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Mujahid Says Protests Belong to Democracy, Have No Place in Islamic Law

Afghanistan, Sept. 2 -- Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Wednesday that demonstrations are associated with democratic and republican systems and have no place under Islamic law, defending the... Read More


Dar holds flurry of meetings with FMs of SCO states on summit sidelinesPublished on: September 2, 2026 6:39 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 2 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday interacted with the foreign ministers of China, Russia, Iran, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Belarus and Armen... Read More


CM Maryam confers merit badges on Special Assistant Shoaib, Lahore DCPublished on: September 2, 2026 6:38 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 2 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday conferred CM Merit Badges on Special Assistant Shoaib Mirza and Lahore Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Muhammad Ali Ejaz in... Read More


Power situation to improve within 15 days: Amit

Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Wednesday expressed firm optimism that the country's electricity situation will see visible improvement wi... Read More


FSSAI issued clear directives to 5-star hotels emphasising zero tolerance for any violations ahead of BRICS Summit: Sources

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ( FSSAI) has convened a crucial meeting ahead of BRICS with representatives of leading 5-star hotels across the country regarding... Read More


Japanese Credit Rating Agency upgrades India's sovereign rating to A- from BBB+

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Japanese Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has upgraded India's sovereign rating to A- from BBB+, citing the country's solid economic growth, robust private consumption and public inve... Read More


KSE-100 sheds 1,250 points amid US-Iran escalationPublished on: September 2, 2026 6:38 PM

Karachi, Sept. 2 -- Pakistan's stock market faced heavy selling pressure on Wednesday as fresh US-Iran strikes intensified regional tensions. The escalation pushed oil prices higher and raised concern... Read More


Innovation & digital cooperation to take centre stage at BRICS Summit

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India is set to put innovation, digital cooperation and inclusive technology at the centre of its BRICS agenda as it prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Septem... Read More


US army secretary resigns over 'tensions' with HegsethPublished on: September 2, 2026 6:32 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 2 -- The US Army's top civilian leader Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ... Read More


"Russian airspace will be effectively closing": Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukraine claims to step up drone strikes

Kyiv, Sept. 2 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned airlines, insurers and other operators using Russian airspace that the skies over Russia are becoming increasingly "unsafe", saying ... Read More