Mali gold mine accident kills at least 48: report – World
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali on Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP. Mali is one of Africa’s leading gold producers, and mining sites are regularly the scene of deadly landslides and accidents. Authorities have struggled to control unregulated mining of the […]
KP moot pushes for govt-level talks with Afghanistan, proposes jirga for peace – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: A consultative meeting hosted by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur here on Saturday emphasised the need for government-level dialogue with Afghanistan to ensure peace in the country. It also proposed the formation of a jirga of religious and political leaders to facilitate the process. The meeting, held on the instructions of […]
US woman in love with Pakistani man detained in Dubai
Listen to article An American woman, who had spent nearly four months in Karachi after falling in love with a Pakistani man, has been detained in Dubai after failing to board her flight to the United States. According to sources, Onijah Andrew Robinson departed from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on February 7 via flight EK603 to Dubai, where […]
Levies personnel martyred, 2 others injured in attack on Kalat checkpost – Pakistan
A levies personnel was martyred while two others were injured on Sunday as a result of an attack on a checkpost in Balochistan’s Kalat district, officials said. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan. Terror attacks have increased since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke a fragile ceasefire […]
ICC CEO lauds rapid revamp of Gaddafi, National Stadiums
Listen to article International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Geoff Allardice has praised the rapid redevelopment of Gaddafi Stadium and National Stadium, calling their modern transformation within 117 days a remarkable achievement, Express News reported. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Lahore Fort on Sunday, Allardice expressed his excitement about […]
Netanyahu claims Israel dealt ‘mighty blow’ to Iran, vows to ‘finish the job’
Listen to article Israel and the United States are both determined to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its “aggression” in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday following a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking after a meeting with Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said they had held a “very productive […]
Lahore Fort hosts iconic opening for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was officially launched on Sunday evening with a grand opening ceremony held at the historic Diwan-e-Aam of Lahore Fort. Against the stunning backdrop of Pakistan’s rich cultural history, the event offered a perfect blend of cricketing excellence and vibrant traditions, marking the beginning of one of the most eagerly awaited […]
US, Russia officials to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war – World
US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine, a US lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning said on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who met with US Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, said […]
Five to seven players shouldn’t be in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad: Rashid Latif
Listen to article Former Pakistan cricket captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has raised concerns over the selection of the national team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, claiming that five to seven players in the squad do not deserve a place. During a television interview on a private news channel, Latif was asked about the players he […]
Sharjeel Memon accuses MQM of inciting riots in Karachi
Listen to article Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has accused the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) of attempting to incite riots in Karachi by exploiting recent incidents, Express News reported. Reacting to a press conference by MQM-Pakistan leader Dr Farooq Sattar, Memon said on Sunday, “Farooq Sattar and other MQM leaders must understand that making baseless accusations will […]