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In a message marking the third year of the current parliament's tenure, the Supreme Leader outlined a comprehensive agenda designed to stabilise the Iranian economy. He emphasised that the legislative branch must now function as a pillar of national recovery, focusing on critical metrics including inflation control and liquidity management.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday said countries cannot have double standards in their fight against terrorism and called on responsible nations to take decisive action against terrorist groups and those states which sponsor or finance such groups.

The Ministry of Defence statement said that the dialogue reaffirmed the robust bilateral defence partnership between the two nations.

In a post shared on X, Sammi Deen Baloch accused the provincial government of creating an atmosphere of fear for critical voices, including journalists, writers, activists, poets, linguists, and academics. She said recent remarks attributed to the chief minister reflected a disturbing trend of suppressing dissent in Balochistan.

First held in Australia last October, this meeting reflects unprecedented progress in the bilateral defence partnership and a shared ambition to enhance cooperation.

The Federal Board of Revenue's withholding and advance tax policies are placing severe strain on Pakistan's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, especially the food industry, according to Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry Chairman Zubair Ghangra. Ghangra stated that the current taxation framework has become a major obstacle to industrial growth and business sustainability, as reported by Dawn.