People on Wednesday continued sacrificing animals and taking part in festivities on the third day of Eid Al-Adha. The Muslims celebrating Eidul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) with religious fervour to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismael (AS). The faithful are slaughtering their sacrificial animals in remembrance of Sunnat-e Ibrahimi on third day of the Eid. Civic authorities of cities and towns have been on alert and have made special arrangements for disposal of offal and remains of slaughtered animals during three days of Eidul Adha. Eidul Adha is one of two Eid festivals observed by the Muslim faithful, to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his own son to God.

Russia and on Wednesday signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which will serve as the foundation for future bilateral cooperation, according to the Kremlin. "Last year, as a result of your visit to Russia, we have made significant progress in building our interstate relations. During the Korean War of 1950-1953, Soviet pilots flew tens of thousands of combat missions to support North Korean soldiers. Our predecessors provided a solid foundation for the development of our relations today," he said. According to Ushakov, the new agreement will reflect the significant changes in the geopolitical landscape and bilateral relations between Russia and .

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in 's capital Pyongyang on Tuesday for his first visit to the nation in 24 years, the Kremlin said. The Russian president was invited by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who "personally met Vladimir Putin at the airport in Pyongyang," the Kremlin said in a statement. Russia and plan to sign several documents after the talks, with a joint statement expected from Putin and Kim, said Ushakov. Putin and Kim are to travel together back to the airport after a formal state reception with speeches exchanged by both leaders. The last time Putin visited was in 2000, when the country was still under the leadership of Kim Jong Il, father of current leader Kim Jong Un.

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Due to a fault in the global submarine cable, the internet service was affected in some parts of Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), a malfunction has occurred in the international submarine cable SMW4, which is one of the seven cables connecting Pakistan to the globle through internet web. Due to the malfunction, the users may experience slow internet service during peak hours. The PTA asserted that the teams are working to determine the fault and rectify it at earliest.

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Festivities continue on the second day of across Pakistan with the revered observance of the Sunnah of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim [AS]. Since morning, major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar alongside various other towns have been witnessing animal sacrifices. Despite sweltering temperatures, public enthusiasm is evident as amusement parks, theme parks and picnic spots draw visitors' droves. falls in the 12th Islamic month, Zil Hajj, which marks the conclusion of the Islamic lunar calendar and includes the annual Hajj pilgrimage. A persistent heatwave continued across Punjab on Eid day, with the Met Office forecasting similar weather conditions during the remaining Eid holidays.

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Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain claimed on Tuesday that PTI founder Imran Khan enjoyed longstanding favour among several judicial figures. He expressed the belief that had there been proper accountability, figures like Mujeebur Rehman and Altaf Hussain would not have garnered judicial favour. Hussain emphasised the importance of taking firm action against those who undermined state institutions. The minister acknowledged the judiciary's integrity, but voiced concerns about perceived inclination towards former prime minister Imran Khan in recent court decisions. The minister hailed the PML-N government's 100-day performance as historic, expressing optimism for the country's development in the coming years.

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Monday visited the Line of Control (LOC) in the Haji Pir sector to celebrate Eidul Azha with the troops. The COAS offered Eid prayers with the officers and soldiers at the frontline, praying for Pakistan’s peace and prosperity. Addressing the troops, the COAS commended their dedication, high morale, and commitment to defending the motherland. “Pakistan has always supported peace and stability in the region; however, any provocation or violation of Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty will be met with a swift and resolute response, with the full support of the nation, InshaAllah,” the COAS said. Earlier upon arrival at the LoC, the COAS was received by the Commander of Rawalpindi Corps.

HYDERABAD, Jun 18 (APP):The Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said as the nation celebrated Eidul Azha the oppressed people of Kashmir and Palestine were also remembered in the prayer and subsequent celebrations. He also advised the political parties to desist from criticism at least during the occasion of Eid. Memon said a crackdown was underway against the drug peddlers in Hyderabad, adding that the action would continue until that menace could be uprooted. The minister said action was also being taken against the robbers and street criminals in Sindh’s cities. When about the civic and development issues in Hyderabad the minister acknowledged that the challenges did exist.

WAH CANTT - In order to ensure cleanliness during Eid-ul-Azha, a comprehensive contingency plan has been prepared by the Cantonment Board Taxila (CBT) here on Sunday. Briefing the newsmen about the Eid contingency plan, Cantonment Executive Officer Faheem Aslam said that the leaves of all sanitary workers and other officials of the relevant formations of the CBT had been cancelled on Eid-ul-Azha. He added that these workers would participate in the special cleanliness operation on Eid-ul-Azha, including the collection of waste and offal and sacrificial animals from the entire garrison city and their proper disposal. Responding to a question, he said that the garrison city had been divided into eight zones, with each zone supervisor assigned specific areas to ensure effective results. He also urged the dwellers not to throw waste in drains, forests, garbage trolleys or skips, as non-cooperation may lead to the spread of foul odours and diseases in the city.

Several parts of Karachi experienced light drizzle on Monday night, marking the first day of Eid ul Adha. A local weather forecast website attributed the drizzle to the influence of the Somalian Thrust. "Sea clouds will remain fairly active for the next 36 hours, mainly during night and morning hours," it forecasted. The Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) Early Warning Center had predicted hot and humid weather in Karachi throughout the three days of Eid ul Adha. In other parts of the province, the weather is anticipated to be hot to extremely hot,” the PMD stated.