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Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip's south has resulted in the deaths of 14 Palestinians, including nine children, in Al Mawasi camp, west of Khan Yunis. The attack, which targeted three refugee camps, has raised global concern about the conflict spreading to other areas. The Palestinian Red Crescent
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The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Iran, which resulted in the deaths of at least 84 people and injured hundreds more. The attack took place during a memorial ceremony for slain Revolutionary Guards General Qasem Soleimani, who was assassinated in a US drone
Government
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has recently come under scrutiny for his conduct during a press conference addressing the Balochistan issue. Balochistan National Party (BNP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have criticized Kakar for allegedly losing his temper and displaying an inappropriate attitude towards the protesting
National
Pakistan and India have a history of exchanging lists of prisoners lodged in each other's jails. This practice is part of the Consular Access Agreement of 2008, which requires both countries to exchange lists of prisoners in each other's custody twice a year – on January 1
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The University of Karachi (UoK) recently hosted the sixth Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture, focusing on the challenges faced by Pakistan's democracy. The event, organized by the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto (SMBB) Chair of the UoK, brought together a panel of experts to discuss the obstacles that Pakistan'
National
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have taken their case to election tribunals following the rejection of their nomination papers for the upcoming February 8 elections. In Sindh, prominent PTI figures, including Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Haleem Adil Sheikh, and Firdous Shamim Naqvi, were among approximately 20 appellants who approached the
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At least six people were found dead in the Mir Ali area of the North Waziristan district, on January 2, 2024. The victims were killed by unidentified assailants and worked as barbers in the area, hailing from Punjab. One of the slain men had a computerized identification card showing he
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Iran's Alborz warship has recently entered the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, a move that comes at a time of heightened tensions over the globally significant waterway. The Tasnim news agency reported the deployment on Monday, highlighting that Iranian military vessels have been operating
World
Russia's escalation of attacks on Ukraine has reached new heights, with fresh strikes targeting the northeastern city of Kharkiv and the capital, Kyiv. The recent violence has resulted in significant casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. The
World
A powerful earthquake that struck Japan on New Year's Day resulted in a devastating loss of life and widespread destruction. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, has claimed the lives of at least 48 people, with rescue teams facing challenges in reaching isolated areas where
World
Pakistan's ambassador to Japan, Raza Bashir Tarar, has confirmed the safety of all Pakistanis in Japan following a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6. The embassy has established a hotline for Pakistanis in distress and has urged expatriates in affected areas to adhere to local authorities&
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Israeli jets intensified attacks on central Gaza, as battles raged through the rubble of towns and refugee camps in a war that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would take "many more months" to end. The Israeli military will release some reservists who were called up to fight