Pakistan
Pakistan will not accept strategic imbalance, Kidwai warns India
NCA adviser Khalid Kidwai said Pakistan could review its deployments after India's reported nuclear submarine patrols, which he called a first-strike posture.
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Sindh
Mir Raza inquiry calls police investigation an 'epic failure'
The commission on Mir Raza Ali's death found the police probe negligent, could not rule out a cover-up and urged a JIT including the ISI and Rangers.
Economy
IMF urges Pakistan to look beyond fiscal targets to boost growth
IMF director Jihad Azour said Pakistan's fiscal policy must go beyond primary balance targets to fund investment, as Zardari pledged more reforms.
Health
Karachi hospital sealed after newborn catches mpox from circumcision tools
Sindh's healthcare commission sealed a Malir hospital after a newborn caught mpox from contaminated tools, as Karachi confirmed a new polio case.
Africa
Sudanese army drone strikes kill more than 300, including mourners
Sudanese army drone strikes killed more than 300 people in two days, including 153 at a market in Abyei and mourners in West Kordofan, sources said.
Europe
Witkoff heads to Russia after Oslo talks with Zelensky
US envoy Steve Witkoff will brief Russian leaders after Oslo talks with Zelensky on security guarantees, as Trump said Ukraine 'has to want to settle this war'.
Football
PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 with late goals from Vitinha and Ruiz
Holders PSG beat Barcelona 4-2, Liverpool came from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3, and Phil Foden's hat-trick led Man City past AEK 5-1.
World
Biodiversity fund meant to raise billions has collected $7,085
The Cali Fund, set up to make firms pay for using nature's genetic data, has raised just $7,085 from three companies as COP17 debates its future.
Pakistan
Makkah pact text says attack on one is attack on all
The Makkah defence pact text commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to defend each other; a Pakistani will be its first secretary-general.
Middle East
UK to send Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Britain will fly RAF Typhoons on defensive missions over Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Riyadh, as the kingdom shot down another missile.
Middle East
Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli fire killed four Palestinians in Gaza, including a married couple and a 17-year-old, as Britain rejected an inquiry into its role in the war.
Sindh
Sindh to make Mir Raza murder inquiry report public
Sindh's cabinet will publish the judicial report on Mir Raza Ali's murder probe, raised the CCE age limit to 33 and approved a $150m tax programme.
Europe
UK universities worked together to curb Palestine protests, Amnesty says
An Amnesty report says UK universities shared tactics, hired intelligence firms and worked with government to suppress pro-Palestine student protests.