Five civilians killed in ambush on security forces convoy in Pakistan’s Balochistan — official

  • The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army separatist group claims responsibility for the attack in Mastung district
  • It comes amid a sharp surge in militant violence in the mineral-rich region bordering Iran and Afghanistan
By Saadullah Akhtar ·

Pakistan bets on Gulf conflict shipping diversions to boost port traffic 20% in two years

  • Karachi Port cuts transshipment charges by 65 percent to attract shipping lines diverted from Gulf ports
  • Authorities deepen navigation channels and expand port facilities to retain transshipment business
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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From Saudi Arabia to Lahore, one chef brings the Kingdom’s flavors to Pakistani kitchens

  • Chef who spent 25 years in Saudi Arabia teaches authentic Gulf recipes to growing number of food enthusiasts
  • Students say classes help them recreate dishes first discovered in Makkah, Madinah and across the Kingdom
By Farheen Ale Syed ·

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‘Peace never dies’: Pakistan urges US, Iran to shun hostilities and resume talks

  • The US has this week been striking Iran, drawing retaliatory Iranian attacks on US interests in the Middle East
  • Islamabad underscores the urgent need to address the impact of current situation on global energy supplies
By Waseem Abbasi ·

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US strikes Iran for sixth straight night as Tehran retaliates against US allies

  • Bahrain, Kuwait and other US allies face Iranian fire amid expanding conflict
  • Qatar says Iranian missile attack, child injured from falling shrapnel
  • The latest escalation comes as a ceasefire collapses and Hormuz tensions deepen
By Agencies ·

Pele’s World Cup jersey fetches $4.9m at US auction

  • The blue shirt became the second most expensive jersey sold at auction
  • The record of $9.3 million is for a jersey worn by Argentinian star Maradona
By AFP ·

’Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78

  • Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and unexpected“
By AFP ·