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Iran’s supreme leader warns US, Israel against new attacks
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31: Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks following their threats to resume strikes after crucial elections. President Donald Trump has warned of fresh military action after the US holds midterm elections on Tuesday, saying last weekend he was weighing up whether to “finish them off.” In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of a “historic, one-time opportunity” to topple the Iranian government. Both countries are holding legislative polls that could determine the direction of the conflict, with IsraelRead More
Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive
CAIRO, OCT 31: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was “extremely worried” that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a major impact. He was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain. “The second round will be more dangerous, more destructive, and it will lead to nowhere. We have to draw lessons from the past,” he said. An interim agreement reached in June failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in the Iran warRead More
Smurfs clinch SHE League Seniors with dominant victory, Islamabad City crowned SHE League Juniors champion
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 /DNA/ – Smurfs were crowned the champions of the SHE League Seniors event at the Jinnah Futsal Courts after they came from behind to crush Islamabad City 6-3 in their decisive final fixture on Saturday. Both teams had maintained perfect records through the first three rounds and Smurfs clinched the title with a come-from behind victory where Asra and Hajra scored twice. Islamabad City earlier finished the SHE League Juniors campaign with five wins out of five after they ran out 6-1 winners over Smurfs. Shanzeh scoredRead More
New Industrial estate vita for Islamabad’s industrial growth: Governor Punjab
OPF Chairman Highlights Overseas Pakistanis’ Role in National Economy Overseas Business Forums Vital for Boosting Pakistan’s Exports: Sardar Zahoor Iqbal Zikria Zia seeks institutional support to resolve business community issues ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 /DNA/ – Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has assured the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) of his full support in addressing key issues of the business community, particularly with regard to the allocation of suitable land for a new industrial estate for Islamabad and the establishment of a facilitation desk of the Banking MohtasibRead More
PM Shehbaz seeks suspension of long-term projects in KP, urges short-term steps
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31: 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 deprived for 13 years will pray for you,” he said, criticising the Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) more than a decade in power in the province. “Long-term projects should be suspended,” heRead More
A Challenge for Pakistan’s Transit Trade
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer A Challenge for Pakistan’s Transit Trade A direct freight train carrying industrial goods from China has reached Afghanistan through Central Asia, highlighting the changing pattern of regional trade and raising questions about Pakistan’s role as a transit route for its landlocked neighbour. The train departed from China’s Shandong province, crossed the Khorgos border crossing into Kazakhstan, travelled through Uzbekistan and arrived at Afghanistan’s Hairatan dry port after a journey of around 20 days. The shipment, reportedly worth about $1.2 million, includes textiles, chemicals, tools and constructionRead More