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Pakistan's defence and foreign policy officials call for strengthening capabilities of naval force
The Economic Times
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July 30, 2025
Pakistan's senior defence and foreign policy officials on Wednesday called for strengthening the capabilities of the naval force to counter emerging challenges. "The situation demands integrated, multi-domain security strategies," Vice Chief of...
Pakistan surprises by holding key rate steady to stabilise inflation
Gulf Today
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July 30, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged at 11% on Wednesday, saying the outlook for inflation had deteriorated due to energy prices, surprising analysts who had expected another cut. The Monetary Policy Committee of...
WCL 2025: India-Pakistan semi-final likely to get cancelled; check the latest update
The Economic Times
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July 30, 2025
The much-anticipated World Championship of Legends semi-final clash between India and Pakistan is now in doubt, with reports suggesting that several Indian players are inclined to boycott the match due to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the...
Double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier passes away after mountaineering accident in Pakistan
APA
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German double Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has passed away at the age of 31, APA reports. An experienced and certified mountaineer, the seven-time world champion was on a trip in the Karakoram mountains in Pakistan when she was caught...
REPORT: Olympic Champ Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Climbing Accident in Pakistan
Breitbart
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July 30, 2025
Laura Dahlmeier, a German Olympic biathlon champion, has died in a tragic mountain climbing accident in Pakistan. She was 31 years old. A local government official confirmed on Wednesday that efforts are underway to retrieve the former Olympian’s...
Olympic champion has died in a climbing accident in Pakistan, officials say
Edmonton Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Olympics Other Sports Author of the article: Associated Press Riaz Khan Published Jul 30, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read Women's 7.5km biathlon sprint gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, of Germany,...
Countries offering visa-free access to Pakistanis
Pakistan Today
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July 30, 2025
Citizens of Pakistan can travel visa-free to over 30 countries, according to a report by Henley & Partners, a global residence and citizenship advisory firm. The report identifies 12 countries, mostly in Africa, Oceania, and Asia, as the world’s...
Laura Dahlmeier: German biathlete dies in a climbing accident in Pakistan
Al Jazeera
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July 30, 2025
German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died on a mountain in northern Pakistan after a climbing accident at a remote site that rescuers struggled to reach because of bad weather, a local government spokesman has said. Dahlmeier, an Olympic...
Ambassador to Pakistan at conference on labor and migration
ANSA
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July 30, 2025
Italy's ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, today participated in a high-level conference held in Islamabad on labor and migration issues, held as part of the 'Skill-Net' project funded by the European Union through the Partnership...
Asia Cup 2025: Operation Sindoor's ongoing nature forces India vs Pakistan match abandonment
CricketAddictor
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July 30, 2025
The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has now been officially cleared to go ahead from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. But the decision to schedule the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match on September 14 has sparked a storm of controversy and triggered a wave...
Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
The Express Tribune
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July 30, 2025
Listen to article Germany's two-time Olympic biathlon gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead aged 31 on Wednesday after being hit by falling rocks on a Pakistani mountain. The dangerous nature of the site made rescue efforts...
PM says Pakistan's triumph over India left world in awe
The News International
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July 30, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed Pakistan’s conventional war victory over India as the ultimate achievement, calling it a moment that shocked the world. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, the premier said Pakistan’s historic win...
Trilaterals in Testing Times? The Pakistan-Afghanistan Dynamic and China’s Diplomatic Calculus
South Asian Voices
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July 30, 2025
At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin, China, Beijing stressed the importance of stability in Afghanistan and underlined the need for multilateral efforts for the country’s...
Pakistan's central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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ISLAMABAD, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced its decision to maintain the key policy rate at 11 percent, citing increased inflationary pressures linked to recent energy price adjustments. In its statement,...
Laura Dahlmeier Dies: Two-Time Olympic Biathlon Champion Passes Away at Age 31 After Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Peshawar, July 30: German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died on a mountain peak in the Karakoram mountain range following a climbing accident, and efforts are underway to retrieve her body, a local government spokesman said Wednesday....
German Olympic star Dahlmeier dies after mountaineering accident in Pakistan
Daily Pakistan
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July 30, 2025
GILGIT – German Olympic gold medallist and former biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has died in a tragic landslide while attempting to summit Laila Peak, a 6,096-meter mountain in northern Pakistan. The fatal incident occurred earlier this week when the...
Pakistan ranks among world’s most generous nations
The Arabian Stories
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July 30, 2025
Muscat: According to the latest World Giving Report released by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in partnership with the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), Pakistan ranks 17th globally for its generosity, measured through helping...
Laura Dahlmeier Dead At 31: Why Couldn't They Rescue Her After Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 30, 2025
Pakistan's treacherous mountain ranges have claimed another world-class sportsperson, as Olympic double gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier joined the grim roll call of athletes who have perished pursuing their passion in the Karakoram's unforgiving...
Revving In The Dark: Pakistan’s Neglect of Motorsport
Friday Times
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July 30, 2025
In Pakistan, passion for cars runs deeper than aesthetics or luxury—it is about performance, precision, and purpose. Across cities and rural towns, a growing community of young enthusiasts is building and tuning machines – not merely for...
Pakistan’s Hopes of Closer ASEAN Integration—a Pipe Dream?
The Irrawaddy
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July 30, 2025
Over the decades, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has emerged as a model of regional cooperation, pragmatism, and shared prosperity. Its success is not merely institutional but philosophical: rooted in consensus-building,...