PTI postpones long march to Oct 4, party sources say
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday decided to postpone its planned long march on Islamabad until October 4, with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set to formally announce the decision, according to sources. The decision was taken by the party’s political committee after consultations on whether to proceed with the march on the previously announced date […]
At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
Mamdani says Netanyahu’s remarks meant to sanitise Palestinians’ genocide as Qatar, Turkiye also denounce accusations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a pager as he addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.REUTERS New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday hit back […]
Nepal, Hong Kong claim Asian Games qualifiers wins
Nepal began their Asian Games men’s cricket campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan on Friday, while Hong Kong, China, revived their quarter-final hopes after beating Oman by 41 runs. Hong Kong, China bounced back from their opening loss to Malaysia to beat Oman by 41 runs, while Nepal marked the start of their campaign with […]
Noor storms into Asian Games squash semis
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman battled past Hong Kong’s Leung Chi Hin Henry 3-1 in the men’s singles quarter-finals at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, reaching the last four after a fast-paced 28-minute contest. Zaman made a confident start at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, taking the opening game 11-7 before extending his advantage with […]
Pakistan’s shuttlers stumble at Asian Games
Larosh, Mahoor bow out in Nagoya; fencing falls to China and swimmers miss the cut Pakistan had a disappointing start to their badminton campaign of the 20th Asian Games being held in Nagoya. On Friday Pakistan’s Muhammad Ali Larosh was knocked out of the men’s singles badminton competition after Kazakhstan’s Makhsut Tajibullayev edged him 2-1 […]
Irfan sinks Indian rival to reach Asian Games squash semis
Pakistan’s Muhammad Ashab Irfan overturns early deficit to beat India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 in quarter-finals in Nagoya Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan recovered from a first-game setback to defeat India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 in the men’s singles quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, booking his place in the semi-finals. Chotrani made the faster start […]
Trump to wrap up Xi summit with a tour of US archives
Thursday’s lavish state summit at White House appeared heavy on symbolism but light on substance US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as Xi arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. Photo: REUTERS US President Donald Trump will follow up his summit with Xi […]
Afridi says police must fight terrorism
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday declared that the province's police and people have waged a continuous war against terrorism for the past 22 years, and that their unmatched sacrifices have secured peace even in other parts of the country, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Addressing a meeting on law and order, Afridi said […]
Handcuffing of female suspects sparks outcry
RAWALPINDI: For the first time in Pakistan’s 79-year judicial history, women accused being brought from Adiala Jail to courts in Rawalpindi have started appearing with their both hands tightly secured in handcuffs, prompting strong protests from the District Bar Association and senior criminal lawyers. The lawyers said women could not be sentenced to death under […]
White House defies court order on media access
WASHINGTON: CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge’s order that their access be restored. “This morning journalists from each of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico attempted to enter the White House and were turned away,” the news outlets […]