Makkah defense pact open to regional expansion, Pakistan says
Ishaq Dar says the Makkah defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is purely defensive and open to other countries in the region.
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Sindh government faces Rs26 billion damages claim over Karachi BRT contract
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Makkah defense pact could reshape ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Kamran Khan says the pact marks a new phase in Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defense cooperation
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UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland
The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.
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UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing
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Mir Raza Ali post-mortem report reveals severe torture
Mir Raza Ali post-mortem report reveals antemortem fractures and severe physical trauma, strengthening murder claims after the exhumation in Karachi
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IFC announces $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to boost packaging and recycling
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The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter
As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.
Atif Aslam has amassed nearly 8 billion Spotify streams with listeners across 184 countries.
96% of his Spotify streams over the past year came from outside Pakistan, highlighting his worldwide appeal.
His eight-track album Subah Aye Na arrives on July 31, marking the next chapter in his musical journey.
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Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event
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Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5
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England squad announced for first two Pakistan Tests
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Houthis say they struck Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan
Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on the Red Sea coast, hours after Saudi Arabia said a fire there was extinguished.
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