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Government says talks with Imran Khan’s party to continue despite his 14-year sentence

  • Barrister Aqeel Malik, government’s legal spokesperson, calls negotiations and conviction ‘separate matters’
  • An analyst predicts ‘more direct talks’ between PTI and the security establishment after the court verdict
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Security forces kill five militants in northwest Pakistan

  • The military says weapons and ammunition were recovered from the militants
  • Pakistan has been targeting TTP fighters in intelligence-based operations in KP
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‘Proud moment’ as Pakistan launches first indigenous satellite to predict natural disasters

  • PM Sharif praises all Pakistani scientists and engineers working on the project for their team effort
  • The country’s military calls the development ‘a momentous milestone in Pakistan’s space journey’
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Pakistan court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan to 14 years in prison in land bribe case

  • The case involves a charitable entity, Al-Qadir Trust, set up by the ex-premier and his wife Bushra Khan in 2018
  • Authorities say the trust was a front for the couple to receive valuable land as bribe from a real estate developer
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

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How Saudi Arabia is weaving sustainable practices into its fashion industry

  • Saudi Vision 2030 champions reducing, reusing, recycling, and upcycling clothing, with local designers leading the way
  • Initiatives like Riyadh’s GFX Fashion Swap promote exchanging quality garments to extend wardrobe life and cut waste
By Waad Hussain ·

Macron says two French-Israelis among first hostages to be freed by Hamas

  • “Our fellow citizens Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi are on the list of 33 hostages to be freed,” Macron said
  • The French president is set to meet with the families of the two Franco-Israeli hostages “very soon“
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Nine deny attack on Israeli firm Elbit’s UK warehouse

  • Four men and five women, aged between 20 and 51, appeared by video link on Friday at London’s Old Bailey Court
  • All nine pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary and causing criminal damage which has been estimated at 1 million pounds
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World Economic Forum adds Aramco facility to its Global Lighthouse Network

  • The network recognizes industrial sites that use advanced technologies to boost performance, operations and sustainability
  • North Ghawar Oil Producing Complex is the 5th Aramco facility to earn a place in the network
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Belgium sack national team coach Tedesco

  • Tedesco was appointed in February 2023 to replace Roberto Martinez and rebuild the squad as the country’s “golden generation” departed
  • Tedesco’s team qualified for Euro 2024 but were eliminated in the last 16 by France
By AFP ·