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Trump vowed Washington would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, calling the objective firm, clear and beyond negotiation News Desk WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Washington would continue launching what he described as “very strong” military strikes against Iran, declaring that the United States’ goal was to prevail in the escalating conflict. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, Trump said American forces were making progress while attempting to exercise restraint where possible. He claimed Iran had suffered extensive damage from the ongoing military campaign and insisted that the United States was determined to…

News Desk New Dehli: Amnesty International has alleged that India supplied 2,596 shipments of weapons to Israel during the war in Gaza, despite what the organisation described as ongoing genocide against Palestinians. In its report, the international human rights organisation said India continued supplying arms to Israel while Israel’s military campaign in Gaza was causing widespread civilian suffering and destruction. Amnesty International has previously concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide against Palestinians. (Amnesty International) Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard called on India to stop exporting weapons to Israel, arguing that continued arms transfers risk contributing to…

News Desk MANSEHRA: Three brothers were killed and a child was injured after armed men allegedly opened fire at a house in the Karkala area of Mansehra following a dispute over a marriage proposal, police said. According to police, the attackers entered the house and opened fire, killing the three brothers. A child was also injured in the shooting and was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. Police said a case had been registered against nine suspects, including two women, in connection with the incident. Investigators have launched a search operation to arrest those named in the case. The…

News Desk RAWALPINDI: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday, where both sides discussed regional security issues and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting covered matters of mutual interest and the evolving regional security environment. The two sides exchanged views on challenges facing the region and explored opportunities to further expand cooperation between Pakistan and Kuwait. Field Marshal Asim Munir said Pakistan and Kuwait shared a common vision for regional peace, stability and prosperity. He…

News Desk WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to launch a major military operation against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts failed, warning that negotiations could not continue indefinitely without results. Speaking to US media, Trump said diplomacy remained the preferred option but stressed that Washington was ready to take military action if talks did not lead to progress. He said the United States had to move quickly with negotiations and would not allow the process to continue without a clear outcome. Trump said he had cancelled planned strikes against Iran on Friday after countries involved…

News Desk DHAKA: Pakistan and Bangladesh discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in police training, professional development and institutional capacity building during a meeting in Dhaka, as both countries looked to expand collaboration between their law enforcement institutions. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider met Kazi Md Fazlul Karim, BPM-Sheba, Rector of the Police Staff College, Dhaka, at the latter’s office. The two sides exchanged views on enhancing professional ties and developing stronger links between relevant police institutions of both countries. The discussions focused on expanding training programs and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving the skills and effectiveness of police…

News Desk KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has directed a trial court to decide, within one month, an acquittal application filed by a customs officer accused in a corruption and smuggling facilitation case, while emphasising the constitutional right to a fair trial. The order came during the hearing of a petition filed by customs officer Hafiz Muhammad Younis, who approached the high court after his acquittal application was allegedly not being heard by the trial court. The high court instructed the trial court to decide the acquittal plea within one month after providing all relevant parties with an opportunity to…

Officials said the president had previously authorized daily strike plans, which were carried out within hours after he gave his approval News Desk WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump ordered a one-day suspension of American military strikes against Iran, temporarily interrupting nearly two weeks of daily attacks, according to US media reports. The move came as diplomatic efforts gathered momentum, although uncertainty remained over whether the pause marked a brief operational halt or the beginning of a broader ceasefire arrangement. Reports said no US military action was carried out against Iran on Friday after Trump instructed the armed forces to suspend…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: Indian students challenged what they described as misleading narratives promoted by sections of the media during a protest held at Jantar Mantar. They questioned the growing tendency to label dissenting voices as “Pakistani agents” whenever they criticized government policies or raised concerns over civil rights. The demonstration reflected wider anxieties about freedom of expression and the treatment of protesters in India. Among the speakers was student activist Neha Bora, who said she had observed a 23-day hunger strike during demonstrations organized by the “Cockroach Janta Party”. She argued that public silence over the use of pellet…

News Desk NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over allegations that security forces used pellet guns during a student protest in New Delhi, claiming that excessive force had been used against demonstrators. Gandhi made the remarks after meeting protesting students and presenting an injured student before the media as evidence of what he described as the harsh response of authorities. He alleged that pellet guns were used during a demonstration held at Jantar Mantar on July 20, leaving several protesters injured. The Congress leader claimed that one student suffered an…