Pakistan
Resolution of Kashmir dispute only way to ensure durable peace: President Alvi
In a message on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal, the president said we honour the sacrifices of the Kashmiris in their just struggle for their right to self-determination.

Islamabad: President Dr. Arif Alvi has said the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people is the only way to ensure durable peace and stability in the region.
In a message on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal, the president said we honour the sacrifices of the Kashmiris in their just struggle for their right to self-determination.
He said India's actions of 5 August 2019 contravene several United Nations Security Council resolutions which stipulated that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir will be made in accordance with the will of the people through a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.
Arif Alvi said Pakistan will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their just struggle.
He called upon the international community to take practical steps to hold India accountable for its gross and widespread human rights violations in IIOJK and to facilitate a peaceful resolution of this long-standing dispute.
Pakistan
Outlawed TTP commander Omar Khalid Khorasani killed in Paktika blast
Top TTP commander Omar Khalid Khorasani aka Abdul Wali has been killed in Afghanistan

Kabul: Omar Khalid Khorasani, outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) senior commander has been killed along with his three other associates in an attack near Paktika province of Afghanistan, GNN reported Monday.
According to sources privy to the matter, Abdul Wali aka Omar Khalid Khorasani was killed after his vehicle was targeted with a mysterious explosive device in eastern Afghanistan.
Reportedly, the TTP leaders were travelling in the Birmal district of Paktika for consultation when their vehicle hit a roadside mine in Sharqi village.
All on board the vehicle were killed, reports said without giving more details.
No further details were provided by the sources.
Pakistan
UAE intends to invest in diverse sectors of Pakistan: PM
Both brotherly countries are very keen to further strengthen their multifaceted relationship.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says United Arab Emirates (UAE) is going to make investment in various sectors of Pakistan.
In a tweet, he said both brotherly countries are very keen to further strengthen their multifaceted relationship.
Grateful to my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan @MohamedBinZayed
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 7, 2022
for the investment that the UAE is going to make in various sectors of Pakistan. Both brotherly countries are very keen to further strengthen their multifaceted relationship.
Terming Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan as his brother, the Prime Minister extended thanked him for investment in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.
The two leaders exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close and cordial relations and Qatar is home to over two hundred thousand Pakistani diaspora that is playing a pivotal role in development of both countries.
Sports
Commonwealth Games: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold
This is the second gold for Pakistan in Commonwealth Games 2022.

Pakistan’s ace Javelin thrower Nadeem bagged gold in Commonwealth Games Javelin with record throw of 90.18 meters. The Olympian’s throw was also the games' record—registered in his fifth attempt.
In the ongoing Commonwealth Games at Birmingham, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem has won gold medal in the Javelin throw competition with a monstrous throw of 90.18 meters.
During the first round of the javelin throw final, the athlete created a record through an 86.81-metre throw. However, in the fifth attempt, Nadeem set a new CWG record of 90.18m throw—becoming first Pakistani to hold the record.
This is the second gold for Pakistan in Commonwealth Games 2022.
Previously, Arshad had a career-best throw of 86.38, which he pulled off during the Imam Reza Cup held in Mashhad Iran, in 2021.
Earlier, weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt had won the gold medal for Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a record lift of 405 kilogram.
Pakistani athletes have complained of not receiving enough support from sports authorities in the form of training and infrastructure, yet have continued to perform impressively in global tournaments.
Last month, Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani to secure the fifth position in the men’s javelin competition at the World Athletics Championship held in the United States.
Nadeem's exceptional performance brought Pakistan’s medals tally in the ongoing games to eight.
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