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Security sources say forces foiled the attempted bombing, killing four terrorists in an operation, with a banned group claiming responsibility. News Desk NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A failed suicide bombing aimed at a security post in North Waziristan ended in tragedy on Tuesday, claiming the lives of five civilians, security sources confirmed. The victims, who were caught in the violence, included three women and two children. The attack unfolded when security forces at the Khaddi Post intercepted and engaged the would-be suicide bombers, a decisive action officials said had averted a far greater loss of life. In the ensuing firefight, four terrorists were…
The former US president repeated his assertion that PM Modi made the promise, but Indian officials state no such call took place and energy policy is not set by ‘external pressure.’ News Desk WASHINGTON: In a claim that has been swiftly and firmly refuted, US President Donald Trump claimed this week that India would completely halt its purchases of Russian oil, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally assured him of the move. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “India is not going to be buying Russian oil… They have already cut down on Russian oil,” suggesting that the Indian leader…
News Desk DHAKA: A major fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tuesday, leading to the suspension of all flight operations and a large-scale emergency response. The blaze was reported at around 2:15 PM local time in the cargo village area of the airport, a key aviation hub for Bangladesh. In a precautionary move, airport authorities immediately suspended all inbound and outbound flights and began moving aircraft to safe locations. Fire Service Spokesman Talha Bin Jasim confirmed that 25 firefighting units were dispatched to the airport after the alert was received at headquarters. The…
Vice President Mohammad Reza Arif criticizes US approach to negotiations, while also ruling out any talks with the ‘Zionist regime.’ News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Arif reaffirmed the country’s uncompromising position on diplomacy, declaring that while Tehran remains open to negotiations, it will not bow to “unnecessary demands” or accept any preconditions imposed by foreign powers. His remarks, delivered in an interview with Iranian media, underscored Tehran’s insistence on equality and mutual respect in any future dialogue with global counterparts. Arif’s comments carried a pointed rebuke of the United States, which he accused of maintaining a pattern…
Stranded Pakistani passengers in Saudi Arabia endure growing despair after their airline’s sudden grounding, exposing regulatory lapses and Pakistan’s deepening aviation crisis. News Desk RIYADH: Dozens of Pakistani passengers have been stranded in Saudi Arabia for more than ten days following the abrupt suspension of their private airline’s operations, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and growing distress. The ordeal began after Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued an order grounding the airline, stating that its Air Operator Certificate had been suspended because the company failed to maintain even a single airworthy aircraft. The suspension effectively halted all flights, including…
News Desk RIYADH: Dozens of passengers are facing a distressing situation in Saudi Arabia after their private airline’s flight operations were abruptly suspended, leaving them stranded for over ten days. The crisis began when the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Pakistan issued a notification grounding the airline’s operations. The regulator stated that the airline’s Air Operator Certificate was suspended because it did not have a single airworthy aircraft available for service. The airline’s management, however, offered a different explanation. They claimed their aircraft in Saudi Arabia, which had been previously grounded due to a bird strike, has now been repaired and…
Defence ministers from both nations lead delegations in Qatar-hosted talks, with cross-border terrorism as the key agenda item News Desk DOHA: In a critical diplomatic engagement aimed at stemming regional instability, high-level negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban’s interim government commenced in Doha on Monday. The talks, meticulously facilitated by Qatari Intelligence Chief Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, represented a concerted effort to de-escalate mounting tensions centered squarely on the long-contested issue of terrorist safe havens. The dialogue brought together delegations spearheaded by both nations’ defence ministers, with Pakistan’s contingent led by Khawaja Asif facing the Afghan delegation represented by Mullah…
Visiting journalists pledge to use training to strengthen mutual understanding and project the ‘true spirit’ of the bilateral relationship News Desk JINHUA, ZHEJIAN: A delegation of Pakistani media representatives, visiting Jinhua city of Zhejian province, has lauded China’s “remarkable progress and wisdom” during a special training program, vowing to use the skills learned to bolster the deep-rooted partnership between the two nations. A note of thanks was delivered by Ehtasham Anwar from Daily Metro Morning at Zhejiang Normal University, framed the media exchange as a vital conduit for strengthening the China-Pakistan relationship, which was described as a “bond of hearts”…