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Afghanistan’s commerce minister Nooruddin Azizi has arrived in New Delhi for a five‑day visit aimed at reducing dependence on Pakistan and boosting trade through alternative routes, including Iran’s Chabahar port.

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem clinched gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 in Riyadh with a throw of 83.05 meters. Fellow Pakistani Muhammad Yasir secured silver, while Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Currey took bronze.

The U.S. Congress has acknowledged Pakistan’s battlefield superiority during the May 2025 clashes with India, noting that Islamabad’s deployment of advanced Chinese fighter jets and missiles not only secured military advantage but also validated Beijing’s defense exports in live combat.

Senior journalist Hamid Mir has reported that Pakistan and India have launched a new lobbying battle, spending millions of dollars to influence U.S. policy and gain President Donald Trump’s support.

The trailer of Aditya Dhar’s new film Dhurandhar has sparked heated discussion across South Asia. With Sanjay Dutt portraying Karachi’s late police officer Chaudhry Aslam and references to the Lyari gang war, the film has drawn attention for its depiction of Pakistan’s stories through an Indian lens.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to Washington was marked by ceremonial grandeur, strategic agreements, and ambitious investment pledges. Welcomed by President Donald Trump at the White House, the trip underscored the depth of US–Saudi relations, while also touching on sensitive regional issues and future cooperation in defense, energy, and peace initiatives.

The judiciary has initiated implementation of the 27th Amendment, with Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Ameenuddin Khan jointly approving new appointments. Justice Jamal Mandokhail and Justice Aamer Farooq have been nominated to important judicial bodies.

A senior White House official has said President Donald Trump will use his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to encourage Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, a U.S.‑brokered initiative aimed at normalizing ties between Israel and Arab states.

A television discussion on the National Finance Commission (NFC) award turned fiery when participants debated Bilawal Bhutto’s stance. Barrister Aqeel Malik, anchorperson Mohammad Malick, and Faisal Chaudhry exchanged sharp comments about whether the PPP leader had refused to engage on the issue.

PTV Sports Executive Director Aalia Rasheed has said that Pakistan still lacks proper planning for sports infrastructure even 16 years after the Sri Lanka team attack. She noted that while the PCB is now working on accommodation facilities in Lahore, a national‑level approach is urgently needed.