UNSC condemns ‘heinous’ Swat suicide blast

Says terrorism in all its forms constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), describing it as a “heinous and cowardly” assault and calling for those responsible to be brought to…

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10 terrorists killed in two engagements in K-P: ISPR

Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Security forces killed 10 terrorists belonging to Fitna-Al-Khawarij in two separate engagements in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on August 6, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in the first encounter, a group of khawarij belonging to the “Indian Proxy, Fitna al-Khawarij”…

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Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

Says IBOs were conducted as part of ongoing ‘Rad-ul-Fitna-3’, a counterterrorism operation to eliminate Indian proxies Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Security forces killed 12 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Washuk and Mastung districts of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The federal…

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Pakistan, seven nations call Israeli actions in Gaza grave violations of international law

Say Israeli policies threaten foundations of two-state solution, erode Palestinian rights and peace prospects Destruction in Lebanon from Israeli bombing campaigns. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Pakistan and seven other Islamic countries on Thursday condemned Israel’s ongoing violations in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the targeting of healthcare facilities, attacks on civilian infrastructure and the continued loss of…

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Resource-sharing mechanism for G-B reviewed

ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed the formulation of time-bound proposals on fiscal reforms, hydropower development and expedited execution of development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. He passed these directives while chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Review Committee, aimed at ensuring the region’s long-term sustainable growth, a news release said. The meeting decided…

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Govt should explain status of judges’ appointment summary before maintainability decided: IHC

Court asks counsel to cite judgment in which court directs president to discharge his constitutional responsibilities ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday indicated that the federal government should first explain the status of the long-pending summary for the appointment of high court judges before the court decides whether a petition challenging President Asif…

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