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Several media reports of late have said that Pakistan has been supplying weapons to Ukraine for that country’s resistance against the Russian invasion. Most such reports seem to originate from the Indian media but there is the occasional non-Indian source that goes into some detail about such transfers.  Pakistan’s defence relationship with Ukraine, over three decades old, is valued at some$1.6 billion but the flow has largely been towards Pakistan, in the form of T-80 UD battle tanks. It is these tanks, and some artillery ammunition, that Pakistan is suspected of sending to Ukraine.

ee News reported on Monday. The UP ATS will investigate the full profile of Seema Haider and her family. The network of routes she chose and the mobile number she used during her travel to different countries will be probed from different angles.

World Cup frenzy has already got India in its firm grip — and the India-Pakistan match is at the center of it all. All roads, and air-routes, lead to the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad, which is set to host the most-awaited match between India and Pakistan on October 15. And this is one time when being the early bird gets you nothing.

Sachin and Seema confessed their love for each other in front of the media and police, urging the government to allow them to get married and stay together in India. Speaking to PTI, the 16-year-old son of the landlord in whose rented home Seema stayed with her children for the last three years before deciding to illegally enter India to be with her Hindu lover said, “She (Seema) should just send her children back to Pakistan.

forex reserves, according to a report published by Dawn quoting sources.  Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has convened multiple meetings of the committee formed to engage foreign operators for outsourcing. He told the stakeholders to finalize formalities to outsource the operations of Islamabad International Airport (IIA) by August 12.  On Saturday, Dar chaired a meeting of the steering committee for assessing the progress of airport operations outsourcing.

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) document at a recent ministerial meet of the grouping in Baku (capital of Azerbaijan). India was also successful in nixing efforts by Pakistan (at China's behest) to include reference to South China Sea disputes in the NAM document, ET has reliably learnt. SE Asian states, who are members of NAM and party to the South China Sea dispute, worked closely with India to defeat plans by Pakistan, hinted persons familiar with the development.

ISI agent was arrested here on Sunday for allegedly supplying vital information about Indian military establishments to his handlers in Pakistan, an official statement said. "Raees, a resident of Gonda, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS).

Mari Mata Temple was demolished in Karachi, another Hindu temple in Pakistan became the target of vandalism. A group of assailants attacked a Hindu temple with “rocket launchers" in Sindh’s Kashmore during the early hours of Sunday. The 150-year-old Mari Mata Temple located in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar was demolished on Saturday.

Google Doodle in the US and other countries, Zarina Hashmi is known globally for her minimalist art. Recognised as one of the most significant artists associated with the minimalist movement, Zarina Hashmi, the late Indian American artist and printmaker, left an indelible mark on the art world. Through collaboration with guest artist Tara Anand from New York, the doodle artwork honouring Hashmi beautifully captures Hashmi's exploration of concepts such as home, displacement, borders, and memory, employing minimalist abstract and geometric shapes.

Kashmore during the early hours of Sunday. This is the second such incident of vandalism of a Hindu place of worship in less than 24 hours. The first incident took place in Karachi when the Hindu community on Saturday woke up to find the old Mari Mata Temple Soldier Bazaar had been razed to the ground, the Dawn reported.

utpidan, pakshpat and atyachar' - oppression, favoritism and atrocities, He also added Congress has no right to be in power in Rajasthan even for a minute. Addressing a rally after launching the BJP's "Nahi Sahega Rajasthan" campaign, Nadda said, "UPA of Congress stands for 'utpidan, pakshpat and atyachar'." "Whereas the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working with the mantra of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas'," he said.

J P Nadda charged on Sunday that the UPA of Congress stands for «utpidan, pakshpat and atyachar» — oppression, favouritism and atrocities — and that the party has no right to be in power in Rajasthan even for a minute. Addressing a rally after launching the BJP's «Nahi Sahega Rajasthan» campaign against the Congress government, he targeted the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Congress and said, «UPA of Congress stands for 'utpidan, pakshpat and atyachar'.» «Whereas the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working with the mantra of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas',» he said.Nadda launched the party's poll campaign — 'Nahi Sahega Rajasthan' — to oust the Congress from power.

Bathinda (Punjab) [India], July 16 (ANI): Four persons, allegedly associated with the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang, were arrested in Bathinda, police said here on Sunday. The police also recovered from 270 grams of heroin and a weapon from the accused on Saturday. «Four members associated with the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested by Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Bathinda Police yesterday.

Today, Google Doodle commemorates the birthday of Zarina Hashmi, an influential Indian American artist who would have turned 86 today. The doodle, designed by guest illustrator Tara Anand from New York, pays homage to Hashmi's artistic style by incorporating her signature geometric and minimalist abstract shapes. As per media reports, Hashmi was known for her remarkable sculptures, prints, and drawings.

NDTV Sports quoted Misbah a saying at a function on Friday. ALSO READ: Pakistan whining continues, now demands more than 4 matches in Asia Cup 2023 "It is a great injustice to the fans who follow Pakistan and Indian cricket a lot," added the batter Earlier, PCB had said that Pakistan's participation in the World Cup is subject to government clearance citing tense relations between the two countries. Before that, the BCCI secretary made it clear that India will not play its Asia Cup matches in Pakistan citing geopolitical tensions.

weather forecast for venues in Sri Lanka which is to host nine games of the Asia Cup, Pakistan should be allowed to host more than four games at home," said a PCB source. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is convening to conclude the arrangements for the Asia Cup timetable.

Sri Lanka was in contention for the World Test Championship final until March. That prospect has whetted its appetite to get there in the new cycle.The campaign starts on Sunday, when Sri Lanka plays Pakistan in Galle in the first of two tests.

After being selected for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in China, Indian batter Rinku Singh was over the moon. The team, which would be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will not have senior players as they would be busy preparing for the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday urged the members of the ASEAN Regional Forum to adopt a «uniform, unified and zero-tolerance» approach on the issue of terrorism, including dismantling the sanctuaries and financing networks. Addressing the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting here in the capital of Indonesia, he underlined that India was responding to global challenges by promoting global cooperation and delegitimisation to counter-terrorism. «On terrorism, emphasised that ARF members must adopt a uniform, unified and zero-tolerance approach.

IMF has said that the recently approved USD 3 billion loan programme will provide much-needed relief for Pakistan as it would anchor the cash-starved country's immediate efforts to stabilise its economy and ensure that the current balance of payments needs was fulfilled, a media report said on Friday. The Washington-based global lender signed a Stand-by Agreement with Pakistan at the end of June to provide the country with a short-term loan for a period of nine months.

Pakistani woman Seema Haider did not return to her country, said an official on Friday, according to PTI reports.  Police received the call on July 12. The caller, who spoke in Urdu, said there would be a terror attack, like the one that took place on November 26, 2008, in Mumbai and that the Uttar Pradesh government will be responsible for it, the police official said.  He informed that Mumbai Police is investigating the threat call and a crime branch team has also been roped in.