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Security forces thwart terrorist infiltration in North Waziristan, killing eight and injuring four TTP-affiliated militants.
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Pakistan steps up Afghan deportations, expelling 777 via Torkham as part of ongoing crackdown on undocumented migrants.
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BIMSTEC Summit 2025 kicks off in Bangkok with key agreements, regional cooperation talks, and Oli’s bilateral meetings.
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PAJCCI hails PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Rs. 7.41/unit power tariff cut, calling it a boost for industry, economy, and public relief.
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Pakistan to engage in “constructive diplomacy” with US over trade tariffs, says Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.
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Mohsin Naqvi appointed president of the Asian Cricket Council, vows to drive growth and unity in Asian cricket.
In a landmark move to enhance bilateral defense relations, Pakistan and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation during the Latin American
With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.
India’s Waqf system is under siege, echoing the fears of Partition. As minority rights are targeted, the nation’s secular identity faces a critical test.
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Indian PM Modi to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok; no bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus confirmed yet.