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Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza, killing almost 200 Palestinians

Amid escalating regional tensions, Israel's military orchestrates a series of airstrikes on Gaza.

As rockets fly over Jerusalem, Qatar lays blame of escalation on Israel

Amid a surging tide of rockets crisscrossing the skies between Israel and Palestine, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs vocalises a stern denouncement of the escalating hostilities.

نواز شریف 21 اکتوبر کو معاشی استحکام کیلئے اپنا پلان قوم کو بتائیں گے، شہباز شریف

نواز شریف کو 2017 میں ایک بدترین سازش کے تحت پاناما کیس میں اقامہ پر سزا دلوائی گئی، نواز شریف کو اقتدار سے نکال کر ملکی ترقی و خوشحالی کے سفر پر کاری ضرب لگائی گئی، ساڑھے 6 فیصد ترقی کا سفر روک دیا گیا، پاناما پیپرز میں کئی سیاستدانوں سمیت چار سو سے زائد پاکستانیوں کے نام تھے مگر ان میں سے کسی کے خلاف کوئی تحقیقات نہیں کروائی گئیں۔

عمران خان کو حکومت سے نکلنے کے بعد بھی اسٹیبلشمنٹ کے اندر سے مدد ملتی رہی، خواجہ آصف

جنرل (ر) باجوہ 6 برس آرمی چیف رہے اور انہیں یہ 6 برس کا اقتدار آرام سے نہیں بیٹھنے دے رہا تھا لہذا وہ اگلا آرمی چیف بھی اپنی مرضی کا لگوانا چاہتے تھے۔

نو مئی کے حملوں کا ماسٹر مائنڈ عمران خان تھا، عثمان ڈار کا اعتراف

9 مئی کا واقعہ ایک دن میں رونما نہیں ہوا بلکہ عمران خان نے گرفتاری سے بچنے کیلئے کارکنان کی ذہن سازی کی اور انہیں ہیومن شیلڈ کے طور پر استعمال کیا جبکہ جوڈیشل کمپلیکس اسلام آباد اور زمان پارک میں جو کچھ ہوا وہ اسی ذہن سازی کا نتیجہ تھا۔

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One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s rupee is losing to Pakistan’s

One year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian rupee has lost nearly 12 per cent against Pakistan's currency, hit a record low of 96.47 against the dollar, and become Asia's worst-performing currency. Pakistan's rupee, once called worthless, has stabilised. The Thursday Times explains what the data means.

CJP Instagram hacked, X accounts gone, death threats received

CJP's Instagram was hacked. Both X accounts are gone. Abhijeet Dipke received death threats warning he would be killed in the United States. His parents in Maharashtra are publicly worried. The petition to sack India's Education Minister has crossed 568,000 signatures. The government has said nothing. Eight days old. Still here. The Thursday Times reports.

Pakistan named Primary US-Iran mediator as Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Tehran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio named Pakistan the primary mediator in US-Iran peace talks, praising Field Marshal Asim Munir's "admirable job." Munir has arrived in Tehran in a final push for a deal. Key sticking points remain. Military options are still on the table. The Thursday Times reports.

CJP launches petition to sack India’s education minister. The movement is no longer just online

The Cockroach Janta Party crossed 20 million Instagram followers and launched a petition to sack Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Volunteers took to the streets in cockroach costumes. Congress protesters adopted the movement's symbolism. Seven days old. Still growing. The Thursday Times reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first Saudi Pro League Title with Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on the final day of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season to win the title by two points over Al Hilal. The 41-year-old reached 973 career goals and ended a six-year wait for a major club trophy. Portugal and the World Cup are next.

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