ECNEC approves ML-1 design work

Development priorities were approved across all provinces and regions, focus on strengthening national development Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefs members of the diplomatic corps at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” on Tuesday. Photo: X/ FO ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday gave a go-ahead to initiating…

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China reiterates call on US, Iran to stop escalating tensions amid fresh air strikes

Beijing’s reaction comes after US military launched attacks on military targets in response to downing US helicopter Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY China on Wednesday reiterated its call on Washington and Tehran to stop escalating tensions after the US launched fresh attacks on Iran. “China is deeply concerned” over the latest…

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Pak seeks binding global water safeguards

DUSHANBE: Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Tuesday warned that unilateral actions on transboundary water arrangements could weaken international treaty systems and create long-term risks for downstream countries, as he called for stronger global protections for shared water resources. Delivering Pakistan’s national ministerial statement at the 4th High-Level International Conference…

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IPL 2026: ‘Clarity is missing’- Rishabh Pant opens up on LSG’s disastrous season | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant admitted that a lack of clarity around roles and constant chopping and changing within the batting order has hurt the team badly during their disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. Speaking at the toss before LSG’s crucial clash against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Thursday, Pant said the…

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Gaza flotilla activists taken to Crete

ATHERINOLAKKOS: More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said. The activists were part of a second Global Sumud flotilla, launched in recent months in an attempt to…

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PMDC warns of action as probe launched into Mirpurkhas student’s death

PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Friday expressed deep concern over the death of a third-year medical student in Mirpurkhas and warned of strict action against any faculty member or institution found responsible. PMDC President Prof Dr Rizwan Taj…

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PSX loses 700 points in range-bound trading

KSE-100 slips 0.41% to close around 170,480 as geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a lacklustre, range-bound trading session on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing near 170,480 points, declining approximately 700 points. “A range-bound trading session was observed at the exchange, with the index fluctuating within a narrow…

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