How Pakistan’s turmoil echoes on the playing field
Pakistan’s sports teams mirror national chaos—unstable leadership breeds uncertainty on and off the field. Pakistan’s sports teams often appear burdened by the same challenges that afflict the nation. When a country grapples with political instability, economic difficulties, and constant changes in leadership, it is hardly surprising that its cricketers, hockey players, and squash stars exhibit […]
Accused IS terrorist arrested by Pakistan appears in US court over Kabul airport attack – World
An operative of the militant Islamic State (IS) group who allegedly helped carry out the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the chaotic US military withdrawal from Afghanistan appeared in a Virginia court on Wednesday. Mohammad Sharifullah has confessed to scouting out the route to the airport, where the suicide bomber later detonated his […]
South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs, injures civilians – World
South Korea’s Air Force said on Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. “Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from an Air Force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range,” the Air Force said. The incident […]
FO rejects Indian FM’s ‘baseless claims’ on AJK, asks to vacate occupied Kashmir – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected recent remarks made by India’s foreign minister on Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as “baseless claims” while asking his country to vacate occupied areas of the region. The statement comes a day after India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, referring to AJK, said the Kashmir dispute would be […]
Shares at PSX climb more than 1,400 points on IMF review optimism – Business
Bulls took control of the trade floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares climbed more than 1,400 points on Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 989.51 points, or 0.88 per cent, to stand at 113,243.27 at 11:56am. By 12:35pm, the index increased 1,253.77 points, or 1.12pc, to stand at 113,507.53 from the previous […]
Rawalpindi’s sugar crisis deepens as merchants announce shutdown
Listen to article RAWALPINDI – The city is grappling with an intensifying sugar crisis, as the Karyana Merchants Association has declared that it will cease sugar sales starting Friday as the association stated that it could no longer sell sugar at a price that leaves them with no profit margin. “We cannot buy sugar at Rs163 per […]
Iran appoints new envoy to UN nuclear watchdog – World
Iran has appointed Reza Najafi as its new ambassador and permanent representative to several Vienna-based international organisations, including the UN nuclear watchdog, local media reported. He will be replacing Mohsen Naziri-Asl who served in the role since 2022, ISNA news agency said on Wednesday. Najafi, a former deputy foreign minister, previously held the post from […]
Cold, dry winds bring unexpected chill to Karachi, other districts – Pakistan
KARACHI: People of the city, as well as other districts in the province, had to come out of their homes in warm clothing once again as the cold and dry northeastern winds unexpectedly intensified on Wednesday morning, leading to a significant drop in the temperature during the otherwise sizzling March. However, the jackets, sweaters and […]
Dubai announces jail terms, heavy fines to combat begging during Ramadan
Dubai police have intensified their efforts to curb begging across the city during the holy month of Ramadan, with heightened surveillance and special task forces deployed to tackle the issue. Local media reported on Thursday that police action has been particularly focused on preventing begging, which has caused significant disruption since the beginning of Ramadan. […]
KP government launches free solar panel scheme
Listen to article The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched a free solar panel scheme aimed at providing sustainable energy solutions to low-income households, Express News reported Under the initiative, 130,000 households registered under the Ehsaas Programme and Benazir Income Support Programme will receive free solar systems. In the first phase, 32,500 beneficiaries will be selected through […]