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پاکستان جادو ٹونے سے نہیں، صرف سخت محنت سے آگے بڑھے گا، وزیراعظم شہباز شریف

پاکستان نہ جادو ٹونے سے آگے بڑھ سکتا ہے، نہ انتشار اور فرقہ واریت کے سہارے۔ اس کے لیے سخت محنت اور قومی یکجہتی ناگزیر ہے۔ بھارت کے خلاف معرکۂ حق میں افواجِ پاکستان کی جرات مندانہ فتح نہ صرف پوری قوم بلکہ ہمارے دوست اور برادر ممالک کے لیے بھی باعثِ فخر ہے۔ فوج کے خلاف ہونے والے ہر پراپیگنڈے کا مؤثر جواب دینا ہم سب کی مشترکہ ذمہ داری ہے۔

پاک بحریہ ملکی بحری سرحدوں پر آہنی فصیل ہے، چیف آف ڈیفینس فورسز فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر

پاک بحریہ دشمن کیلئے سمندر میں سیسہ پلائی دیوار اور ملکی بحری سرحدوں پر آہنی فصیل ہے، پاکستان امن کا خواہاں ہے مگر اپنی خودمختاری اور دفاع کیلئے عزمِ محکم رکھتا ہے۔

Trump targets Indian ‘Dumped’ rice as new flashpoint in US-India trade

In a few pointed lines at the White House, President Trump accused India of “dumping” rice into US markets and demanded to know why New Delhi is “allowed” to do so without heavier tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied any exemption, but the exchange has raised the prospect that Indian rice could become the next flashpoint in US–India trade

Most Pakistanis say they paid no bribe as survey backs state’s stability push

A new nationwide corruption survey paints a cautiously positive picture for Pakistan’s state. Most respondents say they did not pay a bribe in the past year and many acknowledge economic stabilisation, but they also demand stronger accountability, cleaner political funding and real protection for whistleblowers.

Asim Munir calls on Afghanistan to pick between Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s new Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has tied the future of relations with Kabul to the fate of the TTP, warning Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers that they must choose between partnership with Islamabad or continued tolerance of Pakistani Taliban networks on Afghan soil, as a powerful new tri service command comes online in Rawalpindi.

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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.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد سے رابطہ، سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان سے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ۔ بحیرۂ احمر میں سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت، پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ مکمل یکجہتی کا اعادہ۔ فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر اور پوری پاکستانی قوم اس نازک وقت میں سعودی قیادت اور برادر عوام کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے کھڑے ہیں۔

Pakistan requests $10bn US exchange stabilisation facility, Reuters

Pakistan has formally requested a rare $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States, according to Reuters. The proposed arrangement could strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves, support the rupee and mark a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

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