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The US is closing its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing safety concerns. Pakistan's Defense Minister Asif warned that any future miscalculation by adversaries would be met with a more intense response. Separately, Pakistan's first Chinese submarine is set to boost the country's naval capability. The Pakistan Navy also helped a stranded Indian ship in the Arabian Sea after an SOS message.
On Pakistan's request, Trump briefly paused Project Freedom, while the blockade continues.
The arrest of a Pakistani journalist has spurred a dispute over Al-Qaida allegations.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary