LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan shot down eight drones that entered its airspace this morning from the Afghan side. According to security sources, Pakistan’s armed forces’ active and alert air defence system shot down the drones. The sources said four drones were shot down in areas adjoining the Torkham border, while four others were downed in mountainous areas along the border adjoining Kohat. Security sources said the intrusion is yet another piece of evidence of the Afghan Taliban regime’s direct support and patronage of terrorists.
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LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Coast Guards, in coordination with the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC), thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large cache of contraband items in the Pishukan area, Balochistan. According to the ISPR, acting on actionable intelligence, the joint operation resulted in the confiscation of a sizeable quantity of liquor and illegal medicines. The seized contraband items have been handed over to the Pakistan Coast Guards for further legal proceedings. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has commended the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Coast Guards for successfully foiling a major smuggling attempt in Pishukan, Balochistan…
LAHORE MIRROR — US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterms. Nearly 130 world leaders are convening in New York for the annual UN General Assembly, at a time when the world body is facing questions about its relevance. In his speech to the gathering, Trump said he faced a ‘big decision’ about Iran.
LAHORE MIRROR — A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near the Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, according to international media reports. A spokesman for the US airbase confirmed that the aircraft was involved in an accident and that the pilot managed to eject safely. The pilot sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for medical treatment, the spokesman said. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, he added. According to the British news agency, the incident occurred shortly after 12 F-16 fighter jets had departed from the US airbase in Germany for the Middle East.
UNITED NATIONS (REUTERS) — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November. Iran had earlier hinted at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their almost seven-month-old conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN in New York. A senior Iranian official said Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf shipping within seven days if the US fulfilled Tehran’s demands to ease military…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan has more than 40 million virtual asset users, Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib said on Tuesday. Addressing the United Nations Social Business, Youth and Technology Forum, he said artificial intelligence and tokenisation could become powerful tools for promoting financial inclusion in the developing world. “Technology alone is not enough for financial inclusion; effective systems and sound regulations are also essential,” he said. Mr Saqib noted that 1.3 billion young people worldwide remained outside the formal financial system, while around 900 million financially excluded people had access to mobile phones. He said…
LAHORE MIRROR (AFP) — A teenager opened fire outside their high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (10am PKT) in Turgutlu in the province of Manisa, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governor’s office said. School shootings are rare in Turkiye, although there were two attacks in April on consecutive days in southern Turkiye that sparked widespread anger. “Eleven students were injured, two of them seriously.. The minor who carried out the attack was quickly apprehended and taken into custody,” Justice…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan’s kabaddi team secured its second consecutive victory at the Asian Games, defeating Nepal 58-43 in their Group B match. Pakistan’s hockey team also registered its second win at the Games, beating Uzbekistan 5-1. Sufyan Khan scored twice for Pakistan, while Muhammad Imad Abdul Rehman and Abubakar each scored one goal.
LAHORE MIRROR — Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that the Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country. He made the remarks during his visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar today. Syed Asim Munir directed formations to remain vigilant and uphold the highest standards of operational preparedness. The Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces commended the high morale, readiness and professionalism of officers and troops, acknowledging their steadfast…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has offered to hold talks with the government, calling on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to form a committee comprising political leaders to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media, Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas said meaningful negotiations between political committees from both sides could help resolve the issues. “The doors for negotiations are open whenever the government is ready to sit with us,” he said. Mr Abbas called for meaningful dialogue to pull the country out of its crisis, urging the prime minister to form a team of political leaders to…
