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Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar Endorses Government’s Commitment to the National Gender Parity Reporting Framework
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 10:58 amSeptember 9, 2025 10:59 am

Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, addressing the closing session of the National Consultation on Pakistan’s Gender Parity Framework, appreciated the collective efforts of provinces, regions, development partners, civil society, and academia in reaching a consensus on a uniform reporting mechanism for Gender Parity Reporting (GPR). The consultation was organized under the…

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Nepal PM Resigns After Mass Protests Against Social Media Ban
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 10:00 amSeptember 9, 2025 10:00 am

Kathmandu — Widespread protests erupted across Nepal after the government imposed a nationwide ban on social media platforms, forcing the Prime Minister to resign within just two days. According to reports, thousands of citizens took to the streets in Kathmandu and other major cities, denouncing the ban on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and other platforms…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Urges Muslim Nations to Cut Ties with Israel over Gaza Crimes
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 9:48 amSeptember 9, 2025 9:49 am

Tehran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the international community, particularly Muslim nations, to sever all trade and political relations with Israel in response to what he described as the regime’s “devastating crimes” in Gaza. According to Iranian media, Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting with…

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Ethiopia, Pakistan can prosper through shared resources: Gilani
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 9:02 amSeptember 9, 2025 9:03 am

Islamabad — The Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad marked the Ethiopian New Year Enkutatash 2018, Unity Day, and the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with a grand reception, attended by around 500 dignitaries from Pakistan and the diplomatic community. Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was the chief guest, reaffirmed…

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US: Congress Releases Trump’s Alleged Note to Epstein
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 9:00 amSeptember 9, 2025 9:01 am

Washington – Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have released a note allegedly written by former President Donald Trump to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, on the occasion of Epstein’s birthday. According to reports, the note not only extended birthday wishes but also made reference to a “wonderful secret,” a phrase…

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Woman Faces Nine-Year Sentence in Germany for Attacking Neo-Nazis
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 8:58 amSeptember 9, 2025 8:59 am

Munich, Germany – A German woman accused of participating in so-called “violence tourism” has gone on trial in Munich, facing charges over a brutal assault on a group of neo-Nazis in Budapest. Prosecutors allege that the 29-year-old defendant traveled to Hungary in February 2023 to deliberately target far-right extremists. She is accused of taking part…

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Israeli PM Visits Ramat, Signals Further Action After Deadly Attack
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 8:20 amSeptember 9, 2025 8:21 am

Tel Aviv (International Desk) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday visited the city of Ramat, where a recent attack left seven Israelis dead. During his visit, Netanyahu met with families of the victims and vowed that Israel “will not tolerate such attacks.” He indicated that further military action was likely, saying he had…

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Spain Announces Nine Measures Against Israel to Stop Gaza Genocide
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 8:18 amSeptember 9, 2025 8:18 am

Madrid (Agencies) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a series of unprecedented measures aimed at pressuring Israel to halt what he described as “genocide” in Gaza. In a televised address, Sánchez accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of “using the right to self-defense as a pretext to annihilate defenseless Palestinians,” citing bombings of…

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Senior Energy Regulator Robbed in Karachi’s Clifton Area
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 8:14 amSeptember 9, 2025 8:15 am

Karachi – In a brazen incident highlighting rising street crime, a senior official of Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) was robbed in the upscale Clifton Bath Island area, police confirmed on Monday. According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged at Boat Basin police station, OGRA Director Ghulam Muhammad Shahin, accompanied by engineer…

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French Prime Minister Bayrou Ousted in Confidence Vote
Posted onSeptember 8, 2025 7:25 pmSeptember 8, 2025 7:25 pm

Paris,(International Desk) – French Prime Minister François Bayrou has been forced out of office after France’s parliament voted against him in a key confidence motion late Monday, dealing another blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Bayrou, who was appointed just nine months ago, faced mounting opposition over controversial austerity measures aimed at curbing France’s budget…

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