Asian Games begin today
Pakistan to feature in 23 sports disciplines as organizational concerns shadow Nagoya Signages of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on display in Nagoya. Photo: REUTERS The wait is over. The 20th Asian Games officially get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (today). As many as 1700 athletes and officials from 45 countries will feature […]
Pakistan will go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR
Reiterates unconditional commitment to Saudi Arabia, says Pakistan stands with Kingdom ‘diplomatically and physically’ Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. Photo: File Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s “unconditional” commitment to Saudi Arabia, saying the country would “go to any extent” required […]
Turkish intelligence chief visits Pakistan, discusses regional security, bilateral cooperation
Kalin meets premier, army chief, intelligence chief following visit to Afghanistan Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation chief Ibrahim Kalin with Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik. — ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) Chief Ibrahim Kalin visited Pakistan following his trip to Afghanistan, holding talks with senior officials on bilateral ties, regional security, […]
Pakistan ranks third last in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026
FILE: Activists of ‘Aurat March’ group take part in a rally to mark Pakistan’s National Women’s Day, in Lahore on February 12, 2025 PHOTO: AFP Pakistan has climbed to 143rd out of 145 economies in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 2026, with the country closing 59.5% of its gender gap after […]
Pakistan down Thailand to reach Asian Games semis
Fatima Sana’s charges recover from late collapse in a rain-curtailed game to chase 92 with two balls spare Pakistan women held their nerve to beat Thailand women by three wickets in a tense second quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nisshin on Thursday. Pakistan chased the 92-run target with two balls remaining after losing seven […]
UN chief to visit Pakistan ‘soon’, underlines Islamabad’s vital role in US-Iran peace mediation
Urges all parties involved to rely on diplomacy to prevent further catastrophic escalation in the region UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced that he would visit Pakistan “soon,” highlighting the country’s pivotal role as one of the two key mediators working to resolve the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Speaking during his final press conference ahead […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lahore police to begin using body-worn cameras after training
Punjab police personnel will use body cameras linked to Safe City systems across 43 cities in the province Training of Punjab’s police field force in the use of body-worn cameras has been completed, with the project being launched initially in Lahore, where docking points for the cameras at police stations are being installed. The body-worn […]
Pakistan must rebuild from first-class cricket
Sadiq calls for performance-based selection, urges authorities to bring in neutral selectors Babar Azam gets his team in a huddle during the recently concluded Test series against England. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: KARACHI: Former Test opener Sadiq Mohammad on Tuesday said that Pakistan must rebuild its cricket structure around first-class cricket and performance-based selection rather than […]