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20+ min ago (274+ words) F.P. Report KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected reports of a visa ban on Pakistani citizens, a statement that comes shortly after the Pakistan Senate was informed of alleged restrictions. UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, told local media that all visa types are being processed and reports of a ban [] KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected reports of a visa ban on Pakistani citizens, a statement that comes shortly after the Pakistan Senate was informed of alleged restrictions. UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, told local media that all visa types are being processed and reports of a ban are "completely false. He added that the Karachi consulate is experiencing an unprecedented surge in applications, with some categories now requiring advance booking exceeding one month, marking the highest demand in…...

22+ min ago (160+ words) RAWALPINDI : Security forces have successfully neutralised 22 terrorists during an intelligence-led operation in Dera Ismail Khan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. The operation targeted elements identified as members of the Indian-sponsored proxy militant group, Khawarij, who were involved in orchestrating terrorism within the country. The ISPR stated that the operation was based on precise intelligence inputs and resulted in the elimination of all 22 terrorists without allowing any escape from the location. It further added that these elements had foreign backing and were actively attempting to disrupt national peace and security. Authorities confirmed that a clearance operation was underway in the surrounding areas to eliminate any remaining threat and prevent the regrouping of hostile elements. Security forces and law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their commitment to continuing the nationwide counterterrorism campaign. The ISPR emphasised that the mission reflects Pakistan's determination…...

30+ min ago (491+ words) MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin has said that the outline of a draft peace plan discussed by the US and Ukraine could serve as a basis for future negotiations to end the war " but insisted Ukraine would have to surrender territory for any deal to be possible. "In general, we agree that this can be the basis for future agreements," Putin said, noting that the version of the plan discussed by Washington and Kyiv in Geneva had been shared with Moscow. "We see that the American side takes our position into account in some areas," he added. "But in other points, we clearly need to sit down and talk." The Russian president's uncompromising remarks " in which he again described Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "illegitimate" " suggested that, despite White House optimism, there is little sign of movement on the core sticking points needed to…...

34+ min ago (213+ words) AMMAN (AFP): Jordan on Thursday asked Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for its armed forces after two of them were killed fighting for Moscow. In a statement, the foreign ministry called the recruitment "a violation of Jordanian law and international law" that "exposes citizens to serious danger." Spokesman for the ministry Fuad Al-Majali called on Jordanians "to report any attempts to recruit them into the Russian army" and warned of both legal risks and the danger of death. The ministry, he said, "has requested the Russian authorities to stop recruiting Jordanians and to terminate the service of any Jordanian citizens already enlisted." The ministry was also aware of online recruitment efforts, he said. It is illegal for Jordanians to join the armed forces of a foreign country. It's unknown how many Jordanians may have been recruited, but hundreds live…...

35+ min ago (233+ words) LONDON (AFP): A 31-year-old man was arrested at an airport in northwest England on Thursday in connection with last month's Manchester synagogue attack in which two people died. The man was detained on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism, Greater Manchester Police said. He was arrested at Manchester Airport after arriving on an inbound flight and remains in custody for questioning, the force added. A total of seven people have now been arrested in connection with the attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on October 2. A 30-year-old man arrested on October 9 on suspicion of failing to disclose information under the Terrorism Act remains on bail, according to police. Five of those arrested have been released without charge. Syrian-born UK citizen Jihad Al-Shamie started his attack by driving his Kia Picanto at security staff and…...

40+ min ago (241+ words) THE new amendments to the Punjab Motor Vehicle Act, announced by Chief Minister Ma-ryam Nawaz's government, clearly show a strong intention to bring order and discipline to Punjab's roads. The fines are heavy, the rules are firm and the message is unmistakable. Anyone who pollutes the air, parks illegally, drives underage or uses a mobile phone while driving will now face serious financial consequences. In principle, this is exactly the kind of reform a society needs to become more responsible. Underage drivers are seldom dealt with through a proper legal process. Families are instead dragged into bargaining. Fines for smoke-emitting vehicles are implemented selectively, often targeting those who have no influence, while well-connected individuals continue without any fear of action. This uneven enforcement destroys the very spirit of the reforms. The people of Punjab want safer roads, cleaner air and…...

43+ min ago (361+ words) Top News in Pakistan: Read Latest Breaking News on Pakistan Politics, Business, World, Sports, Lifestyle, CPEC, Articles, from pakobserver. Role of Religion & Law in Dialogue Among Civilizations Well-known Austrian scholar and Associate Professor of Legal Philosophy at the University of Vienna, Dr Stefan Hammer on Thursday delivered the keynote address on "Role of Religion & Law in Dialogue Among Civilizations" at the Islamic Research Institute (IRI) International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Faisal Masjid Campus. Dr Stafen viewed religion as a binding force that united people representing diverse ethnicities, region, languages and culture and promoted peace, tolerance and co-existence in the world. The lecture that was organized by the IRI, IIUI in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Austria, International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), Directorate of Students Affairs and Faculty of Shariah & Law IIU was attended by a…...

51+ min ago (315+ words) At least 10 injured as traffic and trains disrupted amid severe weather and rising floodwaters across multiple regions. Landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains have caused more than 40 deaths in Sri Lanka, where the authorities have stopped passenger trains and closed roads in some parts of the country, officials say. The government's Disaster Management Centre on Thursday said 25 of the reported deaths occurred in the mountainous tea-growing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya in central Sri Lanka about 300km (186 miles) east of the capital, Colombo. Another 21 people were missing due to landslides in the same areas while 10 people were injured, the centre said. Sri Lanka began experiencing severe weather last week, made worse by downpours over the weekend that wreaked havoc by flooding homes, fields and roads. Reservoirs and rivers have overflowed, blocking roads. Some key roads connecting the provinces have…...

54+ min ago (70+ words) Israel launched a series of air strikes on the villages of Jarmak and Mahmoudiya in southern Lebanon on Thursday. Israeli air strikes hit villages in southern Lebanon on ceasefire anniversary Israel launched a series of air strikes on the villages of Jarmak and Mahmoudiya in southern Lebanon on Thursday. The attacks come a year to the day since a ceasefire was agreed. Israel has breached the ceasefire thousands of times....

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (661+ words) Ocean Literacy as a concept and approach is evolving rapidly, moving from a tool applied mainly in formal education and training contexts to one that "Ocean Literacy as a concept and approach is evolving rapidly, moving from a tool applied mainly in formal education and training contexts to one that engages society as a whole, aiming to inspire actions toward ocean sustainability" (UNESCO, 2020, p1). Recent developments in the maritime sector have highlighted a concerning condition known as "sea blindness," which describes the general public's lack of awareness of marine operations and the ocean's critical role in national prosperity and livelihoods. While once used as a temporary measure to describe this knowledge gap, the term is now considered outdated and insufficient for addressing the need for broader societal understanding. In response, ocean literacy has emerged as a positive, solution-oriented movement recognized by…...