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US Hands Over 22 Crew Members of Seized Iranian Ship to Pakistan: FO

US Hands Over 22 Crew Members of Seized Iranian Ship to Pakistan: FO

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Monday confirmed that that 22 crew members of an Iranian vessel seized by the United States have been evacuated to Pakistan as a “confidence-building measure” by Washington, and will be handed over to Iranian authorities later today. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told Arab News that the crew of […]

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Pakistan to Launch Direct Hajj Flights to Jeddah as Pilgrimage Operations Continue

Pakistan to Launch Direct Hajj Flights to Jeddah Today as Pilgrimage Operations Continue

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PESHAWAR: Pakistan will begin direct Hajj flights to Jeddah from Monday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said, as the country’s ongoing pre-Hajj operation continues to transport thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. According to the ministry, nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims have already reached the Kingdom since the pre-Hajj flight operation commenced on April 18. So

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US Hands Over Seized Iranian Vessel, Crew to Pakistan for Repatriation

US Hands Over Seized Iranian Vessel, Crew to Pakistan for Repatriation

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ISLAMABAD: A vessel intercepted by United States forces after allegedly attempting to breach a blockade on Iranian ports has been transferred to Pakistan, along with its crew, for onward repatriation to Iran, according to US media reports citing US Central Command (CENTCOM). “Today, US forces completed the transfer of 22 crew members of M/V Touska

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Pakistan–Bangladesh Trade Hits $1bn After 20% Surge

Pakistan–Bangladesh Trade Hits $1bn After 20% Surge

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KARACHI: Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commissioner Saqib Sadaqat said bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh has increased by 20% in recent months, pushing the total volume to $1 billion. He made the remarks at an event hosted by the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations. He said both countries are witnessing new trade opportunities due to improved

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Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Evacuate Ships From Hormuz

Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Evacuate Ships From Hormuz

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the launch of “Project Freedom” to evacuate ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He said several countries not involved in the Middle East conflict requested U.S. assistance to move their vessels out of the restricted waterway. He described those countries as neutral parties caught in the

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Hot, Dry Weather to Grip Most of Pakistan, Rain Forecast in North

Hot, Dry Weather to Grip Most of Pakistan, Rain Forecast in North

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ISLAMABAD: Hot and dry weather will prevail across most parts of Pakistan on Monday, while intense heat is expected in southern regions, the meteorological department said. Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern and eastern Punjab, and the Potohar region. Hailstorms

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Three Youths Drown While Bathing in Hub River

Section 144 Enforced in Hub River After Tragic Drowning Incident

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QUETTA : The Balochistan Home Department has imposed Section 144, banning all bathing and swimming activities in the Hub River, following a tragic incident in which three people from Karachi drowned while bathing on Sunday.   The department announced a complete prohibition on recreational activities in the Hub River area. Authorities also clarified that unauthorized

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SSGC's Maintenance Work to Affect Gas Supply in Quetta Neighbourhoods

SSGC Halts New Domestic, Commercial Gas Connections Across Balochistan

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QUETTA :  The federal government has banned new gas connections for domestic and commercial consumers across the country due to a continuous decline in local gas reserves and rising demand, following which the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has completely stopped issuing new connections in various areas of Balochistan, including Quetta.   Officials said the

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