Federal cabinet defers decision to discuss possible ban on PTI n Calls for war crimes proceedings against Israel. ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday denounced the terror attacks in Pakistan involving Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using Afghan soil saying that was “unacceptable” as Pakistan was fully prepared to protect its citizens but desired to resolve the matter peacefully. Highlighting the role of Afghanistan in the surged wave of terrorism, the prime minister said the government was in interaction with them as Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif also visited there. Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the visitors would get visas within 24 hours through the electronic travel authorization form. The prime minister drew attention to the attacks on Pakistan’s missions in Germany and London.

ISLAMABAD - United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome appreciating Pakistan’s contribution to counter-terrorism, underlined his country’s commitment to support Pakistan on the subject. The event featured distinguished diplomats, practitioners, and academics from both Pakistan and the United States. In the past few years alone, the United States and Pakistan have tackled great obstacles – such as floods, a pandemic, economic setbacks. It bears noting that Pakistan runs about a $3 billion trade surplus with the United States,” he mentioned. That’s a 100-year investment in Pakistan the United States has funded directly, not through loans.

Disney's Inside Out 2 is a box office sensation, surpassing Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated film in history. This achievement comes just six weeks after the film's release, making it the fastest animated film to reach the $1 billion milestone. Frozen II, previously the top-grossing animated film, earned an impressive $1.45 billion during its 2019 theatrical run. Disney's 2019 remake of "The Lion King," although technically computer-generated, is categorized as live-action and therefore not included in the animated film rankings despite its $1.65 billion earnings. The original "Inside Out" was a success with $858 million in global earnings, but the sequel exceeded that number within weeks.

"I revere this office," Biden said. A crowd of staff walked into the White House earlier in the evening to watch the speech together. An official said a reception and "viewing party" were being held across the White House' state floor for Biden's address. The White House has denied that Biden has any cognitive issues despite a recent increase in verbal slipups. It was the fourth time Biden used the formal setting of the Oval Office since taking office in 2021.

In a surprise move, President Joe Biden announced his decision to end his 2024 presidential campaign, citing his desire to unite the Democratic Party and pass the torch to a new generation. In a primetime address from the Oval Office, Biden, 81, said he will continue to focus on his duties as president until the end of his term in January. In his address, Biden also endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as the party's nominee for the 2024 election. Biden praised Harris as "experienced, tough, and capable," saying she is the best person to unite the party and defeat Trump. Harris, who was not present at the announcement, released a statement thanking Biden for his endorsement and vowing to continue her campaign to defeat Trump.

Nation states are no different than computers if you think about it. The strong army and their skills and military hardware make a state’s hardware and the internal culture, the society, the people, their rights, their education and skills, and so forth make the software of a state. The strong hardware of the Soviet Union did not prevent it from imploding from within once the push was given by the CIA-backed mujahideen. I had the chance to watch the congressional hearing of Kimberly Cheatle, the now former chief of the Secret Service, this week. And while Pakistan too has a strong hardware, being a nuclear-armed state and having a large army, the software of the country should not even belong to the trash bin.

SUKKUR - The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast very hot and dry weather in the Sukkur division with a maximum temperature between 48 and 49 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature in the Sukkur and adjoining areas will remain between 47 and 48 degrees Celsius on Thursday. According to the local Met office, very hot and dry weather persisted across the Sukkur division with maximum temperature ranges between 48 and 49 degrees Celsius today.

As soon as Kamala Harris announced her presidential candidacy, many TikTok users created remixes of the US Vice President's speeches, incorporating her signature laugh into Taylor Swift songs. Perry sings, “It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it.”Will Taylor Swift endorse Kamala Harris in the US presidential elections? Fans are now speculating whether Taylor Swift will endorse Kamala Harris. Will Swift choose to support Kamala Harris in the US presidential race instead of backing Ivanka Trump? Vanity Fair notes that the bright, blood-red frosting resembles the cake Swift stabs in her "Blank Space" music video.

The incident unfolded outside the Punjab Assembly, where PTI was staging a ‘symbolic hunger strike’ in protest against the imprisonment of their party founder, Imran Khan. Mobile footage, which is in possession of a private news outlet, shows Neeli Pari slapping Tahir Anjum. Video of attack:Neeli Pari accused Anjum of creating videos against Imran Khan at the behest of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Tahir Anjum, on the other hand, claimed he was assaulted and had his clothes torn. In response, PTI leaders including Asad Qaiser, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Ali Muhammad Khan, among others, held a three-hour ‘symbolic hunger strike’ outside Parliament House to register their protest.

One terrorist belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed in exchange of fire with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). According to details, the CTD personnel reached Northern Bypass on a tip-off where a terrorist was injured as a result of intense exchange of fire. He succumbed to his injuries when the CTD officials were taking him to the hospital. Police said that militant was identified as Omar Farooq, a member of the proscribed TTP and the mastermind of Karachi Police Office attack.

George Clooney expressed his support for Kamala Harris's presidential run, following his contentious op-ed that called for President Biden to withdraw from the upcoming election. “President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate,” Clooney, 63, wrote on July 10, seemingly referring to Biden’s cognitive decline due to his age. On top of that, we won’t win the House, and we’re going to lose the Senate,” he added. Eleven days after Clooney's op-ed, Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race.

Speaking to the media, the lawyer alleged that Qamar had certain illicit video of Amna Urooj, on the basis of which she was being blackmailed by Qamar to indulge in ‘physical relations’. Watch video here:Urooj then asked for the help of one Hasan Shah to delete those videos. Qamar was then invited to Urooj’s Bahria Town residence under the pretext of discussing a drama series to be written by Qamar. When Qamar arrived he was detained and robbed by Hasan Shah and his men at gunpoint at which point Urooj was also detained by the kidnappers, alleges the lawyer. The police however claim that Qamar was kidnapped and robbed on 15th of July and he reported the incident on 20th of July after which the suspects were apprehended.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation with David Lammy, the newly elected Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Mr. David Lammy on his appointment as the British Foreign Secretary. The two Ministers lauded the positive contributions of British Pakistanis towards reinforcing the cordial relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The Deputy Prime Minister underlined the importance Pakistan accords to its relations with the United Kingdom including in the context of the Commonwealth. He said he looked forward to working with Foreign Secretary Lammy on tackling climate change, creating opportunities for young people, and boosting trade and investment.

WASHINGTON - US Vice President Ka­mala Harris launched her election campaign Monday with a blis­tering personal attack on Donald Trump and vowed to win in November despite the “rollercoaster” of President Joe Biden’s shock exit. Turning her fire on Trump, Harris referred to her past role as California’s chief prosecutor, saying she “took on perpetrators of all kinds.” “Predators who abused women. Biden dropped out on Sunday and endorsed Harris after three weeks of intensifying pressure, triggered by a disastrous debate per­formance against Trump. Aiming to become the first woman president in US history, the 59-year-old Harris won the backing of a seemingly unassailable number of Democrats. Donors have rallied behind Harris, pouring a record $81 million into her cam­paign in the 24 hours after Biden stood aside.

Did you ever wonder who makes the absolute best roast beef sandwich North of Boston? Well, on Friday, July 19, we launch a contest to find out whose beef is superior. There will be two rounds of voting. The winner will be announced Friday, Sept. 20.