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Pakistan supports two-state solution to Palestine issue: PM Kakar

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq on Monday said that the resolution of the Palestine issue as per their aspirations was inevitable for peace in the Middle East as Israel was currently escalating measures against the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip to a “total blockade”. Fears of ground invasion are growing as Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip, cutting off the water supply to the area, besides airstrikes targeting housing areas and public buildings. As many as 570 Palestinians have been martyred in aerial bombing by Israeli jets on the residential…

100,000 Israeli troops gather near Gaza amid fears of ground invasion

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The Israeli military has gathered nearly 100,000 reserve troops near Gaza Strip in a bid to regain control of a desert near the embattled border, sparking fears of a ground invasion of the besieged territory. A spokesman for the Israeli military said his country has gathered 100,000 reserve troops near Gaza for the ongoing war with Hamas as the death toll surged above 1,100 by the third day of clashes. “We have amassed around 100,000 reserve troops who are currently in southern Israel,” said an Israeli military spokesperson in a…

Terrorist killed, weapons seized in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI: A wanted terrorist involved in the targeting of civilians was gunned down by security forces in North Wazirstan’s Razmar area, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, “An intense exchange of fire took place on October 7 in the general area Razmak, North Waziristan District,” during which terrorist “Azeem Ullah” alias “Ghazi” was killed by the security forces. Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the killed terrorist involved in terror activities targeting security forces and innocent…

Messi’s return in vain as FC Cincinnati down Inter Miami, eliminating them from MLS playoffs

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Inter Miami’s hopes of making it to the MLS playoffs were crushed as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati on a rainy Saturday night in a pivotal clash that marked Lionel Messi’s return from injury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Messi, who had been sidelined due to a scar tissue injury in his leg since September 20, made a substitute appearance in the 55th minute. However, his efforts were in vain as FC Cincinnati’s Alvaro Barreal found the back of the net in the 78th minute,…

Over 200 Palestinians martyred, hundreds injured as Israeli warplanes bombard Gaza

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At least 300 Israelis were killed in a surprise large-scale attack by Hamas on Saturday, with retaliatory strikes in the besieged Gaza Strip martyring over 200 Palestinians. Witnesses told Anadolu that warplanes bombed a military location belonging to Palestinian groups in western Gaza, as well as houses and public buildings in the town of Beit Hanoun and other sites in southern and central Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, Israeli forces were still bombing Gaza and fighting with Hamas gunmen in parts of southern Israel in the wee hours of Sunday. Hamas said its…

Security forces kill two terrorists Balochistan’s Kech

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RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area Zerber of Kech district in Balochistan, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.  According to the military’s media affairs wing: “On [the] night [between] 6/7 October 2023, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Zerber, Kech District on the reported presence of terrorists.” During the operation, an intense fire exchange took place between the security forces and the terrorists, and as a result, two terrorists were killed, read the statement. “The killed…

Messi’s possible return injects excitement into Inter Miami’s playoff bid

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With Inter Miami’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, all eyes are on Lionel Messi as the team prepares to host FC Cincinnati on Saturday.  Messi has been sidelined since aggravating a leg injury during a World Cup qualifying match for Argentina on September 7. Despite initial attempts to return, he hasn’t played since his early exit in Miami’s match against Toronto FC on September 20. During his absence, Inter Miami has struggled, losing ground in the playoff race. They also suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Houston Dynamo in…

Woman killed, 15 others injured as Hamas launches rocket barrages on Israel

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Palestinian gunmen infiltrated parts of southern Israel while over 5,000 rocket barrages were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel on Saturday, Hamas’ armed wing said, declaring the initiation of “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood”, AFP reported. One person in Kfar Aviv was injured when their vehicle was hit as a result of the attack, and a building in southern Ashkelon was damaged, Haaretz reported. A woman, who was in her 60s, was critically wounded by a rocket attack on southern Israel and later died. Additionally, 15 others were injured in the central Israeli city of…

Admiral Naveed Ashraf takes charge as Pakistan’s 23rd naval chief

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Admiral Naveed Ashraf Saturday took charge as the 23rd naval chief of the country following a change of command ceremony in Islamabad. The outgoing naval chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi handed over the command to the newly-appointed head of the navy, Radio Pakistan reported. Earlier this week, the Director General Public Relations (Navy) made an announcement regarding the appointment, stating that the change of command ceremony will take place on October 7 (today).  The DGPR added that the vice admiral would be given the four-star rank on the same day as well…

ECP tasks authorities to strip Sindh ex-ministers of protocol immediately

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered immediate compliance to its guidelines concerning the official protocols and appointment of government officials in provinces after the dissolution of assemblies. In separate letters to the provincial secretaries of Sindh and Balochistan, the top election governing body sought the withdrawal of protocols and privileges accorded to the former Sindh ministers and cabinet members, and the reshuffling of the provincial secretaries in Balochistan. The directives came in light of the completion of the provincial government’s tenure and impending general elections, which are set…