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International

Jimmy Carter’s enduring legacy ends at 100

Jimmy Carter, a global advocate for peace and longest-living US president, dies at 100. His legacy spans diplomacy, human rights, and post-presidential humanitarian achievements.
International

Trump administration won’t sanction Pakistan, such efforts are destined to fail, says Hussain Haqqani

Husain Haqqani dismisses fears of Trump administration sanctions on Pakistan, stating such efforts will fail as US decisions are driven by strategic interests. He criticised reliance on WhatsApp and social media conspiracy theories to interpret international relations, calling it a misguided approach.
International

پاکستان پر ٹرمپ انتظامیہ کوئی پابندیاں نہیں لگائے گی، ایسی کوششیں کرنے والے ناکام ہوں گے، حسین حقانی

امریکا کو کسی پاکستانی سے محبت نہیں، وہ ہمیشہ اپنے سٹریٹیجک مفادات کو مقدم رکھتا ہے۔ ٹرمپ انتظامیہ پاکستان پر کوئی پابندیاں نہیں لگائے گی، ایسی کوششیں کرنے والے ناکام ہوں گے۔ واٹس ایپ و سوشل میڈیا کے سازشی نظریات سے بین الاقوامی تعلقات کو دیکھنے کی کوشش احمقانہ طریقہ ہے۔
Economy

Overseas remittances to Pakistan surge by 31% in 2024

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis recorded a significant increase in 2024, rising by 31%. Over $21 billion were sent to Pakistan from key sources including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the USA, the UK, the European Union, and other countries, marking a vital milestone for the nation’s economy.
Economy

بیرون ممالک سے پاکستان بھیجی جانیوالی ترسیلات زر میں ریکارڈ 31 فیصد اضافہ

بیرون ملک مقیم پاکستانیوں کی جانب سے 2024 میں بھیجی جانے والی ترسیلات زر میں 31 فیصد کا ریکارڈ اضافہ ہوا۔ سعودی عرب، متحدہ عرب امارات، امریکہ اور دیگر مغربی ممالک سے 21 ارب ڈالر سے زائد کی رقوم پاکستان بھیجی گئیں۔
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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

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Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

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A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

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.

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