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CDF Munir meets Saudi defense minister amid Iranian attacks on US bases

Both sides are discussing joint steps under the defense pact as Pakistan urges restraint to avoid a wider conflict Defense Chief Asim Munir and Defense Minister Khalid Bin Salman met today to discuss the security situation arising from the US-Israel war against Iran. PHOTO: ISPR Defense Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Saudi Arabia […]

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Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran’s commander-in-chief

Pakistani citizen found guilty in US of planning Iran-directed assassinations of top politicians A Pakistani man was convicted on Friday of plotting to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent US politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Justice Department said. Asif Merchant was accused of trying to recruit people in the

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15 terrorists of TTP, BLA killed in two Balochistan operations: ISPR

Army says operations in Harnai and Basima targeted Indian-backed groups as ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’ enters ninth day Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 15 terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on Thursday, March 5, 2025, the military said on Saturday. In a statement,

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The government passes legislation to regulate virtual assets

Regulators say Pakistan’s regulatory regime is being aligned with international standards ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met another key condition set by the IMF by establishing a new legal framework for the country’s digital financial sector. Parliament recently approved the Virtual Assets Act 2026, which formally established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Pvara). Pvara was originally

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‘The court must protect the dignity of witnesses’

Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued important directions regarding courtroom practice, expressing concern over protracted cross-examination and the practice of repeatedly asking witnesses similar questions by multiple defense attorneys. In a recent ruling, it warned that such tactics

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Iran defies Trump’s call for “surrender”.

Smoke rises after an Israeli attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel. Photo: Reuters BEIRUT/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” on Friday, a dramatic escalation of his demands a week into the war he launched alongside Israel, which could make it more difficult to negotiate a quick

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