US, Russia agree to restore diplomatic relations after high-level talks in Riyadh
Listen to article The US and Russia agreed on Tuesday to restore the normal functioning of each other’s diplomatic missions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after talks between senior US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. The move appeared to signal a significant easing of restrictions on Russian diplomatic missions in the United States that were imposed by past […]
Suspected drug trafficker dies during police boat chase off Spain’s coast
Listen to article A suspected drug trafficker died on Monday night off the southern coast of Spain while being chased by a police boat, the authorities said Tuesday, the latest such incident in the region. The chase began shortly before 10:00 pm when Spain’s Civil Guard spotted a suspicious boat loaded with packages with four people on board […]
Russia hardens demands as it holds first talks with US sans Ukraine – World
The United States and Russia said on Tuesday they had agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukraine after holding talks in the Saudi capital at which Kyiv was not represented. The 4.5-hour meeting in Riyadh marked a crucial moment — the first time that US and Russian officials have sat […]
30 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s South Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed 30 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday. A statement issued today from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces conducted an IBO on Monday in the district’s general area on Sararogha based on a reported […]
Need for RTI reforms
Listen to article In an age where information and disinformation shape perceptions and wield power to influence decisions, the importance of a robust right to information (RTI) framework cannot be overstated. Political polarisation, a growing concern in various democracies worldwide, thrives not only on divergent opinions but also on the absence of clear, reliable information. Pakistan, as […]
Transformational impact of AI
Listen to article Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning continue to impact the future of humanity across every industry. AI is already the engine behind several emerging technologies such as self-driving cars, humanoid robots and real-time language translation. Machine learning is increasingly being used for drug discovery and identifying new environmentally benign materials for the electronics manufacturing […]
India, Qatar aim to double trade to $28bn in five years – World
India and Qatar are targeting doubling their trade to $28 billion in the next five years and are exploring the signing of a free trade agreement, the Indian foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The announcement came after talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is on […]
NZ’s Lockie Ferguson ruled out of Champions Trophy with foot injury
Listen to article New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps on the eve of the tournament opener against hosts Pakistan. All-rounder Rachin Ravindra could also miss the Group A match as he continues to recover from a blow […]
Pakistan ‘fully prepared’ for Champions Trophy, Naqvi says on tournament’s eve – Sport
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that Pakistan was “fully prepared” for the (International Cricket Council) ICC Champions Trophy on the tournament’s eve. Hosts Pakistan go into the Feb 19-March 9 tournament as defending champions after the ICC had decided to do away with the tournament before finding a space for […]
Entry guidelines for CT opening match in Karachi
Listen to article Cricket fans attending the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi are reminded of important entry requirements and restrictions. To gain entry to the stadium, spectators must present both a valid original national identity card and a hard copy of their match […]