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2 servicemen martyred as forces kill 7 terrorists

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed seven terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Qila Saifullah district of Balochistan, while two servicemen were martyred in the line of duty. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO in the Zarkani area of Dera Ismail […]

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Pakistan rejects ‘baseless’ civilian casualty claims by Afghan Taliban

Pakistan on Monday rejected what it called “baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding civilian casualties attributed to its counter-terrorism operations”, reaffirming its right to take necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens against terrorism originating from Afghan soil. Last month, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan had carried out “precision” aerial and […]

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JI to march on Islamabad in mid-November if govt fails to end petroleum levy: Hafiz Naeem

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Monday warned that his party would march towards Islamabad in mid-November if the government failed to abolish the petroleum levy and provide relief to the public. He also condemned the imposition of an emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), describing it as a violation of human rights, and demanded […]

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Powerful cameras, faster performance and smarter features

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, priced from $1,299, brings meaningful improvements to performance, photography, and artificial intelligence. Alongside the smaller iPhone 18 Pro, it introduces the A20 Pro processor, variable aperture technology, a smaller Dynamic Island, and improved battery life. Although its design remains largely unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro series, the latest […]

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Lucky Group, Qatar Energy consortium quits Port Qasim LNG terminal plan over ‘policy changes’

ISLAMABAD: Energas, a consortium of the Lucky Group and Qatar Energy, has given up a multi-million-dollar plan to establish a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Port Qasim, citing fundamental changes to Pakistan’s energy policy, requirements and longstanding unresolved policy and fiscal matters, it emerged on Friday. On the other hand, the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has […]

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Vocational scheme for youth training

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has formally launched the Youth Vocational Skills Training Programme in Quetta to equip young people with professional skills, reduce unemployment and promote economic self-reliance. The programme aims to equip young people, particularly women, with technical and vocational skills aligned with modern industry requirements, enabling them to secure employment or explore self-employment […]

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PA resolution cannot abolish Sardari system, say tribal chiefs

QUETTA: Tribal chiefs Nawab Muhammad Khan Shahwani and Sardar Kamal Khan Bangulzai have said that an assembly resolution cannot abolish the centuries-old Sardari and Nawabi systems, arguing that tribal leaders have helped save lives, protect people’s honour and resolve disputes. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Sarda­rzada Mir Ash­raf Khan Satakzai, Sardar Muha­mmad Asim […]

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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate

Parliament authorised Egypt’s military on Monday to provide support to help defend Saudi Arabia, parliamentarians said, and local media reported, a move that could push Cairo directly into the regional conflict that has expanded with intensified attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on the Gulf kingdom. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had asked parliament last week to approve defending its Gulf Arab […]