Suspects arrested in JPMC doctor murder case killed in exchange of fire with accomplices, police claim – Pakistan
The three suspects arrested in connection with a young doctor’s killing during a robbery near Karachi’s Teen Talwar were killed in an exchange of fire on Thursday, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed. The SIU statement claimed it conducted a raid in Ahmed Brohi Goth, near the metropolis’ Northern Bypass Toll Plaza, to arrest the […]
US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
The vote in the House was 214-208 in favour of the War Powers Resolution, while the Senate voted 49 to 47 to block it US Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, May 19, 2026—REUTERS The Republican-led United States House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to […]
Timeline: Two decades of mass protests in India
A supporter of India’s Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) holds an Indian national flag at the ongoing protest site, a few days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 23, […]
Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports
DeepSeek may keep its most advanced AI models open-source, Liang says, arguing openness and profits can coexist The DeepSeek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025 PHOTO: REUTERS The founder of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said the company is prioritising the development of long-term artificial general intelligence over maximising profit, state-owned […]
Pakistan to tour England next year for 5-match ODI series – Sport
The Green Shirts are set to tour England in May 2027 for a five-match one-day international (ODI) series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday. In a press release, it said that the opening match is scheduled for May 15, 2027 in Southampton, with the series ending on May 26, 2027. The second ODI […]
Sessions judge, his guard killed after vehicles targeted en route to Mastung – Pakistan
QUETTA: District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his guard were gunned down on Thursday, while another judge was among those injured when they came under attack while heading to Mastung, officials said. Judge Kakar and Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari were on their way to Mastung from Quetta when unknown armed men attacked […]
US House passes $1T defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
Republicans say the $1 trillion defence bill funds the Iran war, new weapons, troop pay rises and military housing The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, July 22, 2026. REUTERS The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats’ concerns about its huge price tag, […]
Authorities told to step up monsoon preparedness as rain-related deaths in Punjab, KP reach 43 – Pakistan
LAHORE/LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday directed all federal, provincial and local authorities to intensify coordinated preparedness, rescue and relief measures in view of the ongoing monsoon rains as the death toll from rain-related incidents rose to 43 in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a press release issued by the President’s […]
PM Shehbaz speaks to Saudi crown prince, condemns ‘unacceptable’ Houthi attack on vessels in Red Sea – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “Such actions are unacceptable, violate international law, threaten freedom of navigation and undermine regional peace and security,” PM Shehbaz said in a post on the social media […]
Six terrorists killed, several arrested including suicide bombers in Balochistan’s Mastung: state TV
ISPR says forces have intensified operations in Balochistan, further tightening noose around terrorist networks Six terrorists were killed and several others arrested, including male and female suicide bombers, on Thursday during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out by security forces in the Khad Kocha area of Balochistan’s Mastung district, according to state media. The intelligence-based […]