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News Desk BAKU: An international conference held in Azerbaijan brought renewed focus on historical and ongoing concerns over the treatment of minority communities in India, with participants expressing alarm over what they described as systematic targeting of Muslims and other marginalized groups by RSS-led ‘Hindutva’ terrorists. According to reports by the Azerbaijani news agency Azertac, speakers at the conference highlighted India’s historical record, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, in which estimates suggest between 8,000 and 17,000 Sikhs were killed. Delegates condemned the Indian government’s deliberate silence over such terrorism and called for accountability, framing the terrorism as a form of…

News Desk DAVOS: Visa Group President Oliver Jenkyn reaffirmed his company’s commitment to continued investment in Pakistan during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking at the event, Jenkyn emphasized Visa’s interest in supporting Pakistan’s next phase of growth through innovation, secure payment solutions, and knowledge transfer. He highlighted the global shift towards digital payments and underlined the importance of policy clarity and an enabling environment that allows international partners to bring innovation to market at scale. Jenkyn also pointed to the rising potential of tourism and cross-border activity…

News Desk DAVOS: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, showcasing the country’s economic potential and entrepreneurial dynamism on a global stage. Speaking at the event, Dar praised the initiative for highlighting emerging opportunities in Pakistan, particularly the innovative work being undertaken by the nation’s start-ups. He emphasized the critical role of start-ups in driving socio-economic development and fostering innovation across multiple sectors. According to Dar, the growth of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem is central to Pakistan’s broader economic ambitions and offers pathways for youth-led initiatives…

News Desk DAVOS: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa expressed deep gratitude to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the country’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. PM Mustafa walked up to Shehbaz Sharif to introduce himself before conveying his appreciation. During their discussion, the Palestinian leader acknowledged Pakistan’s consistent and principled stance on the Palestinian cause at international forums. He highlighted the role Pakistan had played in advocating for Palestinian rights and amplifying their position on the global stage, describing it as both meaningful and impactful. Mustafa’s…

News Desk NEW DEHLLI: India emerged as the United Arab Emirates’ largest importer of liquefied natural gas after the two countries concluded a $3bn long-term supply agreement, a move that underlined the growing depth of their economic and strategic relationship. The deal was finalized during a short but high-profile visit to New Delhi by the UAE president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who held talks with India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi. Under the agreement, Abu Dhabi’s state-owned energy company committed to supplying India with 500,000 metric tons of LNG each year over the next decade. Officials said the arrangement would…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has warned that any attack on its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be treated as a declaration of war against the entire Muslim world, raising tensions amid renewed rhetoric from US and Israeli figures. According to a British news agency, Iran’s parliamentary commission on national security said in a statement that any attempt on Khamenei’s life would prompt the issuing of a religious edict for jihad. The commission warned that such an act would provoke a response from what it described as “soldiers of Islam” across the world. The warning follows comments made last week…

Middle East Eye reported that the Trump administration has moved to close a temporary camp in Qatar that had been sheltering Afghan nationals News Desk KABUL: The Taliban regime in Afghanistan continues to face diplomatic isolation, as recent developments highlighted ongoing challenges in securing international engagement. Russian officials confirmed that Moscow has not held direct discussions with the United States over Afghan affairs, signaling a lack of high-level dialogue on the country’s future. According to reports by Ariana News and Afghan International, Russian envoy Zamir Kabulov stated that Russia had no scheduled meetings with the US on Afghanistan this year.…

News Desk DOHA: The US and UK are reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar as President Donald Trump considers possible action against Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protests. Officials described the partial American withdrawal as a “precautionary measure.” Some UK military personnel are also understood to be leaving. A Qatari government statement said the measures were “in response to the current regional tensions.” Trump has warned that the US would take “very strong action” if Iranian authorities executed protesters. Iran, in turn, has said it will retaliate if attacked. Rights groups say more…

News Desk DOHA: Qatar warned on Tuesday that any military escalation between the United States and Iran would have grave consequences for the region, following Washington’s threats of strikes in response to a government crackdown on protests in the Islamic republic. “We know that any escalation… would have catastrophic results in the region and beyond, and therefore we want to avoid that as much as possible,” said Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for Qatar’s foreign ministry, at a press conference in Doha. In June, Iran targeted the United States’ Al Udeid military base in Qatar in retaliation for earlier American strikes…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has issued a sharp response to a message by US president Donald Trump directed at Iranian protesters, accusing Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of responsibility for the suffering of the Iranian people. According to Arab media reports from Tehran, Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said in response to Trump’s remarks that Iran designates both Trump and Netanyahu as the “principal killers of the Iranian people”. The reaction followed a social media message by Trump in which he addressed Iranian demonstrators, urging them to continue what he described as patriotic protests…