JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he expected the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza to begin soon, and said he would meet President Donald Trump this month. The truce, in effect since October 10, has halted the war that began after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. But it remains delicate …
A guard of honour ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi to honour Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), Hilal-e-Jurat, on his appointment as Pakistan’s first chief of defence forces. During the ceremony, contingents from the three armed forces presented the COAS and the newly appointed chief of defence forces with …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected and condemned “the highly inflammatory, baseless and irresponsible comments” recently made by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar about the Pakistan Armed Forces. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan is a responsible state and its all institutions, including armed forces, are a pillar of national security, dedicated …
RIYADH: Celebrations marking the Pakistan Culture Days in Riyadh drew thousands of visitors over three days, offering a comprehensive showcase of music, heritage, food and performance arts, as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Global Harmony 2′ initiative continued. Highlighting resident communities and promoting cultural exchange under broader Vision 2030 goals, the Saudi Ministry of Media organised the Pakistan Culture Days in cooperation with …
SYDNEY: Australia’s sweeping plan to ban under-16s from major social media platforms has triggered a fierce clash with YouTube, which has launched an unusually blunt attack on the looming restrictions, calling them rushed, unrealistic and ultimately harmful for young users. YouTube delivered its criticism in a series of statements on Wednesday, warning that the legislation, set to take effect on …
