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Pakistan-India Clash: Claims vs Facts on “Maarka-e-Haq”

  • October 4, 2025
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Pakistan and India remain locked in a tense rivalry, and fresh statements have once again sparked debate. At a recent business gathering, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, made bold claims about the May 2025 “Maarka-e-Haq” conflict. He said Pakistan shot down seven Indian aircraft and disabled India’s advanced […]

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Pakistan, UAE Strengthen Rail Links for Trade and Growth

  • October 4, 2025
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Pakistan and the UAE share close cultural, diplomatic, and economic ties. The UAE is one of Pakistan’s top trading partners in the Middle East. It is also home to a large Pakistani community that contributes significant remittances. These bonds continue to grow through new projects and shared goals. Strengthening Cooperation During a recent visit to […]

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Spain and Portugal Face Worst Power Blackout in 20 Years

  • October 4, 2025
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A massive power surge in April caused a historic blackout in Spain and Portugal. Experts say it was Europe’s most severe outage in two decades. Damian Cortinas, president of Entso-e, explained that this was the first known blackout caused by overvoltage. Overvoltage happens when there is too much electrical current in the grid. “This is […]

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Kazakhstan Weekly Digest: AI, Transport & Nuclear Goals

  • October 4, 2025
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The Astana Times compiled stories from international media about Kazakhstan. This week’s digest explores culture, science, politics, and technology. For example, foreign outlets reported on shifting language use in Kazakhstan. Analysts noted how cultural changes influence identity and education. In addition, Italian President Sergio Mattarella visited Kazakhstan. His trip focused on strengthening ties and boosting […]

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Israeli Forces Seize Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Arresting Hundreds

  • October 4, 2025
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The Israeli military has seized the entire Global Sumud Flotilla. The fleet carried activists and aid supplies for Gaza. Livestreams showed Israeli soldiers boarding the final ship, the Marinette. This Polish-flagged vessel had six crew members. It was the last of 44 boats once sailing together. Mission and Arrests The flotilla aimed to deliver humanitarian […]

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Gunman Attacks Michigan Church, Leaves Four Dead and Eight Injured

  • October 3, 2025
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A tragic incident unfolded in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday when a gunman launched a violent attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leaving at least four people dead and eight others injured. Authorities said the attacker, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford of Burton, Michigan, drove his vehicle into the church, […]

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Chinese Fraudster Convicted in Record Bitcoin Seizure

  • October 3, 2025
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A Chinese national has been convicted in what authorities are calling the world’s largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 61,000 bitcoin, worth more than £5 billion ($6.7 billion), were recovered during an international fraud investigation that spanned several years. Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty on Monday at Southwark Crown […]

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Taliban Internet Shutdown Halts Kabul Airport

  • October 3, 2025
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Afghanistan has been plunged into near-total isolation after the Taliban government imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, leaving Kabul’s main airport at a standstill and crippling vital services across the country. The suspension of internet access, which took effect on Monday, was announced without a clear explanation from Taliban authorities, who stated only that the shutdown […]

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Global Sumud Gaza Flotilla Intercepted by Israel; Pakistan, World Leaders Condemn

  • October 3, 2025
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The Global Sumud Gaza Flotilla set sail from Spain last month. It carried aid, activists, and politicians determined to break Israel’s blockade. The mission included more than 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries. Flotilla Interception and Pakistan’s Response By Wednesday, Israel had intercepted 13 of the 45 vessels. Around 30 ships continued their journey toward […]

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Pakistan Holds First E-Balloting for Electric Bikes and Rickshaws under PAVE Scheme

  • October 3, 2025
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The Ministry of Industries and Production has conducted Pakistan’s first-ever e-balloting under the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme. The process allocated subsidized electric bikes and three-wheelers across Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. E-Balloting Results and Process The secure digital balloting took place through the PAVE Online Portal with technical support from the […]