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سعودی عرب نے پاکستان کے آرمی چیف سید عاصم منیر کو کنگ عبدالعزیز میڈل سے نواز دیا

سعودی وزیرِ دفاع شہزادہ خالد بن سلمان نے ریاض میں ملاقات کے دوران پاکستان کے آرمی چیف فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر کو کنگ عبدالعزیز میڈل آف ایکسیلنٹ کلاس پیش کیا، جبکہ سعودی بیان میں اسے دونوں ممالک کے درمیان اسٹریٹجک تعلقات اور دفاعی تعاون مضبوط بنانے کی کوششوں کا اعتراف قرار دیا گیا۔

India left out of US-led Pax Silica as a trusted tech bloc takes shape

India’s exclusion from the initial Pax Silica grouping is fuelling political debate in New Delhi and highlighting how the AI economy is consolidating into tight, trusted supply-chain blocs.

From ‘Radical Left’ to Oval office partner: Trump warms to Mamdani

In a sharp turn from the campaign trail, Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani used their first Oval Office meeting to talk about rent, food prices and the affordability crunch in New York rather than rehearse their bitter political feud. The encounter hinted at an uneasy partnership built on shared pressure from struggling New Yorkers.

Indian Army Chief denies fake reports of Karachi attack during India-Pakistan conflict

NEW DELHI (THE THURSDAY TIMES) — Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has refuted claims by Indian media that the Indian military carried out an...

Shehbaz Sharif highlights Pakistan’s military success and offers India peace talks at UN

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly claimed Pakistan’s military success over India including the downing of seven jets and offered comprehensive peace talks while pledging support for a Palestinian state and calling for recognition of Pakistan’s sacrifices against terrorism presenting Pakistan as both a security bulwark and a bridge for regional peace.

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Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.

EU formally commends Pakistan’s Iran mediation as Kallas visits Islamabad

The EU formally commended Pakistan's Iran mediation, supported Pakistan's Kashmir position, called for action against Afghan terrorist groups and backed a two-state solution for Palestine in joint communiqué. Kallas met PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir.

UN documents Taliban rape and sexual abuse of Afghan women

ISLAMABAD (The Thursday Times) — The United Nations Secretary-General's...

Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.

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