Author: Sajjad Ali

NEW YORK: Pakistan and China on Sunday reiterated their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation at the United Nations. This affirmation took place during a farewell meeting between China’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Zhang Jun, and his Pakistani counterpart, Munir Akram, at the Pakistan Mission in New York. During the meeting, the two ambassadors discussed the strong ties between their countries and expressed satisfaction with the current level of engagement at the UN. Ambassador Akram commended Ambassador Zhang Jun for his outstanding leadership and contributions in bolstering the relationship between Pakistan and China.

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At least 21 people were killed and 38 injured on Sunday in southern Afghanistan’s Helmand province when a bus collided with an oil tanker and a motorbike, provincial officials said. Deadly traffic accidents are a frequent occurrence in Afghanistan, attributed to factors such as poor road conditions, reckless driving practices on highways, and inadequate regulations. According to the provincial information department’s post on X, the accident occurred on the Herat-Kandahar highway in Grishk district of Helmand province. The collision caused the vehicles involved to catch fire, as confirmed by Helmand governor spokesman Mohammad Qasim Riyaz. Images shared on social media…

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KARACHI: An Indonesian airplane has been stranded at Karachi airport for the past 8 months due to a technical issue. Aviation sources reported that the Indonesian flag carrier, Garuda International Airlines, had an ATR 72-600 aircraft stuck at Karachi airport since its landing from Mutala Rajapaksa Airport Hambantota in Sri Lanka on July 26. The aircraft was scheduled to continue its journey to the United Arab Emirates after refueling in Karachi. However, a technical problem arose in one of the engines before takeoff from Karachi. Although the engine underwent repairs, a test flight revealed that the issue persisted, preventing the…

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The deceased Pakistani man, who fell victim to a knife attack in Germany, will have his remains airlifted to Karachi for burial tomorrow, as confirmed by family sources. The tragic incident occurred in Ulm city, Germany, where a mentally ill German intruded into the home of a Pakistani-born family, resulting in the death of Fahimuddin, 58, from knife wounds. His wife and 13-year-old daughter were also injured in the attack. Pakistani Consul General in Frankfurt, Ali Zahid, has extended condolences to the grieving family and assured them of all necessary assistance during this difficult time. Following the assault, police promptly…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government have agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts and strengthen bilateral relations. The agreement was reached during a phone call between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi. Dar, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation in connectivity, trade, security, counter-terrorism, and people-to-people contacts, shared the details of the conversation on social media. He also mentioned receiving a congratulatory call from the Afghan interim minister. Earlier this week, Kabul stressed the importance of maintaining positive relations with Islamabad, highlighting the need for improved ties with all neighboring countries.…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed its satisfaction over the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the resolution titled “Measures to Combat Islamophobia” with an overwhelming majority. The resolution, presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is a follow-up to General Assembly Resolution 76/254, which designated March 15 as the International Day to combat Islamophobia. In a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan highlighted the condemnation by the General Assembly of incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence against Muslims. This condemnation encompasses incidents such as desecration of the Holy Quran, attacks on mosques, sites, and…

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RAWALPINDIL The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, had a 30-minute discussion with former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail on Saturday, where they delved into the country’s prevailing political landscape. The meeting, held in the jail’s conference room, was conducted informally, without any official protocol. Earlier that day, CM Gandapur had filed a plea in court seeking permission to meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail for consultations on legal and political matters, stressing the importance of privacy during their discussion. Despite the heightened security measures at Adiala Jail, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had…

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KARACHI: In a thrilling match, Islamabad United emerged victorious over Peshawar Zalmi in the Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 in Karachi. Haider Ali and Imad Wasim’s unbeaten 98-run partnership was the driving force behind Islamabad United’s hard-fought win. Having successfully chased down a target of 186, Islamabad United’s impressive performance has earned them a spot in the PSL 9 final against Multan Sultans, set to take place at the same venue on Monday. The chase didn’t start smoothly for United as they lost three wickets in the initial four overs with just 21 runs on the…

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ISLAMABAD: Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has submitted the nomination papers for senate elections. According to the details, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) leader Pervaiz Rasheed has submitted the nomination papers for general seat of senate. PML-N’s leader Mustafa Ramday has submitted the nomination papers for the seat of technocrat. Apart from that PML-N’s leader Ahad Cheema has submitted the nomination papers for senate elections.

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PESHAWAR: Seven security personnel, including two officers, were martyred in a terrorist attack on a security forces’ post and subsequent clearance operation in North Waziristan in the early hours of Saturday, a statement from ISPR said. The military’s media wing reported that a group of six terrorists attacked a security forces’ post in Mir Ali of North Waziristan District. Despite the initial foiling of the intrusion attempt, the terrorists resorted to ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into the post, followed by multiple suicide bombings. This resulted in the collapse of a portion of a building, leading to the martyrdom of five…

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