experience Left Him in Tears
KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actor Javed Sheikh has shared an emotional account of one of the most difficult moments of his acting career, revealing that he was once removed from a film and replaced by actor Faisal Rehman, an experience that, he says, left him in tears. Speaking during a recent appearance on a private television…
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Pakistani Mountaineers Successfully Cross Historic Phargam An Pass in the Hindu Kush After 27 Years
UPPER CHITRAL: A team of Pakistani mountaineers has successfully crossed the historic Phargam An Pass in the Hindu Kush mountain range for the first time in 27 years, marking a significant achievement for the country’s mountaineering community. The expedition successfully reached and crossed the 5,100-meter-high Phargam An Pass, reviving a route that had remained largely…
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David Warner Pleads Guilty to Drink-Driving Charge, Sentencing Scheduled for August 18
SYDNEY: Former Australian cricketer David Warner has formally pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence and is set to be sentenced by an Australian court on August 18, according to international media reports. Warner was charged in Sydney after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in April, when a random roadside breath test reportedly returned…
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Youth-Led Protest Movement Gains Momentum in India, Increasing Pressure on Modi Government
NEW DELHI: A youth-led protest movement in India has intensified in recent weeks, with demonstrations expanding beyond concerns over an examination scandal to include broader demands for government accountability, unemployment reforms, and improvements in the education system. According to reports cited by international media, the movement—described as being driven largely by Generation Z—has emerged as…
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Wall Street Journal Reports Trump Approves U.S.–Saudi Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported that the agreement would provide Saudi Arabia with access to U.S. nuclear technology for peaceful energy purposes, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation in the…
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Reports Raise Questions Over U.S. Missile Stockpiles Amid Rising Pressure for Response to Iran
WASHINGTON: Reports in U.S. and British media have raised concerns about the availability of critical missile stockpiles within the U.S. military, as Washington faces mounting pressure over its response to escalating tensions with Iran. According to reports published by The Telegraph and the New York Post, internal concerns have emerged within the U.S. defense establishment…
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Urges U.S. Federal Government to Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on the U.S. federal government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and enforce its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging that the city itself does not have the legal authority to make such an arrest. In a video statement…
