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WHO Says Tobacco Kills 164,000 People Annually in Pakistan

WHO Says Tobacco Kills 164,000 People Annually in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Tuesday that tobacco use kills around 164,000 people every year in Pakistan and causes annual economic losses exceeding $6.6 billion, while tobacco and nicotine companies increasingly target children and young consumers. The warning came ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, as WHO launched a

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Which Pakistani Celebrities Performed Hajj in 2026? Photos Emerge

Which Pakistani Celebrities Performed Hajj in 2026? Photos Emerge

LAHORE: Several prominent Pakistani celebrities, media personalities and social media influencers performed Hajj in 2026 and shared moments from their spiritual journey with followers online. Like millions of Muslims from around the world, well-known figures from Pakistan travelled to the holy cities during the annual pilgrimage and posted photos and videos from the sacred sites.

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Ishaq Dar Arrives in New York for Official Visit

Ishaq Dar Arrives in New York for Official Visit

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in New York for an official visit from 26-28 May, said foreign office on Tuesday. During the visit, he will attend high-level UNSC Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International

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Quetta Train Blast: UN Urges Accountability for Attackers

Quetta Train Blast: UN Urges Accountability for Attackers

The United Nations has strongly condemned a deadly bombing targeting a passenger train in Quetta, saying terrorism in all forms is unacceptable. UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief called for those responsible to be identified and brought to justice. He also expressed solidarity with the people and government of Pakistan. A suicide

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Mohsin Naqvi Praises Saudi Hajj Arrangements

Mohsin Naqvi Praises Saudi Hajj Arrangements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday praised Saudi Arabia’s Hajj arrangements and thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Kingdom’s Hajj authorities for facilitating Pakistani pilgrims during his visit to Mina camps. He visited camps housing Pakistani worshippers and reviewed facilities provided to them, according to an official statement. This year’s Hajj

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PM Shehbaz Says China Stands Unmatched as Economic Power

PM Shehbaz Says China Stands Unmatched as Economic Power

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a special ceremony in Beijing on Tuesday marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Addressing the event, Shehbaz Sharif praised China’s economic transformation and described the country as a model for the world. “China has achieved unmatched progress over the past 75 years and has become an example for other nations,” he

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Iran Fires Back at Trump

Iran Fires Back at Trump

As tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise, Iranian diplomatic missions around the world have issued unusually sharp responses to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump. In coordinated statements released by Iranian embassies and consulates in Ghana, Kenya and India, Tehran warned Washington that threats and pressure would not force Iran

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