RIYADH: A massive fire at a sofa factory in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, resulted in the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi citizens. According to Turkish media, the fire suddenly broke out in the factory and engulfed the entire building in a short time. However, the cause of the fire remains unknown. The Bangladeshi Ministry of […]
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ISLAMABAD: A video circulating widely on social media purports to show a Pakistani soldier who was allegedly captured after mistakenly crossing into Afghanistan. The Claim Social media accounts, including accounts linked to Afghanistan and India, are sharing the 31 second footage with claims that the man shown in military-style clothing is a Pakistani soldier captured
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TEHRAN: Iran has described the joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as a sign of changing regional attitudes towards the United States (US). Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said defence cooperation among the three major regional countries showed that states in the region were adopting a new approach to security matters.
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ISLAMABAD: A new investigative report has alleged that Indian-supplied drone technology was used by the Afghan Taliban in attacks against Pakistan, but the systems were largely neutralised by Pakistan’s air defence capabilities. The report said Afghanistan had become a safe haven for more than 20 militant organisations under the Afghan Taliban’s patronage. It alleged that
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QUETTA: The Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) has made progress in expanding agriculture and supporting farmers in Balochistan, officials said. Under the first phase, authorities developed 3,800 acres of farmland in Duki, Qila Saifullah and Sibi. The project also installed 144 solar-powered tube wells in the three districts. The second phase expanded the programme to Kohlu,
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ISLAMABAD: Most parts of Pakistan are expected to remain hot and humid on Monday, while rain and thunderstorms may hit parts of the northeast and northern regions, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. The weather service forecast rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in parts of northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas
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QUETTA: Security forces killed five militants in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district on Monday, security sources said. The operation took place in the Siahan Range in the Chedgi area under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, the sources said. They identified one of the militants as Wazir Waleed Jamal. Security sources described him as a key
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MUZAFFARABAD: Polling is under way in four constituencies in two districts of Azad Kashmir on Tuesday as the third phase of the region’s general elections gets under way. More than 460,000 voters are eligible to cast their ballots. A total of 82 candidates are contesting the four seats. Voters are choosing representatives in three constituencies
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QUETTA: Authorities in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province have imposed a night curfew in Surab district until Aug. 15 amid security concerns. The district administration said the curfew would run from 8 pm to 9 am each day from Aug 9 to Aug 15. Officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel during curfew hours. They also
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NEW DELHI: An active-duty Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force has been arrested by Delhi Police on charges of leaking sensitive defense information. According to Indian media reports, the 44-year-old officer was taken into custody on May 30 for allegedly sharing classified defense data by installing data-theft software on his social media friend’s mobile
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