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No handshake at the toss: A silent moment that spoke volumes in U-19 World Cup clash

No handshake at the toss: A silent moment that spoke volumes in U-19 World Cup clash

ZIMBABWE: The striking moment before the start of a U-19 World Cup match has drawn fresh attention to the growing strain in relations between India and Bangladesh, both on and off the cricket field. In this sense, at the centre of the discussion was the absence of the customary handshake between the two team captains […]

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Pakistan launches its own Urdu ChatGPT, but the bigger story is still unfolding

Pakistan launches its own Urdu ChatGPT, but the bigger story is still unfolding

LAHORE: Pakistan has taken an important step in its digital evolution with the official launch of “Qalb,” the country’s first large-scale artificial intelligence model developed exclusively for the Urdu language. The announcement itself has drawn widespread attention, technology experts suggest that this milestone may represent only the beginning of a much larger transformation. In this

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A new power table for Gaza? Trump’s quiet invitations stir regional curiosity

A new power table for Gaza? Trump’s quiet invitations stir regional curiosity

WASHINGTON: The new diplomatic development surrounding Gaza has begun to draw international attention, after Türkiye and Egypt confirmed that US President Donald Trump has extended invitations to their leaders to join a newly proposed Gaza “Board of Peace.” The announcement, made on Saturday, signals a potential shift in how Gaza could be governed during a

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Washington unveils a new Gaza phase, But what comes next?

Washington unveils a new Gaza phase, But what comes next?

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, indicating a significant shift in strategy one that moves beyond ceasefire maintenance toward demilitarisation, technocratic governance and large-scale reconstruction. Furthermore, the announcement was made by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff through a social media

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Pak raises alarm over IIOJK mosques

Pak raises alarm over IIOJK mosques, what are authorities really collecting?

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned reports of what it described as intrusive profiling of mosques and mosque management committees in Indian illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir, calling the move a serious breach of religious freedom and fundamental human rights. In this regard, the Foreign Office (FO) expressed concern after reports emerged that police authorities in the

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FIA arrests nine trying to illegally enter Iran from Gwadar

Former Official Arrested in Quetta for Human Smuggling, Visa Fraud

QUETTA: A former retired employee has been arrested in Quetta for alleged involvement in human smuggling and visa fraud, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said. The arrest was made by the FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Quetta. The suspect was identified as Muhammad Ismail. The suspect was accused of trapping citizens through social media. Overseas

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Punjab CTD Arrests 49 Suspected Militants

Punjab CTD Arrests 49 Suspected Militants

LAHORE: Punjab police’s counter-terrorism department (CTD) has arrested 49 militants across the province in the past month. A major terror plan was foiled, the CTD said on Saturday. The arrests were made during 425 intelligence-based operations. Weapons, explosives and other prohibited materials were seized, a CTD spokesperson said. Forty-four cases were registered against the suspects.

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Nine Killed, 36 Injured as Passenger Coach Overturns on Makran Coastal Highway

Nine Killed, 36 Injured as Passenger Coach Overturns on Makran Coastal Highway

MAKRAN: At least nine people were killed and 36 others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Gwadar in Balochistan, police said Saturday. The accident occurred near Hudd Goth in Ormara. The Karachi-bound coach, travelling to Jiwani, lost control and overturned, police said. Overspeeding was reported as the likely cause.

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Weather Department forecasts rains and snowfall

Weather Alert: New System To Bring Cold, Rain and Snow

A new weather system has entered Pakistan’s Punjab province. Severe cold, rain and snowfall have been forecast. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said western weather currents are moving into Punjab from today. Cold conditions and dense fog are expected to persist across the province, including Lahore. Heavy snowfall and rain are forecast from January

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