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Pakistan marks Int’l Day of remembrance for terror victims
ISLAMABAD, AUG 21 /DNA/ – Pakistan joined the global community today in observing the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, with officials issuing a solemn statement reaffirming the nation’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism while honoring the immense sacrifices made by its citizens. In an official message from Islamabad, Pakistan noted that it has endured unprecedented losses in the global fight against terrorism, with over 90,000 Pakistanis losing their lives and economic damages exceeding $150 billion. The statement emphasized that the country’s sacrifices haveRead More
China says US ‘sanctions and pressure’ on Iran not a solution
BEIJING: China said on Friday that US “sanctions and pressure” would not resolve the Middle East conflict, after Washington urged governments including Beijing to join efforts to isolate the Iranian economy. The United States has vowed it would “collapse” the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign, which Tehran has branded as “economic terrorism” doomed to fail, nearly six months since their war began. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Asked about US President Donald Trump’s threats, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman LinRead More
Foreign-backed ‘inimical designs’ will be defeated via decisive response, vows CDF
ISLAMABAD, AUG 21: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has pledged to defeat the hostile elements’ “inimical designs” aimed at obstructing the development of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The army chief made the remarks during an interaction with notables and political leadership of the province, underscoring that the present and future of Balochistan and Pakistan were one and forever, the military’s media said in a statement. CDF Munir highlighted that Balochistan was blessed with talented,Read More
PTI decries ‘violation’ of Supreme Court order on Imran Khan’s medical checkup
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Friday accused the federal government of violating the Supreme Court’s order regarding the transfer of party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, describing the development as “unfortunate”. Speaking to reporters, Barrister Gohar said that the top court’s directions contained no ambiguity regarding the former premier’s transfer to the medical facility. He said that there had been no expectation that the PTI founder would be shifted to another hospital or that details of his transfer would not beRead More
At least 21,951 Pakistanis deported from Gulf states by March 1, NA told
ISLAMABAD: At least 21,951 Pakistanis have been deported from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states by March 1, the National Assembly was informed, with Saudi Arabia accounting for the largest share of deportations. According to data shared in a written reply to a question by Hameed Hassan during the Question Hour in the National Assembly on Thursday, out of the 21,951 Pakistanis deported, the majority were from Saudi Arabia from where 15,495 Pakistanis were deported, according to The News. From the United Arab Emirates, 3,802 Pakistanis were deported, while 521 wereRead More
US threatens Iran with blockade, ‘toughest ever sanctions’ as China pushes diplomacy
WASHINGTON, AUG 21: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations. Bessent’s comments on Thursday followed President Donald Trump’s threat a day earlier of “Economic Warfare” and a warning of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran.” Bessent promised details next week. Oil prices rose to more than a three-week high on Thursday following those US threats of financial penalties aimedRead More