Saudi Arabia introduces recycled Ihrams to reduce environmental impact
Listen to article As Ramadan arrives and millions of Muslims around the world embark on their Umrah pilgrimage, a central garment for male worshippers, the ihram, continues to symbolize purity, unity, and devotion. The simple white garment, composed of two pieces of unstitched cloth, is a vital part of the Umrah and Hajj experience. In a move […]
Two cops martyred in fresh KP attacks – Pakistan
Two policemen were martyred while one security guard lost his life in separate overnight attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak and Peshawar, officials said on Sunday. The development follows a spate of attacks in the province a day ago in Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Mohmand district and Bajaur. According to Karak District Police Officer (DPO) Shahbaz Elahi, […]
Pakistan set unwanted T20I record in defeat against New Zealand at Christchurch
Pakistan slumped to a new low on Sunday, suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval. The loss, with 59 balls remaining, marked Pakistan’s worst defeat in T20I history in terms of balls left. Put into bat, Pakistan’s new opening pair of Mohammad Haris and debutant Hasan Nawaz […]
Ahmed Shehzad rips Pakistan’s poor display against New Zealand
Ahmed Shehzad expressed his disappointment with Pakistan’s performance in the first T20I against New Zealand, criticising the experienced bowling lineup for failing to take wickets in Christchurch on Sunday. Speaking in an interview, Shehzad questioned Pakistan’s bowlers for their lack of impact while defending a low total of 91. “We were dismissed, but how many […]
Captain Salman Ali Agha reacts to Pakistan’s crushing defeat by New Zealand
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted his team failed to deliver in their crushing nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval on Sunday. Struggling against a disciplined bowling attack, Pakistan collapsed for just 91 before the hosts chased the target with ease. “It was difficult, we weren’t up to the […]
UKRAINE, NATO AND THE FUTURE OF EUROPE – Newspaper
The spectacle of the verbal spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelensky in the Oval Office was stark evidence of a tectonic shift in longstanding US foreign policy on Ukraine, Russia, Europe and Nato. “Come gather ‘round people…And admit that the waters around you have grownAnd accept it that soon you’ll […]
Bad news for Karachi University Road users as BRT Red Line delayed further – Pakistan
• CAA now wants entire scheme redesigned after 50pc of work is completed, says Sharjeel• Announces early completion of Yellow Line KARACHI: For Karachiites who have long been waiting for affordable and reliable transportation, there’s bad news: the completion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project may take two more years to complete […]
Pakistan wins historic bronze at ITF Masters World Tennis Championship
Pakistan’s tennis team made history by securing a bronze medal at the ITF Masters 45+ World Championship in Turkey, marking the nation’s first-ever podium finish at the prestigious event. Competing for the first time, the Pakistani team, led by captain Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and featuring Aqeel Khan and Shehryar Salamat, delivered standout performances against top-ranked tennis […]
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, at least 31 killed – World
US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group’s attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 31 people at the start of a campaign expected to last many days. Trump also warned Iran, the Houthis’ main backer, that it needed to immediately halt support for the […]
UN proposes aid channel from Bangladesh to Myanmar – World
DHAKA: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said on Saturday the organisation is exploring the possibility of a humanitarian aid channel from Bangladesh to Myanmar. Guterres is on a four-day visit to Bangladesh that saw him meet on Friday with Rohingya refugees, threatened by looming humanitarian aid cuts. Around a million members of the persecuted and […]