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Pakistan unequivocally condemned the continued threats issued by the Houthis militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Such actions threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce, Foreign Office said in a press release on Wednesday. Threats against commercial shipping and trading with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are unacceptable and violate established principles of international law. Pakistan is particularly concerned by reports of threats directed against vessels engaged in lawful commercial trade with the Kingdom. Pakistan reaffirms that any hostile act…

Security forces have killed 10 terrorists and apprehended two female suicide bombers along with their facilitator during intelligence-based operations carried out in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts over the past 48 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. According to the ISPR, the operations were conducted as part of ongoing efforts against what it described as the terrorist nexus of India-sponsored Fitna al Hindustan and Fitna al Khawarij in Balochistan, with the objective of eliminating remaining terrorists and their facilitators. The ISPR said multiple intelligence-based area sanitisation and targeted operations were conducted in the two districts during the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday in Manila, ahead of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting. The two leaders reviewed Pakistan–Russia bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity, and other key areas, as well as enhancing coordination at multilateral forums. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level engagement in advancing the Pakistan–Russia partnership. They also exchanged views on key regional and international developments and agreed to remain in close contact.

At least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the ongoing monsoon spell continued to wreak havoc, causing roof collapses, electrocution incidents and flash floods. Several houses were also damaged in the affected areas. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), nine people lost their lives in Punjab in incidents caused by heavy rainfall, including collapsing roofs and other weather-related accidents, while dozens of others sustained injuries. In Raiwind’s Kot Babu Khan area near Lahore, one person was killed and three others injured after the roof of a house…

The process of removing illegally residing foreign nationals from Punjab is continuing, with police reporting the deportation of more than 36,500 individuals so far. A spokesperson for Punjab Police said a total of 36,545 Afghan nationals and other undocumented foreign residents have been deported from across the province, including Lahore. Another 504 individuals are currently present at holding points awaiting further action. Police data showed that those deported included 14,614 men, 7,234 women, and 14,697 children. Among them were 11,124 individuals holding Proof of Registration documents, 11,137 Afghan Citizen Card holders, and 14,284 foreigners identified as illegally residing in the…

A reported account of the current condition of former Pakistani model Seharish has sparked widespread concern on social media, with many users expressing sympathy and calling for support and rehabilitation. According to reports, Seharish was among Pakistan’s prominent fashion models during the early and mid-2010s. However, her life reportedly took a difficult turn following personal hardships. Reports claim that after her marriage ended, she experienced severe mental distress and later became addicted to drugs. During that period, she reportedly gave birth to a premature son, who was later separated from her. The reports further state that she has no contact…

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has denied reports of reconciliation with his wife, Iman Fatima, stating that their relationship has not improved and legal divorce proceedings will continue. The clarification comes after Iman Fatima’s brother, Aoun Sheikh, recently claimed that the two families had reconciled. He said the decision was made on the advice of their mother and in the best interests of his sister and her child. However, in a recent video shared on social media, Rajab Butt rejected those claims, saying that after everything that had happened between him and Iman Fatima, there was no possibility of reconciliation. He…

 England all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss the 2026 edition of The Hundred due to a knee ‌injury sustained during this month’s one-day international series against India, his team Birmingham Phoenix said on Tuesday. South African wicketkeeper Donovan Ferreira will replace him ⁠as the Birmingham skipper in the domestic 100-ball tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, while Bethell enters rehabilitation to try to recover for next month’s Test series against Pakistan. “The 22-year-old will continue his rehabilitation programme under the guidance ‌of ⁠the ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) medical team,” Birmingham said in a statement. Bethell’s player-of-the-match performance turned the…

Australia captain Pat ​Cummins, fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon have returned from injury to be ‌included in a 13-man squad for next month’s two-Test home series against Bangladesh. The trio were named on Tuesday for matches in Darwin (Aug. 13-17) and Mackay (Aug. 22-26), which form part of the World Test Championship cycle, after playing only three Tests between them during the Ashes in the ​last home summer. Australia’s “big four” of Cummins, Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Lyon have not bowled together since the West Indies ​tour a year ago due to various injuries but…

Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and underscoring soccer’s growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience. Held in New Jersey, the final remained scoreless until Spain broke through in the 106th minute to secure a 1-0 victory. Fox’s English-language broadcast attracted 38.9 million viewers, while Comcast’s Telemundo and its Peacock streaming platform pulled in another 23.9 million viewers for the Spanish-language coverage, according to the companies. The combined audience far exceeded the 22.3 million viewers who watched the…