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India News
Terror Threat in Jammu and Kashmir: Security Forces Discover Arms Cache
Srinagar: In Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, security forces uncovered a suspected terror hideout during a search operation in the Balnoi sector, recovering two hand grenades and three mines. No arrests were made during the operation. Separately, Army personnel on patrol in the Mankote sector discovered a rusted mortar shell, which was safely destroyed by experts through a controlled explosion.…
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World News
Foreign Diplomats in Pakistan Face Mobility Restrictions Ahead of Key SCO Meeting
In light of security concerns, the Pakistani government has imposed restrictions on the movements of foreign diplomats ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government Council meeting scheduled for October 15-16 in Islamabad, according to media reports. The Council, the SCO’s second-highest decision-making body, will see participation from various high-profile leaders, including Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin,…
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World News
Pakistan Invites PM Modi to Attend SCO Summit in October
Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of government meeting scheduled for October 15-16, according to Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. Speaking during a weekly press briefing, Baloch confirmed that invitations have been dispatched to all SCO member countries, including India. Baloch mentioned that some nations have…
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World News
Brutal Attack in Balochistan: 23 Lives Cut Short in Targeted Shooting
In a tragic incident on Monday morning, 23 people from Punjab were killed in a terrorist attack in Musakhel district, Balochistan, Pakistan. According to reports, the terrorists forced passengers off their bus after checking their identities and then opened fire on them. The assailants also set fire to ten vehicles and blocked the inter-provincial highway in Rarasham, Musakhel. The victims’…
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World News
Nationwide Slowdown: Pakistan Battles Slow Internet Speeds
Pakistan has been grappling with painfully slow internet for several weeks, sparking debate over the underlying cause. While activists claim the government is constructing an internet firewall akin to China’s to exert more control over the digital space, officials deny these accusations. They instead attribute the sluggish speeds to the widespread use of secure connections, such as VPNs (virtual private…
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World News
First Mpox Case of New Variant in Asia Detected in Pakistan as China Begins Screening
China has announced that it will monitor individuals and goods entering the country for mpox, previously known as monkeypox, over the next six months. This decision follows the World Health Organization’s recent declaration of the outbreak as a global public health emergency. China’s customs administration stated on Friday that travelers from regions experiencing mpox outbreaks, those who have been in…
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UK
Wrongly Accused Students Sue UK Government for Visa Nightmare
International students in UK, falsely accused of cheating in English tests years ago, are suing the Home Office. They claim wrongful detention, lost earnings, and mental health damage. 23 cases already won appeals, seeking wider compensation. Accusations stemmed from a 2014 report of “organized cheating” in test centers. However, critics say the Home Office “rushed to penalize” without proper investigation.…
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Tabadlab Report: Pakistan’s Debt Spiral and Urgent Need for Transformational Change
Pakistan is facing an unsustainable debt crisis, according to a report by Islamabad think tank Tabadlab. The quantum of debt is outpacing the country’s economic output growth, constraining its ability to expand. The report warns of an impending default unless sweeping reforms are implemented, characterizing the debt challenge as formidable and existential. Debt repayments are at a historic high, diverting…
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