Mass protests sweep across Europe, France and Italy see fresh unrest
PARIS/ROME – Mass protests over the rising cost of living, low wages, education, housing, public services and government policies have spread across Europe, with France and Italy witnessing fresh demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police.
Up to US to take necessary steps to get itself out of ‘quagmire’: Ghalibaf
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Tehran was prepared to meet any violation of its territorial integrity with a response beyond its enemy’s imagination, asserting that the country will not be intimidated by threats of all-out war or assassination.
Houthis launch missile barrage on Saudi Arabia as Riyadh airport reopens
RIYADH/SANAA – Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia on Sunday, prompting air defence systems to intercept multiple projectiles as Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport partially resumed operations after a two-week closure.
Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to strengthening strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in economic development, regional connectivity, trade and investment, agricultural modernization and people-to-people exchanges.
Shadab’s maiden ODI century sends Pakistan into Tri-series final
LAHORE – Shadab Khan delivered a career-defining performance under pressure, smashing an unbeaten 113 to propel Pakistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of the ODI Tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Houthis claim new attacks on oil facilities, airports across Saudi Arabia
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s civil defense agency said Saturday it was responding to falling shrapnel following the interception of Houthi missiles in the Makkah and Medinah areas, the two holiest cities in Islam.
Reforms necessary to maintain economic stability: Aurangzeb
LAHORE – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the government’s focus is on export-led sustainable economic growth, improvement of tax system, reduction in energy costs and encouragement of the private sector for which implementation of structural reforms for economic stability in Pakistan was.
Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to act against terrorists, rejects diversionary allegations
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has once again expressed serious concerns over Afghan territory being used for terrorism against Pakistan.
We will hit Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits hard wherever they are: CDF
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir briefed on ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures during visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar.
Saudis intercept 9 UAVs in Madinah, Riyadh
RIYADH – The Saudi Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed nine UAVs, fired by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the regions of Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
