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News Desk KARACHI: Karachi, Pakistan’s bustling metropolis and its largest city, is currently grappling with intense heat coupled with high humidity, creating uncomfortable conditions for its residents. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature recorded today climbed to 38.5 degrees Celsius, but the real challenge came with the heat index—a measure of how hot it actually feels to the human body—peaking at a staggering 51 degrees Celsius by early afternoon. The oppressive heat is compounded by humidity levels lingering around 42 percent, adding to the discomfort. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that this sweltering weather is not…

News Desk RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has released Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, who was detained after posting criticism of the Saudi government. According to Iranian media reports, Ghasemian has now returned safely to Iran. The cleric was arrested while performing the Hajj pilgrimage, a sensitive religious event drawing millions from around the world. His detention sparked strong condemnation from Iranian judiciary officials, who described the arrest as unjust and illegal, calling for his immediate release. Ghasemian’s arrest had heightened tensions between the two countries, but his release is being viewed as a positive step toward easing diplomatic strains amid the sensitive…

Commander Saeed made it clear that no individual or faction may declare or engage in jihad without explicit permission from the Emir, the Afghan Taliban’s supreme leader News Desk KABUL: The Afghan Taliban have issued a stern warning to the militant group known as Fitna-tul-Khawarij, forbidding them from conducting terrorist operations outside Afghanistan, with a particular emphasis on Pakistan. The warning was delivered by senior Taliban commander Saeedullah Saeed during a police passing-out ceremony, underscoring the Taliban leadership’s firm stance against unauthorized militant activity beyond their borders. Commander Saeed made it clear that no individual or faction has the authority…

Officials noted that Pakistan has already repaid $1.3 billion to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in three instalments earlier this year News Desk BEIJING: China has assured Pakistan it will extend a trade loan worth $3.7 billion by the end of June, including $2.4 billion due for repayment next month. This move aims to help Pakistan maintain its foreign exchange reserves in double digits amid ongoing economic challenges. Government sources told the mediathat while China has previously extended loans in currencies other than its own, this time it has decided not to lend in US dollars. The decision…

For years, Western powers have charged Iran with chasing the bomb, but Tehran insists its nuclear ambition is rooted in peaceful civilian intent alone News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has indicated it may consider permitting US inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities if a deal is reached with Washington. According to an AFP report, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, said on Wednesday that while inspectors from countries hostile to Iran have never been acceptable, Tehran could rethink allowing American inspectors under the supervision of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, provided Iran’s demands are met. For years, Western powers…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: A series of uranium thefts and security lapses in India have deepened worries about nuclear safety protocols in the region. Despite being a declared nuclear power, India has repeatedly shown significant weaknesses in safeguarding its nuclear materials and facilities, sparking alarm not only within the country but across the global community. Reports from security experts and international agencies reveal glaring flaws in India’s nuclear material handling, production, and oversight. According to the South Asia Strategic Stability Institute, between 1994 and 2021, India reported 18 incidents involving stolen nuclear material, exceeding 200 kilograms in total. Many cases…

News Desk LACHIN, AZERBAIJAN: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s top military officer, held an important meeting with Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, during his recent visit to the strategically located city of Lachin. In what is being described as a significant diplomatic engagement, the two military leaders discussed the evolving regional security environment and explored ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the high-level talks revolved around shared concerns in the region, reflecting the broader geostrategic alignment between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Both countries, which have seen a steady growth in military collaboration…

News Desk TEHRAN: In a significant development easing travel for Pakistani pilgrims, Pakistan and Iran have agreed to keep their shared border open 24 hours during key religious events, including Arbaeen and Muharram. The announcement followed a productive meeting in Tehran between Pakistan’s federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iranian interior minister Eskandar Momnian. Both sides discussed enhancing facilities for pilgrims, border management, and security cooperation. Under the agreement, the border will remain open round the clock to accommodate the millions of pilgrims travelling during these sacred occasions. Iran also pledged to provide lodging and meals for 5,000 Pakistani pilgrims…

News Desk RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s entry into the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, describing the act as a blatant provocation and a serious violation of the site’s sanctity. The response from Riyadh reflects growing concern across the Muslim world over what is widely perceived as an escalation in Israeli actions at one of Islam’s holiest sites. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement backed by the kingdom’s royal leadership, called the visit a desecration of Al-Aqsa and accused Israel of continuing its policy of brutal assaults…

News Desk VATICAN: Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning that the world must not look away from the unrelenting human tragedy unfolding in the besieged territory. Speaking from St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, the pontiff’s voice carried both sorrow and urgency as he painted a grim picture of the suffering faced by Palestinian civilians, particularly children caught in the crossfire. With visible emotion, the Pope described the searing pain of parents cradling the lifeless bodies of their children, images that have haunted the conscience of a world increasingly divided over…