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Azerbaijan to acquire JF-17 Thunder jets from Pakistan

Pakistan’s Information Minister Atta Tarar announced in a TV interntviw that Azerbaijan is set to purchase its first batch of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, with discussions ongoing for future joint production of the aircraft. Alongside defense cooperation, Azerbaijan has committed to a $2 billion investment in Pakistan to strengthen economic collaboration. Tarar stated […]

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29 dead due to hail, rain in Afghanistan

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At least 29 people have died in Afghanistan after heavy rains, floods, and hailstorms battered the country, officials confirmed Tuesday. The severe weather wreaked havoc in two provinces, leaving families devastated and highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the war-torn nation. In western Farah province, hailstorms claimed the lives of 21 people and

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Get married or get fired, Chinese company threatens employees

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BEIJING: A company in China threatened to fire its single and divorced employees for not getting married. As per media reports, Shandong Shuntian Chemical Group Co. Ltd., issued a notice to its employees urging single employees aged 28-58, including those divorced, to get married to avoid termination. The company threatened to fire its single and

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Kim Jong-un launches nationwide anti-drinking campaign

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently chaired a meeting of the Korean Worker’s Party Secretariat to address disciplinary issues, including binge drinking among party officials. The meeting highlighted two key violations: inadequate preparations for a local party meeting in Onchon County, which was deemed “grossly formalistic,” and a “drinking spree” by 40 officials, described as

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Defending champions Pakistan knocked out of ICC Men's Champions Trophy

New Zealand victory over Bangladesh ends Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 hopes

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Pakistan was eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, sealing their spot in the semi-finals alongside India from Group A. The national team’s hopes hinged on Bangladesh defeating New Zealand, but the Kiwis dominated, ending both Pakistan’s and Bangladesh’s hopes. India and New Zealand

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British tourist commends Swat peace, hospitality

British tourist praises Swat beauty, hospitality in heartfelt video message

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PESHAWAR: A British tourist recently visited the stunning Kalam region in Swat, Pakistan, and shared a heartfelt video message praising the area’s peace, order, and warm hospitality. She revealed that before her trip, many had cautioned her to be cautious and vigilant when traveling to Pakistan. However, upon arriving in Swat, she found the reality

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Ukraine President says ready to step down for peace

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KYIV: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to step down if it brought peace. He also said he would resign if it secured NATO membership for Ukraine. Zelenskyy made these remarks during a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday. “If my resignation brings peace, I am ready,” Zelenskyy said. “If stepping down gets

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Former soccer star Ozil joins Turkish ruling party

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ISTANBUL: Former Germany, Real Madrid, and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, who retired in 2023, has been elected to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the party announced on Sunday. The 2014 World Cup winner, born in Germany, was appointed to the AKP’s central council during a congress in

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American national hunts Kashmeri ibex in Chitral

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KALASH: A Kashmiri ibex was hunted in Chitral’s Kalash Valley for the first time here on Sunday. The hunt took place in the buffer zone of Chitral Gol National Park, specifically in the Rumbur area. An American hunter obtained the permit for the hunt at a cost of Rs 12,577,500. To celebrate the successful hunt,

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No Prisoner Swap Possible: Pakistan Rejects Proposal to Exchange Dr. Aafia Siddiqui with Shakil Afridi

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Friday that the proposed exchange of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States, with Shakil Afridi, a Pakistani doctor jailed for alleged ties to the CIA, is not feasible due to the absence of a prisoner exchange treaty between Pakistan and the

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