Afghanistan refuses Trump’s bid to regain control of Bagram Air Base
KABUL: The Afghan government has firmly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to reclaim Bagram Air Base, underscoring that any future engagement with Washington...
Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has released a British couple held for almost eight months on undisclosed charges. The family of a British couple who were...
India, Pakistan set for Asia Cup rematch amid handshake controversy
WEB DESK: Cricket’s most intense rivalry resumes this Sunday as India and Pakistan face off once again in the Asia Cup — just a week...
Private Hajj scheme 2026: Applications open for 37,903 new pilgrims as deferred cases get priority
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially started accepting applications for the 2026 private Hajj scheme, making room for 37,903 new pilgrims this year....
Maryam Nawaz unveils compensation plan for flood-affected families in Punjab
SARGODHA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive financial aid package for residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged in the recent flooding...
Indian Institutions, Including Military, Swayed by Extremist Ideology: ISPR Chief
RAWALPINDI : Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has strongly criticized Indian state institutions—particularly the military—for being influenced by...
Pakistan-Saudi defence pact may expand to include other nations: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has indicated that while it’s too early to discuss the participation of additional countries in the newly signed strategic defence...
IHC announces September 25 hearing on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Suspension in £190 Million Case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set a date for hearing the petitions seeking to suspend the sentences of former Prime Minister Imran Khan...
Swat, nearby regions experience another earthquake
SWAT: Residents of Swat and nearby areas felt a fresh tremor on Thursday, marking the third seismic event within a few hours. The quake measured...
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for London following official visit to Riyadh
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for London after concluding his official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Governor of Riyadh was present at...
President Zardari holds talks with Xinjiang communist party leader
BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Mr. Chen Xiaojiang, the Communist Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, during his visit to Urumqi....
Trump indicates effort to reclaim bagram airfield from Afghanistan
LONDON: During a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed efforts to regain control of Bagram...
Explosion at Chaman Borderb taxi stand claims 5 killed, 3 injured
CHAMAN: In the city of Chaman Baluchistan, an explosion at the border taxi stand resulted in 5 fatalities, 3 injured. According to the Assistant Commissioner...
NDMA warns of flood risks amid forecast of heavy rains
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an update on the country’s river and weather situation, warning of potential flooding in several regions due...
World Athletics Championships: Trinidad and Tobago Wins Gold Medal in Javelin Throw
TOKYO: At the World Athletics Championships, Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete secured the gold medal in the javelin throw event. The final of the javelin throw...
Security forces eliminates four terrorist in Khuzdar: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 4 more terrorists in Khuzdar district of Baluchistan, bringing the total number of terrorists eliminated in the past two days...
Gold Price Remains Steady in the Country Today
KARACHI: Gold prices in the country remained unchanged today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry Merchants Association, the price of gold per tola...
PSX surges over 1,700 Points following saudi defence pact boosts Investor sentiment
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant rally on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index soaring by approximately 1,776 points, a rise of 1.14%,...
Arshad Nadeem falls short at World Athletics championships
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s top javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, was unable to deliver his best at the World Athletics Championships held at Japan’s National Stadium on...
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan beats UAE, Qualitied for super four
DUBAI: Pakistan advanced to Asia Cup 2025’s Super Four phase after eliminating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the tournament in the 10th group match...