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PILDAT says Feb 8 polls record lowest fairness score since 2013

  The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has issued a report detailing its assessment of the recently-concluded general election, expressing deep concerns over a decline in fairness scores compared to previous election cycles.

Pakistan strikes-back in Iran after airspace violation, atlest 9 killed

  Pakistan on Thursday morning struck terrorist hideouts in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, less than 48 hours after Iran violated its airspace. 

Violation of Air space, Pakistan to recall ambassador from Iran

  The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday said Pakistan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and suspend all high-level visits ongoing or planned between the two countries following the “unprovoked violation of its airspace” by Tehran. 

Israel continues to bomb the Gaza strip

  The bombing has not stopped ‘even for a minute   Refaat al Areer, a Gaza resident, tells Al Jazeera what it was like spending the night under the constant sound of Israeli bombardment in the besieged enclave. 

After Opener Defeat Iran tastes the victory against Wales

  FIFA World Cup 2022, Wales vs Iran Highlights: Iran struck two goals in the injury time to beat 10-man Wales in a Group B match. 

Iran Claims to develop hypersonic missile

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general claimed Thursday that the Islamic republic has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog. 

Iranian protesters set fire to police station as unrest over woman’s death spreads

  Protesters in Tehran and several other Iranian cities torched police stations and vehicles on Thursday as unrest triggered by the death of a woman detained by the Islamic Republic’s morality police intensified for a sixth day. 

Iran Says It will execute informant who led CIA to General Suleimani

Iran says its citizen who provided information to US and Israeli intelligence services on the whereabouts of the slain Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Qassem Soleimani will be executed soon. 

Sanction lifted over Iran's Nuclear Programm

EU foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini along with Iranian FM Javed Zarif reading announcement of lifting ban over Iran Following Tehran's commitment to the joint comprehensive plan of action by International Atomic Energy Agency, Sanctions imposed on Iran's Nuclear program are lifted. The joint announcement came from European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini along with Foreign Minister of Iran Javed Zarif. 

Iran Releases 10 detained US Navy Sailors

Iran Revolutionary guards releases picture of detained US Navy Sailors from an undisclosed location Tehran : Iran releases 10 United States Navy sailors after they were arrested from Persian Gulf. The release came with in 24 hours of arrest, which was hailed by both countries as a sign of evolving relations between both countries after signing of nuclear accord.

Saudi Seek Pakistani Support against Iran

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Talal (File Photo) Islamabad : Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Muhummad Bin Salman who is also minster of Defence and deputy prime minister, arrives in Pakistani Capital today to seek support as Kingdom mulls additional steps against its neighbor Iran.

Iran says it shoots down an Israeli spy drone near Natanz nuclear facility

File photo of Israel's Long range Heron stealth drone . Tehran : Iran has its Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has shot down an Israeli spy drone over the Iranian sky which was heading towards Natanz nuclear facility. The IRGC announced in a statement that the stealth and radar-evading spy drone intended to reach the nuclear facility in Natanz, but was targeted by a surface-to-Air missile (SAM) before it reached the area.

Iran has announced to acquire multiple-warhead missile system

Iran is in possession of four type of missile system with multiple warheads and precision.  Tehran : Iran's Revolutionary guard has announced that it had acquired latest multiple warhead missile system, Iranian defence minister Hussain Dehgan announced that they are in possession of four type missile on Iranian inventory named Qiam, Qadr H1, Fateh-110, and Persian Gulf.

Iran Cancels Pakistan gas line loan

The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline was inaugurated by former Pak-Iran presidents Asif Zardari and Ahmadi Najad Tehran : Iran has said that she is canceling the loan of about $ 500 million to Pakistan to build the proposed gas pipeline in Pakistani side as Iran is not obliged to do so. Iran's Deputy Oil Minister Ali Majedi says Iran has no obligation to finance the Pakistani side of the project and also doesn't have the money.

Iran seeks better cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Iranian FM  wants to assure Gulf states about the nuclear deal  Oman: Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javed Zarif called on Saudi Arabia to cooperate  with Tehran for better regional stability. Zarif said this during his official visit of Oman as a part of his to tour of Gulf States to assure them that Iran's recent nuclear deal with world super powers is in the interest of the region.

Sectarian Violence Spreads in more Pakistani cities

Shia Sunni violence has severely divided the Muslim World Islamabad : Following the violent clashes between Shia and Sunni sects in Rawalpindi on the day of Muharram procession, (Islamic Calender) in which  10 people were killed and government imposed a three day curfew, the violence has spread in other cities of Pakistan.

Man survived after hanging about 12 minutes in Iran

  Ali Raza Survived after being hanged for 12 minutes (Photo AFP) Tehran : A man survived after being hanged for about 12 minutes in Iran, according to Iranian news agency FARS News reported the incident. According to reports a man Ali Raza was hanged about 12 minutes and released after doctor declared him dead. But, before burial, some signs of life were observed by relatives who took him to hospital where doctors after giving him first aid.

Iran hires long range assault drone, to teach “Drone Hunting” in schools

A boy with Iranian leader portrait walks near captured US top-secret RQ-170 Sentinel drone which was put on display in Tehran Tehran : Iran has claimed giant advancements in designing and manufacturing drones, including those with assault capabilities, reported by Russian Today . Iran’s aerospace industry vowed to teach alien drone hunting techniques in schools. Rear Admiral Gholam Reza Khadem Biqam, Lt Cdr of Iranian Navy, has revealed that dozens of new surveillance and assault UAVs have been delivered to the country’s Navy.

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