Iran to hold funeral for slain supreme leader on July 4-9
Farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei July 4-5 in Tehran; burial on July 9 in Mashhad, state media says. On July 9, Khamenei will be buried in the Imam Reza Shrine in the city of Mashhad following a funeral ceremony there on July 18. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran will hold funeral procedures for the country’s slain Supreme […]
Alleged militant commander killed in Bannu; attempt to destroy link bridge foiled – Pakistan
BANNU: An alleged militant commander and two people were killed in separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, while militants also attempted to blow up a key link bridge, local sources said on Saturday. The Police Peace Committee said that Shahid, son of Mir Khatam and a resident of Wali Noor in Jani Khel, was […]
Pakistan to face India in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener
Pakistan will open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals India on Sunday, 14 June at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The 10th edition of the tournament, hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board from 12 June to 5 July, marks the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup in history, with […]
21 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBOs in last 72 hours: ISPR – Pakistan
Continuing their intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, the security forces have killed 21 terrorists in the last 72 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. In a statement, the military’s media affairs wing said multiple terrorist locations were engaged in the “general area Miran Shah and surroundings in North Waziristan”. […]
US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home FIFA World Cup in style – Sport
The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but the victory was tempered by concern over the fitness of Christian Pulisic. The emphatic Group D win marked a dream start for the co-hosts, whose four goals were their […]
Who Will Handle Younis Khan?
KARACHI: A peon entered the room and told Shaharyar Khan, “Sir, Younis Khan is here to meet you.” The PCB chairman was busy in another meeting at the time, so he replied, “Ask him to wait for five minutes, I’ll call him in.” When this message was conveyed to Younis Khan, he became furious. “I […]
Oppressive heat and humidity drain Karachi’s life and energy – Pakistan
• Underprivileged segments hit hardest• Bike riders, office workers, labourers struggle to cope with extreme heat• Outdoor workers face hardship, household chores become tall order KARACHI: By midday, Karachi, a city usually bustling with activity, begins to lose much of its vibrancy as intense heat and persistently high “feels-like” temperatures keep people indoors and restrict […]
YDA refuses negotiations with health authorities – Newspaper
QUETTA: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) announced on Wednesday its intention to continue a strike against recent incidents at the Civil Hospital, refusing negotiations with health authorities until their demands are met. YDA leader Dr Palwasha Raheem Kakar spoke at a press conference held at the protest camp, urging the government to allocate resources towards […]
BUDGET 2026-27:Budget presentation overshadowed by PPP, PTI protests – Newspaper
(CLOCKWISE) PM Shehbaz Sharif meets a delegation of MQM-P leaders ahead of the budget session. — APP • PPP slams ‘unreasonable attitude’ of ally PML-N; PTI protests for Imran, against taxes; MQM-P delegation meets Shehbaz, PML-N leaders before budget session• Govt workers’ demonstration outside Parliament House results in strict security measures ISLAMABAD: Amid protests by […]
Sustainable path? – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE FY27 budget is the first clear signal that the government is ready to transition from stabilisation to growth — without breaching the IMF’s macroeconomic targets. After three years of painful austerity and demand compression, the decision to reduce the super tax, introduce a real estate stimulus and offer a scattering of export incentives indicates […]