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Climate Minister Malik cautions against weaponisation of water at global conference in Dushanbe

Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik addresses the Fourth High-Level International Conference on Water for Sustainable Development in Dushanbe on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik on Tuesday warned that India’s reported move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance could set a dangerous precedent for downstream countries across the world, cautioning that the…

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Gulf nations won’t be ‘safe haven’ for US: Khamenei

Supreme leader invites all Islamic countries to friendship; Tehran claims downing US drone TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday issued a sweeping call for regional realignment, inviting “all Islamic countries to friendship and cooperation” while urging Middle Eastern states to stop hosting foreign military bases, as tensions escalated sharply over renewed…

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MQM-P demands release of Gul Plaza inquiry report

. KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senior leader Dr Farooq Sattar has approached the Sindh Information Commission seeking the release of the inquiry report and related official records of the Gul Plaza tragedy. Accompanied by Advocate Moshir Tariq Mansoor, Dr Sattar submitted an application to the commission requesting complete access to the inquiry commission’s report…

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China, Pakistan oppose unilateral action on Kashmir

Joint statement after PM’s visit stresses diplomacy Both sides vow trans-boundary water cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Tuesday reiterating their opposition to any unilateral actions, reaffirmed the significance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia, and resolution of all outstanding disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, including Jammu and Kashmir dispute. According to a…

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Anmol’s hospital transfer put on hold

Security concerns and stable medical condition prompt jail authorities to postpone SIUT visit KARACHI: The planned transfer of alleged ‘Cocaine Queen’ Anmol alias Pinky to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) for medical examination was postponed at the last moment on Tuesday, jail authorities confirmed. According to officials, Pinky complained of kidney-related discomfort,…

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Dowry and silence

. The writer holds an MBA, an MSc in IT from the University of Glasgow, and legal education from the King’s Inns, focusing on social issues and public policy. Email: mehmoodatifm@gmail.com Dowry is one of those things people in South Asia still defend with a straight face, and honestly, that has always confused me. Travel…

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Reports of anti-CM PTI bloc in K-P rejected

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan on Tuesday dismissed reports of PTI MPAs forming a group against Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, terming them “fabricated and baseless”. The statement came in response to media reports claiming that around 50 PTI MPAs had formed a bloc against the chief minister over dissatisfaction with his performance. Reports also…

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Brazil hope Ancelotti is the man

Carlo Ancelotti is aiming to lead Brazil to World Cup glory 24 years after their last title. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Brazil’s quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with Italian Carlo Ancelotti charged with the task of ending the nation’s wait to…

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Desi sharbat gains popularity as mercury soars

Locals say the tangy drink offers both refreshment and a nostalgic link to Eid-time family traditions ISLAMABAD: As temperatures continue to climb across the federal capital and Eid preparations quietly gather pace in households, traditional desi beverages are once again becoming a preferred choice for relief from the relentless summer heat. The Imli-Aloo Bukhara sharbat,…

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