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US ambassador joins Kite-Flying as Basant returns to Lahore

LAHORE: The skies of Lahore were adorned with colorful kites once again as the traditional Basant festival made a triumphant return after a 19-year ban, attracting not only local enthusiasts but also a high-level American diplomatic delegation. The event marked a significant cultural revival in the provincial capital. Led by United States Ambassador to Pakistan […]

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Miftah Ismail predicts PM Shehbaz won’t stay in office until 2027

KARACHI: Former Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has publicly expressed skepticism about Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif completing his term until 2027, while launching a broadside against the government’s economic policies. Speaking to the media in Karachi, the senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader delivered a series of critical remarks on national issues. Ismail began by

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To maintain order, Quetta bans road blockades and shutter-down strikes

QUETTA: The district administration has issued a stern warning against any form of strike, road blockade, or forced closure of businesses in the city, emphasizing that such activities are illegal while Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code remains in force. The order, implemented to protect citizens’ lives and property, restore law and order, and

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France and Canada open consulates in Greenland despite Trump's threat

A quiet diplomatic move in the Arctic sends a loud global signal

Despite public pressure and repeated warnings from United States President Donald Trump, France and Canada have taken an important diplomatic step that is now drawing global attention one that could quietly reshape power dynamics in the Arctic region. In this sense, both countries formally opened their consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. French Ambassador Christophe

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Gold shocks markets again after brief pause, prices surge sharply

Gold shocks markets again after brief pause, prices surge sharply

KARACHI: The gold prices once again delivered a major surprise to both global and local markets, recording a sharp and unexpected surge that has caught investors, traders, and consumers off guard. The international bullion market witnessed a dramatic increase on Saturday, with the price of gold rising by $117 per ounce in a single session. This

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High-Stakes talks behind closed doors: ICC moves to defuse Pak–India T20 World Cup standoff

High-Stakes talks behind closed doors: ICC moves to defuse Pak–India T20 World Cup standoff

COLOMBO: The high-level negotiations are underway as the International Cricket Council (ICC) engages with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in an effort to resolve Pakistan’s refusal to play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India. In this sense, the highly anticipated Group A fixture, set for February 15 in Colombo, has been thrown into

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Four Afghan ISIS arrested in KP raids behind Islamabad deadly mosque attack

Four Afghan ISIS arrested in KP raids behind Islamabad deadly mosque attack

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that the arrest of four facilitators involved in the recent suicide attack, including the “main mastermind,” during coordinated raids in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In this sense, Naqvi said operations were conducted throughout the night to track those responsible for the attack. He praised the joint efforts of the

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Security Forces foil IED threat in Awaran

Security Forces foil IED threat in Awaran, clearance operation underway

AWARAN: The security forces in Awaran achieved a significant operational success after detecting and neutralizing an improvised explosive device (IED) placed under a bridge on Bela-Jhao Road. The IED was identified in a timely manner, preventing potential casualties and allowing disposal teams to begin a controlled neutralization process. The surrounding area has been cordoned off as

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Solidarity rally Held in Taftan in Support of Pak Army and FC

Solidarity rally Held in Taftan in Support of Pak Army and FC

TAFTAN: The solidarity rally was held in Taftan today to express support for the Pakistan Army and the Frontier Corps (FC). The rally was led by prominent tribal elder Haji Khuda-e-Nazar and drew a large number of participants from the community. In this sense, the participants carried the national flag and chanted slogans in support of

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Iran FM looks to more nuclear talks, but warns US

Iran FM looks to more nuclear talks, but warns US against any attack

OMAN: Iran signaled a cautious but firm stance on its national security and nuclear program as it concluded indirect talks with the United States, raising questions about the future of US-Iran relations in a region already on edge. In this regard, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview with Al Jazeera, focused on that

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