MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off ‘grand national dialogue’ on new provinces – Pakistan
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) announced on Sunday that it was taking the initiative to begin a “grand national dialogue” on the creation of new provinces and approaching other political parties for talks. MQM-P Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui made the announcement at a press conference in Karachi, where he stressed the need for a […]
Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump: poll
Democrats lead Republicans 44% to 39% ahead of November midterms, Financial Times poll shows US President Donald Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026. REUTERS Most United States voters say their finances have worsened since President Donald Trump returned […]
Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia – Sport
A dominant Bangladesh stunned hosts Australia to win the first Test by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday for a historic maiden Test victory on Australian soil. After bowling Australia out for 284 and needing 57 to win, the visitors cruised past the total when Mominul Haque slashed Beau Webster to the backward point boundary. […]
SMOKERS’ CORNER: POLITICS OF THE BIG TENT – Newspaper
In Europe and the United States, the post-1945 era marked a shift from ‘mass parties’ to broad ‘big-tent’ parties. Mass parties had operated on strict class lines. Democratic socialist outfits appealed to industrial workers, while conservative parties represented business elites and religious traditionalists. Big-tent politics had already taken root in North America due to its […]
Police recover Indonesian woman in Hyderabad, hand her over to consulate – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: An Indonesian woman, Indah Marlyan, was recovered under judicial orders and handed over to her country’s consulate by the district police on Saturday. The woman had married a man, Naik Mohammad Shaikh alias Mohammad Hamza Mirza. She had submitted a complaint to the consulate alleging that she was being subjected to domestic violence. The […]
Sevilla rally, Alaves cruise in La Liga opener
LONDON: Sevilla scored from two second-half penalties as they came roaring back from a goal down to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at home and Alaves hammered 10-man Getafe 3-0 as Spain’s LaLiga got under way on Saturday evening. In a hotly contested late kick-off, a dreadful defensive error by Arouna Sangante allowed Alvaro Garcia to […]
Rain holds up India on day-2 of Sri Lanka Test
GALLE: Rain prevented play in the morning session on the second day of the first cricket Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle on Sunday. The heavy downpour in the coastal town denied India an opportunity to build on their good start in the country’s 600th Test. The tourists ended the opening day on […]
Police questioning Mir Raza Ali’s 35 phone contacts: IO – Pakistan
KARACHI: Investigators probing the Mir Raza Ali murder case are questioning as many as 35 persons who were found to have been in contact with the deceased over the phone. The information was provided by the newly appointed investigating officer (IO), DSP Siraj Lashari, to a judicial magistrate on Saturday. Young businessman and IBA graduate […]
Makkah Agreement – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Aug 7, stands out for one clause: an attack on any of the three countries is an attack on all. Coming in the wake of the recent tensions in the Middle East, this agreement has the potential to reshape the strategic layout […]
Balochistan’s wounds – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
ALTHOUGH Balochistan has been experiencing varying degrees of tumult for over two decades now, currently, the troubled province is witnessing near-constant terrorist activity and lawlessness. The rulers in both Islamabad and Quetta often downplay the situation, but there are moments when they themselves admit that all is not well in Balochistan. For instance, on Friday, […]