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

EU lifts ban on PIA flights

The European Commission and EASA have lifted the ban on PIA flights, allowing Pakistan's national carrier to resume operations in Europe after three years. Deputy Primer Minister & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lauded the leadership and teamwork behind the achievement.

یورپی کمیشن نے پی آئی اے کی پروازوں پر پابندی ختم کر دی، خواجہ آصف

یورپی کمیشن اور یورپی ایوی ایشن سیفٹی ایجنسی نے پی آئی اے کی پروازوں پر پابندی ختم کر دی ہے، جو پاکستان کے ایوی ایشن سیکٹر کے لیے ایک بڑی کامیابی ہے۔ وزیر دفاع خواجہ آصف نے اس پیش رفت کو یادگار موقع قرار دیتے ہوئے کہا کہ یہ کامیابی وزارتِ ایوی ایشن اور سی اے اے کی انتھک محنت کا نتیجہ ہے۔

Karachi business leaders launch Air Karachi, Pakistan’s newest airline

Karachi’s business leaders launch Air Karachi to boost competition in Pakistan’s aviation industry, driving economic growth and improving travel options.

آسٹریلیا 16 سال سے کم عمر بچوں کے سوشل میڈیا استعمال پر پابندی لگانے والا پہلا ملک بن گیا

آسٹریلیا 16 سال سے کم عمر بچوں کے سوشل میڈیا استعمال پر پابندی لگانے والا پہلا ملک بن گیا۔ اس پابندی کا مقصد بچوں کی ذہنی صحت کا تحفظ اور ٹیکنالوجی کمپنیوں کو جوابدہ بنانا ہے۔

Australia leads with world-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a world-first move to safeguard youth mental health and hold tech companies accountable.

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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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