What are the main bases housing US forces in the Middle East? – World
During its war with the United States, Iran has targeted Middle East bases where American troops are stationed, turning assets once seen as a bulwark against Tehran into targets. Below, AFP examines some of the major concentrations of US forces in the region, which fall under the US military’s Central Command (Centcom). Elizabeth Dent, a […]
Torrential rains disrupt travel across GB as floods wash away roads, bridges – Pakistan
[Torrential rains](https://torrential rainfall) in Gilgit-Baltistan caused widespread travel disruptions in the mountainous region as flash floods and landslides washed away roads and bridges, leaving thousands, including tourists, stranded. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast rain and warned of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in GB until July 26. Floods blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH), Babusar […]
Heavy monsoon rains lash Lahore, disrupt routine life – Pakistan
LAHORE: Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread water accumulation across Lahore on Thursday, disrupting routine life, slowing traffic and creating difficulties for commuters as rainwater remained stagnant on major roads, intersections and underpasses in several parts of the provincial capital. Despite claims by the district administration and the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore that drainage […]
Mirpur administration completes preparations for July 27 AJK elections
Say comprehensive security and administrative arrangements are in place for peaceful, transparent polling The Mirpur Division administration on Thursday said it had completed preparations for the July 27 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections, putting in place a comprehensive security and administrative plan to ensure peaceful, transparent and orderly polling across Mirpur, Kotli and […]
Killer whales: Orcas blow fish to bits ‘for fun’, researchers say – World
A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released on Thursday. Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one orca holding the tail of a sunfish, with its fellow whale then charging with […]
In letter to PM Shehbaz, South Korean company alleges unfair stonewalling of $1bn investment plans in Pakistan – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Korea South-East Power Co. Ltd (KOEN), a state-owned company of the Republic of Korea, has approached the prime minister over “unfair” treatment of its $1 billion investment plans in Pakistan, which were stonewalled during the regulatory approval process. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Korean energy firm’s CEO Kim Min Young […]
Kashmir, IWT among key global challenges threatening ‘peaceful coexistence’, Dar tells Asean moot – World
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday drew attention to key challenges threatening peaceful coexistence and stability across the world, listing the Kashmir dispute and India’s threats to Pakistan’s water share among them. He made the remarks at the 33rd ministerial meeting of the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) held in Manila, the […]
PSL faces payment delay
KARACHI: The likelihood of an important meeting regarding the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on July 29 has increased. Franchises are currently awaiting their share from the central pool, while the board is expecting pending payments from a major stakeholder. Officials and franchise owners will discuss these matters in the meeting. According to details, the 11th […]
At Asean Regional Forum, Dar highlights key challenges threatening global stability – World
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar drew attention to key challenges threatening global peace and stability at a forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in the Philippines on Thursday. Foreign ministers and delegates from 27 member states of the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) gathered for the summit, which comes amid […]
Trump says US-Saudi nuclear deal subject to Riyadh joining Abraham Accords – World
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country is contingent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and normalising ties with Israel. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deal only pertained to the civilian use of nuclear […]