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Pakistan to investigate alleged visit of journalists to Israel, says ‘no question’ of recognizing Tel Aviv

  • Israeli newspaper reported this week 10-member Pakistani delegation visited Israel for a week
  • Foreign office says has no knowledge of delegation members and what passports they were traveling on
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Pakistani PM meets Saudi crown prince, discusses economic ties, security cooperation 

  • Sharif’s visit comes at a time when Islamabad is seeking to strengthen trade and investment ties with friendly nations
  • Riyadh has promised Islamabad a $5 billion investment package that cash-strapped Pakistan desperately needs
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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‘Great time’: In Pakistani capital, padel pops up as new favorite Ramadan sport

  • Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and Islamabad residents are bewitched by global craze this Ramadan season
  • Padel games provide fun-filled pastime, opportunity to socialize and means to enjoy exercising without hard strain during fasting month
By KASHIF IMRAN - & - Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

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FO rejects Indian minister’s claim Pakistan ‘occupied’ Kashmir after 1948 ‘invasion’

  • Pakistan says Jammu and Kashmir an “internationally recognized disputed territory” whose final status is to be determined by its people
  • Urges Kabul government to take “visible and verifiable” action against militants harboring in Afghanistan and launching regular cross-border attacks
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‘Ramadan Lights’: Saudi Arabia launches new phase of its global tourism campaign

  • While Ramadan days are peaceful and relaxing, the nights come alive with bustling markets, festive stalls, and extended shopping hours in the Kingdom
  • People can explore districts like Jeddah, Al Balad, and Diriyah, visit awe-inspiring mosques, and discover traditional souks filled with unique finds
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Battle for Khartoum wrecks key Sudan oil refinery

  • Al-Jaili refinery, some 70 kilometers north of Khartoum, was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
  • “Some units have been completely destroyed and are now out of service,” the refinery’s deputy director, Sirajuddin Muhammad, told AFP
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Bangladesh passes new women, child protection law after rape and death of 8-year-old

  • Eight-year-old girl died after battling for her life for almost a week in hospital
  • New law halves investigation and trial time, removes DNA test requirement
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The rise of ‘phygital’ — Saudi e-commerce industry sees Ramadan rush

  • Convergence of cultural roots with digital convenience is reshaping consumer expectations across the Kingdom
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‘No Other Land’, a collaboration of Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, wins Oscar for best documentary

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  • “No Other Land” highlights Palestinian activists fighting to protect their communities from demolition by Israeli military
  • The documentary has not found a US distributor after being picked up for distribution in 24 countries
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