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Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday vowed to continue operations against “Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits”, saying they would be hit hard wherever they were found. During a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, the army chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Field Marshal Munir commended the morale and professionalism of officers and troops and directed them…

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Gold prices in Pakistan fell for a second straight day on Friday, tracking losses in the international market. The price per tola dropped Rs7,000 to Rs424,536, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). The 10-gram rate fell Rs6,001 to Rs363,971. On Thursday, the tola rate had declined Rs3,000 to Rs431,536. In the international market, gold lost $70 to trade at $4,020 per ounce. Silver also slipped. Its price fell Rs221 to Rs5,865 per tola.

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said women are increasingly being targeted in online fraud and cybercrime cases, urging citizens, particularly women, to exercise caution when sharing personal pictures on social media. Speaking to the media during a visit to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, Naqvi announced measures to strengthen the agency’s capacity to tackle online fraud, harassment and other cybercrimes. He said a large number of online fraud cases were being reported, with women particularly vulnerable to such offences. He also highlighted cases in which women…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the proposed wheat price for 2027 at Rs4,500 per maund, an increase of Rs1,000 from the Rs3,500 rate set last year. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the decision aims to promote agriculture, protect farmers’ economic interests and encourage higher wheat production in the coming year. The government expects the proposed price to help farmers cope with rising production costs, higher fuel prices and inflationary pressures, while providing them with an incentive to cultivate wheat. PM Shehbaz said the increase was intended to help…

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Security forces killed at least 10 terrorists, including a woman, during operations in and around Gwadar after terrorists’ attempts to carry out attacks near the Gabd Border Crossing and in Gwadar city, the military’s media wing said on Friday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the attacks were carried out on October 22 by Indian-sponsored terrorists belonging to “Fitna al Hindustan”. The ISPR said security forces launched clearance operations to protect residents and secure the affected areas. In separate engagements, the forces foiled the attackers’ attempts to undermine the writ…

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At least 12 people were killed and more than 25 injured when a passenger coach collided with a van near Uthal in Balochistan’s Lasbela district on Friday, police said. The passenger coach was travelling from Gwadar to Karachi, while the van was heading from Karachi to Bela, according to police. The injured, including women and children, are being shifted to Uthal Hospital. Edhi sources said 22 injured people were being transported to Karachi in critical condition. The deceased include five women and seven men, while rescue operations are underway.

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Almost all of ​Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring ‌strong winds and torrential rain, and though the storm is weakening it could still make direct landfall on the island. At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi was still packing gusts of around 191 kph near its ​centre, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA). The storm was about 320 km east of Taiwan’s southern tip, ​the CWA said.…

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Gustavo Raul Perez furrows his brow over a notebook at the hardware shop he has run for six years on ​the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Since Javier Milei became president of Argentina in 2023 — with Perez’s vote — rapid reforms have thrilled investors and won praise from the ‌International Monetary Fund. Perez, though, mainly feels the pinch. “This economic plan is for a few,” he said. Inflation has fallen to roughly 33% from nearly 300%, imports have opened up, and subsidies have fallen. But Perez’s restocking costs have tripled,…

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Greece’s parliament approved a bill on Friday that bans ​the use of social media ‌platforms for children under 15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the ​health and safety of minors. The ​ban comes into force on January ⁠1, 2027 Australia was the first ​country to pass legislation to curb ​the use of social media by minors, doing so last year. A similar law passed ​in France was struck down ​by the country’s Constitutional Council in August Greek Prime ‌Minister ⁠Kyriakos Mitsotakis said social media platforms have 2-1/2 months…

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The chief of New Zealand’s Defence Force resigned on Friday over an “inappropriate relationship” ​he failed to disclose while in a ‌position of command. Tony Davies has informed Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith of his resignation, the New Zealand ​Defence Force said in a statement. “The resignation ​is for personal reasons, and results from ⁠errors of judgement made by me in ​the past, for which I am taking ​responsibility. The errors of judgement were contrary to the values of the Defence Force,” Davies said. “These matters revolved ​around an inappropriate relationship…

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