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Pakistan & Kuwait Sign Defence Pact As Islamabad Expands Military Ties Across Gulf Region

Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a defence pact as Islamabad expands its military and strategic ties across the Gulf region. The agreement marks another development in Pakistan’s growing defence engagement with Gulf countries and could strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The pact comes amid changing security dynamics across the Middle East, where regional powers are reassessing defence partnerships and military cooperation. Pakistan has maintained longstanding relations with Gulf states, making the agreement strategically significant.

Keralam Home Minister asks Crime Branch to verify reports Sukumara Kurup is alive

Vin Diesel's Dolly Parton tribute: Hear Fast &amp; Furious actor's rendition

Vin Diesel, best known for the Fast &amp; Furious film franchise, delivered a haunting rendition of Dolly Parton's I Will Love You after the singer's death at 80.

Manoj Bajpayee buys 4.45-acre land near Lonavala, Pune for  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.37 crore

Manoj Bajpayee purchased the agricultural land in Mulshi Taluka near Lonavala in Pune district on August 25

Food vlogger Kripal Amanna’s brother-in-law missing in Nepal floods

Kripal Amanna seeks help as his US citizen brother-in-law goes missing during devastating Nepal-Tibet floods.

Priyanka Chopra's mom on Kriti Sanon ad row: ‘There should be boundaries’

Kriti Sanon had defended her outfit choice, emphasizing the emotional essence of festivals over clothing norms.&nbsp;

‘Don’t use this marketing line again': Rishabh Pant urged to do more

Rishabh Pant hit two fifties in the series against Sri Lanka, which India won 1-0.&nbsp;

Karan Johar hails Krystle D’Souza's calculated strategy on The Traitors 2

In the latest episode, Karan Johar acknowledged how carefully Krystle has played the game as the show nears finale.&nbsp;

‘Anaesthesia k alag maze hai bhai’: Uorfi Javed hospitalised again

The actor and influencer posted a few glimpses of her stay, including a close-up of the IV cannula on her hand.