Red Zone closed for all traffic due to ‘foreign delegations’ arrival in Islamabad: police – World
Islamabad’s Red Zone area will remain closed for all kinds of traffic until further orders as foreign delegations were expected in the capital, the police said on Sunday. “Due to the arrival of foreign delegations in Islamabad, Red Zone and Extended Red Zone will remain completely closed for all kinds of traffic,” the police said […]
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria, police say – World
Police in Austria said late on Saturday that rat poison was found inside a jar of HiPP baby food, following a recall of the product from more than 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in the country over safety fears. Police in Burgenland, Austria, said in a statement that a sample from one of the 190-gram jars of […]
Spurs relegation battle worsens
Tottenham Hotspur held as Brighton snatch late equaliser. PHOTO: AFP/FILE LONDON: Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side are “not finished yet” despite a bitterly disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday to leave them mired in the Premier League relegation zone. Spurs twice took the lead in front of passionate home fans and […]
As Iran war strains ties with Trump’s US, UK looks to Europe – World
Britain’s government is set to announce legislation next month to move the country closer to the European Union, as the Iran war sours the United Kingdom’s so-called special relationship with the United States. US President Donald Trump’s unpredictability and stream of insults towards America’s historic ally are adding impetus to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s bid […]
Climate moot rescheduled
KARACHI: In light of continuing regional conflict and vigorous peace promotion efforts in Islamabad, DawnMedia, the organisers of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, announced the temporary postponement of its second conference, which was originally scheduled to be held on April 22-23. The conference is now scheduled to be held on May 6-7 at […]
Minister affirms govt providing pilgrims best possible facilities as PIA launches Haj operation – Pakistan
Religious affairs minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Sunday affirmed that the government was providing Haj pilgrims with the best possible facilities as the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) began its Haj operation. Pilgrims were seen off at the Islamabad International Airport by Yousuf and other senior officials at the airport, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. It added […]
Turkey ‘optimistic’ Middle East ceasefire will be extended: foreign minister
Hakan Fidan says US-Iran talks are largely complete, but key disagreements remain Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026. REUTERS Turkey said it remained “optimistic” that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States set to expire on Wednesday would be extended. […]
Engr Muhammad Ali Mirza survives gun attack in Jhelum, assailant killed in police firing
Armed man opened fire outside Mirza’s academy; security constable injured in foot, now out of danger, says police Religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza survived an attack on Sunday outside the Quran-o-Sunnah Research Academy in Jhelum. The attacker was killed in police firing, while a policeman was injured. Police spokesperson Kashif Kiani said Mirza was […]
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war – World
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the US and South Korea. Pyongyang’s intense missile activity — this was the fourth such launch this month and the seventh of the year — is meant to display its self-defence […]
Pakistan’s Nadia, Aqsa reflect on FIFA Series highs, heartbreak and the road ahead – Sport
KARACHI: The team bus was whistling and laughing after an 8-0 demolition. Four days later, the same players sat in a silent dressing room, a 1-0 loss to Mauritania playing on loop in their heads. Pakistan’s first-ever FIFA Series campaign contained both extremes — a record-breaking win, a narrow defeat that stung more than any […]