Naqvi in Tehran as Pakistan ramps up peace diplomacy

Carries CDF Munir’s ‘message’ to Iran’s supreme leader To discuss new proposals aimed at breaking deadlock Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi walks alongside his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni ahead of talks in Tehran. PHOTO: COURTESY: X ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday, carrying what an informed source described as an important message…

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Lebanon army chief to meet CDF Munir

BEIRUT: Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-US talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal “left Lebanon for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at the…

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Makhdoom Pur’s khaddar legacy faces modern decline

Historic handloom tradition now survives through a few remaining artisan families MAKHDOOM PUR PAHORAN: Nestled in the heart of Punjab, Makhdoom Pur Pahoran is an ancient trading and cultural town in Khanewal district whose identity extends far beyond its religious and historical significance. For generations, the town has been renowned for its traditional handlooms, khaddar,…

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A Mideast deal a must

. Escalation is on the cards in the Middle East as the uneasy ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 seems to be unravelling. Fresh skirmishes have been reported after the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran. In retaliation, the IRGC has pounded American interests in Kuwait and Bahrain with…

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PTI, TTAP slam ban on JAAC, call for dialogue

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the Tehreek-i-Tahaffuz-i-Aaeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Saturday criticised the decision to declare the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organisation, urging authorities to resolve political disputes through dialogue and constitutional means rather than coercive measures. The statements came a day after the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government declared JAAC a…

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UK envoy cautions Pakistani applicants against illegal agents making false promises of UK asylum

Says agents deceive asylum seekers with UK settlement promises, expresses concern over rising Pakistani asylum claims British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. Photo : Facebook/UK in Pakistan British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Saturday cautioned against agents deceiving asylum seekers with false assurances of United Kingdom settlement and financial gain, stressing that…

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Three injured in gas leak explosion in Rawalpindi

Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injures three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said. According to initial reports, the blast occurred due to a possible gas leakage that…

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India name Sooryavanshi in T20 squad

MUMBAI: India named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their T20 squad on Saturday, handing the 15-year-old sensation his maiden international call-up after a string of breathtaking performances in the domestic league. Selectors also fired Suryakumar Yadav as captain following a poor run of form, just three months after he led the country to World Cup glory at…

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