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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Pakistan Army, engaged with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium. According to the ISPR statement issued, the probationary officers of the Civil Services Academy remained attached with the formations of the Pakistan Army at peace-time locations and operational areas of Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. These officers gained rich experience of the three services during various interactions and visits. The interaction with the COAS formed part of a broader national initiative…

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that Tel Aviv had intended to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day conflict, but the opportunity did not present itself. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 13, Katz said the plan to target Khamenei was hindered by the supreme leader’s decision to go “underground to very great depths”, a move he said severed Khamenei’s direct communication with commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Iranian leadership, however, has maintained that Khamenei remained actively engaged throughout the conflict. “We wanted to eliminate Khamenei, but there was no operational opportunity,” Katz…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially commenced the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026 pilgrims. According to the ministry, the registration will continue until July 9, and no registration fee is required at this stage. The ministry emphasized that early registration is compulsory for all intending pilgrims for Hajj 2026. Only those who complete this mandatory registration process will be eligible to perform Hajj in 2026. Pilgrims can register through 15 designated banks across the country. After registration, applicants will have the option to choose either the government or private Hajj scheme at a later stage. The ministry also…

Chinese strategist Prof. Cheng Xizhong says the nascent China-Pakistan-Bangladesh cooperation mechanism—envisioned around a Gwadar-to-Chittagong economic corridor that would extend CPEC and eventually link Myanmar—has “strategic significance” across geopolitics, trade, security and global governance. By creating dual maritime pivots, joint industrial parks and coordinated action on counter-terrorism, water security and disaster relief, the trio can dilute regional hegemonic pressure, reduce dependence on traditional sea-lanes and give the Global South a stronger, non-antagonistic voice in climate and economic rule-setting. Despite external push-back, deepening collaboration is framed as a template for sustainable growth and collective strategic autonomy in South Asia.

SAN FRANCISCO : Apple (AAPL.O) has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the European Union after the bloc’s antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20% processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13% for Apple’s small-business program. Developers who send customers outside the App Store for payment will pay a minimum fee of 5% and at most 15%. Developers will also be able to use as many links as they wish to send…

NEW DELHI: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told his Chinese counterpart that the two countries should seek a “permanent solution” to their decades-old border dispute, India’s defence ministry said on Friday. Singh met China’s Dong Jun on the sidelines of the meeting of the defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Qingdao on Thursday and stressed on solving issues between the two countries through a structured roadmap, the ministry said in a statement. The world’s two most populous nations – both nuclear powers – share a 3,800 km (2,400 mile), largely undemarcated and disputed border in the Himalayas and…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected reports of any truce negotiations with Israel, saying the Islamic Republic ended its retaliatory operations only after the Israeli regime unilaterally agreed to halt its aggression “out of desperation” and without preconditions. In a wide-ranging televised interview, Araghchi categorically denied that Tehran had engaged in any ceasefire talks during the recent 12-day conflict, which erupted on June 13. He said Iran had made it clear that it would only cease military operations if Israel completely stopped its attacks, a condition that was ultimately accepted by Tel Aviv. “The Zionist regime requested an end to…

A significant development occurred during the Supreme Court’s hearing on the case related to reserved seats. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself from the 11-member constitutional bench, effectively dissolving the bench. The court was hearing constitutional and legal arguments regarding the allocation of reserved seats. A reconstitution of the bench is now expected. Further proceedings in the case will be announced soon. A major development unfolded at the Supreme Court on Friday during the hearing of the case regarding reserved seats. The 11-member constitutional bench hearing the matter was dissolved after Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself. Justice Panhwar announced his decision…

Several areas of the metropolis received moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder on Friday night, providing relief from the prevailing heat but also triggering widespread power outages across the city. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the weather is expected to remain cloudy with chances of more rain over the next two days. The late-night downpour turned Karachi’s weather pleasant, while intermittent showers were reported in Malir, Airport, Model Colony, Korangi, Nazimabad, Surjani Town, and along the Super Highway. The highest recorded rainfall was in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, where 17 millimetres of rain was measured. Other areas also received significant…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace in the Middle East. According to details, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephonic conversation with PM Shehbaz. Pakistan and the United States have agreed to maintain close cooperation in order to strengthen bilateral relations, with particular focus on expanding trade. On this occasion, the prime minister commended President Donald Trump’s “bold and decisive leadership”, which resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. He also expressed gratitude to Rubio for the United States’ significant role in facilitating…