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Air Force Day is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the country on Sunday (today) to pay homage to Squadron Leader M.M. Alam whose 1965 feat will forever be remembered in the history of aerial warfare. On September 7, 1965, the Pakistan Air Force foiled the enemy’s nefarious intentions and made history, achieving air superiority over the rival — a feat once again demonstrated during the air combat in May, when PAF fighters shot down enemy aircraft. In commemoration of this historic day, Air Force Day is being observed nationwide. The nation takes pride in the sacrifices and achievements of its…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Air Force Day, acknowledging its historic sacrifices, professionalism, and decisive role in safeguarding the nation’s airspace. In his statement, President Zardari said the PAF played a crucial role in the “Marka e Haq,  Bunyan un Marsoos,” giving a befitting reply to the enemy on every front. He recalled the 1965 war, noting that the Air Force “created a history of bravery and valor” and had always stood firm with professionalism and courage. “The nation salutes its martyrs and ghazis,” he added. The…

A powerful docudrama about Israel’s killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the war on Gaza has won the Silver Lion prize at the Venice Film Festival. The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by French-Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, was among the most talked-about films of the festival, receiving a 23-minute standing ovation at its premiere. The film tells the harrowing true story of Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza last year while trapped in a car riddled with bullets. She had spent hours on the phone with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, pleading for rescue as her…

An infant was among three people who died in Russia’s overnight attacks on Kyiv that injured 18 and set on fire scores of buildings in the capital, including the seat of the government, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a fire broke out at the government building in the city centre after the attack, which began with drones raining down, followed by missile strikes. Reuters witnesses saw thick smoke rising from the building in the city’s Pecherskyi district. The drone attacks killed the infant and a young woman, Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app, while…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has launched a crackdown on illegal IMEI tampering and cloned mobile phones, during which mobile phones, DVRs and other items were seized. According to details, the PTA Zonal Office in Abbottabad and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency carried out a joint operation in Haripur, raiding locations at Mochi Bazaar and GT Road, where mobile phones, DVRs and various other items were taken into custody. The PTA spokesperson said three suspects were arrested at the scene and handed over to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. IMEI tampering and the use of cloned mobile phones pose…

Boko Haram militants killed more than 60 people, including seven soldiers, in a nighttime assault on a village in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State to which people had returned only last month following years of displacement, residents told Reuters. Nigeria’s military says it has stepped up counterinsurgency operations in recent months in Borno state to try to contain militias as well as militants from Boko Haram and its splinter group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Analysts and residents say the operations have failed to stem attacks. Northwest Nigeria has also been plagued by violence. The attack on Darul Jamal, near…

A rescue boat capsized during relief efforts in the flooded River Chenab near Jalalpur Pirwala, resulting in the deaths of five people, including a woman and four children. According to initial information, the Rescue 1122 boat overturned while evacuating flood victims. Over 20 people were on board, including women and children. Several individuals were rescued, while efforts continue to locate the missing. The incident occurred in the village of Wachha Sandila, a suburban area of Tehsil Jalalpur. The deceased include 80-year-old Bakht Bibi, six-year-old Fatima Bibi, seven-year-old Amir, three-year-old Mahnoor, and two infants aged six and three months. Punjab Chief…

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for possible urban flooding in Islamabad and northern areas of Punjab, as two more fatalities have been reported due to ongoing monsoon rains and flooding in the past 24 hours. According to the NDMA, there is a risk of urban flooding over the next two to six hours in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal and Jhelum. Heavy rainfall is likely in these regions due to a prevailing weather system. The authority has warned that intense rainfall could trigger landslides in hilly areas. Weak infrastructure in the affected zones may…

The United Kingdom will send its largest-ever business delegation to the upcoming 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), comprising over 100 companies and representatives from across the country, UK Trade Commissioner for China Lewis Neal said on Saturday. The UK is the guest country of honor at this year’s CIFIT, scheduled to run from September 8 to 11 in the coastal city of Xiamen in east China’s Fujian Province. The event will include investment-themed activities, exhibitions and roadshows, attracting participants from more than 120 countries and regions. Britain’s 400-square-meter national pavilion at the fair, themed “Invest in…

Kabaddi player Makha Jutt Jahanian Mandiwala tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack during a match in Vehari, leaving the sports community in shock and mourning. Makha Jutt collapsed during play, and despite immediate efforts, he could not be revived. His sudden passing has cast a shadow over the kabaddi fraternity, where he was known for his dedication and passion for the sport. Condolences from federation officials Pakistan Kabaddi Federation President Shafi Hussain and Secretary Muhammad Sarwar Rana extended their condolences to the bereaved family. “This sad incident has come to our attention. We are deeply grieved by the…