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Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF) Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo met with Pakistan’s top military officer, Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday to discuss defence cooperation and regional security, the military’s media wing said. “During the meeting, both sides held discussions on [a] wide range of areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press statement. “The dignitaries discussed practical measures to further expand the level and scope of engagements between the two militaries. They also exchanged views on the broader geopolitical landscape.” Gen Mirza, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving regional security landscape and highlighted Pakistan’s contributions towards regional peace and stability, the ISPR added. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the ...

The Punjab Home Department has reported that 932 social media links containing provocative and sectarian content have been flagged by its cyber patrolling cell, as part of the government's crackdown on online incitement during the holy month of Muharram.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur asserted on Thursday that Governor Faisal Karim Kundi holds no power to unseat the provincial government.

The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has announced that there will be no load shedding on the 9th and 10th of Muharram 2025 to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the religious observances.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a vital role in facilitating the ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

South African Chief of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at the Joint Staff Headquarters on Thursday.

Pakistan defeated Japan 64-39 to storm into the final of the Asian Youth Netball Championship in Jeonju-si, South Korea, on Thursday, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. The Green Shirts had a strong start with a 21-7 lead over Japan in the first quarter. By halftime, they extended the score to 34-19. The third quarter saw Pakistan lead 42-28 before ending the game at 64-39 and sealing their spot in tomorrow’s final. View this post on Instagram Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser , Haleema ,Jasmine Farooq, Sumayya ,Jasmine, Amani, Parisa and Farah Rasheed displayed top notch performances during the match, said a press release. The president, chairman and secretary general of the Pakistan Netball Federation congratulated the Pakistan team on winning the semi-final. Pakistan will play the final either against the Maldives or Chinese Taipei on Friday. On Sunday, Pakistan downed Japan 79-39 during their fourth group match.

The political equation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has undergone a major transformation following the restoration of 25 reserved seats, significantly boosting the strength of the opposition and intensifying pressure on the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption, favoritism, and illegal recruitments in the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC).

Gujar khan - Provincial Minister Sohaib Bharath, accompanied by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa, paid a detailed visit to Jhelum to review the security arrangements for Muharram.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her government’s commitment to eliminating plastic pollution across the province, vowing to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

KP CM says provincial govt holds legitimate constitutional mandate of people Only option with ‘institutions’ is to impose governor’s rule or forcefully send PTI MPAs to jails to over-throw PTI govt Gohar says Imran has always advocated result-oriented dialogues.

Bangladesh, the world’s second-biggest garment manufacturer, aims to strike a trade deal with the United States before President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs kick in next week, the country’s top commerce official told AFP. Dhaka is proposing to buy Boeing planes and boost imports of US wheat, cotton and oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit, which Trump used as the reason for imposing painful levies in his “Liberation Day” announcement. “We have finalised a draft reciprocal trade agreement,” Mahbubur Rahman said on Wednesday, adding the government was “hopeful of reaching a win-win agreement”. Rahman said a meeting between officials from both countries was slated for July 8, with the US representing 20 per cent of Bangladesh’s ready-made garments exports. Textile and garment production accounts for about 8pc of exports in Bangladesh and the industry has been rebuilding after it was hit hard in a student-led revolution that toppled the government last year. Trump hit Bangladesh with 37pc tariffs in his ...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a weekly high-level meeting on promoting a cashless and digital economy in the country, emphasizing that a transparent and efficient financial system is only possible through widespread adoption of digital transactions.

Pakistan dominated the squash courts on Thursday as five players stormed into the semi-finals of the 32nd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Gimcheon, South Korea. All five athletes had commanding wins over their opponents with 3-0 defeats. Meanwhile, Sehrish Ali was knocked out of the tournament after Malaysia’s Syaurah A Sufian defeated her 3-0 in the Girls U15 quarterfinals. In the Boys U-19 category, third seed Abdullah Nawaz beat Hong Kong’s Wong Wing Kuen in straight sets 11-4, 11-6, 11-6. Top seed Nauman Khan beat India’s Harshal Rana 11-6, 11-5, 11-7 in the Boys U-15, while compatriot Ahmad Rayyan Khan beat Malaysia’s Armann Merzha bin Ashraff 11-7, 11-3, 11-3. Youngster Muhammad Sohail Adnan, top seed in the Boys U13, beat India’s 11-Abhyuday Arora 11-2, 11-8, 11-2. Over on the women’s side, Mahnoor Ali sealed her spot in the semifinals after demolishing India’s Anika Kalanki 11-6, 11-2, 11-3.

Hindus began a vast month-long pilgrimage in India-occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Thursday, with many of the faithful starting from near the site where a deadly April attack triggered conflict with Pakistan. Last year, half a million devotees took part in the Amarnath pilgrimage to a sacred ice pillar located in a cave in the forested Himalayan hills above the town of Pahalgam. India has ramped up security for the event, deploying 45,000 troops with high-tech surveillance tools overseeing the gruelling trek to reach the high-altitude cave, dedicated to the Hindu deity of destruction Shiva. “We have multi-layered and in-depth security arrangements so that we can make the pilgrimage safe and smooth for the devotees,” said VK Birdi, police chief for the Muslim-majority territory. Pahalgam is the site where gunmen on April 22 killed 26 mostly Hindu tourists. New Delhi blamed the attack on Pakistan, which strongly denied the allegations while calling for a neutral investigation, triggering a series of tit-for-tat diplo...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across various regions of the country, including Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, as monsoon currents continue to penetrate the region.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned on Wednesday that no negligence will be tolerated in achieving economic targets for Pakistan’s bright economic future.

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has made it mandatory for both riders and passengers on motorcycles to wear helmets, irrespective of gender.

At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to Indonesian resort island Bali, according to rescue authorities who said 31 survivors had been plucked from the water so far. Rescuers were racing to find 30 people still missing at sea after the vessel carrying 65 passengers and crew sank before midnight on Wednesday as it sailed to the popular holiday destination from Indonesia’s main island Java. “The ferry tilted and immediately sank,” survivor Eka Toniansyah told reporters at a Bali hospital. “Most of the passengers were from Indonesia. I was with my father. My father is dead.” Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency chief Mohammad Syafii told a news conference on Thursday that 31 survivors had been found. “Four people died, so 30 people are still being searched for,” he said, adding the national agency sent a helicopter to help the effort. President Prabowo Subianto, who was on a trip to Saudi Arabia, ordered an immediate emergency resp...