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Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday strongly reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, calling for objective and collective global action against the menace, while rejecting politically motivated narratives aimed at maligning the country. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan reiterated its “zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism in all forms and manifestations,” stressing that it has been a “frontline state in the global fight against terrorism”. The statement highlighted Pakistan’s contributions to the international counterterrorism efforts, including the recent arrest of Sharifullah, the alleged mastermind of the Abbey Gate bombing. “Pakistan…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has provided detailed reasons explaining why the formation of an inquiry commission is necessary to probe blasphemy cases, citing serious concerns over entrapment, official negligence and custodial deaths. In a nine-page written judgment authored by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan following 42 hearings in a blasphemy case, the court stressed the matter’s gravity and the need for a thorough inquiry. “There are by now about 400 FIRs and about 700 accused in online blasphemy cases, with a fair number of the accused claiming entrapment that was never investigated. I am at an utter…

An undefeated Pakistan team on Saturday beat Iran 3-2 in the Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship final to win the tournament that was being held in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. After being 0-2 down earlier in the match, Pakistan made an incredible comeback by winning three straight sets to win the final 3-2. The scores across the five sets were 22-25, 21-25, 30-28, 25-21, 15-10. Junaid was the top scorer for Pakistan with 28 points joined by Faizan in second place with 22 points. Talha and Muhammad Irfan chipped in with nine and eight points each. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing the “Genius Act”, which will develop regulatory framework for stablecoin cryptocurrencies and expand oversight of the industry, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 18, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that even if the courts release the grand jury transcripts in the criminal cases of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his convicted procurer of young girls, Ghislaine Maxwell, “nothing will be good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics.””It will always be more, more, more. MAGA!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.Trump’s post comes one day after…

LAHORE: At least 70 people died in the past 48 hours as relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Punjab, raising the provincial death toll to 123 since late June, Express News reported. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed widespread damage due to roof collapses, landslides, and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall. Read: Flood-hit Pindi swamped by waste, stench At least 462 people have been injured since the onset of the monsoon spell on June 25, while several low-lying areas remain inundated. The highest number of fatalities was recorded on Friday, with 10 deaths reported from Lahore, Chiniot, Okara,…

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows robots at the booth of Nvidia during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — To provide a quick overview of what its digital technology can do for China’s many small and medium-sized exporters, a Nanjing-based software firm put up nine striking Q&A posters at an ongoing trade fair in Beijing.”Where is my product most in-demand overseas?” “How can I ensure my product passes customs compliance?” “Customers want low carbon and what should I do?” “How can I make global supply…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD/KARACHI/LAHORE: Cracks have emerged within the traders’ community over the planned strike on Saturday, with some groups calling it off after negotiations with the government, while others remain adamant about going ahead with it. Following talks with officials, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh announced that the nationwide shutter-down strike had been called off, claiming the government had accepted the business community’s demands. He added that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would not exercise its newly granted powers for the time being. “The trade bodies of the entire country are with…

Pakistan men’s three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh will begin on Sunday with the remaining two games to be staged on May 22 and 24 at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Last month, Pakistan men had white-washed Bangladesh in a home three-match T20I series at the Gaddafi Stadium. Litton Das-led Bangladesh will take the field on the back of an away 2-1 T20I series triumph over Sri Lanka last week. Pakistan are visiting Bangladesh for the first time since December 2021 as they arrived in the country on Wednesday, after taking part in…

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that the government will craft its strategy to deal with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled for August 5 once the party completes its preparations. During a meeting with journalists on Friday at the Ministry of Interior, the federal minister said the Federal Constabulary (FC) will be imparted training on modern lines, adding FC is being converted into a federal force similar to its counterpart in the US. The salaries of FC personnel were revised on a par with those of other forces, said the minister, adding their Shuhadah Package was not even…

The headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 18, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersThe Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday that it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.The agency’s Office of Research and Development has long provided the scientific underpinnings for EPA’s mission to protect the environment and human health. The EPA said in May that it would shift its scientific expertise and research efforts to program offices that focus on significant issues, such as air and water.The agency said Friday it is creating a…