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Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media eventPublished on: August 6, 2026 9:15 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home was attacked after he joined a media event featuring ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Police said attackers t... Read More


Pakistan, Iran to keep border crossings open to boost tradePublished on: August 6, 2026 9:14 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Wednesday, reaffirmed that Pakistan highly valued its close and brotherly ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. He emphasised that Pakistan wou... Read More


NCP demands Hasina's extradition, warns against 'bargaining' her fate

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Thursday demanded the immediate extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, warning that her legal stat... Read More


Two Israeli Soldiers Die in Lebanon Explosion, First Deaths Since June Ceasefire

BEIRUT, Aug. 6 -- Two Israeli soldiers were killed by an explosion in a southern Lebanese village on Wednesday, the first Israeli military deaths since the June ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect an... Read More


Hyderabad schools to observe three consecutive holidays

Hyderabad, Aug. 6 -- Schools and other educational institutions in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana will observe three consecutive holidays this month, on August 8, 9, and 10. Bonalu festiv... Read More


Pakistan says Israel has no sovereignty over East Jerusalem, condemns Al-Aqsa incursionsPublished on: August 6, 2026 9:06 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that Israel has no sovereignty over East Jerusalem and its holy sites, condemning the incursions into Al-Aqsa... Read More


Punjab and JICA to expand cooperation in public welfare sectorsPublished on: August 6, 2026 9:06 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met President of the Japan International Cooperation (JICA), Dr Akihiko Tanaka, who called on her along with a delegation. T... Read More


Netanyahu says Israel did not agree to US-backed Gaza planPublished on: August 6, 2026 9:01 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pullout would only happen after Hama... Read More


India, South Africa discuss early India-SACU trade pact

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that he discussed the signing of terms of reference (ToRs) for the India-SACU (Southern African Customs Union) preferential trade p... Read More


"War's got to end pretty soon": Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' expresses optimism over Strait of Hormuz negotiations

Washington, Aug. 6 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) expressed confidence that the conflict involving Iran would end "pretty soon," saying that he believes the Islamic Republic "ca... Read More