Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait at Lord’s
WEB DESK: A picture of pakistan’s great batsman Inzamamulhaq was displayed at the historical field of lords (Lords) Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait. Babar...
US warns Iran’s trading partners of secondary sanctions, holds off on penalties
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump has warned countries and businesses maintaining commercial ties with Iran that they could face secondary sanctions, while...
Iran hails Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit as highly fruitful
TEHRAN: Iran has termed Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent visit to the country highly productive,...
Syrian Court sentences former grand mufti Sheikh Ahmad to life in Prison during Bashar al-Assad’s regime
WEB DESK: In a significant legal development, Syria’s criminal court has sentenced Sheikh Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of Syria, to life...
PM congratulates nation on Moody’s upgrade of Pakistan’s credit rating to B3
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to the Pakistani people following Moody’s decision to upgrade the country’s sovereign credit rating from CAA1...
Trump calls Asim Munir ahead of Tehran trip amid US-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump spoke with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir ahead of his visit to Tehran, with...
Iran President admits country faces ‘Many Problems’ amid fresh US sanctions
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday acknowledged that the country was grappling with “many problems”, as Washington intensified economic pressure through a fresh wave...
August 2026 lunar eclipse: when, where to witness It
WEB DESK: A spectacular celestial event is set to unfold during the night of August 27-28, 2026, when the Earth aligns precisely between the Sun...
Pakistan, Syria pledge deeper cooperation in trade, diplomacy, regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Syria have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest, during high-level talks...
Teenager Killed in Alleged Organ-Trafficking Plot
WEB DESK: Indian police are investigating the murder of 17-year-old Rehan, who was allegedly killed by a group that believed his testicles could be sold...
Israel warns Türkiye against ‘Dangerous Adventures’ in Syria
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of leading Türkiye toward “dangerous adventures” in Syria, following Israel’s recent strike...
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World humanoid robot championships return to beijing with over 2,000 robots
BEIJING: Beijing will host the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Championships this August, with organizers revealing that the event will see a fourfold...
Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Syrian airbase
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan has issued a firm condemnation of the recent Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Syria’s Idlib, calling it...
ISPR dismisses India’s operation sindoor documentary as “Bollywood-Style” propaganda
RAWALPINDI, August 18: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has rejected India’s portrayal of Operation Sindoor as a military triumph, describing a recently released documentary as...
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Could AI technology cause mass unemployment? insights from the AI trailblazer
WEB DESK: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic, with many raising concerns about its potential to eliminate jobs on a large scale. Experts...
Islamabad scam centre raid: 258 foreigners detained by FIA
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced on Monday that they have apprehended 258 foreigners, including 40 Chinese nationals, during a crackdown on an alleged...
Iran calls for release of downed pilots as Qatar denies holding them
WEB DESK: Iran on Saturday urged Qatar to free three Iranian pilots whose aircraft went down during the recent Middle East conflict, though Doha denied...
Russian President Putin extends greetings to Pakistan on 80th independence day
WEB DESK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his warm congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the citizens of Pakistan...
Strait of Hormuz nears standstill as two more ships come under attack
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply after two vessels were attacked while transiting the strategic waterway, as the United States...
Trump says secret plane switch during Turkey trip carried ‘Greater Risk’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed that he secretly changed aircraft in Turkey last month on the advice of the US Secret Service, saying...
Pakistan, US extend fulbright-HEC programme with new five-year deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have renewed their cooperation in higher education through a new five-year agreement between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and...
Pakistan-US relations on better footing, but progress must be sustained: Envoy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said ties between Islamabad and Washington are currently on a stronger footing than in...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit
MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...
India’s Modi embraces instagram to connect with youth after generation Z protests
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently turned to Instagram with casual, selfie-style videos in an effort to appeal to young voters, especially after...
PM Shehbaz, field marshal Asim to pay 3-day visit to Saudi Arabia from today: FO
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, will...
‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’ Star Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his memorable performances in Ghajini, Lagaan, and B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, has passed away at the age...
Viral AI-generated images Fantasize Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding in Pakistani traditional style
WEB DESK: Social media users are abuzz with a set of AI-crafted images depicting football icon Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his wedding in a vibrant Pakistani...
Fire erupts on Ship in Hormuz as Qatar Seeks Iran-US diplomatic breakthrough
DOHA: Qatar said on Tuesday that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States remain active, although no direct negotiations between the...
Trump pauses Iran strikes, says US-Iran negotiations to begin today
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will pursue renewed negotiations with Iran instead of launching fresh military strikes, saying talks aimed at...
Trump says US, Israel suspend planned Iran strikes pending diplomatic
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States and Israel have decided to postpone planned military strikes on Iran, saying both...
Four climbers found dead as search continues for six missing after broad peak avalanche
WEB DESK: Rescue teams recovered the bodies of four climbers on Friday after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range, leaving a group...
Pakistan will export 5,000 domestic assembled MG Vehicles to Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to export 5,000 domestically assembled MG cars to Bangladesh, a historic development announced by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the...
U.S. Moves to restrict chinese humanoid robots, Power inverters amid national security concerns
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration announced new measures on Tuesday aimed at curbing the import of Chinese-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks...
Red Sea shipping drops following Houthi strikes on Saudi Oil facilities
SINGAPORE: Commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait slowed significantly on Sunday after Yemen’s Houthi movement launched attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure along the Red...
Iran reports headway in Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Sunday that recent negotiations with Oman over the management of the Strait of Hormuz had yielded positive progress, with discussions centered...
Oil Prices jump nearly 40% in July as gulf tensions shake global markets
SYDNEY: Escalating conflict across the Gulf region has pushed global oil prices sharply higher, with crude gaining almost 40% this month and raising fresh concerns...
EU slaps $1 billion fine on Google for anti-competitive practices
WEB DESK: The European Union has levied a substantial fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the search engine...
Pakistan, EU reassert commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have reiterated their dedication to deepening collaboration under the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan. This reaffirmation was made during a...
S&P Global ratings raises Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B’
WEB DESK: In a positive development, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, citing improvements in the country’s...
Countless job opportunities with the UN, Its affiliates now open to applicants
ISLAMABAD: Securing a position within the United Nations and its affiliated agencies has become more accessible than ever before. With thousands of vacancies across diverse...
Iranian Interior Minister visits Pakistan monument during Islamabad tour
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on Tuesday as part of his official engagements in the capital. He was...
Indian court sentences 44 Somali Pirates to life in prison
WEB DESK: An Indian court has handed life sentences to 44 Somali nationals after convicting them in two piracy cases involving the hijacking of commercial...
Tensions soar as US, Iran exchange fire for 10th straight night
WEB DESK: The United States and Iran traded military strikes for a tenth consecutive night on Tuesday, underscoring the growing intensity of their confrontation and...
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief
DOHA: The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has officially appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief. According to reports from Arab media outlets, Hamas has confirmed...
Spain Clinch Second FIFA World Cup Title with 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium on...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after American troops killed in Jordan
WASHINGTON: The United States carried out another round of airstrikes on Iran late Saturday, saying the operation was intended to weaken Tehran’s military capabilities and...
Kuwait, Bahrain repel fresh Iranian drone and missile attacks
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait and Bahrain said on Sunday that their air defence systems successfully intercepted Iranian missiles and drones as Tehran expanded its retaliatory military...
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Google to provide 350,000 career certificates to Pakistani students to boost digital skills
WEB DESK: In a significant move to enhance digital literacy, Google has announced the distribution of 350,000 Google Career Certificates to students across Pakistan. This...
Vance claims some in Israeli government tried to influence US opinion on Iran deal
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has accused elements within the Israeli government of attempting to sway American public opinion against a recent agreement aimed...
Failures of Modi govt’s policies result in major challenges for India
WEB DESK: The Modi administration’s ineffective policies have caused significant setbacks across India’s defense, diplomatic, and economic sectors. As reported by Hindustan Times, U.S. senators...