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The United States has withdrawn its $10 million reward for the capture of Syria’s new leader –  Ahmed al-Sharaa –  following the first high-level talks in Damascus since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf announced the decision on Friday after a meeting with al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group. The talks, hailed as “positive,” signal a shift in Washington’s approach towards Syria under its new leadership. Speaking to reporters, Leaf emphasised the discussions’ constructive nature, noting assurances…

At least two people, including a child, were killed, and 68 others injured when a car ploughed through a crowded Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening. Authorities have declared the incident an intentional attack, with the driver, a 50-year-old Saudi doctor, taken into custody at the scene. The horrific event unfolded around 7 pm local time (18:00 GMT) when the vehicle sped through the bustling market, leaving chaos in its wake. Among the injured, 15 remain in critical condition, while 37 sustained moderate injuries, and 16 were lightly hurt, according to local government updates.…

Amid inflationary pressures, the prices of ghee and cooking oil in Pakistan have witnessed a significant hike, with some branded products seeing an increase of up to Rs100 per litre. Retailers confirmed that branded cooking oil and ghee prices now stand at Rs570 per litre, following an average rise of Rs80 per kg/litre. The country, which imports 90% of its palm oil requirements from Indonesia and 10% from Malaysia, consumes approximately 5 million tons of ghee and cooking oil annually. Of this, around 3.5 million tons of palm oil are imported to meet local demand. Data from the Pakistan Bureau…

Pakistan’s former cricket captain Babar Azam broke a major record set by former Indian captain MS Dhoni during the ongoing series against South Africa, Azam scored his first half-century in the ODIs in 411 days to mark the end of a 21-innings drought. His last half-century in ODI was scored against New Zealand in a World Cup match, where he remained unbeaten on 66 runs. In Cape Town, Babar Azam played a knock of 73 runs off 95 balls, including seven boundaries. This innings helped him break MS Dhoni’s record of 38 half-centuries scored against SENA countries (South Africa, England,…

The Apex Committee meeting, chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has completely decided to dismantle private bunkers established in Kurram completely. The meeting also focused on eliminating the trend of weaponry in the region. The committee, which has been holding continuous meetings with the Grand Jirga, emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order in Kurram. Barrister Saif provided a briefing during the session, alongside briefings from the IG Police, Chief Secretary, and military officials regarding the current law and order situation. KP chief minister stressed the need for the federal government’s cooperation in ensuring law and…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) regained its bullish momentum on Friday, recovering from a three-day slump. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,568 points, closing at 107,843 points, reclaiming the critical 107,000-point mark. The day witnessed significant volatility, with the index initially dipping by 674 points before rebounding into the positive zone. Market experts attributed the recovery to renewed investor confidence and positive sentiment after recent corrections. Earlier in the week, the PSX experienced notable turbulence, with the KSE-100 Index falling by 427 points on Thursday to close at 105,847 points. During trading that day, the market briefly rose by…

Renowned Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar has expressed her admiration for Pakistani fans and voiced her desire to collaborate with celebrated Pakistani artist Asim Azhar. Speaking at a press conference during the Indian Music Festival in Dubai, Neha shared her appreciation for the warmth and love she receives from Pakistan. “Our differences don’t make sense to me. Everyone I meet from Pakistan shows me so much love and positivity,” she remarked. Neha highlighted the unity between Indians and Pakistanis, emphasizing that “there’s no difference between Indians and Pakistanis. We are all alike”. She expressed hope for fostering greater mutual…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur at the Chief Minister’s Office on Friday to discuss the law and order situation in the province. The meeting particularly focused on measures to establish sustainable peace in the Kurram district. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to address the security challenges faced by the region. Naqvi assured Gandapur of the federal government’s full cooperation in enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies to tackle terrorism and maintain peace. “Establishing peace in Kurram is our top priority, and steps will be…

The coastal city of Gwadar will host the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Player Draft on January 11, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. Highlighting the significance of this decision, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated, “Hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft in Gwadar aims to showcase its cultural and economic importance.” PCB COO Salman Naseer added, “This initiative reflects our commitment to extending HBL PSL’s reach to every corner of Pakistan while presenting the country’s beauty to the world.” PSL Player Draft Ceremony in Gwadar The event’s start time will be shared closer to the scheduled date. The decision to…

The United States has said that its decision of imposing new sanctions related to nuclear-armed Pakistan’s long-range ballistic-missile program was not meant to “color the other areas of cooperation” between the two countries. During a press briefing, United States Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that the US is committed to maintaining the global nonproliferation regime, and Pakistan is an important partner in that. “However, we have been clear and consistent about our concerns with Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program. It is longstanding US policy to deny support to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program,’’ he said. On Wednesday, the US said it was…