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PM Kakar says terrorists already lost war; reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism

PM Kakar visited soldiers injured in a terrorist attack in DI Khan and expressed the nation's unwavering resilience against terrorism. He emphasized that the terrorists had already lost the war and reiterated the resolve to eliminate terrorism. The interim PM praised the soldiers' conviction and declared the country's unyielding policy against surrender to terrorism. - Khabristan.PK

Bilawal says talks with terrorists a regressive step

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticized talks with terrorist groups, deeming it regressive, and addressed the importance of a robust judicial system. He expressed dissatisfaction with PTI's governance, citing unfulfilled promises and economic hardships. Bilawal highlighted PPP's commitment to welfare programs and pledged to extend them nationwide if in power. He emphasized efforts in Sindh to provide housing and healthcare to the underprivileged. (49 words) - Khabristan.PK

Perth Scorchers too good for Melbourne Stars in BBL 2023/24

Perth Scorchers dominated Melbourne Stars with a seven-wicket victory in the BBL 2023/24 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Melbourne Stars struggled, bowled out for 101, with Hilton Cartwright top-scoring. Perth's Behrendorff took three wickets. Scorchers successfully chased the target with Eskinazi, Connolly, and Hardie contributing. In the current standings, Brisbane Heat lead with five points. (Word count: 50) - Khabristan.PK

Woman with Rs1.5m cash, jewellery held at Karachi railway station

An elderly woman was detained by the railway police at Karachi Cantt Station for carrying Rs1.5 million cash and gold jewellery worth millions. The woman had been at the station for several hours before being searched, and the police were contacted by two men and a woman claiming to be her children. Investigations are ongoing. [47 words] - Khabristan.PK

Toshakhana case: PTI founder’s pre-arrest bail plea dismissed

PTI founder Imran Khan's pre-arrest bail plea in the Toshakhana case has been dismissed by an Islamabad accountability court. The NAB Deputy Prosecutor General confirmed the rejection and announced that arrest orders would be implemented, with the anti-corruption watchdog seeking the accused remand. The Islamabad High Court had reserved its verdict on suspending Imran Khan's conviction. - Khabristan.PK

Usman Khawaja won’t wear shoes with Gaza messages: Cummins

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja plans to not wear shoes with messages related to the Gaza crisis during the first Test against Pakistan, following concerns about breaking ICC rules. In a gesture of solidarity, Khawaja had inscribed slogans on his shoes but decided against making a "big fuss." His stance has sparked debates on expressing personal opinions within sporting regulations. - Khabristan.PK

IMF resumes Sri Lanka bailout after China’s debt deal

The IMF resumed a $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka after the country reached a debt restructuring deal with China. This move follows the completion of the first review of the Extended Fund Facility, with $337 million released to support economic policies and reforms. Sri Lanka's progress in debt restructuring and policy reforms was noted, along with the need to sustain momentum for a full economic recovery. - Khabristan.PK

Israel under pressure from allies over Gaza war

Key allies are pressuring Israel over its war in Gaza, with the United States criticizing its bomb attacks as "indiscriminate". The UN General Assembly demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Leaders from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand called for a ceasefire, voicing concerns over civilian suffering. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure destruction. - Khabristan.PK

Fire breaks out at scrap warehouse in Karachi

A fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Karachi's Safoora Goth, turning everything to ashes. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the owner accused the fire brigade of arriving late. Fortunately, no human casualties were reported. Karachi has recently faced other major fire incidents, including one at Ayesha Manzil, resulting in casualties and property loss. - Khabristan.PK