‘No no-go areas’ across Balochistan, says Home Minister Langove – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove has said there were no “no-go areas” in the province, though terrorists remained active along the Quetta-Karachi national highway and security forces were conducting operations against them. Speaking at a press conference here on Saturday, Mr Langove accused armed groups of carrying out terrorism and extortion in the […]
South Korean president proposes talks with North to formally end war – World
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea on Saturday to formally end the long-running Korean war, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Moscow while asserting its status as an “irreversible” nuclear state. The two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended with an armistice rather than a peace […]
Saud expects extra bounce at Headingley
Familiar with Yorkshire’s home ground, Saud says the conditions could offer more bounce Pakistan’s seasoned Test batsman Saud Shakeel said his century in the warm-up victory over a PCC Select XI has given him confidence ahead of the Test series in England, while the left-hander expects conditions to offer a different challenge from those seen […]
Forces eliminate 10 terrorists in Khuzdar operation – Newspaper
• Several others injured as three hideouts targeted in Shor Pard• Search underway for those who escaped QUETTA: Security forces killed 10 terrorists and injured many others in an intelligence-based operation in Shor Pard area of Khuzdar district on Saturday. During the operation, security forces cordoned off and engaged multiple terrorist hideouts. According to security […]
Govt opts for high-level talks as strike strains ports – Newspaper
• Federal minister Aleem Khan, Sindh governor to meet goods transporters in Karachi• Security authorities join efforts to help break deadlock ISLAMABAD: With congestion beginning to build at the ports due to a pile-up of containers, the eight-day strike by truckers and edible oil tankers could end on Sunday (today) following a crucial round of […]
Pakistan announce squads for Asia Cup, Asian Games
Pakistan have named their 15-member squads for the Women’s Asia Cup and the 20th Asian Games, with regular captain Fatima Sana returning to lead the side in both tournaments after missing the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka due to her commitments in The Hundred. The Women’s Asia Cup will be played in Dubai from […]
Iran says full security in Hormuz depends on end to US blockade, threats
Baqaei says insecurity in strategic waterway was ‘direct’ result of illegal, aggressive measures by US, Israel POLITICAL EXPRESSION: A man holds a flag with a picture of late leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini during a rally in Tehran on April 29, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE Iran on Sunday said the full restoration of […]
Afghan Taliban mark five years in power
. VICTORY CELEBRATIONS: A convoy of Taliban security personnel take part in a parade in front of the former US Embassy building in Kabul. PHOTO: AFP KABUL: The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. Outside […]
Israeli air blitz kills 11 in south Lebanon
CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS: First aid responders and residents rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the neighborhood in the southern Lebanese village of Deir al-Zahrani. PHOTO: AFP BEIRUT: At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s health ministry said. The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah […]
Four K-P heritage sites added to UNESCO list
Minister hails international recognition of Bhamaala, Sethi House, Barikot and Gor Gathri PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan has termed the inclusion of four more historical sites from the province in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre’s Tentative List a major achievement for the provincial government and international recognition of its rich cultural […]