ISLAMABAD - A Pakistan Army officer and three soldiers were martyred in an intelligence- based operation (IBO) in Tirah area of Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Security forces conducted an IBO in Tirah on the reported presence of terrorists, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During conduct of the operation, Pakistan Army troops led by Lt Col Muhammad Hassan Haider effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, the media wing of military said. As a result of which three terrorists were killed, while three others got injured, it added. The ISPR said that during the intense exchange of fire, Lt Col Muhammad Hassan Haider (43 years old, resident of Islamabad), Naik Khushdil Khan (31 years old, resident of district Lakki Marwat), Naik Rafique Khan (27 years old, resident of district Charsadda) and Lance Naik Abdul Qadir (33 years old, resident of district Murree), having fought gallantly embraced martyrdom.

A recent report from AidData, a US-based international development research lab, has revealed that Pakistan is the third-largest recipient of Chinese development finance worldwide, with a substantial portfolio of $70.3 billion. As per the report, Pakistan constitutes China’s third-largest country-level loan portfolio globally, following Russia and Venezuela, with a total of 161 loans worth $68.9 billion. The report notes a shift in Chinese development finance, with a higher proportion now being allocated to rescue loans rather than developmental projects. Out of 127 infrastructure projects worth $38.8 billion, only three projects worth $452 million have been suspended or canceled. The report highlights that Pakistan’s energy portfolio represented 10.2 percent of China’s global energy portfolio across numerous countries.

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12:14 p.m. Rape, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor on El Camino Real. 5:27 p.m. Info Report (suspicious circumstances) on S El Camino Real. Oct. 258:04 a.m. Drug sales on S El Camino Real. Felony warrant on Hicks Dr.11:10 p.m. Resisting and battery on a peace officer on El Camino Real. Assault on Franscioni St.Oct. 410:34 a.m. Lost property on Main St.11:00 a.m. Traffic violation on Serra ST.1:45 p.m. Traffic violation on Metz Rd.

From Tribune staff reportsST CLAIR COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:07 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, has claimed the life of a Pell City man, according to Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “William C. Kimbert, 28, was fatally injured when the 2012 Dodge Avenger that he was driving was struck by a 2020 Kia Forte,” Bailey said. “Kimbert was not using a seat belt at the time of crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.”The female driver of the Forte was injured and transported to the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital (UAB) for treatment. The crash occurred on Interstate 20 near the 150 mile marker, approximately six miles east of Moody, in St. Clair County. No further information is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has urged the world community to redouble its efforts to settle the Kashmir dispute as per the United Nations resolutions to reduce such catastrophe in South Asia. In a statement, the APHC spokesman said that the United Nations and the world powers has either forgotten the Kashmir dispute or they are deliberately ignoring it even though it is one of the oldest unresolved disputes on the UN agenda. He said that India has enforced black laws like Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Public Safety Act and Unlawful Act in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir to kill, arrest and terrorize innocent and unarmed Kashmiris.

Despite Dortmund’s recent setback on domestic soil—a 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich—they enter their 150th Champions League game today and you better be sure they will try do everything and anything to secure the dub. Newcastle will try to sustain their positive momentum following the controversial Premier League win against Arsenal last weekend, marked by Anthony Gordon’s VAR-validated goal. Newcastle, riding high after defeating Manchester United and ending a 20-year Champions League away win drought, faces more than a few injury problems, though that’s nothing new at this point. Win it, and see BVB off the Champions League. “He’s competing with very good players in his position, that has to be noted, so let’s wait and see what Gareth does.

The Viola reacted this summer by offloading the latter pair and buying M’Bala Nzola and Lucas Beltrán. For now, though, I’d like to focus on Nzola, because it’s very strange that he’s struggled as much as he has. M'Bala Nzola was able to score 13 goals last season for Spezia receiving passes from Mehdi Bourabia.. My aim was to see what ways Nzola usually contributes to goals. More than that, though, he’s pretty good at controlling a long thump over everyone’s heads, holding off a defender, and then either scoring himself or setting up a teammate.

MUZAFFARABAD - Jammu Martyrs Day in memory of the massacre of Muslims by Hindu extremists who were on the way to Pakistan on November 6, 1947, was observed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday with a pledge to continue the liberation movement in occupied Kashmir. While addressing the rally, the speakers said that on November 6, 1947, millions of Muslims were massacred in Jammu. Speakers said that millions of Muslim citizens were forcibly evicted from their homes and forced to leave the state. They were of the view that the genocide of Muslims in Jammu was an organized plan to turn Muslims into a minority. They demanded the United Nations to implement its resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir to stop the genocide of Muslims under Indian occupation.

Pakistan Cricket Board asking Muhamamd Rizwan to delete his X (formerly Twitter) post showing support for Gaza is a sorry state of affairs. Under duress from the International Cricket Board (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI), PCB is stealing away freedom of expression from popular cricket stars. Instead of protecting the cricketers, the PCB is indulged in dealings that take it off course in controlling illegal betting. For the cricketers who wish to play good cricket and uphold principles, this is a morale-breaking reality. Pakistan cricket needs good performance as much as it needs ethical ownership of the sport.

French Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Nicolas Galey shared his experiences of living in Pakistan with host and journalist Fatima Zaidi. The envoy maintained that the scheme favoured Pakistani exports considerably in certain fields, particularly its fundamental industry -- textiles. The French ambassador also laid emphasis on cooperation in the field of agriculture as Pakistan was the fifth largest producer of milk globally. The French ambassador also expanded on prospects for Pakistani students, who want to pursue various disciplines in his country. The French ambassador also expressed his liking of Pakistani cuisine and said it was part of his journey of discovery in the country.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani rupee on Monday witnessed 89-paisa devaluation against US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 285.28 against the previous day’s closing at Rs 284.31. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 285 and Rs 287.5 respectively. The price of the Euro increased by Rs 4.51 to close at Rs 306.59 against the last day’s closing of Rs 302.08, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The Japanese Yen increased by 01 paisa and closed at Rs 1.90; whereas an increase of Rs 7.01 was witnessed in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which traded at Rs 353.64 as compared to the last closing of Rs 346.63. The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal increased by 27 and 26 paisas to close at Rs 77.67 and Rs 75.04 respectively.

KYIV-Russian strikes overnight in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa left eight people wounded and damaged a historic art museum, Ukrainian officials said on Monday, in the latest barrage of drones and missiles. Images released by officials from inside the Odesa Fine Arts Museum showed art ripped from the walls of the 19th-century building and windows blown out by the aerial bombardment. The governor of the Odesa region, Oleg Kiper, said most of the collection had already been removed during the war. Eight people were wounded in the Odesa region, he said. “It is a miracle that no one was seriously injured,” Prokudin said, specifying that a 54-year-old woman had been wounded.

Despite all the (understandable) focus on the Newcastle - Arsenal match, there was a full slate of Premier League action this weekend. Fulham 0 - Manchester United 1United needed a 91st minute goal from Bruno to take the points. Coming into the weekend, the three promoted teams had the worst ever combined points return at this stage of the season. Sheffield United 2 - Wolves 1Oliver Norwood converted a penalty in the 100th minute to snatch the points for the Blades. Everton 1 - Brighton 1An unfortunate own goal off Ashley Young cancelled out an early goal from Vitaly Mykolenko to split the points.

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