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Pakistan Withdraws From Asia Cup Citing ‘Security Concerns’
News24
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August 20, 2025
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has officially announced that Pakistan will not be playing in the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup to be held between August 29 and September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar. In their place, Bangladesh will enter in the tournament. The...
Pakistani airlines face possible fines over Umrah flight delays
ARY News
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August 20, 2025
Pakistani airlines may face penalties from Saudi Arabian authorities over repeated delays in Umrah flights. According to details, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a stern letter to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation...
Karachi several areas still without electricity day after deadly rain
Pakistan Observer
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August 20, 2025
KARACHI – A day after heavy rainfall lashed the city, several areas of Karachi remain without electricity while many major roads are still submerged in rainwater. Power supply has yet to be restored in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Blocks 7, 13, and 18,...
Pakistan’s ‘Record Of Sexual Violence Crimes’ Set In During Bangladesh War Continues: India
Ommcom News
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August 20, 2025
United Nations: While Pakistan pretends to be a champion of human rights, its “shameful record” of “heinous crimes of sexual violence against women” set in during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War continues today with impunity, India has charged...
Religion Bulletin - July 2025 Authorities Arrest Brother of Thích Minh Tuệ; U.K. Places Vietnam on Religious Freedom Watchlist
The Vietnamese Magazine
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August 20, 2025
Thiện Trường wrote this Religion Bulletin in Vietnamese and published it on August 15, 2025, in Luật Khoa Magazine. Notable religious events in July 2025: Brother of Thích Minh Tuệ Arrested in Vietnam; Government Jails Independent Hòa Hảo Buddhist...
Lahore Board 9th Class Result 2025 Announced
ProPakistani
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August 20, 2025
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore Board 9th class results 2025 have been declared. Students of BISE Lahore can check results through the following 3 methods. Lahore Board Website: Students can check their marks by...
Pakistan: retrospect and prospect—II
Business Recorder
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August 19, 2025
Gen Ziaul Haq promised elections within 90 days; they actually exceeded 1000 days. He put Bhutto to the gallows on trumped charges of conspiracy to murder. In a split decision of the Supreme Court, 4-3 verdict, he was still hanged. Zia knew Bhutto...
Pakistan honours UAE envoy Hamad Obaid Alzaabi
Gulf News
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President Zardari reaffirmed that Pakistan attaches high importance to its long-standing and brotherly ties with the UAE, describing the relationship as one rooted in common faith, culture, and mutual trust. He stressed the need to further deepen...
Education Reforms for Skill Development
The Nation
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August 20, 2025
Pakistan’s education system has long emphasised theory over practical skills suited to today’s job market. While reforms such as expanding digital learning, establishing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres, and promoting...
Pakistan’s emerging tech-driven future
Pakistan Observer
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August 19, 2025
PAKISTAN’S economy is beginning to show subtle yet significant signs of renewal. After years of turbulence and stop-gap measures, the launch of Uraan Pakistan, a five-year transformation plan signals a shift from crisis management to structured...
New Satellite Images Show Pakistan Navy Running Away To Iranian Border During Operation Sindoor; Hid Warships
News24
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August 20, 2025
Operation Sindoor stands as one of India’s most significant military actions against Pakistan. Each day brings fresh reports on Pakistan’s efforts to protect itself during the operation. The latest development reveals satellite images capturing...
Internet services restored in Pakistan after heavy rains
ARY News
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August 20, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Internet services have been restored across Pakistan that were disrupted after heavy rain, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) said. According to PTCL spokesperson, internet services have been fully restored nationwide....
Photos of Pakistan honoring a Sufi saint with drumming, dancing, and bright lights
The Gazette - Colorado
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LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Drumming, dancing, and bright lights. Pakistan’s centuries-old tradition of honoring Sufi saints comes alive during annual festivals known as Urs. In the eastern city of Lahore, as many as one million people pour into a...
At UN, India Blasts Pakistan Over Sexual Violence In Conflict: 'Shameful Record Since 1971'
News18
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August 20, 2025
Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 08:16 IST India reminded the Council that Pakistan continues to persecute minority women through abductions, forced conversions, early marriages, trafficking, and other abuses India's Charge d'Affaires at the United...
‘Duplicity and Hypocrisy Are Self-Evident’: India at UN Raps Pakistan Over Sexual Violence Against Women Ever Since 1971 (Watch Video)
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
New York, August 20: India's Charge d'Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, on Tuesday (local time) highlighted the sexual violence perpetrated by Pakistan ever since 1971. Punnoos, while delivering India's statement at the UN...
India raps Pakistan for unending sexual violence since 1971 in UNSC
Awaz The Voice
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August 20, 2025
Eldos Mathew Punnoos, ndia's Charge d'Affaires at the United Nations, speaking in the UNSC New York India's Charge d'Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, on Tuesday (local time) highlighted the sexual violence perpetrated by...
At UN, India Reminds World of Pakistan Army’s 1971 Atrocities Against Women - WATCH
Times Now
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August 20, 2025
Indian Diplomat Eldos Mathew Punnoose delivers India’s national statement at the UNSC Open Debate on Conflict-related Sexual Violence (Image: X/ Screengrab) India launched a sharp attack on Pakistan, highlighting the sexual violence perpetrated by...
'Shameful Record': India Slams Pakistan At UN Over Sexual Violence On Minorities Since 1971
ABP Live
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August 20, 2025
India’s Charge d’Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, strongly condemned Pakistan for its long history of sexual violence, dating back to 1971, and stressed the urgent need for justice for survivors of such crimes. Speaking at the...
India Condemns Pakistan at UN Over Sexual Violence Against Minorities
Pragativadi
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August 20, 2025
At a recent UN Security Council debate on conflict-related sexual violence, India’s Charge d’Affaires, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, strongly criticized Pakistan for its “shameful record” of sexual violence, which India says dates back to the 1971...
3,367 Foreign Nationals Held, Investigated By Selangor Immigration From January To July
Bernama
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August 20, 2025
SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Immigration Department has detained and investigated 3,367 foreigners through a series of operations from the beginning of this year until July. Its director, Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin said that of the...