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‘No ambiguity’, aggression against one member will draw response from all three: Asif

Says pact will become operative if aggression against any member state takes place ‘We will honour it’: Asif warns of Makkah defence pact’s activation after Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that there should be no ambiguity that an attack on any one country of the Makkah Defence Alliance … Read more

Hania Aamir slams lack of accountability after video of police action at sit-in

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Actor says Pakistanis are barely given time to grieve one tragedy before the next begins Hania Aamir has spoken out against what she described as a recurring, distinctly Pakistani pattern of moving from one tragedy to another without resolution, after a video began circulating of police action at a sit-in in Karachi. The video, shared … Read more

Govt increases petrol price by Rs5.58, HSD by Rs4.18 per litre for Sept 9

People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. — REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.58 and Rs4.18 per litre, respectively, for September 9. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the … Read more

Pakistan seek solid batting

Captain Fatima Sana says her side must improve strike rotation and build stronger Fatima Sana enjoys celebrations with her team-mates. Photo: Asian Cricket Council Pakistan captain Fatima Sana wants her charges to deliver in batting as her brigade is set to face Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan-Africa Economic Council to launch to tap 1.59b-strong consumer market

Council will connect Pakistani businesses with projects, investors, and partners across selected African countries The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched on Friday to help Pakistani businesses tap into Africa’s 1.59-billion-strong consumer market and expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships with the continent. The platform, which is described as Pakistan’s first … Read more