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جسٹس امین الدین خان کی سربراہی میں 7 رکنی آئینی بینچ کی تشکیل کا فیصلہ

جوڈیشل کمیشن آف پاکستان کے اجلاس میں چیف جسٹس یحییٰ آفریدی کی زیر صدارت آئینی بینچ کی تشکیل کا فیصلہ، جسٹس امین الدین خان سربراہ مقرر، جبکہ جسٹس نعیم اختر افغان، مسرت ہلالی، عائشہ ملک، محمد علی مظہر، اظہر حسن رضوی، اور جمال خان مندوخیل اراکین ہوں گے۔

Trump or Harris? For America’s Muslims, it’s Jill Stein.

Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle in Michigan as Jill Stein gains Muslim voter support amid growing discontent over U.S. policy on Gaza. The swing state’s critical electorate could reshape the 2024 election.

Trump signals vaccine ban openness with RFK Jr’s support

Trump hints at banning vaccines if elected, giving RFK Jr significant control over public health policy. Concerns mount as Kennedy pushes for radical changes, including access to federal health data.

Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to cut the bureaucratic red tape out of D.C.

Elon Musk’s ambitious DOGE proposal promises to revolutionise the U.S. government by cutting bureaucratic red tape and implementing Silicon Valley efficiency, paving the way for a future driven by rapid innovation and streamlined regulations.

Bill Clinton’s CNN interview: Reflections on democracy, trade regrets, and Kamala’s vision

Bill Clinton reflects on American democracy’s fragile state in a rare sit-down with CNN, detailing Kamala Harris’ potential presidency, and his lingering regrets over trade and peace deals.

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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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