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Breaking stories from The Thursday Times' in-house reporter.

Pakistan condemns US sanctions, Ishaq Dar warns of regional risks

Pakistan slams US sanctions, with Ishaq Dar highlighting their bias and risks to South Asian stability

US sanctions entities linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, urges engagement

The US has imposed sanctions on entities linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, targeting NDC and international suppliers while calling for continued engagement on proliferation concerns.

Imran Khan awaits verdict in high-stakes Al-Qadir Trust corruption case

The verdict in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case against Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, has been reserved. The accountability court is set to announce the decision on Monday. The final hearing of the trial lasted over eight hours.

عمران خان اور بشریٰ بی بی کے خلاف 190 ملین پاؤنڈز کیس کا فیصلہ محفوظ، سوموار کو سنایا جائے گا

عمران خان اور ان کی اہلیہ بشریٰ بی بی کے خلاف 190 ملین پاؤنڈز ریفرنس (القادر ٹرسٹ کرپشن کیس) کا فیصلہ محفوظ کر لیا گیا۔ احتساب عدالت سوموار کو محفوظ فیصلہ سنائے گی۔ ٹرائل کی آخری سماعت 8 گھنٹوں سے زائد وقت تک جاری رہی۔

ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے سابق نامزد اٹارنی جنرل میٹ گیٹز نے بھی عمران خان کی رہائی کا مطالبہ کر دیا

ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے سابق نامزد اٹارنی جنرل میٹ گیٹز نے بھی پاکستان کے سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان کی رہائی کا مطالبہ کر دیا، اس سے قبل ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے خصوصی مشنر کیلئے مقرر کردہ صدارتی ایلچی رچرڈ گرینل کی جانب سے عمران خان کی رہائی کا مطالبہ سامنے آیا تھا۔

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

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

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

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

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

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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