A thought for de-escalation
. There is a breath of fresh air as de-escalation moves onto the agenda of…
A thought for de-escalation
. There is a breath of fresh air as de-escalation moves onto the agenda of the warring sides. The contention from Tehran that it is willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provided Washington eases military pressure and lifts the blockade of Iranian ports, is a welcome development. For many, it is déjà vu. Both…
Pakistan, US target Afghan-origin narcotics network, seize 463kg meth
Pakistan and the United States have seized approximately 463 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, valued at $21 million, in a coordinated operation targeting an illicit narcotics network originating in Afghanistan, the US Embassy in Islamabad said on Tuesday. In a statement, the embassy said the seizure took place on August 30 after its Drug Enforcement Administration…
Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline, sources say
Saudi Arabia blamed Iraqi militia for drone attacks that forced a pipeline shutdown and halted Yanbu crude loadings A satellite image shows damage at a Saudi oil facility serving the East-West Pipeline, in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2026, following a reported attack on September 11. 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Saudi Arabia has restarted…
Aslam Khan set to join Bangladesh’s Abahani Limited
The club seeks six-month multiple entry visa for Pakistan goalkeeping coach as it strengthens its coaching setup Pakistan goalkeeping coach Muhammad Aslam Khan is set to take up a coaching role with Bangladesh club Abahani Limited after signing a contract with the Dhaka-based side for the 2026-2027 Bangladesh Football League season. Aslam will proceed to…
Trump says US will henceforth call AI ‘super intelligence’
Rejects international oversight of AI, calling efforts to regulate the technology a ‘globalist scheme’ US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US government documents would use “super intelligence” instead of artificial…
Trump praises PM Shehbaz as ‘terrific man’, recalls India-Pakistan mediation at UNGA
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday again claimed credit for helping avert a full-fledged war between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, while calling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a “terrific man” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Addressing the opening session of the 81st UN General Assembly, Trump highlighted what he described as his…
Govt decreases petrol by Rs1.7, HSD by Rs3.12 for Sept 23
The federal government on Tuesday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.7 and Rs3.12 per litre, respectively, for September 23. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs392.05 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs418.96 per litre for Wednesday. The latest revision…
Amnesty urges UEFA to suspend Israel, calls Nations League participation ‘unconscionable’
Human rights organisation Amnesty International on Tuesday called on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel’s football association, saying its Nations League participation was “unconscionable” because the association supports settlement-based clubs. “It’s unconscionable that the Israel men’s football team will participate in the UEFA Nations League this autumn despite clear evidence that Israel’s football association continues…
UN chief says Israeli actions in occupied West Bank raising ‘specter of ethnic cleansing
Guterres urges world leaders to use UN General Assembly week to pursue Middle East de-escalation and dialogue United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that Israeli violence, displacement and illegal settlement…
UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address
Guterres has pushed for global AI governance; the UN formed a 39-member AI advisory body in 2023 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on…
