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Iran's attack on a terrorist group's headquarters within Pakistan, the conflict takes a significant turn as Pakistan retaliates. The strikes focus on Baloch separatist factions, namely the Balochistan Liberation Front and the Balochistan Liberation Army, intensifying hostilities. Expressing strong disapproval, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deemed the violation of sovereignty «completely unacceptable,» emphasizing the existence of communication channels between the nations.

Iran's strikes on the bases of a terrorist group in Pakistan, China has called on both sides to exercise restraint and avoid actions that escalate tensions. While addressing a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China believes that the ties between the two nations should be handled based on basic norms governing international ties underpinned by the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Medicine is en route to Gaza after Qatar and France worked out a deal between Israel and Hamas

Imran Khan, the Lahore High Court on Wednesday upheld the rejection of his nomination papers for the February 8 general elections, Dawn News reported. The high court upheld the decisions of the returning officer (RO) and appellate tribunal given against acceptance of the disqualified former premier's nomination papers from NA-122 and NA-89 constituencies.

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Pakistan has said that if orders keep coming to change party symbols ahead of the crucial general assembly elections, the poll body would have to postpone the elections. General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan on 8 February 2024 to elect the members of the 16th National Assembly.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard conducted a bold attack on militant bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. The attack, which involved missiles and drones, targeted the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl.

Iran launches strikes on 'terrorist' targets in Iraq, Syria amid escalating regional tensions Describing Iran's attack as "unprovoked violation of its airspace", Pakistan said it “vehemently protest the violation of its sovereignty. It is completely unacceptable and it may have serious consequences". “Pakistan has always said terrorism is a common threat to all countries in the region that requires coordinated action.

By Siddharth Cavale

(This story originally appeared in on Jan 16, 2024)

Jammu and Kashmir, as an unlawful association. The Jammu and Kashmir-based group, founded by deceased separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, was declared outlawed by the government on December 31 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, for five years.

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian skipper, recently featured on a reality show where he was asked about the qualities he would like to take from Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Ganguly responded: «Sachin's greatness, Virat's aggressiveness, and Dhoni's calmness.» When queried about a quality he possesses that the three legends don't, Ganguly promptly replied, «adjustment,» earning applause from the audience. Sourav Ganguly, a former BCCI president, is celebrated as one of Team India's finest captains.

Pat Cummins wins ICC Men's Player of the Month award for bowling heroics in the Test triumph against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma of India won the maiden ICC Women's Player of the Month award thanks to her multi-format brilliance against England and Australia, according to a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. ICC revealed the Men's and Women's Player of the Month award winners for December 2023 after shortlists were announced last week. Pat Cummins caps a spectacular 2023 with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December, following a supreme bowling performance in his side's victorious Test series against Pakistan. On the other hand, Deepti Sharma won her first ICC Women's Player of the Month prize after batting and bowling brilliance in all three formats secured notable victories for India over strong opposition in England and Australia. Cummins was at the forefront of Australia's Test success over Pakistan in December, demonstrating the leadership and bowling prowess that personified Australia's surge to success in 2023, winning their maiden World Test Championship mace, and their sixth Men's Cricket World Cup crown earlier in the year. The highlight of another spectacular month for Cummins came in the side's second Test victory over Pakistan in Melbourne.

In a first, AI to 'join the ranks' at Army Day Parade: How will it help? General Manoj Pande asserted that today our country stands on the brink of a new era, adding, "We all have set a vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' as our country completes 100 years of independence for which a secure environment is essential and Indian Army plays a vital role in achieving it". The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, extended greetings to all the ranks of the Indian Army, veterans, and Veer Naris on Monday.

cost of eggs has surged to 400 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per dozen in Lahore, Punjab in neighbouring Pakistan, according to market sources reported by ARY News on January 15. Local authorities are facing challenges in implementing government rate lists as prices for various commodities continue to skyrocket, the report noted. Onions, for instance, are being sold at 230 to 250 PKR per kg, exceeding the government-fixed rate of PKR 175 per kg.

cold weather and security concerns for the postponement of the elections, Geo News reported. Tabled by independent Senator Hilal-ur-Rehman, the resolution said that extreme cold weather and snowfall would create difficulties for citizens to cast votes in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and create challenges for candidates trying to campaign.

Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the surrendered 90,000 Pakistan Prisoners of War (POWs) of 1971 war were given respect while in captivity in India. «We could have treated Pakistani POWs in any way we wanted.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the T20 format as India will clash against Afghanistan for the second time in Indore. In the last match in Mohali, India had won the first game by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead. India's star batter Virat Kohli had missed the first T20I match against Afghanistan in Mohali due to personal reasons but will be back in action for today's match.

Indian Army is launching Operation Sarvashakti, where the security forces will be targeting the terrorists operating on both sides of the Pir Panjal mountain ranges in the Union Territory. In recent times, Pakistani proxy terrorist groups have tried to revive terrorism in the South of Pir Panjal ranges especially in the Rajouri Poonch sector, where around 20 troops have been killed in attacks by terrorists, with the latest being on December 21, when four soldiers were killed in the Dera ki Gali area there.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said on Saturday that China, largest external creditor to the country, has agreed to consider restructuring the repayment of loans taken by his country and the governments will initiate negotiations soon. He told the media in Male after his return from a five-day high-profile state visit to China that he has directly appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to restructure the loans provided to the Maldives. He said that the loans were direct loans and that a technical team from China's Finance Ministry will travel to Maldives soon «to research and decide the way to offer a grace period in loan repayments over next five years, Maldives news portal Sun online reported.

World Cup-winning hero, Yuvraj Singh on Saturday hinted at a potential mentorship role in the future to mentally prepare the Indian cricket team for the challenges ahead. India has waited endlessly in their quest for an ICC trophy, with the team suffering another defeat in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia last year. India won the Champions Trophy under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2013, while their last World Cup triumph came in 2011.