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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during Multan Garrison visit reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to retain a decisive lead amid the changing nature of modern warfare According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, the COAS was received at Corps Headquarters by the Corps Commander Multan and was given a comprehensive briefing on the operational preparedness and ongoing training activities of the formation. Expressing satisfaction over the high standards of readiness, he lauded the formation’s professionalism and strategic competence. Emphasises national unity in hybrid warfare era Later, the army chief held…

The federal government has accelerated its campaign to deport foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan, with a particular focus on undocumented Afghan citizens, officials confirmed on Saturday. The Ministry of Interior reiterated that residing in Pakistan on expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards is illegal, warning that Section 14B of the Foreigners Act will now be enforced to ensure the return of under-trial Afghan nationals. “The PoR cards expired on June 30, and anyone still residing in Pakistan under this documentation is now considered to be living illegally,” said an Interior Ministry spokesperson. Authorities have been directed to arrest and…

Rumours are once again circulating in the entertainment circles regarding actor Urwa Hocane, who is believed to be expecting her second child with husband and singer Farhan Saeed. The speculation arose after a recent video clip of the actress went viral on social media, in which she appeared to be showing a visible baby bump. The short video, widely shared on Instagram and TikTok, shows Hocane dressed in a traditional outfit with ornate jewellery, posing for a shoot. It did not take long for social media users to flood the comment sections with questions and observations regarding her physical appearance,…

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about the mental health challenges he faced during the final phase of his marriage, revealing that he suffered from anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. The leg-spinner, speaking on a podcast for the first time since his divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma, said the past few years had been some of the most difficult of his life. “I was having anxiety attacks, I was depressed, I was having suicidal thoughts,” Chahal said. “Due to anxiety, my body would start shaking, I would sweat even though the AC was running in the room.” Chahal…

A preliminary inquiry into the derailment of the Islamabad Express near Kala Shah Kaku has revealed that the accident was caused by fresh breakage in the railway track under the moving wheels of the train. The incident occurred around 7:30pm on Friday near the 1239th kilometre point on the Lahore-Islamabad railway line, when the train — en route from Lahore to Islamabad — derailed near Nullah Dek, between Sheikhupura and Muridke. According to the initial findings of railway officials, the track appeared to have fractured under the pressure of the engine and its nine coaches. “The breakage is quite fresh,”…

American fashion retailer American Eagle has issued a public statement defending its brand ambassador, actress Sydney Sweeney, after an advertising campaign featuring the Euphoria star faced criticism online for allegedly promoting racially charged undertones. The campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” showcased the 27-year-old actress modelling items from American Eagle’s fall collection. However, the slogan drew backlash from some quarters on social media, where critics interpreted the phrase as a veiled reference to “great genes,” implying a celebration of whiteness and inherited traits. A report by US publication Salon argued that the campaign’s language echoed phrases that have “historically been used to celebrate whiteness, thinness,…

Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Pakistan today (Saturday) for a two-day official visit — his first trip to the country since assuming office. He is visiting at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A high-level Iranian delegation, including Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, other ministers and senior officials, will accompany him. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the visit is expected to mark an important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations. The two sides will hold discussions on political, economic, and regional issues. President Pezeshkian will meet with his Pakistani counterpart, President Asif Ali Zardari. He…

A new internal report by the United Nations has found that the vast majority of UN reports receive limited readership, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling for fewer meetings and more impactful documents as part of broader efforts to streamline the organisation’s work. Addressing member states on Friday, Guterres revealed the findings of a report prepared by the UN80 taskforce — a reform initiative launched earlier this year as the UN marks its 80th anniversary. The taskforce examined how UN staff implement thousands of mandates issued by key bodies such as the General Assembly and the Security Council. According to Guterres,…

Steve Witkoff – the United States’ special envoy to the Middle East – visited an American-backed aid distribution site in Rafah on Friday, as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate and reports of widespread starvation mount. Witkoff, accompanied by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, spent nearly five hours in the enclave, meeting with aid workers and local officials affiliated with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) – an organisation formed recently to manage aid deliveries outside of the United Nations framework. The envoy’s visit comes amid international criticism of the GHF, which has been accused of failing to ease…

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of two nuclear submarines in what appears to be a pointed response to recent warnings issued by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday, President Trump said the movement of the submarines was intended as a deterrent against “highly provocative statements” made by Medvedev earlier this week. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” the post read. The statement comes days…