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Tarar calls for stronger narrative battle to counter terrorism and extremism

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Information minister says counter-terrorism efforts must tackle misinformation and ensure policy continuity Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressing a capacity-building workshop organised by the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said Pakistan’s fight against terrorism must extend beyond security operations to countering extremist narratives and misinformation, arguing…

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SBP injects Rs11.6tr into banking system

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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected approximately Rs11.6 trillion into the banking system on Monday through a reverse repo auction conducted as part of its Open Market Operations. According to data compiled by AKD Securities from the SBP’s figures, the central bank received total offers of Rs11,777 billion and accepted Rs11,613 billion across…

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AFC chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

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PARIS: A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region’s top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation’s move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino has been the butt of scathing criticism ever since launching, and then withdrawing within days, a plan to bring…

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Gen Z treats AI as friend, new study reveals

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Usage marks shift from viewing AI as simple task-oriented tool to source for emotional support Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilising the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global study on Tuesday. A recent global survey conducted…

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‘Stabilisation policies driving poverty’

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LAHORE: Repeated economic stabilisation measures in Pakistan – including exchange-rate adjustments, privatisation and liberalisation – have substantially transformed the country’s economy but have also contributed to rising poverty, said economic experts on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration of the 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics (ADE) in Lahore, Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Rector…

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Pakistan face India in must-win World Cup clash

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KARACHI: Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup Group D encounter on Wednesday, knowing only victory will ensure their progression to the tournament’s next stage. The match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen is scheduled to start at 6pm PST, with England and Wales meeting at the same venue earlier…

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Indonesia records over 2,100 aftershocks after weekend’s deadly earthquake

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Authorities temporarily close several tourist spots in quake-affected regions for safety inspections A collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Reok, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Indonesia has experienced ongoing intense seismic activity since Saturday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, recording 2,119 aftershocks so far, local media reported. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology…

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Pakistan rejects India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat

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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressing a UN Security Council briefing on non-proliferation. PHOTO: X KARACHI: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has said that its neighbour, a clear reference to India, has “no credentials whatsoever” to stake a claim to a permanent seat…

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PSX tumbles 1,806 points amid geopolitical tensions

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KSE-100 index suffers jolt over regional peace uncertainty as broad-based selling hits key sectors Selling pressure gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,806.12 points, or 0.89%, to 178,896.29 by 1:24pm, as uncertainty over prospects for a United States-Iran peace deal weighed on investor sentiment. The index opened…

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