TT Staff Reporter

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

Harris to concede at Howard, plans call to Trump

Kamala Harris plans to concede from Howard University and make a phone call to Donald Trump congratulating him, marking the end of a fierce campaign as Trump claims victory and cites a renewed mandate.

Global congratulations pour in as Trump reclaims the White House

World leaders express optimism and anticipation for Trump’s return, extending hopes for strengthened alliances and collaborative solutions to global challenges.

میں کوئی جنگ شروع نہیں کروں گا، میں جنگ ختم کروں گا، ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ

آج ہم نے تاریخ رقم کر دی ہے، ایسی کامیابی امریکی عوام نے پہلے کبھی نہیں دیکھی، ہم امریکا کو ایک بار پھر عظیم بنائیں گے، امریکا کو محفوظ بنانے کیلئے سرحدوں کو سیل کرنا پڑے گا، میں کوئی جنگ شروع نہیں کروں گا بلکہ جنگ ختم کروں گا۔

Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Trump on victory, seeks bolstering of Pakistani ties with US

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulates President Donald Trump on his re-election, expressing a desire to strengthen U.S.-Pakistan relations, marking a potential shift from previously limited communications.

Trump declares victory as votes are counted, Harris heads home

Donald Trump declares early victory in 2024, citing a new “Golden Age” as he secures key battlegrounds and Republican control of the Senate, while Harris delays her concession speech.

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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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