South Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: report

Proposed legislation outlines five basic principles for country’s nuclear-powered submarine project South Korea plans to introduce a special bill that would legally reaffirm its commitment not to develop or possess nuclear weapons while advancing its program to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Yonhap News Agency report on Tuesday citing government sources. The proposed legislation,…

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Govt unveils monsoon preparedness plan as climate minister urges better management to tackle disasters

NDMA reports at least 107 people have died and 297 others have been injured since the rains began on June 26 Climate Minister Musadiq Malik speaking at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). SCREENGRAB Pakistan must shift its focus from simply storing water to regulating it year-round, Climate Minister Musadiq Malik said on Tuesday, as…

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Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages

Relations with Zelenskiy warm while White House frustration mounts over stalled progress in Iran conflict United States President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different. Relations with Zelenskiy have warmed as Ukraine has blunted Russian advances, while Netanyahu arrives amid growing White House frustration over the lack of progress toward…

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Hajj Savings Scheme on the cards

ISLAMBAD: In a historic first, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched a comprehensive 16-page multi-year Hajj Policy and Plan covering 2027 to 2030. Designed to bring long-term stability and cost efficiency to Hajj operations, the strategy relies on securing three- to four-year contracts in Saudi Arabia for air travel, accommodation, transport,…

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Visa freeze hits exports, businesses

Gulfood participation at risk as business community seeks diplomatic intervention ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is currently…

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Cabinet approves refining policy amendments to boost Euro-V fuel production

PM Shehbaz warns against delays, orders Gulf roadshows to promote amended policy for brownfield refinery projects Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Tuesday approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023 that will enable the modernisation of Pakistan’s…

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K-P CS wants out of Imran Rehai Force case

He contends that the matter pertains to the political leadership and does not involve the provincial bureaucracy ISLAMABAD: As the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) resumes hearing today (Tuesday) on a petition concerning the alleged “Imran Khan Rehai Force,” the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary has asked the court to remove him as a respondent. In a concise…

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