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Security forces neutralise two terrorist hideouts in North Waziristan mosques: ISPR
Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Muzak village, located on the southern fringes of Mir Ali in North Waziristan, against terrorist hideouts belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna-al Khwarij, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the conduct of the operation, two terrorist hideouts established by … Continue reading “Security forces neutralise two terrorist hideouts in North Waziristan mosques: ISPR”
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Federal govt announces public holiday for Iqbal Day
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared November 9 (Monday) a public holiday across the country on the occasion of Allama Iqbal Day. The holiday will be observed in accordance with the government’s annual public and optional holidays schedule for 2026, according to a press release issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday. The poet was … Continue reading “Federal govt announces public holiday for Iqbal Day”
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Pakistani-Americans among candidates in US state elections
Pakistani-Americans are contesting elections in several US states ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, with some seeking re-election to their state legislatures. According to available election lists, Maryam Khan and Saud Anwar are contesting seats in the Connecticut State Senate. In Texas, Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani are seeking re-election to the … Continue reading “Pakistani-Americans among candidates in US state elections”
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Islamabad, Beijing reaffirm strategic ties in Chinese minister’s talks with Pakistan’s leaders
ISLAMABAD: A visiting Chinese Communist Party (CPC) minister held separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday, with discussions focusing on bilateral cooperation, political engagement and regional and international developments. Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of … Continue reading “Islamabad, Beijing reaffirm strategic ties in Chinese minister’s talks with Pakistan’s leaders”
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US to host renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11, says Witkoff
The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 for fresh talks aimed at ending Moscow’s war against Kyiv, with discussions expected to cover post-war security arrangements, de-escalation and humanitarian measures, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday. The latest diplomatic push comes as Washington seeks to … Continue reading “US to host renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11, says Witkoff”
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to set aside California ballots
Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily block California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters who federal officials allege are likely non-US citizens. The justices denied the Justice Department’s emergency request just hours … Continue reading “US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to set aside California ballots”
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Haley Stevens endorses Republican candidate in critical US Senate race
WASHINGTON: Democratic congresswoman in Michigan, Haley Stevens, broke ranks with her party on Sunday to endorse the Republican candidate in her state’s key US Senate race against left-wing progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. In a startling display of party infighting just two days before the November 3 midterm election, Stevens, who lost a bruising primary to … Continue reading “Haley Stevens endorses Republican candidate in critical US Senate race”
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Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, say officials
A Learjet crashed on Sunday afternoon in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board, US transportation officials said. The private jet had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. … Continue reading “Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, say officials”
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China’s Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry
BEIJING/DUBAI: The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry, and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman’s sultan on Monday. China has traditionally played a low-key diplomatic role in the Middle East, but has stepped up efforts to … Continue reading “China’s Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry”
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Security forces target Afghan Taliban posts after unprovoked firing in South Waziristan: DC
ISLAMABAD: Security forces responded to unprovoked firing from Afghan Taliban border posts targeting Pakistani positions in South Waziristan, a deputy commissioner said on Sunday. In a post on X, the South Waziristan Lower DC said Afghan border posts continued firing on Pakistani posts in the Angoor Adda area. He said security forces launched an immediate … Continue reading “Security forces target Afghan Taliban posts after unprovoked firing in South Waziristan: DC”
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Afghan Taliban cannot absorb ‘punishment’ Pakistan can inflict: ISPR DG
RAWALPINDI: The Afghan Taliban do not have the capability to absorb the “punishment” Pakistan can inflict in response to threats emanating from Afghanistan, the military’s spokesperson has warned. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry told Reuters Pakistan possessed the capability to counter threats from the Afghan Taliban, including those involving … Continue reading “Afghan Taliban cannot absorb ‘punishment’ Pakistan can inflict: ISPR DG”
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Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation
NEW DELHI: Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India’s election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in more than a month of opposition demonstrations challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Led by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya … Continue reading “Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation”
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Turkiye nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN’s top job
ISTANBUL: Turkiye has nominated Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, head of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), to be the next UN secretary-general, a diplomatic source confirmed on Saturday. The move came after a deadlock in the selection process, with the latest straw poll at the UN Security Council held on Friday returning an … Continue reading “Turkiye nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN’s top job”
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India opposition parties hold mock impeachment of poll chief
India’s political opposition staged a symbolic impeachment of the election commissioner on Saturday to protest against a revision of voter lists that they say could unfairly benefit the ruling party. The nationwide revision of electoral rolls has sparked political disputes and street protests in the world’s largest democracy over the last month. The Election Commission … Continue reading “India opposition parties hold mock impeachment of poll chief”
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Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation
NEW DELHI: Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India’s election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in more than a month of opposition demonstrations challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Led by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya … Continue reading “Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation”
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One killed, 13 injured in stampede at TikToker’s mehndi ceremony in Sialkot
At least one person was killed and 13 others injured after a stampede broke out during a TikToker’s mehndi ceremony in the Sialkot district of Punjab. According to rescue sources, the mehndi ceremony was held at a stadium on Daska Road, where the organisers had extended an open invitation to the public. A prize draw … Continue reading “One killed, 13 injured in stampede at TikToker’s mehndi ceremony in Sialkot”
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Pakistan warns Afghan Taliban against making its security ‘hostage to inaction’
Pakistan has warned the Afghan Taliban regime that it will take all necessary measures under international law to protect its national security, saying Kabul’s failure to prevent terrorist activity from Afghan soil remains the main obstacle to improving bilateral relations. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the Taliban … Continue reading “Pakistan warns Afghan Taliban against making its security ‘hostage to inaction’”
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PM Shehbaz seeks suspension of long-term projects in KP, urges short-term steps
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for prioritising short-term development initiatives over long-term projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), stressing the need for immediate measures to provide relief to the people of the province. “If you take small steps to improve law and order, build a school, and ensure medicines reach hospitals, people who have been … Continue reading “PM Shehbaz seeks suspension of long-term projects in KP, urges short-term steps”
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Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks govt
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that could hold the key to forming a government after an inconclusive election. Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for an investigation into allegations of fraud but cautioned against stigmatising … Continue reading “Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks govt”
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Six killed in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state
Six people were killed in a helicopter crash in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday, news agency ANI reported, citing an official from the state’s civil aviation authority. The helicopter was flying from Badrinath, a prominent pilgrimage destination for Hindus located in the mountains, to Dehradun city, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority … Continue reading “Six killed in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state”
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UAE presidential adviser says Abu Dhabi ready to mediate, urges direct Iran-Arab dialogue
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains willing to play a mediating role in efforts to ease tensions with Iran, presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said, urging Tehran to engage directly with both Washington and Arab states. “We need a new mindset,” Gargash said during a panel discussion in New York, arguing that talks on regional … Continue reading “UAE presidential adviser says Abu Dhabi ready to mediate, urges direct Iran-Arab dialogue”
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Two officers among six soldiers martyred in exchange of fire in Hangu
Security forces killed eight militants belonging to the India-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij while six Pakistan Army personnel embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The military’s media wing said that the exchange of fire took place between the security forces convoy and Fitna al-Khawarij … Continue reading “Two officers among six soldiers martyred in exchange of fire in Hangu”
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Pakistan strikes terror camps, hideouts in border region with Afghanistan
In the aftermath of recent multiple terrorist incidents, Pakistan carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and airstrikes targeting militant safe havens in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including in the border region with Afghanistan, the Ministry of Information said on Monday. “A well planned intelligence-based ground operation was carried out by security forces around Kohat, Hangu … Continue reading “Pakistan strikes terror camps, hideouts in border region with Afghanistan”
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Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country’s parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday. The election, held to elect members to all seats of the lower house, the State Duma, is the first since Moscow … Continue reading “Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones”
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North Korea fires two missiles off east coast in three hours
North Korea launched two missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday, its second set of tests in roughly a week and days after Pyongyang accused the US of driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula through a series of military drills. Just three hours after launching a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) toward the East Sea on … Continue reading “North Korea fires two missiles off east coast in three hours”
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In call with Iran’s Araghchi, Dar stresses need for uninterrupted energy supplies
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday stressed the importance of “uninterrupted energy supplies” and the safe and expeditious passage of ships, particularly given their implications for developing countries and global supply chains. The deputy prime minister made the remarks during a conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, said the Foreign … Continue reading “In call with Iran’s Araghchi, Dar stresses need for uninterrupted energy supplies”
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Security forces kill 5 terrorists, rescue 23 hostages in Kalat highway operation: ISPR
QUETTA: Security forces have foiled an attempt by terrorists to disrupt public movement on the N-25 highway near Kalat, killing five militants and safely recovering 23 hostages, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s media wing, the terrorists had established a checkpoint on the highway to abduct people, extort money and seize … Continue reading “Security forces kill 5 terrorists, rescue 23 hostages in Kalat highway operation: ISPR”
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Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist
Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered a 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,384 people and left more than 5,500 missing across the two countries. Rescuers found two more people alive … Continue reading “Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist”
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Dar holds talks with Saudi, Turkish FMs on Makkah pact
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with his Saudi and Turkish counterparts to discuss follow-up on the Makkah Defence Alliance. Dar spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to statements from the Foreign Office. The defence agreement, signed on August … Continue reading “Dar holds talks with Saudi, Turkish FMs on Makkah pact”
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PM, President salute martyrs, link 1965 war spirit to Marka-e-Haq, Bunyanum Marsoos
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrs and veterans of Pakistan’s armed forces, and to their families, on Defence and Martyrs’ Day, reaffirming the country’s commitment to national unity, sovereignty, security, and peace. In separate messages on September 6, the prime minister said the day was … Continue reading “PM, President salute martyrs, link 1965 war spirit to Marka-e-Haq, Bunyanum Marsoos”
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‘Bold and important first step’: Trump hails Pakistan-KSA-Turkiye defence pact
US President Donald Trump has hailed the joint defence pact recently signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, terming it a “bold and important first step”. “It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way,” Trump wrote in a post … Continue reading “‘Bold and important first step’: Trump hails Pakistan-KSA-Turkiye defence pact”
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