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Pakistani rescuers find wreckage of lost cargo plane; search on for missing crew

Rescuers found wreckage of a cargo plane off Karachi's coast. The aircraft had reported a navigation system issue before losing contact. Flight data showed sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent. Efforts are underway to locate the five crew members on board. The investigation into the crash is now…

The Economic Times

Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed back

The Guardian - UK

Cargo plane wreckage recovered in Arabian Sea off Pakistan, hunt continues for 5 crew members

Civilian and naval search teams on Wednesday recovered the wreckage of a cargo aircraft that disappeared while approaching Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, officials said, as cited by AP.

The Times of India

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Pakistan cargo plane: Wreckage found off coast as families of missing crew ‘pray for a miracle’

The aircraft rapidly descended before radar and radio contact were lost

The Independent UK

'Minus 22,400 Feet Per Minute': Flight Data Exposes 'Chaotic' Final Plunge of Missing Boeing Jet Off Karachi

A K2 Airways cargo plane vanished over the Arabian Sea near Karachi after reporting a navigation issue, sparking a large-scale search for the missing crew.

International Business Times UK

Pakistan-registered cargo plane missing off Karachi coast after navigation problem

LAHORE — A Pakistan-registered ‌Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew members on board lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday night after reporting a navigational system problem on its way to Karachi, Pakistan aviation authorities said.

Bangkok Post

Extradite political dissidents for repatriating child rapist: Pakistan's demand shocks UK

Shabir Ahmed, 73, was released from prison last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for 30 child rape offences. Known as "Daddy" to his victims, he preyed on vulnerable girls as young as 12, supplying them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse…

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Boeing 737 missing off Pakistan as major rescue mission launched

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The Independent UK

Pakistan demands extradition of UK-based dissidents to accept grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's deportation

Pakistan has told Britain it must hand over political dissidents living in the UK if it wants Islamabad to accept the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.

The Times of India

'Trump misread India': Former NSA John Bolton tears apart Pakistan playbook

At a time when India-US relations are facing one of their most uncertain phases in recent years, Trump’s former National Security Adviser John Bolton offers a blunt assessment of what has gone wrong - and why much of it, in his view, comes down to one man: Donald Trump.

The Times of India

5,000 feet down, 6,000 feet up, then gone: The curious case of the Boeing 737 that vanished in Pakistan in just three minutes

A Boeing 737 freighter disappeared over the Arabian Sea during a routine night flight. The aircraft experienced navigation system malfunctions shortly after departing Sharjah. Radar showed the plane plunging violently and veering off course before contact was lost. Naval and air force units are conducting a widespread search for any…

The Economic Times

Cargo plane with 5 on board goes missing off Pakistan's Karachi coast

The missing aircraft, a Boeing 737 operated by Karachi-based K2 Airways, was flying from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Karachi when it reported a navigation system malfunction at around 9.18 pm local time, according to Pakistan's airport authority. Officials said radar data showed the aircraft suddenly descending and…

The Times of India

Pakistan cargo plane missing off Karachi; search underway

A Pakistan cargo plane lost contact Tuesday night after reporting navigational issues. The aircraft experienced sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent. Early flight data indicated the plane possibly crashed into the sea. Authorities have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation at sea. The missing plane was en…

The Economic Times

Nigel Farage Wants Pakistani Grooming Gang Ringleader Deported and Threatens Visa Ban if Pakistan Refuses

Nigel Farage calls for Shabir Ahmed's deportation and threatens visa restrictions on Pakistan after the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader's release from prison.

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UK govt mulls emergency law to deport grooming gang ringleader to Pakistan

Labour is exploring emergency legislation to deport a grooming gang leader. Shabir Ahmed, convicted of child rape, was released after serving fourteen years. He is currently exempt from deportation due to an old immigration law. The government is considering legislative changes to address this loophole. Discussions are ongoing with Pakistan…

The Economic Times

In Pakistan, not just living but dying too is getting more expensive

Funeral expenses in Rawalpindi are becoming unaffordable for many families. Low-income households now borrow money for burial rites and services. Inflation continues to impact daily costs, even with slower price increases. Government budgets prioritize debt and defense over welfare programs. Economic growth has not yet eased the financial burden on…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia simplifies travel with all-in-one package visa including flights, hotels and e-visa services

Saudi Arabia has launched a pilot Tourist Package Visa service for easier travel. This new initiative combines flights, hotels, and visa processing into one booking. The program aims to simplify travel arrangements for visitors planning trips to the Kingdom. Currently, the pilot phase is available for travelers from select countries…

The Independent UK

Militants kill 9 police officers in attack on post in southwest Pakistan

Authorities say dozens of militants overnight attacked a police post overnight in insurgency-hit southwestern Pakistan, triggering an intense gunbattle that killed nine police officers and wounded some others

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'Stop the genocide': Baloch protesters in Germany raise alarm over Pakistan atrocities

Baloch activists gathered in Bremen, Germany, to protest against what they described as a worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan's Balochistan province, accusing Pakistani authorities of enforced disappearances, custodial killings and collective punishment. Organised by the Baloch National Movement (BNM), the demonstration called on the international community and human rights…

The Economic Times

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pakistan over 'double role' after Sharif's Khamenei tribute

US Pakistan relations: In a recent statement, US Senator Rick Scott criticized Pakistan's potential role in mediating US-Iran relations, referencing past missteps that question Islamabad's credibility. At the same time, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid his respects at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, vowing to uphold a collaborative relationship with Iran.…

The Times of India

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pak over 'double role' after Khamenei tribute

US Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan's role in the US-Iran peace deal, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

The Times of India

TTP claims responsibility for killing of Pakistan Air Force officer in Islamabad

Rebel group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Pakistan air force Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad on Sunday afternoon. The suspect, now arrested, has been identified as Saad Abbasi (22).

The Economic Times

Vladimir Putin, Zelensky want to end war, says US President Donald Trump

Donald Trump stated both leaders desire an end to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He mentioned speaking with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky over the weekend. Trump repeated his assertion of ending eight previous wars successfully. He claimed the India-Pakistan conflict could have involved nuclear weapons. The former president believes the…

The Economic Times

Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's grandson prime accused in the gangrape of two foreign women, demanded $1.5 million ransom after kidnapping

Two foreign women, allegedly abducted and gangraped in Lahore, have departed for Europe after completing legal procedures. The incident, which occurred on June 29, involved women from the Netherlands and Venezuela. Police have apprehended eight suspects, including the grandson of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who reportedly met the victims…

The Economic Times

Pahalgam terror attack: LeT chief Hafiz Saeed named as accused in supplementary chargesheet

Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed has been named an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack supplementary chargesheet by the NIA. Filed in Jammu, the chargesheet implicates Saeed for waging war against India and hatching conspiracies from across the border. This follows an earlier charge sheet naming a Pakistani handler and slain…

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