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Police personnel thwarted a terrorist attack on the Gambila Police Station in Lakki Marwat on Saturday night, forcing the assailants to flee after a swift and preemptive response based on thermal surveillance. According to police sources, security personnel monitoring thermal cameras detected suspicious movement near the police station and promptly opened fire, preventing the attackers from taking up positions. No casualties were reported among the security personnel. The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, along with RPO Bannu, commended the Lakki Marwat police for their vigilance, courage, and swift action that averted a potentially deadly assault. A spokesperson…

Iran’s armed forces are in a “perfect state of readiness” and fully capable of defending the country against any future threats, senior military commanders said  during a ceremony held in memory of a former Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, made the remarks while speaking at a commemoration service in honour of Mohammad-Saeid Izadi, a senior officer of the IRGC’s Quds Force who was killed in an Israeli strike on Iranian territory last month. “Martyr Izadi devoted his entire life to the cause of jihad in the way of God.…

US President Donald Trump on Friday defended the federal government’s response to the catastrophic flash floods in Texas that claimed at least 120 lives, including dozens of children, during a visit to the stricken Hill Country region. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the president toured Kerr County — the epicentre of last week’s disaster — and participated in a roundtable briefing with emergency responders and officials. Praising both Governor Abbott and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Trump described the government response as “an incredible job under the circumstances.” He made the comments as search…

A preliminary investigation into the deadly Air India crash last month has revealed cockpit confusion over the position of critical engine fuel cutoff switches, moments before the aircraft lost power and plunged to the ground, killing 260 people. The report, released early Saturday morning by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), sheds light on the final moments of Flight AI-117, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to London from Ahmedabad, which crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. It is now the world’s deadliest aviation disaster in more than a decade. According to the 30-day preliminary findings, the aircraft’s fuel…

Pakistan has taken a significant step towards establishing a crypto currency framework, with global recognition from the independent New York-based media platform, Cointelegraph Magazine, which praised the country’s initiatives in crypto and blockchain development. Amid the growing importance of digital assets, Pakistan has introduced a new national system for crypto currency. Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) Chief Executive Officer Bilal Bin Saqib said the country plans to establish its own Bitcoin reserves to ensure financial stability. Cointelegraph Magazine reported that Pakistan aims to formally include crypto assets as part of its national reserves and generate income through decentralised finance (DeFi). Bilal Bin Saqib…

Renmin University of China  unveiled its “Global Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning Research Initiative” at a sub-forum of the Ministerial Conference on Global Civilizational Dialogue which opened in Beijing on Thursday. The initiative aims to turn the Global Civilization Initiative into practical action and has been included in the meeting’s official action plan. The initiative focuses on three core areas: building a global research network through the establishment of a global civilizational research council, regional and thematic research centers, an international research network, and a civilizational research database; creating platforms for civilizational dialogue, such as launching a “Global Civilizational Dialogue…

The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States will be held in Tianjin on July 15, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday. At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, foreign ministers of other SCO member states and heads of SCO permanent bodies will attend the meeting, the spokesperson said, adding that parties will exchange views on SCO cooperation in various fields and major international and regional issues. In addition to attending…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi  attended the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Asia-Pacific’s development has benefited from the region’s peaceful and stable environment and should be cherished, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Noting that the ARF, as an important multilateral security platform in the region, bears significant responsibilities for maintaining regional peace and stability, Wang said China welcomes the proposal to reinforce the role of the ARF and enhance confidence-building measures. Wang introduced China’s proposition to ensure the stable development of the Asia-Pacific…

As the world marked the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations on June 10, calls for mutual respect, inclusive development and cultural exchange resonated across the world – from the UN headquarters to tea ceremonies in Mauritius, from porcelain showcases in Italy to academic forums in Athens. The day, designated by the UN General Assembly in 2024 following a resolution proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 80 countries, comes amid rising global tensions and pressing challenges – making civilizational dialogue not just timely, but imperative. In a congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting on Thursday,…

ISLAMABAD: In a possible setback for Pakistan hockey’s World Cup qualification ambitions, insiders have revealed that the federal government is strongly leaning towards barring the national team from participating in the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey Championship set to commence in Bihar, India, from August 29. Sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office have confirmed the publication that, after weeks of deliberation, it has been “decided in principle” not to send the national side across the border due to escalating safety concerns and heightened tensions fuelled by an aggressive anti-Pakistan narrative running rampant in sections of the Indian media. “The situation…