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Over 130 Pakistani Students Attend EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientations Ahead of U.S. Studies
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Over 130 Pakistani Students Attend EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientations Ahead of U.S. Studies

Islamabad, August 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): More than 130 Pakistani students preparing to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies in the United States participated in EducationUSA Pakistan’s pre-departure orientation sessions held in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.Hosted by EducationUSA Pakistan—the official U.S. government source of information on U.S. higher education—and operated through the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), the orientations equipped students with practical guidance before the start of their academic journey in the United States.According to the Institute of International Education, more than 13,000 Pakistani students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities during the 2024–2025 academic year, marking the highest number on reco...
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Request to Halt U.S. Strikes, Calls Allegation ‘A New Lie’
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Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Request to Halt U.S. Strikes, Calls Allegation ‘A New Lie’

 Tehran, August 2, 2026(Ghufran): Iran has firmly denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran requested Washington to refrain from carrying out further military strikes, dismissing the allegation as false and politically motivated. According to Iran's state-affiliated Mehr News Agency, military officials described President Trump's remarks as "nothing but a new lie," stressing that the Islamic Republic had made no such request to the United States. The officials further stated that Iran's armed forces remain "on high alert and ready for any eventuality" amid ongoing regional tensions.President Trump had earlier claimed that Iran had asked the United States to delay further military action as discussions over a possible agreement continued. He suggested that Wash...
Mohammad Mokhber Warns Attack on Iran’s Infrastructure Would Undermine U.S.-Led Global Order
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Mohammad Mokhber Warns Attack on Iran’s Infrastructure Would Undermine U.S.-Led Global Order

 Tehran, 2 August 2026 (Nosheen): Mohammad Mokhber, Senior Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned that any attack on Iran's critical infrastructure would have consequences extending beyond the battlefield, claiming it would undermine the U.S. governing system and the Western-led global order. In a statement, Mokhber said the United States evaluates developments primarily through the balance of military power, whereas Iran responds according to what he described as the logic of history and long-term realities.He asserted that any strikes targeting Iran's key infrastructure would have repercussions beyond the immediate conflict and could destabilize the international order established by Western powers over the past two and a half ...
13 Dead After Tourist Plane Crashes Near Peru’s Nazca Lines
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13 Dead After Tourist Plane Crashes Near Peru’s Nazca Lines

Peru, 2 August 2026(Nosheen): All 13 people aboard a small tourist aircraft were killed after the plane crashed near Peru's world-famous Nazca Lines archaeological site on Saturday, authorities confirmed. According to Peruvian police, the aircraft departed from Pisco Airport at approximately 1:00 p.m. local time for a sightseeing flight over the UNESCO World Heritage site before crashing shortly after takeoff near the district of Vista Alegre, about 240 kilometres south of Lima. Police Major Jorge Andrade stated that the victims included 11 foreign tourists and two crew members. He confirmed that there were no survivors due to the severity of the crash, adding that recovery teams had retrieved four bodies from the wreckage during the initial rescue operation.Peru's Civil Aviation Autho...
Iran Warns of Comprehensive Response to Any U.S. or Israeli Attack
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Iran Warns of Comprehensive Response to Any U.S. or Israeli Attack

Tehran, 1 August 2026(Kamran Raja) : Iran has warned that any military action by the United States or Israel against its territory would receive a strong and comprehensive response, stating that Tehran’s reaction would not remain limited to conventional targets. A senior commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, cautioned that any act of aggression or miscalculation would have serious consequences. He stated that the era of carrying out attacks and escaping without repercussions had ended.According to Iranian media reports, Major General Abdollahi said that Israel’s military installations, U.S. regional facilities, and strategic infrastructure could become targets in response to any attack. He further claimed that Iran possesses the capabil...
99th Anniversary of the Founding of China’s People’s Liberation Army Commemorated at GHQ
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99th Anniversary of the Founding of China’s People’s Liberation Army Commemorated at GHQ

RAWALPINDI, 01 August 2026(Kamran Raja):The 99th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the People's Republic of China was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Saturday, reaffirming the enduring strategic partnership and close military ties between Pakistan and China.The ceremony was attended by senior military officials from Pakistan and a delegation from the Chinese Embassy, including representatives of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The event highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between the armed forces of the two countries and their shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.Senior Pakistani military leadership extended warm congratulations to the PLA on the occasion, acknowledging its remarka...
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Fijian Conjoined Twins for Specialized Medical Assessment Under Humanitarian Program
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Fijian Conjoined Twins for Specialized Medical Assessment Under Humanitarian Program

Riyadh, July 31, 2026(Kamran Raja): In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Fijian conjoined twins Jesibelle and Desisia arrived in Riyadh on Friday to receive specialized medical care under the Kingdom’s internationally recognized Saudi Conjoined Twins Program.Upon their arrival at King Khalid International Airport, the twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, where a multidisciplinary medical team will conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess their condition and determine the feasibility of separation surgery.Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Rel...
Iran Warns Countries Supporting U.S. Military Operations Could Face Consequences; Urges Bulgaria to Reverse Base Decision
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Iran Warns Countries Supporting U.S. Military Operations Could Face Consequences; Urges Bulgaria to Reverse Base Decision

 31 July,2026 (Ghufran) : Iran has renewed its warning that countries allowing their territory to be used for U.S. military operations against the Islamic Republic could face consequences, while urging Bulgaria to reverse its decision to permit the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer Air Base. According to Iranian state media, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi conveyed Tehran's concerns during a telephone conversation with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova. Araqchi said Bulgaria's approval of a U.S. request to station military aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in support of military operations amounted to facilitating aggression against Iran. He described the move as unacceptable and inconsistent with the traditionally friendly relations betw...
At UN Briefing, Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive, People-Centered Global AI Governance
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At UN Briefing, Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive, People-Centered Global AI Governance

United Nations, 31 July 2026(Kamran Raja):Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, people-centred and development-oriented artificial intelligence (AI) during a United Nations briefing on the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.Delivering Pakistan's statement, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, congratulated China on the successful convening of the Conference and welcomed the establishment of the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO).He told the meeting that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at the Conference, while Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had endorsed the initiative during hi...
Farewell Call on the Prime Minister by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan
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Farewell Call on the Prime Minister by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan

Islamabad: 31 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Khazar Farhadov, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amb. Amna Baloch were also present.During the meeting, the Prime Minister warmly acknowledged Ambassador Farhadov's dedicated efforts to strengthen the deep-rooted, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan during his tenure. He commended the Ambassador's contributions in expanding bilateral cooperation across political, trade, economic, defence, culture and people-to-people domains, including the launch of direct flights between the two countries.While conveying his warm...