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Ananda Prasad Pokharel Honored in Malé

Former Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation of Nepal, and founding member of the Global Parliamentarians Forum for Evaluation, Ananda Prasad Pokharel, was accorded a warm reception at Velana International Airport in Malé, the capital of Maldives.

He arrived in the Maldives to attend the Human Harmony Conference, where representatives from 50 Asian countries are participating.

At the airport, he was welcomed by Golam Faruk Majnu, Executive Director of the Asian Business Partnership Summit; Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the Global Friendship Foundation; R.K. Ripon, Chairman of Global Star Communication; Mainul Islam Nayeem, Managing Director of Solar Project Development and Engineering (SPDE); Shubhankar Sen Shubho, Assistant Managing Director of Agragami Group; along with local journalists from the Maldives.

Organizers expressed hope that the participation of the former Nepalese minister in this Human Harmony Conference will play a vital role in strengthening peace, harmony, and mutual cooperation in South Asia.

Shoaib Malik Divorce Rumours with Sana Javed After Viral Clip Sparks Buzz

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The former Pakistan skipper and actor-wife Sana Javed were caught in separation speculations

The Pakistan cricket team’s former skipper, Shoaib Malik, has subtly put an end to the swirling speculations about his separation from his third wife, renowned actor Sana Javed.

Rumours began earlier this week after a clip from one of their recent outings went viral on social media. In the video, Malik could be seen signing autographs on a cricket bat for fans, while Sana Javed, seated right beside him, appeared disengaged, looking away and avoiding interaction with her husband. The awkward moment quickly caught the attention of netizens, sparking debates and gossip about a possible rift in their marriage.

PCB Responds on Rumors of Captaincy Changes in Pakistan Cricket Team

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*Lahore – August 25, 2025:* The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed reports suggesting possible changes in the national team’s leadership, reaffirming that no discussions have taken place regarding a shift in captaincy.

Over the past few days, speculation on mainstream and social media claimed that wicketkeeper-batter *Mohammad Rizwan* could be replaced as white-ball captain by *Salman Ali Agha*, while *Shan Masood* might lose his red-ball leadership role to *Saud Shakeel*.

In an official statement issued on *X (formerly Twitter)* on Monday, the PCB categorically denied the rumors, terming them baseless.

“The matter of captaincy has neither been discussed in any selection committee meeting nor has there been any change in the central contract categories of players,” the board clarified.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Held Important Meeting with Nawaz Sharif

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LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Jati Umra on Saturday, where he met with former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister shared details of his recent foreign visits and gave a comprehensive briefing on the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He highlighted the successful negotiations that helped restore calm in the region.

The Prime Minister is set to leave for a two-day official visit to Malaysia on Sunday, following an invitation from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Big Breakthrough Development Reported Between Afghanistan and India

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The United Nations Security Council has granted temporary travel relief to Afghanistan’s Taliban foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, allowing him to travel to India from October 9 to 16, New Delhi confirmed on Friday.

If the visit takes place, it would be the first by a senior Taliban leader to India since the group seized power in Kabul in 2021, following the withdrawal of US-led forces after two decades.

Muttaqi is among several Taliban officials under UN sanctions, which include an international travel ban and asset freeze. However, exemptions are sometimes granted for diplomatic purposes.

India’s foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed ongoing communication with the Afghan administration but did not directly verify the visit dates. He noted that New Delhi had extended humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including aid following the August 31 earthquake.

Khuzdar Operation: 14 Terrorists Killed, 20 Injured in Fierce Clash with Security Forces

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KHUZDAR – Pakistani security forces killed 14 terrorists and injured more than 20 others during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district, Balochistan, on Saturday, according to security sources.

The operation was launched following intelligence reports about the presence of militants linked to the Indian-sponsored terrorist network, Fitna al Hindustan, who were involved in harassing and terrorizing the local population.

Security officials said the militants opened fire, triggering a fierce gun battle. In retaliation, security forces neutralized 14 terrorists and destroyed multiple hideouts used for militant activities.

Pakistan Army Warns of “Cataclysmic Devastation” in Strongly Worded Response to India

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ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Army on Saturday strongly condemned what it described as “provocative and jingoistic statements” by senior Indian security officials, warning that renewed conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours could lead to “cataclysmic devastation.”

In a forceful statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan accused the Indian leadership of attempting to manufacture arbitrary pretexts for aggression that would have “serious consequences for peace and stability in South Asia.” The ISPR said recent comments from Indian military and defence officials follow a period of heightened tensions — including a four-day armed confrontation in May — and risk further destabilising the region.