Putin says Ukraine twice approached Russia regarding peace talks via Turkiye – World
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Friday that Ukraine has twice approached Russia with peace proposals, mediated by Turkiye, only to abandon its initiatives soon after. In an interview with the Russian channel Rossiya 1, Putin urged Kyiv to clarify its stance on peace talks. “Our Turkish partners … have approached us with what they […]
Cadet martyred in Lakki Marwat mosque attack: ISPR – Pakistan
A 19-year-old army cadet was martyred when armed terrorists opened fire on a mosque during evening prayers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Friday, the military’s media wing said. According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gentleman Cadet Arif Ullah was offering prayers in the mosque when the attack took […]
Accused Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump emails – World
The accused Iranian hacking group who intercepted Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign emails have finally found some success in getting their stolen material published after initially failing to interest the mainstream media. In recent weeks, the hackers began peddling Trump emails more widely to one Democratic political operative, who has posted a trove […]
Trump leads Harris in latest US presidential poll surveys, with economy at centre of voter concerns – World
As the US presidential election approaches, the most recent polls show former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the race, with the economy playing a role in voters’ decisions. A poll released on Thursday by CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey showed that Trump leading Harris 48 per cent to 46pc nationally, with a […]
4 cops injured as convoy of prison vans attacked near Sangjiani: police – Pakistan
Armed suspects on Friday attacked a convoy of three police vans near Sangjiani Toll Plaza outside Islamabad, police said. According to a statement from the Islamabad Police spokesperson, the vans were transferring 82 prisoners to Attock Jail after an appearance before the district magistrate earlier today. The 82 prisoners included two PTI lawmakers and four […]
Pakistan bowled out for 344, lead England by 77 runs in third Test in Pindi – Sport
Saud Shakeel’s crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners blew away England’s top order to boost their hopes of a memorable series victory on day two of the deciding third test in Rawalpindi on Friday. Pakistan had slumped to 46-3 but Saud stitched four 50-plus partnerships, including with tailenders Noman Ali […]
Major gains make shares at PSX breach 90,000 milestone – Business
Bulls retained their control over the trade floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares surged more than 1,100 points to a new high in intraday trade on Friday. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 1141.43, or 1.25 per cent to stand at 90,087.41 points from the previous close of 88,945.98 points at 9:55am. Finally, […]
India, China begin implementing new border pact, ending Himalayan face-off – World
India and China have begun implementing an agreement to end a military standoff on their disputed Himalayan border, the two sides said on Friday, in the biggest thaw between the Asian giants since deadly clashes between their armies four years ago. Troops who were eyeball-to-eyeball at two points on the frontier in the western Himalayas […]
Shakeel’s gritty century lifts Pakistan to parity in third Test against England – Sport
Middle-order batsman Saud Shakeel’s gritty century helped Pakistan fight back to equal England’s first innings total of 267 at tea on day two of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday. The 29-year-old left-hander held Pakistan’s innings together with an unbeaten 107, built run-by-run with 75 singles, and only four boundaries. He defied England […]
Ex-wife of boxer Muhammad Ali in Afghanistan to build sports stadium: Taliban govt – Sport
A former wife of legendary US boxer Muhammad Ali arrived in the Afghan capital, a Taliban government official said on Friday, to reportedly open a stadium in a country where women are barred from sports. The head of the Taliban government’s sports directorate, Ahmadullah Wasiq, told AFP that Khalilah Camacho-Ali, who was married to the […]