Taliban seeks US ties, urges Washington to address legacy of Afghanistan war
Afghan spokesman says end of foreign military presence remains Taliban’s ‘greatest achievement’ The Taliban wants formal diplomatic relations with the US but said Washington must first address the legacy of its two-decade war in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi told CBS News in an interview. Five years after the Taliban returned to power following […]
Millers seek to export 1m tonnes of sugar
. PRICE RELIEF: Sugar prices are now 18% lower than a year ago due to better production this year, with the commodity selling at an average price of Rs148 per kg. Millers have been trying to convince the government to allow exports to jack up local prices. PHOTO:FILE LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has […]
US economic dominance begins to fray
Rising US debt, uncertainty over policy, ‘dollar weaponisation’ push central banks, governments towards alternatives Global investors are growing wary of US bonds, while concerns over the dollar’s long-term dominance were gaining traction. Foreign governments were also moving gold out of American vaults, signalling growing unease over Washington’s economic and financial leverage, according to an analysis […]
Government raises petrol price by Rs6.88, HSD by Rs5.62 for Sep 17
Petrol will cost Rs391.22 per litre and HSD Rs421.45 per litre under daily pricing mechanism The federal government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.88 and Rs5.62 per litre, respectively, for Sept 17. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at […]
What caused the foul smell that swept across Karachi?
Decomposing phytoplankton leaves much of the city under an unwelcome cloud of odour A view of phytoplankton dying and decomposing in Karachi’s coastal waters on Wednesday after proliferating during the monsoon season. The microscopic marine plants are a normal and essential part of the ocean ecosystem but can produce a foul odour when they multiply […]
Pakistan requests relocation of Asian Champions Trophy from India
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) cites security concerns amid sensitive bilateral tension Pakistan has formally called for a neutral venue for the 2026 Men’s Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, citing security concerns amid heightened tensions with India, while reaffirming its commitment to competing against all teams. In an official statement, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani stated the PHF has formally requested the Asian […]
Iran says US warships suffered ‘serious damage’ in strikes
Tehran claims attacks forced US forces farther from Iran as Pentagon watchdog reports strategic munitions shortfalls Iran appointed Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari as Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces on August 10, 2026. Photo: Tehran Times/X Iran’s deputy chief of staff of the armed forces, Brigadier General Kiumars Heydari, has claimed that Iranian […]
OpenAI’s rogue agents probed Hugging Face for weaknesses two months before major hack
Spokesperson says the company had disclosed the May 13 event privately to Hugging Face Hugging Face logo is seen in this illustration taken, September 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS Rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site itself for vulnerabilities as early as May, nearly two months before the July […]
US officials met Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say
Group vows to spare US, Israeli ships but not Saudi vessels after Red Sea coast seizure Houthi-mobilized fighters parade during a ceremony in Sanaa, Yemen, on September 21, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS United States officials met representatives of Yemen’s Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said, days after the group […]
Pakistan boycotts Israel chess match
Pakistan is paired against Israel as auto pairing however Pakistan did not officially played the match. Photo: CFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan boycotted its scheduled match against Israel at the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) citing the country’s policy towards Israel and solidarity with the Palestinian […]