US sanctions Dubai crypto exchange for aiding Iran’s IRGC, following a Reuters report

US Treasury sanctions Aban Tether for processing millions of dollars of transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. — REUTERS The United States on Friday sanctioned an unlicensed multi-state cryptocurrency exchange, alleging it processed millions of dollars of crypto for Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail Makkah defence pact

Say pact strengthens collective deterrence and defence ties, calling it a milestone for regional peace and stability President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing it as…

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Pakistan Under-21 lose to South Korea 6-2

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team suffered a 6-2 defeat against South Korea’s senior national side in the fourth and final match of a four-match Test series on Friday. Pakistan had already wrapped up the series with victories in the opening three fixtures. The exhibition match, played at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad, featured…

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Waseem mulls overseas camp for next fight

KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier professional boxer and reigning WBA Gold bantamweight champion Mohammad Waseem is considering several overseas destinations for his training for the next professional fight which is more likely to be held latter this year.  Waseem will either go for his WBA gold title defence fight or he will opt for a unification fight….

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CDWP approves Space Centre project among others

ECNEC to review Rs240b mega projects for Karachi water supply, Lahore filtration plant ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved seven development projects worth billions of rupees, referring three major initiatives totalling Rs240.537 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval. The meeting, chaired by Federal…

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