Pakistan says Afghan forces opened ‘unprovoked’ border fire, warns of retaliation

  • Incident follows Pakistan’s weekend strikes on TTP and Daesh targets inside Afghanistan
  • Escalation threatens fragile ceasefire along 2,600-km frontier linking South and Central Asia
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Qatar, Pakistan resolve to boost strategic, economic cooperation at Doha talks

  • Both countries urge dialogue on Afghanistan amid renewed border tensions between Islamabad and Kabul
  • Discussions focus on bilateral trade and investment, energy, defense, manpower and labor and culture
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

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Pakistani charity ramps up Gaza aid during Ramadan, delivering 10,000 iftar meals daily

  • Al-Khidmat has sent 40 aid shipments to Gaza since Oct. 2023 war began
  • Foundation commits $30 million, plans hospital and school projects
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Pakistan to introduce end-to-end digital Hajj system next year — IT minister

  • Ministries of Religious Affairs and IT sign MoU to modernize Hajj operations
  • Religious affairs minister says digital shift will reduce delays and human errors
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Saudi Cabinet reviews cooperation and agreements with other nations

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs meeting and briefs ministers on his recent meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
  • Cooperative efforts includes projects focusing on development and education, political consultations, environmental protection, health, investment and air transport
By Arab News ·

Egypt urges support for Lebanese army as Hezbollah disarmed

  • Abdelatty praised “the success of the Lebanese army in completing the first phase of the plan“
  • “This achievement reflects the efficiency of the military institution and requires intensifying international support to complete the remaining phases of the plan”
By AFP ·

UN chief calls Ukraine war ‘a stain on our collective conscience’

  • Guterres warned that the fighting posed direct risks to the safe and secure operation of Ukraine’s nuclear sites
By Reuters ·

UAE’s residential real estate market to see softer home sales

  • Moody’s sees mild softening of prices over the next 12 - 8 months as rising completions add supply
By Reem Walid ·

Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16

  • The Magpies will make up a six-strong contingent of English sides in the last 16 alongside Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham
By AFP ·

‘One Battle After Another’ wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards

  • Paul Thomas Anderson was named best director for “One Battle After Another”
  • The British awards offer clues about who may win at the Academy Awards in Hollywood next month
By AP ·