PM Shehbaz allows spectators for PSL final: Naqvi – Sport
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to allow spectators into the stadium for the final of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday. In a post on X, the PCB chairman said he had requested PM Shehbaz to allow spectators in the stadiums […]
US Democrats look to rein in Trump’s war powers, this time on Cuba – World
The US Senate will vote as soon as next week on a Democratic-led effort to prevent President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Cuba, Senate aides said on Friday, responding to the Republican’s threats to take military action against the island. Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego introduced the Cuba War […]
At UN panel organised by Pakistan, experts warn of terror groups exploiting AI, crypto – World
UNITED NATIONS: Terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, encrypted platforms and digital currencies, transforming the global threat into a more decentralized and harder-to-detect phenomenon. These trends were discussed at a panel organised by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) at the UN headquarters in New […]
First batch of Gul Plaza traders receives compensation in Karachi – Pakistan
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presents a cheque for compensation to an affected shopkeeper of Gul Plaza.—PPI • CM Murad distributes Rs511.7m among 200 out of 1,209 shopkeepers affected by Jan 17 blaze • Promises action against whoever is held responsible by Judicial Commission • Says he is aware of ‘memes’ about University Road; tells […]
India’s delusions – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
ONE year after the tragic attack in Pahalgam in occupied Kashmir, India would have liked to be living in a different global reality. It would have liked to have Pakistan globally isolated. It would have liked to be exercising the prerogatives of a regional hegemon in South Asia. It would have liked to be celebrated […]
Terror networks expand online reach through AI, crypto and encrypted apps, experts caution at UN – World
UNITED NATIONS: Terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, encrypted platforms and digital currencies, transforming the global threat into a more decentralized and harder-to-detect phenomenon. These trends were discussed at a panel organised by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) at the UN headquarters in New […]
Social media post lands citizen in jail amid security alert in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Police have arrested a citizen for mocking and likening the Tarnol railway crossing to the Strait of Hormuz, police said. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, has been virtually paralysed by the Middle East conflict. The arrest was made after registration of a case against the man under sections 188 (disobedience to […]
Araghchi’s Islamabad visit ‘bodes well’ for US dialogue – World
• Iranian foreign minister arrives in capital late on Friday, set to visit Oman, Russia next• Will hold meetings with political, military leadership; expected to convey Tehran’s response to US messages• White House says Kushner, Witkoff set to travel to Pakistan; Vance ‘on standby’ ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad late on […]
Court cancels bail of YouTuber Rajab Butt over his absence – Newspaper
KARACHI: A sessions court on Friday recalled the interim bail granted earlier to YouTuber Rajab Butt over non-prosecution in a case pertaining to allegedly “hurting religious sentiments”. Lawyer Riaz Ali Solangi had lodged a complaint against the YouTuber in January 2025 at the Hyderi Market police station, under Section 295-A (deliberate and malicious acts intended […]
First batch of Gul Plaza traders receives compensation – Pakistan
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presents a cheque for compensation to an affected shopkeeper of Gul Plaza.—PPI • CM Murad distributes Rs511.7m among 200 out of 1,209 shopkeepers affected by Jan 17 blaze • Promises action against whoever is held responsible by Judicial Commission • Says he is aware of ‘memes’ about University Road; tells […]