Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Trump said US Navy was acting ‘like pirates’ in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports US President Donald Trump speaks at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida about the recent interception, boarding, and seizure of Iranian cargo ships and oil tankers by the US Navy. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB US President Donald Trump said […]
CPNE elects Kazim Khan unopposed as president, flags press freedom concerns
Participants express concern over decline in government advertising for newspapers CPNE newly elected president Kazim Khan addresses the annual general meeting for 2026–27 in Karachi. Photo: CPNE Prominent journalist Kazim Khan was once again elected unopposed as president of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) during its annual general meeting held on the eve […]
Journalists warn of rising regulatory control on World Press Freedom Day, highlight link between financial and editorial independence
Call for safeguarding ethical journalism in evolving threat landscape in event to mark World Press Freedom Day Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas speaks during the concluding session, “Surrender is not an option”, in conversation with IBA-CEJ Director Shahzeb Jillani. Photo: CEJ-IBA Journalists and media personnel on Saturday warned that threats to journalism were increasingly shifting from […]
NATO says working with US to understand details of troop withdrawal in Germany
Berlin signals shift toward greater European defense responsibility while Washington plans to cut 5,000 troops Servicemen attend the annual multinational crisis response training SABER GUARDIAN 23 HOSPEX with a medical focus, at the US Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, June 6, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS NATO on Saturday said that they are working with Washington […]
Trump says US will take over Cuba ‘almost immediately’
‘On way back from Iran,’ US aircraft carrier could be deployed to force nation into submission, says US president US President Donald Trump said Friday the US will take over Cuba “almost immediately,” suggesting a US aircraft carrier could be deployed offshore to force the island nation into submission. “Cuba, which we will be taking […]
Dar confirms release of Mushtaq after Israeli forces intercept flotilla
Mushtaq says he was ‘kidnapped’ from international waters, calling it a violation of international law Police officers watch members of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters, demonstrating in the town of Ierapetra in the island of Crete, Greece, on May 1, 2026. Photo: AFP Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad […]
SSP’s son held after DHA checkpoint clash in Karachi
Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry A late-night police check in Defence Housing Authority spiralled into a high-profile confrontation involving the son of a senior police officer and a police sub-inspector, triggering an arrest, viral videos and a formal inquiry into the incident. The incident took place between Thursday and Friday night. The […]
FIFA to review ticket strategy
LONDON: FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year’s tournament reflected […]
Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: AFP LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier League title.Guardiola’s second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal heading into the final weeks of the season. But City’s title bid could be hampered by a […]
Energy minister announces end of load management across the country
Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country Energy Minister Awais Leghari speaking in a video message. SCREENGRAB Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Friday announced the end of load management across the country following the arrival of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes. In a video message posted […]