Longest driverless train system in world operational in Saudi Arabia
Listen to article The world’s longest driverless train system is now fully operational in Saudi Arabia, with the Riyadh Metro completing its phased rollout, according to Gulf News. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has successfully completed the phased rollout of the Riyadh Metro, with the Orange Line officially commencing operations on Sunday. This marks the […]
Elon Musk ‘waiting for approval from the government’ to launch Starlink in Pakistan – World
Tech billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that Starlink applied to launch internet services in Pakistan but was “waiting for approval from the government.” Musk responded to a post on X by a Pakistani user, who said Starlink internet services could “leap” Pakistan “into the future, where every citizen has the chance to connect and […]
Explosions shake area near Damascus weapons depots, war monitor reports
DAMASCUS: A Syria war monitor said explosions on Sunday rocked an area near Damascus housing weapons depots used by the toppled government of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said the blasts in the Kisweh area, south of the Syrian capital, may be the result of an Israeli air strike. The Israeli […]
Shan Masood, Babar Azam set world record with 205-run opening stand
Listen to article Pakistan Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam set a new record for the highest opening partnership in Test history while following on, with a remarkable 205-run stand on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. This partnership, which eclipsed previous records, provided Pakistan a much-needed fightback after being bowled out for […]
The day PPP withdraws support, federal govt will collapse: Shazia Marri – Pakistan
PPP spokesperson Shazia Marri on Sunday criticised the PML-N-led federal government for failing to consult the PPP on key decisions, including the establishment of the Pakistan Maritime and Seaport Authority, saying that the government’s survival hinges on PPP’s support. Tensions between the federal government and its ally PPP have deepened, with senior party officials expressing […]
Ten Palestinian journalists killed in December amid Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip in December killed 10 Palestinian journalists, according to a media group. The Israeli military committed 84 violations and crimes against Palestinian journalists last month, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate said Saturday. Israel “continues its methodology of targeting Palestinian journalists to the point of committing massacres against them,” it said. It […]
PTI’s shifting demands may jeopardise political talks: Irfan Siddiqui
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has introduced new demands in ongoing political negotiations, raising concerns from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui about the future of talks to resolve the country’s political tensions. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, he cautioned that PTI’s shifting stance, which now includes the release of Imran Khan via executive order […]
OIC, University of Lahore launch fellowship for Bangladeshis
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and Pakistan’s University of Lahore have announced a joint fellowship program aimed at Bangladeshi students and scholars, state-run media reported on Sunday. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the fellowship is open to Bangladeshi nationals aged 22 to […]
South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms – World
Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Korea’s political crisis appeared headed toward another high-stakes confrontation. With an arrest warrant against Yoon for alleged insurrection expiring at midnight (1500 GMT) on Monday, multiple groups held demonstrations near his official residence, some […]
South Africa enforce follow-on after dismissing Pakistan for 194
South Africa enforced the follow-on after they bowled out Pakistan for 194 to take a first innings lead of 421 runs on the third day of the second Test at Newlands on Sunday. Pakistan collapsed after a fourth wicket partnership of 98 between Babar Azam (58) and Muhammad Rizwan (46). The stand was broken by […]