US to pay $725m towards massive UN debt
The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans to pay $725 million to the United Nations, a move that could provide temporary relief to the cash-strapped organisation but represents less than 20% of the billions of dollars Washington owes in outstanding dues. The proposed allocation was outlined in an August 4 State Department notification to […]
GEPCO sale draws two new bidders
STARK CONTRAST: Compared to Qesco’s losses of Rs82 billion, Fesco suffered just Rs1 billion distribution loss and despite that it is the top priority for privatisation. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Two new buyers have shown interest in the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco), an efficient electricity distributor, in addition to nine bidders, who are […]
Sheikh Waqas warns PTI will pursue contempt case over Imran’s hospital shift
Rejects security concerns cited by govt, Chaudhry says security agencies changed Imran’s hospital at the last moment PTI Central Secretary of Information Sheikh Waqas Akram. Photo: Express The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Friday termed the government’s decision to shift party founder Imran Khan to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), instead of Shifa International […]
Turkish defence firm readies autonomous underwater vehicle, attack craft prototype
Turkish firm begins mass production of Neta autonomous underwater vehicle, with new systems planned for mine hunting STM, Türkiye’s leading naval engineering company, continues sea trials of its Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicle “STM NETA”. Just six months after its unveiling, STM NETA began sea trials and will primarily be used by the Turkish Navy for […]
China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system’s coldest places
Chang’e-7 advances China’s goal of a permanent lunar presence, with a crewed landing planned before 2030 A badge of China Lunar Exploration Program is seen on an employee’s uniform at Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province, China November 23, 2020. REUTERS China is poised to launch Chang’e-7, its most technologically complex lunar mission to […]
Australia charges man with trying to pass Ukraine military intelligence to Russia
Russian-Australian man, 27, received military-style training in Russia before joining Ukraine’s armed forces The investigation was conducted by federal police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation spy agency. PHOTO: PEXELS Australian police charged a man with foreign interference on Friday for allegedly seeking to pass intelligence about Ukrainian military activities to Russia. The 27-year-old Russian-Australian […]
No decision yet on Bangladesh PM’s visit to India, Dhaka says
Bangladesh and India have held weeks of talks on Rahman’s first visit since taking office in February Newly elected president of Bangladesh, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, shakes hands with Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, after the oath-taking ceremony, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain Bangladesh has not made a decision yet […]
49 terrorists killed in IBOs in Balochistan, K-P: ISPR
Military says counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating Indian proxies, Fitna Al Khwarij and Hindustan networks Security forces, in coordination with police, killed 49 terrorists in a series of “high-tempo” intelligence-based operations across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan over the past few days, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media wing, […]
Australia seek revenge against Bangladesh
Bangladesh face a fierce Australian response in the second Test after their historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin, with the hosts reshuffling their batting line-up to bounce back in the second Test which will begin in Mackay on Saturday. The stunning triumph was Bangladesh’s first Test win on Australian soil and gave them a significant psychological […]
Sri Lanka reshuffle squad for Colombo Test
Sri Lanka have made changes to their Test squad ahead of the second match against India, calling up batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige as the hosts seek to level the two-match series after a heavy defeat in Galle. Sri Lanka were beaten by 165 runs in the opening Test, leaving them with little […]