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18+ min ago (1008+ words) Israel has kept attacking Gaza during the first phase, so what will the second phase bring? By Simon Speakman Cordall Hamas is expected to hand over the body of the last Israeli captive held in Gaza in the coming days and has commented that it would be open to discussing "freezing" its weapons to facilitate entering the second phase of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase would be challenging to achieve but that it could begin as soon as this month. However, Israel has been attacking Gaza throughout the first phase, killing at least 360 Palestinians, and still restricts the entry of aid, with quantities allowed in far below what was agreed. So, how has phase one of the ceasefire gone? And what are the chances of it continuing into phase two?...

32+ min ago (291+ words) RAWALPINDI " Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that the establishment of the newly formed Defence Forces Headquarters marks a historic structural shift aimed at enhancing joint operational capabilities of Pakistan's armed forces. The CDF expressed these views while addressing the services chiefs and the senior officers at the GHQ ceremony on Monday. Field Marshal Munir said that rising and evolving security challenges require Pakistan to further strengthen multi-domain operations under an integrated tri-services framework. He added that the formation of the Defence Forces Headquarters is a vital step toward achieving this goal. He pointed out that while each service will retain its individuality and operational preparedness, the Defence Forces Headquarters will ensure coordination and synchronisation of operations across the Army, Navy and Air Force. He emphasised that despite unified higher…...

48+ min ago (1109+ words) By Aflatun Amashov In the current historical stage, where regional alliances are being reshaped, relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan" In the current historical stage, where regional alliances are being reshaped, relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan hold a uniquely distinguished character. The ties between the two states go far beyond diplomatic protocol norms or economic interests; they have risen to the level of unshakable brotherhood and alliance in moral, political, and strategic dimensions. The political axis formed by Baku and Islamabad representing such decisive regions as the South Caucasus and South Asia on the geostrategic map of Eurasia serves not only the national interests of the two countries but also contributes to strengthening the security and stability architecture in a broader geography. A review of the post-independence period shows that the dynamics of…...

52+ min ago (297+ words) LAHORE " The citizens continued to suffer due to the transporters" strike against the provincial authorities over heavy traffic challans across Punjab. The citizens who have to travel from their villages to the cities or from the cities to the villages faced huge problem as they could not find any bus and mode of communication for travelling. Similarly, the goods could not reach the markets in big cities because of the transporters" strike. Those who are familiar with the development said that the prices of the fruits and vegetables are likely to go up after the strike "There is also possibility that the fruits and vegetables will disappear from the markets and bazaars due to the strike," said Muhammad Hanif, a dealer who runs his business at a local market near Badami Bagh. He said that the supply of the vegetables…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (320+ words) The country marks one year since the overthrow of the al-Assad dynasty's repressive 50-year rule. Syrians are celebrating the anniversary of the overthrow of the al-Assad dynasty's repressive 50-year rule. The country heralded the end of Bashar al-Assad's reign on Monday. However, Syria is left facing a significant challenge to heal following 14 years of civil war. Al-Assad's downfall came as a shock, even to the rebels who unseated him. In late November 2024, groups in the country's northwest " led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a rebel group whose then leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is now the country's interim president " launched an offensive on the city of Aleppo, aiming to recapture it from the al-Assad government's forces. They were startled when the Syrian army collapsed with little resistance, first in Aleppo, then in the key cities of Hama and Homs. That left the road…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (484+ words) Chinese exports climb as exporters reroute shipments to other markets amid slump in shipments to the US. China's annual trade surplus in goods has topped $1 trillion for the first time, with plunging exports to the United States amid a tariff war more than compensated for by shipments to other markets, new data shows. Figures released by China's General Administration of Customs on Monday showed the trade surplus for the first 11 months of the year hit $1.08 trillion in November, as exports climbed 5.9 percent year-on-year that month, reversing a 1.1 percent decline the month prior. The leap came despite a continued slump in exports to the US, which fell 28.6 percent to $33.8bn last month, the data showed. Beijing and Washington have been locked in a bitter trade war involving hefty tariffs during the second administration of US President Donald Trump, forcing Chinese exporters to…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (134+ words) ISLAMABAD " The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Monday announced streamlined procedures for citizens wishing to update their current address on identity cards, making it easier to keep residential records accurate and up to date. A NADRA spokesperson said that citizens are now required to provide just one valid proof of residence. The acceptable documents include utility bills (electricity, gas, or water) in the name of parents, spouse, or the citizen themselves at the given residential address. The other approved documents include a domicile certificate, property papers, housing society allotment letter, or a verified rental agreement. The citizens can visit their nearest NADRA centre with the required documents, where officials will assist them with the complete procedure for updating their address. Newborns to be registered with Nadra on birth day " New decision taken...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (237+ words) Gold price outlook 2025: Gold prices are expected to climb further in the coming year 2026, with predictions indicating the potential for record highs in US dollar terms. As a result, gold prices in Pakistan are likely to move up due to global economic factors and fluctuations in the value of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Experts forecast that gold prices could increase significantly over the next five years (2025-2030), driven by factors such as global inflation, geopolitical instability, central bank gold purchases, and strong demand for the commodity from Asian markets. Reports said major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale, have projected gold prices to potentially reach $4,000 to $5,000 per ounce by 2026. Factors that can play role in driving the gold prices up include geopolitical tensions, a weaker US dollar, and strong demand from countries like China and India. The PKR/USD…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (513+ words) Demonstrators march in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities, calling for an end to femicide, rape and misogyny. Tens of thousands of women have marched in cities across Brazil, denouncing femicide and gender-based violence, after a series of high-profile cases that shocked the country. Women of all ages and some men took to the streets in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities on Sunday, calling for an end to femicide, rape and misogyny. In Rio, the protesters put out dozens of black crosses, while others bore stickers with messages such as "machismo kills. And in Sao Paulo, the demonstrators chanted, "Stop killing us, and held placards that read, "Enough of femicide. The protesters in Rio's Copacabana included Alline de Souza Pedrotti, whose sister was killed on November 28 by a male colleague. Pedrotti said the person who…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (861+ words) After Yasser'Abu Shabab was killed, al-Duhaini has pledged to continue the Popular Forces" campaign against Hamas. By Al Jazeera and Agencies As the chapter closes on Yasser'Abu Shabab, 32, the "Popular Forces" militia leader who appeared in Rafah during the war and was widely viewed as a collaborator with Israel, Ghassan al-Duhaini has been named his successor. Soon after Abu Shabab was killed last Thursday, reportedly during a family dispute mediation, al-Duhaini, who was said to be injured in the same altercation, appeared in a video online dressed in military fatigues and walking among masked fighters under his command. But who is Ghassan al-Duhaini? Has he just appeared, or was he there all along? Here"s what we know: Palestinian media sources say al-Duhaini, 39, has long been the group"s de facto leader, despite being officially the second-in-command. They argue that…...