8 dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack: police – World
Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded on Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China and the suspect — a former student — has been arrested, police said. The attack took place in the evening at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in the city of Yixing […]
With Trump, already negligible US distance with Israel to vanish – World
For more than a year, the United States has steadfastly backed Israel in its invasion of Gaza while quietly counselling restraint on occasion. With Donald Trump’s return, the little nuance present will vanish, although his hunger for deal-making makes him less predictable. Trump, unlike every other recent president, has not even paid lip service to […]
Ukraine’s Zelensky says wants to end war by diplomacy next year – World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv would like to end the war with Russia next year through “diplomatic means”, as both countries prepare for Donald Trump’s return to the White House. February 2025 will mark the third anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, with Russia’s troops gaining ground in recent months against […]
Senate committee to meet on VPN restrictions despite IT ministry’s absence – Pakistan
PPP Senator Palwasha Khan called for a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications on Monday, with or without the IT ministry, to discuss the blocking of “illegal VPNs” across Pakistan. The use of virtual private networks has surged in Pakistan as people are using them to access X, which has […]
Five-star Johnson helps hosts Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan – Sport
Australia seamer Spencer Johnson claimed a maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket as the hosts beat Pakistan by 13 runs in the second T20 International on Saturday to clinch the three-match series 2-0. Chasing 148 to win, Pakistan made a sluggish start and were reeling at 44-4 at one stage after losing Mohammad Rizwan for […]
ICC announces Champions Trophy Tour itinerary for Pakistan-hosted tournament – Sport
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced the Global Trophy Tour for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be starting from today in Islamabad. The trophy, after travelling across eight participating countries, will reach host Pakistan — also the defending champions — on Jan 27, 2025. The announcement comes amid tensions between India, […]
PM Shehbaz condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in Kalat – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday condemned a “terrorist attack” in Kalat, stating that such cowardly acts cannot deter the country’s resolve. In a post on X today, premier Shehbaz — while condemning the latest attack — sent his “heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families”. He said that immediate action would be taken against the […]
PM Shehbaz condemns ‘terrorist attack on unarmed civilians’ in Kalat – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday condemned a “terrorist attack on unarmed civilians” in Kalat, stating that such cowardly acts cannot deter the country’s resolve. In a post on X today, premier Shehbaz — while condemning the latest attack — sent his “heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families”. He said that immediate action would be […]
ICC announces itinerary for Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy Tour – Sport
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced the Global Trophy Tour for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was starting on Saturday in Islamabad. The trophy, after travelling across eight participating countries, will reach host Pakistan — also the defending champions — on Jan 27, 2025. The announcement comes amid tensions between India, the […]
Haris Rauf takes four wickets as Pakistan hold hosts Australia to 147-9 in 2nd T20 – Sport
Haris Rauf took 4-22 as Pakistan restricted Australia to 147-9 in the second game of their T20 series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. After a rip-roaring start by the hosts, Pakistan bowled beautifully to peg them back, with Abbas Afridi (3-17) also impressive. But they were let down by sloppy fielding with a […]