Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grave concern over the hardships faced by Palestinians in Gaza and condemned Israeli actions obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the besieged territory. In a post on X, the prime minister directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take all possible measures to immediately increase humanitarian aid for Gaza. Shehbaz drew attention towards heart-rending images of floodwaters entering tents and children being displaced, and stated that children in Gaza were facing hunger and extreme cold without adequate shelter. He said the Palestinian…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government will commence the year-long commemoration of the 149th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal from today, culminating on November 9 next year. In a message on Iqbal Day, the 149th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal, he said, “A comprehensive programme of national and international events is being formally launched, featuring international conferences, academic and research seminars, literary festivals, exhibitions, educational competitions and cultural activities. These commemorative initiatives aim to preserve and transmit Iqbal’s rich intellectual legacy to future generations.” He said, “On the auspicious…

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Nvidia said on Sunday that its board was probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after ​a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing. Huang said in a message to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife ‌and took “full responsibility” for his actions, while Nvidia said the CEO was committed to continuing to lead the company without interruption. The developments are likely to pressure the chipmaker’s stock, which has already…

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The Rawalpindi Police have registered a murder case against the husband of TV anchor Rabia Ahsan in connection with her killing at her home. The case has been registered at the Sadar Beruni police station on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Khurram Ahmed, nominating her husband, Ahsan Tahir, as the accused. The FIR includes murder charges as well as relevant provisions of the Punjab Arms Amendment Ordinance. According to the FIR, the complainant said he was travelling from Islamabad to his sister’s house when he received information about gunfire…

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Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the first Test of the two-Test series in Rawalpindi on Monday. Speaking at the toss, Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis said the team had included four fast bowlers in the playing XI. Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his side would look to play to its strengths during the opening session. He added that the team also had several experienced players in its lineup. Pakistan have handed Test caps to four players for the opening match against Sri…

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Ousted ​Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina requested on Monday a new passport and identity card ‌so she can return from self-imposed exile in India, according to a letter seen by Reuters, her first such communication since fleeing in 2024. The request marks the clearest step by Hasina to act on her plan ​to return to Bangladesh in December, more than two years after a deadly uprising ​ended her long rule, raising the prospect of fresh political and legal tensions ⁠in a country where her party is now banned. She has…

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A police constable was martyred, and three other personnel were abducted after terrorists launched a sudden attack on a police checkpost located on Shah Almas Pir mountain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district. According to police officials, a large contingent of police and security forces rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. An intense exchange of fire between security personnel and the attackers was underway. District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Salahuddin Kundi confirmed the incident, saying the attackers had taken the three abducted policemen towards Khanano Kotta, an area…

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The 149th birth anniversary of poet-philosopher Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated all over the country today (Monday) with national fervour and enthusiasm. Popularly known as the Poet of the East, Allama Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877. He inspired the Muslims of the Subcontinent through his philosophical poetry and played a key role in shaping the intellectual foundations of their struggle for a separate homeland. His historic Allahabad Address in 1930 provided political direction to the Muslims of the Subcontinent and strengthened their demand for…

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