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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has handed PTI leader Hammad Azhar over to police on a 20-day physical remand in the Jinnah House burning and siege case. The court reserved its decision on the physical remand earlier during the hearing before announcing the verdict and sending Azhar into police custody for further investigation. The hearing on Hammad Azhar’s physical remand was conducted by ATC Judge Malik Abid Hussain. During the proceedings, the court also called media representatives into the courtroom. The judge directed reporters to cover the proceedings but instructed them not to take out or use their mobile…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a newly commissioned destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system capable ‌of delivering “annihilating retaliatory strikes”, state media KCNA reported on Monday, though it did not say whether the vessel would carry nuclear weapons. North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernise its navy as Kim pursues a broader expansion of the country’s nuclear-capable forces. At a commissioning ceremony in the port city of Wonsan on Sunday, Kim said deploying the new ​ship to the sea east of the Korean Peninsula sent a clear signal to North Korea’s adversaries. “The time has…

Austria has brought into force a new law banning headscarves and other “traditional Muslim” head coverings for girls under 14 in schools, as the new academic year begins. The measure applies to both public and private schools and has already sparked criticism from Muslim groups, opposition parties and some teachers, who argue it could fuel anti-Muslim sentiment and face constitutional challenges. Integration Minister Claudia Bauer of the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) defended the measure, describing the headscarf as “a sign of oppression and a means of controlling girls from the earliest childhood”. The conservative-led coalition of the ÖVP, Social Democrats…

Pakistani wrestler Inam Butt has tested positive for doping following a test conducted during the Asian Beach Games in China in April, according to sources. The two-time gold medallist had taken medication for an eye-related condition before the Games, but sources close to the wrestler said the medicine was not linked to performance enhancement or increasing strength. Inam Butt underwent a doping test while competing at the Asian Beach Games held in China in April, with the test subsequently returning a positive result. The development could lead to disciplinary action against the internationally renowned Pakistani wrestler if the World Anti-Doping…

US President Donald Trump has suggested that New Mexico could be renamed “New America”, adding the state to his growing list of proposed changes to geographic names. Trump shared an image on social media showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America”, but did not provide an official explanation or indicate whether his administration has any plans to pursue such a change. “Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico… to NEW AMERICA,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, describing the proposed name as “more prestigious and beautiful” for what he called an “incredible State”. The White House…

Air Force Day is being observed across Pakistan with enthusiasm today as the nation remembers the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel who defended the country’s independence, sovereignty and airspace. The occasion highlights the PAF’s historic performance during the 1965 war, while tributes are also being paid to martyrs and veterans whose sacrifices remain a source of inspiration for generations. During the 1965 war, PAF pilots demonstrated what was described as unparalleled determination and air superiority against the enemy. Squadron Leader MM Alam is being particularly remembered for shooting down five enemy aircraft on September 7.…

Pakistan has rejected what it described as baseless Indian claims regarding occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that India’s unilateral actions and illegal occupation cannot change the disputed status of the region. The Foreign Office spokesperson said the Kashmir dispute must be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. The spokesperson said Jammu and Kashmir is one of the oldest disputes on the agenda of the UN Security Council and maintained that its status cannot be changed through unilateral measures. Pakistan said any decision on Kashmir must reflect the relevant UN resolutions as well…

Search and rescue operations continue after a devastating mudslide swept through Gyirong County, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, on August 26. The mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, had left 43 people dead and 519 others missing at the border port as of 6 p.m. Saturday, officials told a press conference. As of 6 p.m. Saturday, more than 2,500 people and over 500 vehicles had been deployed to join rescue operations, and more than 1,000 flights of drones had air-dropped 5.43 tonnes of supplies, the emergency response and rescue headquarters said on Sunday. Ren Wei, commander of…

Xizang launched search and rescue operations for missing people after the August 26 mudslide in Gyirong County, using land, water and air routes, the Emergency Rescue Command Headquarters said at a media briefing. Ren Wei, executive vice chairman of the Xizang people’s government, briefed reporters on the latest rescue and resettlement efforts. Ren said every effort is being made to search for lives, while authorities have relocated and resettled affected residents. A total of 555 stranded domestic tourists have been evacuated, and life‑support services have been provided for 1,720 Nepali border residents. Authorities are also carrying out rigorous identification and…

BEIJING (DI NEWS) : QIN Guobin, President of China Three Gorges International Corporation, CTI, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to deepening clean energy cooperation with Pakistan, saying that CTI would continue contributing to a cleaner, more diversified, economical and secure energy future for Pakistan while strengthening the China Pakistan community with a shared future. He made the remarks while addressing the International Academic Symposium Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Pakistan, held at Peking University and organized by the Pakistan Study Center, Peking University, to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the…