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News Desk NEW DEHLI: Indian media reports have claimed, based on satellite imagery, that China is expanding military infrastructure near its nuclear missile silos, including new launch pads, bunkers and communication facilities in remote north-western desert regions. According to these reports, more than 80 new launch pads and supporting defence structures are believed to be under construction, suggesting a significant expansion of strategic missile-related infrastructure in the area. The imagery cited in the reports is said to show large-scale military complexes, including protected storage facilities, airfields and communication networks linked to a wider nuclear command-and-control system. Analysts quoted in the…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian officials have accused the United States of undermining diplomatic efforts, as tensions continued to rise over maritime security arrangements and long-stalled negotiations involving regional stability and nuclear-related discussions. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Washington had once again “betrayed diplomacy for a third time”, arguing that recent US actions and continued maritime restrictions reflected what he described as a lack of genuine commitment to dialogue. His remarks added to a growing wave of hardline rhetoric emerging from Tehran at a time when diplomatic channels appeared increasingly strained. The…

News Desk TEHRAN: In the past 24 hours, 24 vessels have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, following claims that US President Donald Trump had announced the opening of the strategic waterway and an end to what he described as a naval blockade imposed on Iran. According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the ships transiting the strait were able to move with the cooperation of Iranian naval forces. The vessels included oil tankers and container ships, the statement said. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping routes for global energy supplies, remains at…

News Desk KARACHI: A former Inspector General of Sindh has been summoned by an anti-corruption court in Karachi in connection with an alleged embezzlement of police funds amounting to Rs1.5 billion. The Anti-Corruption Court in Sindh heard proceedings on a case involving alleged misuse of police funds, where former Inspector General of Sindh Ghulam Haider Jamali and other senior police officers have been named as accused. The court fixed 9 July for their personal appearance. During the hearing, the investigating officer submitted a supplementary charge sheet linked to an earlier National Accountability Bureau reference, marking a key development in the…

Intercepted Fateh-110 missile debris strikes Ali Al Salem Air Base, reportedly damaging MQ-9 Reaper drones amid heightened regional air defence tensions News Desk TEHRAN: An Iranian ballistic missile strike targeting a Kuwaiti air base hosting US forces injured about five Americans and destroyed at least one MQ-9 Reaper drone, according to media reports citing informed sources. The missile was intercepted by Kuwaiti air defences, but falling debris reportedly struck the US-operated Ali Al Salem Air Base, causing minor injuries and significant damage to American military equipment. According to Bloomberg, Iran fired a Fateh-110 ballistic missile towards Ali Al Salem Air…

News Desk TURBAT: A woman identified as Shahnaz from Turbat has been disowned by her family, who said they have no connection with her alleged involvement with “Fitna-e-Hindustan” activities. According to her mother, Shahnaz moved to Oman at a young age and has had no contact with the family for nearly 12 years. She added that Shahnaz’s father passed away when she was only nine months old. The mother said the family had no knowledge of any extremist activity or links with any banned organisation. A relative also issued a separate statement distancing the family from Shahnaz’s actions, saying they…

News Desk DOHA: A report by Al Jazeera has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decade-long campaign to isolate Pakistan internationally has failed, arguing that Islamabad remains actively engaged with major global powers. According to the report, India’s 2016 policy objective of diplomatically isolating Pakistan did not succeed, as the country continues to maintain relations with the United States, China, Iran and Saudi Arabia simultaneously. The analysis said Pakistan has emerged as a significant regional player, influencing geopolitical developments and maintaining diplomatic relevance during periods of heightened tensions in South Asia. It added that during the 2025 India-Pakistan tensions,…

News Desk SINGAPORE: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the United States is fully prepared for the possibility of renewed military conflict with Iran, adding that Washington possesses sufficient weapons and military capabilities to respond if required. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Hegseth said the US military stockpiles were adequate for any potential operation, amid ongoing uncertainty over negotiations between Washington and Tehran. His remarks come at a time when diplomatic efforts to end tensions between the United States and Iran have yet to produce a final agreement, despite repeated claims by US President…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons and blamed Israel for instability across the region. According to Iran’s state media, Pezeshkian made the remarks while addressing discussions on talks with the United States, saying Tehran would not engage in diplomacy under conditions of humiliation. He said Iran was fully aware of the difficulties of standing firm against what he described as the world’s most powerful forces, adding that the country must remain resilient in the face of external pressure. The Iranian president further stated that it was unrealistic to…

News Desk KARACHI: A 20-year-old man has died after consuming a toxic substance at a residence in Surjani Town, Karachi, police said. According to officials, the incident took place in Sector 4-D of Surjani Town, where the young man, identified as Umar, was found in critical condition after ingesting a poisonous material. Police said the victim was immediately shifted to hospital, but he could not survive. His body has been moved for medico-legal formalities. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether the substance was consumed intentionally or accidentally. Further details will be shared…