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International

EU Parliament votes to sanction Taliban leaders

The EU Parliament adopted a resolution calling for expanded sanctions against Taliban leaders, condemning gender apartheid and slavery under the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code, and regretting the EU's decision to invite the Taliban to Brussels. 480 votes in favour, 5 against.
International

Trump: “I gave Iran a chance” because Pakistan asked. “The Field Marshal and Prime Minister have been great.”

Trump said he gave Iran a chance because Pakistan asked him to, praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif as "great." His most personal acknowledgement yet of Pakistan's role in the US-Iran negotiations. The Thursday Times reports
International

China formally acknowledges Pakistan’s role in brokering US-Iran ceasefire

China has formally acknowledged Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire for the first time in a joint statement issued in Beijing. The statement also reaffirms Kashmir UN resolutions, names TTP and announces a Pakistani astronaut for China's Space Station. The Thursday Times reports.
International

US-Iran deal “close to being reached,” Field Marshal Munir tells China’s Wang Yi

Field Marshal Munir told China's Wang Yi in Beijing that a US-Iran agreement is close to being reached and Pakistan will continue all-out efforts. Wang Yi called Pakistan a trustworthy mediator. Source: Xinhua. The Thursday Times reports.
International

Indians arrested in Canada, police dismantle extortion network

Canadian police have arrested 17 individuals, majority of Indian origin, linked to the For Brothers criminal network which allegedly extorted South Asian businesses across Canada and the US. 106 charges. FINTRAC confirms Indian crime syndicate links. The Thursday Times reports.
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Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

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Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد سے رابطہ، سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت

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وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان سے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ۔ بحیرۂ احمر میں سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت، پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ مکمل یکجہتی کا اعادہ۔ فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر اور پوری پاکستانی قوم اس نازک وقت میں سعودی قیادت اور برادر عوام کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے کھڑے ہیں۔

Pakistan requests $10bn US exchange stabilisation facility, Reuters

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Pakistan has formally requested a rare $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States, according to Reuters. The proposed arrangement could strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves, support the rupee and mark a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

پاکستان نے امریکا سے 10 ارب ڈالرز کی ایکسچینج سٹیبلائزیشن فیسیلٹی کی درخواست کر دی، روئٹرز

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پاکستان کی امریکا سے 10 ارب ڈالرز ایکسچینج سٹیبلائزیشن فیسلٹی کی درخواست، ایران جنگ میں مذاکراتی کردار سے سفارتی اہمیت بڑھنے کے بعد اسلام آباد اقتصادی تعاون کا خواہاں۔ زرمبادلہ کے ذخائر مضبوط ہونگے، روپے پر دباؤ اور مالیاتی اداروں پر انحصار کم ہوگا۔

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