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In a major policy turn, Lebanon’s cabinet on Thursday approved the “objectives” of a US proposal aimed at bringing all weapons under state control — a move that includes the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of the year. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed the decision after the cabinet session, noting that ministers agreed on the principle of ensuring that arms are only held by the state. However, no final timeline was approved. The US plan also calls for ending Israeli military operations on Lebanese soil, though the situation remains complex due to continued violations of the November ceasefire by…

The opposition has called for the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the recent sugar scandal, citing large-scale corruption and alleged misuse of national resources. Speaking outside the Parliament House, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has demanded an independent inquiry through a judicial commission into what he described as serious financial misconduct in the sugar sector. Qaiser alleged that “significant corruption” had occurred, adding that immediate action must be taken against those responsible for plundering public funds. He asserted that whether bureaucrats or others, all those who caused damage to the national treasury should face accountability. Criticising the…

Pakistan national cricket team Mohammad Rizwan has expressed firm resolve to secure victory in the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies. In a video statement, Rizwan said that the team had completed intensive practice sessions over the past two days and that preparations had been excellent. He affirmed the team’s objective to claim the ODI series and referenced Pakistan’s recent 2–1 T20I series win over the West Indies, adding that the result had built positive momentum, which he hoped would prove beneficial in the ODI fixtures. The Pakistan captain praised the team’s bowling unit, acknowledging Sufyan Muqeem’s…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended national cricketer Haider Ali following a criminal investigation launched in the United Kingdom. According to official details, Greater Manchester Police arrested Haider Ali three days ago. He was subsequently granted bail but has been ordered to appear again in two weeks. Haider Ali has denied all charges, describing the allegations as false. He has been barred from leaving the United Kingdom until the case is resolved. The ongoing investigation concerns an incident that allegedly occurred during the recent Pakistan Shaheens tour of England. The PCB stated that Haider Ali has been provided with…

United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for broader participation in the Abraham Accords, urging all Middle Eastern nations to join the agreement to secure regional peace. In a statement released on social media, Trump claimed that Iran’s nuclear weapons arsenal had been “totally obliterated” and emphasised that this development should pave the way for unified diplomatic efforts in the region. “Now that the nuclear arsenal being created by Iran has been totally obliterated, it is very important to me that all Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords. This will ensure peace in the Middle East,” he…

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced the date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025. Candidates from Punjab will sit the test under the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, while candidates from Sindh will appear under the IBA University, Sukkur. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Khyber Medical University will conduct the examination. The University of Balochistan, Quetta, will oversee the test for candidates in Balochistan. Applicants from the federal capital and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will take the exam at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, which will also administer the examination for candidates…

In response to the ongoing heatwave across Punjab, the provincial government has decided to extend summer vacations for both public and private schools. Students will now return to classrooms on September 1, as confirmed by the School Education Department. Holidays extended to protect students The decision comes amid rising concerns over high temperatures and their health impact on children. According to the school education secretary, a formal notification regarding the extension of school holidays will be issued soon. Initially scheduled to reopen earlier, schools will now remain closed throughout August to ensure student safety. The government said the move is…

The United States has significantly reduced tariffs on Pakistani exports – from 29% to 19% – in a major development expected to give a much-needed boost to the country’s trade sector. The Ministry of Commerce says this is the lowest tariff rate given to any South Asian country, sparking hopes of increased access to the American market. It also denied reports that Pakistan would suffer a loss of $1 billion due to the tariff. The clarification came amid speculation that Pakistan had suffered losses due to trade duties. However, the government strongly denied these claims in a written response to…

Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20 International against Ireland, held in Dublin on Wednesday. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Fatima was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the Code, which concerns ‘showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match’. The incident took place in the 13th over of Pakistan’s innings. After being given out caught behind, Fatima remained at the crease before leaving slowly — an act deemed to display dissent. One demerit point has been added to…

China opposes U.S. politicizing and weaponizing technology and trade issues, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gua Jiakun on Thursday. The U.S. Justice Department recently announced that two Chinese nationals were charged with sending advanced AI chips made by Nvidia Corp. to China in violation of U.S. export restrictions. “China opposes the U.S. politicizing tech and trade issues and using them as weapons to maliciously blockade and go after China,” Guo said in response to the indictment. He emphasized that the U.S. should earnestly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals.