Pakistan plays down Yemen war role
Foreign Office. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday sought to temper growing speculation about the possible activation of the newly-formed Makkah Defence Alliance, saying there was currently no discussion about military action despite the intensifying conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The cautious position came as the Foreign Office sought to draw a […]
England seize control at Edgbaston
Hosts lead by 320 after Brook, Smith, Lawrence and Robinson hit fifties against Pakistan Ollie Robinson gets down to reverse-sweep against Saim Ayub. Photo: AFP England strengthened their position in the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday, taking a huge 320-run first-innings lead after being bowled out for 453 at Edgbaston. England, who lead the […]
England turn screw in 3rd Test against Pakistan
Hosts reach 299-6 at lunch on day two, putting the visitors under growing pressure in the third Test LONDON: Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence stepped on the gas as England tightened their grip on the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Thursday, aiming to wrap up a series whitewash in double-quick time. The home […]
UK anti-migrant protesters mistakenly target Pakistan U-19 cricket team hotel
Immigration, asylum seeker arrivals by small boats from mainland Europe fuel unrest across Britain Pakistan’s Muhammad Abbas (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England’s Dan Lawrence on day four of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Lord’s cricket ground in London on August 30, 2026. Photo: AFP Anti-immigration demonstrators […]
Pakistan backs KSA after Houthi attacks
Islamabad condemns strikes on Saudi territory Supports Riyadh’s right to defend itself Makkah pact faces potent A satellite image shows smoke rising from the Saudi Aramco distribution centre after Houthi attack in Abha Bulk. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday threw its weight behind Saudi Arabia after a fresh wave of Houthi missile and drone […]
Pakistan win four bronze medals
Pakistan finished their World Nomad Games campaign with four bronze medals, with athletes winning medals in tug-of-war and mass wrestling. According to details Tayyab Raza Awan secured bronze in the 1×1 tug-of-war competition after a strong run that saw him defeat opponents from Russia, Georgia and Britain before beating Iranian competitor in the bronze medal […]
Pakistan’s Asiad medal hopes fade
Bronze medalist Kishmala Talat of Pakistan attends the awarding ceremony for the Women’s 10m Air Rifle of Shooting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan will head to the Asian Games in Japan with its medal hopes resting on a handful of athletes as years of underinvestment, late preparations and the […]
SAF Games to be held in Pakistan from April 4 to 11: MoFA
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee on preparations for the SAF Games. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee on preparations for the SAF Games, with the dates for the event finalised […]
Pakistan beat Hong Kong in AHF Junior Asia Cup
Pakistan’s junior women made a winning start to their AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Hong Kong China 2-0 in their opening Challenger Pool match on Friday. Shariqa was the star for Pakistan, scoring both goals to secure the victory. She opened the scoring with a field goal in the 34th minute before doubling […]
FO rejects India’s claims over Narowal temple demolition as ‘false, politically motivated’
Islamabad says century-old Hindu temple collapsed due to torrential rains, restoration underway Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office on Friday rejected India’s allegations over the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Narowal as “false and politically motivated,” saying the structure had been damaged by torrential rains. India’s Foreign Ministry on September 2 […]