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♦ Talal says security forces can't win war against terror without political backing: Slams martyrs' critics; issues final warning to avoid propaganda: Terms Iranian president's visit a success: Declares Pakistan and Iran shake hands to curb terror activities in Balochistan: Requests Afghanistan to fulfil its responsibility to fight against terrorism in Pakistan: Lauds Mohsin Naqvi's efforts for increasing funds for police martyrs

♦ Dar, US Secy Rubio take up bilateral, regional matters in 2nd call in a week

♦ PTI dissociates itself from Imran Khan’s sons’ Pakistan visit

♦ Crackdown begins ahead of PTI’s August 5 protest; 150 arrested

♦ IHC reserves verdict on pleas against auction of Bahria Town properties

♦ CJP urged to constitute commission against 'political sugar mills mafia'

♦ CCP adjourns hearing of sugar cartelisation case on mills’ request

♦ Committee formed to introduce same service structure in civil armed forces

♦ AirBlue flight fails to depart for Karachi even on 2nd day

♦ Two shot dead inside Karachi hotel

♦ Israeli ex-security chiefs urge Trump to help end Gaza war

♦ Pakistan’s Army Chief is cosying up to Donald Trump: Field Marshal Asim Munir's successes reflect shift in America’s India policy: US and Pakistan are rebuilding ties with focus on trade, counter-terrorism, Middle Eastern policy

♦ President, PM pay tribute to brave police officers & personnel

♦ PM Shehbaz reaches Gilgit on day-long visit

♦ Pakistan denounces storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

♦ PTI not political party, but group of fascists, says PML-N: Punjab minister says PTI cannot stomach Punjab’s progress

♦ PCB chief commends Pakistan team for fantastic win over West Indies

♦ Pakistan Stock Exchange tops historic 142,000 mark

♦ Pakistan outclass West Indies to win T20I decider and series

♦ Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies ODIs series with hamstring injury

♦ Public holiday announced on August 14

♦ Rs2.76b demanded from Punjab govt for building dykes along rivers

♦ Two dacoits killed in Depalpur police encounter

♦ Two colliers die after landslide hits mine in Duki

♦ Woman tortured to death by husband, his family near Lahore

♦ Most-wanted TTP terrorist killed in DG Khan shootout

♦ Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia in coming week

♦ Dire water shortages compound hunger and displacement in Gaza

♦ Israel seeks Red Cross help after Gaza hostage videos

♦ Bangladesh ex-PM palace becomes revolution museum

♦ Indian, Philippine navies begin first joint South China Sea patrols