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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur have condemned the deadly attack by terrorists resulted in the martyrdom of several innocent civilians in the Tirah Valley’s Bagh Maidan area. According to details, in his official statement, the prime minister condemned the incident in the strongest terms, saying that the nation’s resolve would not be shaken by the terrorists’ nefarious objectives. He directed immediate medical attention for the injured and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism in all its forms. Moreover, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government also expressed profound grief over the incident. KP CM Gandapur…

KARACHI : Three terrorists involved in attacks on Chinese nationals were killed in an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Sunday night. CTD in-charge Raja Umar Khattab, while speaking to the media outside Civil Hospital, said that CTD and intelligence agency personnel raided a house in Manghopir following information about the presence of operatives from an outlawed outfit. The security officials were fired from the house and a prolonged exchange of gunfire took place with the terrorists. He stated that all three terrorists were killed on the spot during the encounter. The terrorists were affiliated with the…

India are set to remain the host of the 2025 Asia Cup and will play against Pakistan as per the announced schedule, according to reports quoting sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Reports indicate that during a meeting held in Dhaka, the BCCI gave the green light to participate in the tournament. Following this approval, withdrawal from the event or the scheduled match against Pakistan is no longer under consideration. The Asia Cup is scheduled to begin on 9 September, with the first Pakistan–India encounter slated for 14 September. Depending on the tournament’s progression,…

An incredible battling effort earned India a hard-fought draw in the fourth test against England on Sunday, denying the hosts a series victory in the process. After losing two wickets before they had even scored a run in their second innings, India remained undaunted despite trailing England by 311 runs and they batted for over five sessions for the loss of only two more wickets. They closed the final day on 425-4 to secure a draw at Old Trafford. A courageous hundred from skipper Shubman Gill — his fourth of the series — and dogged unbeaten centuries from Ravindra Jadeja…

In a fresh instance of alleged misappropriation of assets, eighty government vehicles have gone missing from the Livestock Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the audit report for the financial year 2023–24. The report revealed that over 200 vehicles were procured between 2007 and 2021 under various development schemes. However, during the audit process, no record could be produced for eighty of these vehicles. Documents show that the missing vehicles remain registered under the name of the Director General Livestock in the Excise Department’s records. Meanwhile, no evidence of their presence in field operations or departmental offices has been found.…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday that the second phase now centres on industrial cooperation, agriculture, information technology and social development, with particular emphasis on the advancement of Gwadar and the construction of economic zones. During a meeting in Islamabad, the Chinese ambassador, Jiang Zaidong, called on Ahsan Iqbal. The session was attended by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, along with senior delegations from both countries. On this occasion, Iqbal said that the first phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had been successfully completed. The Chinese ambassador observed that bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and China…

Australia claimed a three-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fourth Twenty20 international on Saturday, barely needing to shift into top gear as they heaped more misery on the hosts who have yet to register a win in the five-game series. Chasing 206 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Australia lost opener Mitchell Marsh for a duck but Glenn Maxwell (47) and Josh Inglis (51) put together a 66-run partnership to lay the foundation for the chase. The visitors went on to clinch the win with four balls to spare and took a 4-0 lead in the series courtesy of Cameron…

STOCKHOLM: Top US and Chinese economic officials will resume talks in Stockholm on Monday to try to tackle longstanding economic disputes at the centre of a trade war between the world’s top two economies, aiming to extend a truce by three months and keeping sharply higher tariffs at bay. China is facing an August 12 deadline to reach a durable tariff agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration, after Beijing and Washington reached preliminary deals in May and June to end weeks of escalating tit-for-tat tariffs and a cut-off of rare earth minerals. Without an agreement, global supply chains could face…

Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana has expressed confidence in the team’s preparations for the upcoming tour of Ireland, expressing readiness to perform well in the unfamiliar conditions. Speaking at a joint press conference, she said the team had trained according to the conditions expected in Ireland and intended to give their best. “The entire squad remains upbeat and motivated,” she added. On the challenge of captaincy, she acknowledged its demands but said she enjoyed the responsibility. “Leadership is not without its challenges, but I find fulfilment in it,” she said. She maintained: Looking ahead to the Women’s World Cup,…

The United States and the European Union have reached a breakthrough trade agreement, bringing an end to months of escalating tensions between the two major economies. Following high-stakes discussions at President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, both sides confirmed a new framework under which a 15% tariff will be imposed on EU goods entering the American market. The move comes after President Trump had earlier threatened a more punitive 30% rate, set to come into effect later this week. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who met President Trump in a closed-door session on Sunday, described the…