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Hamas accuses Netanyahu of undermining talks, ceasefire deal after Gaza strike

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Group says it remains committed to implementing agreement, urges US to pressure Israel to uphold commitments The Hamas official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the delegation would be discussing Israel’s “continued violation of the ceasefire agreement”.PHOTO: REUTERS Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of deliberately undermining ceasefire talks while reaffirming its … Read more

PHF launches coaching education programme

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The first phase brings together coaches for hands-on training led by Dutch expert Herman Kruis ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) today formally inaugurated Phase 1 of its national coaching education program, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sport’s technical standards and tactical frameworks across the country. The opening session was conducted by PHF … Read more

Pakistan lags in Asia’s organic production boom

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[ LAHORE: As global consumers increasingly reject chemically enhanced produce in favour of clean, sustainable food, South Asia is witnessing a quiet agricultural revolution. Across the region, millions of hectares are being converted into organic farmlands, transforming rural economies and opening lucrative export corridors. Yet, Pakistan remains largely on the sidelines of this profitable green … Read more

UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran

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A missile in flight. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s order to curb joint military drills appeared aimed in part at pressuring Seoul to support US efforts in the Iran war, alongside other unresolved issues such as investment. “I think President Trump’s message includes pressure over several pending issues concerning the South Korean government, as well as … Read more

ECO Chamber asked to develop action plan

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[ Region’s potential needs to be turned into tangible trade, investment: FPCCI chief KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has stressed the need for transforming the vast economic potential of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) region into tangible trade, investment and business opportunities through greater connectivity, facilitation … Read more

What makes a narwhal’s tusk so special?

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ARCTIC TUSK: A narwhal tusk in the Scoresby Sound fjord system near Ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland. PHOTO: AFP COPENHAGEN: Narwhals have nature’s only straight tusk, a single tooth up to three metres long so strange they were sold as magical unicorn horns during the Middle Ages. The tusks have fascinated scientists ever since, but they have … Read more

PSX plunges 2,547 points amid investor caution

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[ Index reverses gains as fading peace hopes, political developments impact sentiment KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday witnessed a sharp reversal of fortunes as the KSE-100 index, which started trading on a positive note, turned negative within minutes and plunged 2,546.94 points, or 1.41%, to close at 177,955.51 as regional uncertainty, high oil … Read more