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Saudi Arabia has awarded Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir the King Abdulaziz Medal during talks in Riyadh as both states highlight deepening defence cooperation. — FILE/SPA
A file photo is shown of the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Marco Rubio’s remarks reflect Pakistan’s position on Gaza

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed Pakistan’s stance on Gaza, reiterating Islamabad’s long-held position that any consideration of involvement would depend on clear protections for Gazans and clearly defined terms of engagement.

Anonymous military sources in Islamabad deny any troop consent and say Pakistan will only consider a Gaza role if civilian protections and rules of engagement are written, enforceable, and crystal clear. — FILE
A UN report accuses India of unlawful military action against Pakistan in May and of violating obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty. — MICHAEL MCCALL FOR THE THURSDAY TIMES
Authorities say Bondi Beach shooter Sajid Akram, an Indian national and Australian resident, travelled to the Philippines on an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. — FILE
A GoFundMe campaign for the man who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting has passed $1.3 million as supporters praise an act of civilian bravery that may have saved lives. — FILE
India has been left out of the US-led Pax Silica technology initiative, sparking political debate in New Delhi and signalling a shift towards capability-driven blocs shaping the AI and semiconductor supply chain order. — FILE/U.S. State Department
The attackers behind the Bondi Beach shooting have been identified as a father aged 50 and his 24-year-old son following one of Sydney’s deadliest recent attacks. — FILE
Australian resident Naveed Akram has denied any involvement in the Bondi Beach shooting after his photograph was falsely circulated online, prompting him to speak out amid a surge of dangerous misinformation. — FILE
Pakistan has rejected allegations raised by the UN Human Rights Council, arguing they rely on politicised narratives rather than verified facts, while reaffirming its commitment to judicial independence, due process, and internationally recognised detention standards. — FILE
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