Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar

Pakistan repatriates sailors injured, killed in Houthi attack

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan strongly condemns the attack, adding that all relevant stakeholders have been directed to ensure their safe, dignified and expeditious repatriation, while thanking Saudi authorities for medical and logistical assistance.

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The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the draft Defence Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, in line with changes introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment.

Federal Cabinet approves Defence Forces Act, NCA Act amendments

The draft legislation will now be presented before Parliament during its ongoing session for consideration and approval.

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Panjgur operation under Rad-ul-Fitna 3

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Panjgur operation under Rad-ul-Fitna 3

Pakistan president, PM pay tribute to Rashid Minhas on 55th anniversary

Pakistan president, PM pay tribute to Rashid Minhas on 55th anniversary

Syrian FM in Pakistan on two-day official visit

Syrian FM in Pakistan on two-day official visit

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Pakistan rejects US envoy’s Kashmir remarks in India, summons chargé d’affaires

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'far from being under control': WHO chief

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is accelerating, with over 2,300 deaths among nearly 5,000 cases. WHO warns it remains uncontrolled, risks international spread, and requires urgent containment efforts.

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Meta hooked children and misled public: Prosecutors

US sanctions International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane of Japan

US sanctions International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane of Japan

UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site

UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site

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Crude extends gains, stocks stagger as Mideast hopes dim

Japanese economy ekes out modest growth

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Most Asian stocks track Wall St record as US data ease rate fears

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OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' amid legal pressure

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OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' amid legal pressure

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards and monitoring for users aged 13-to-17, including restrictions on self-harm, violence, eating disorders. The program adds break reminders, quiet hours, Study Mode, parental alerts.

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Sony, TSMC to invest $4.7B in advanced image sensors

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England's captain Joe Root (R) leads the team out on the opening day of the first test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 19, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

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Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

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Premier League chief says Infantino hit 'self-destruct' with World Cup plan