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June 14, 2025

Pakistan raises alarm over cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the international community to unite in holding the Taliban accountable to their commitments, including preventing Afghan territory from being used to threaten other nations, and ensuring a peaceful, stable Afghanistan free from terrorism. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, said that cross-border infiltration…
China's new deeptech leaders must learn to manage
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International Umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari Passes Away at 41
Kabul: Bismillah Jan Shinwari, a distinguished Afghan cricket umpire, has tragically passed away at the age of 41 after a prolonged illness. Throughout his career, Shinwari made significant contributions to Afghan cricket, officiating in 34 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 26 T20 Internationals (T20Is), as well as 31 First-Class, 51 List A, and 96 domestic T20…
Karachi may continue with warm and humid conditions
Karachi: Karachi is expected to remain warm and humid. The season continues to bring elevated temperatures and high humidity levels. The wind speed today is notably gentle, blowing at just 8 km per hour, which contributes to the still air conditions. The temperature varies throughout the day, with the minimum recorded at 29°C and the…
Pakistan launches crackdown on ‘pet’ lion ownership after woman mauled in Lahore street
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Pakistani authorities have launched a crackdown on the illegal keeping of lions as pets, following an incident in Lahore where a lion escaped and injured a woman and her…
Lahore Police arrest three suspects for robbing foreign national
LAHORE: The Operations Wing of Lahore Police has apprehended the suspects involved in a major burgl at the home of a Chinese national in the Defence area of Lahore. In a press conference held alongside members of the Chinese community, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Defence Sheherbano Naqvi announced that three suspects have been arrested…
curfew imposed in South Waziristan
Waziristan: South Waziristan Lower’s Birmil Tehsil has announced a total curfew for one day, citing security concerns and potential threats. The district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Nasir Khan, issued the order to ensure safety in the region. Under the curfew, markets in Raghzai will remain closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Emergency…
ASEAN countries reel from Trump’s fresh tariff threats
SINGAPORE — Six ASEAN economies, including Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, were left reeling Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose punitive “reciprocal” tariffs, starting Aug. 1, on their goods and much higher levies on items transshipped from China. Trump announced on Monday in Washington that he had sent letters telling Thailand and Cambodia they would face…