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Najam Sethi Shares How He Prevented Global Embarrassment for Pakistan After India Clash

  • September 20, 2025
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has opened up about a critical moment when, according to him, he saved Pakistan from facing global embarrassment after a high-stakes encounter against India. Speaking to the media, Sethi revealed behind-the-scenes details of what could have been a damaging episode for Pakistan cricket and how quick decisions […]

National News

Sindh Govt Applauds Police, LEAs for Crackdown on DacoitsHundreds Arrested, Modern Weapons to Boost Operations Soon

  • September 20, 2025
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Spokesperson to the Government of Sindh, Sukhdev Assardas Hemnani, has commended the Sindh Police, Rangers, and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for their ongoing operations against dacoits and criminal gangs in Northern Sindh. He stated that these coordinated efforts are proving effective, with several suspects and active members of dacoit groups arrested in District Ghotki. […]

National News

DG ISPR: Pakistan Hosts Afghan Refugees for 40 Years, Seeks Dignified Return Warns of US Weapons in Terror, Blames India for State-Sponsored Violence

  • September 20, 2025
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In an interview with a German magazine, the Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) highlighted Pakistan’s decades-long role in hosting Afghan refugees. He said that for over 40 years, Pakistan sheltered millions of Afghans and made elaborate arrangements for their dignified return to their homeland. He noted that Islamabad extended the deadline for their […]

National News

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Ink Defence Pact to Boost Security Cooperation Agreement Formalises Decades of Ties, Excludes Nuclear Weapons

  • September 20, 2025
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark defence pact, described by Finance Minister and Defence Minister Ishaq Dar as a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations. Speaking to journalists in London, Dar explained that the agreement formalises decades of close security cooperation, particularly Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to safeguarding the Kingdom and the two Holy Mosques. […]

International News

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign Historic Defence Pact Amid Unprecedented Civil-Military Harmony

  • September 20, 2025
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In a landmark development for regional stability and bilateral ties, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a historic defence and strategic cooperation agreement, widely regarded as the result of exceptional coordination between Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership. A senior government official, speaking to The News, revealed that the pact marks a new era of trust […]

International News

Donald Trump Urges UK to Use Military to Tackle Illegal Migration in Talks with PM Keir Starmer

  • September 20, 2025
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting that UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could use the military to combat illegal migration. The remarks came during a press conference concluding Trump’s second official state visit to the United Kingdom. Trump revealed that the issue was discussed in a private meeting with Prime […]

International News

ISPR Chief: Terrorism in Pakistan Is State-Sponsored, Not Insurgency — India Using Afghanistan as Base

  • September 20, 2025
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Pakistan is not facing an insurgency but a wave of orchestrated terrorism sponsored by India, according to Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. In a recent interview with a German news outlet on September 5, Lt Gen Chaudhry drew a clear distinction between internal rebellion and externally-funded terror, […]

National News

Private Hajj Scheme Applications Begin Nationwide 60,000 Pilgrims to Perform Hajj Under Private Quota in 2025

  • September 20, 2025
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially opened applications for the private Hajj scheme, marking an important phase in preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage. According to the Ministry, a total quota of 60,000 pilgrims has been allocated to private operators, creating opportunities for thousands of Pakistanis to perform Hajj this year. Out of this number, […]

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Virgin Atlantic to Resume Pakistan Flights in OctoberUK Carrier Restores Services to Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore

  • September 20, 2025
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Virgin Atlantic Airways has confirmed plans to resume flight operations to Pakistan later this year, reestablishing air connectivity between the United Kingdom and major Pakistani cities after nearly two years. Aviation sources revealed that the airline has secured clearance from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate services to Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore beginning […]

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Ink Historic Strategic Agreement Bilateral Defence Ties Elevated to a New Era of Cooperation

  • September 20, 2025
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has concluded his state visit to Saudi Arabia, during which Pakistan and the Kingdom signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement at Al-Yamamah Palace. The accord declares that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both,” solidifying a new era of military cooperation. Building on nearly eight […]