. MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February saw Tehran order…
. KYIV: Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe. The warning came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to prepare options for retaliation against Ukraine for a drone strike on…
According to industry projections, sustaining Pakistan’s local mobile industry between 2026 and 2031 could generate foreign exchange savings of more than $2.3 billion while gradually reducing dependence on imports. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s emerging mobile phone manufacturing industry is coming under mounting pressure from a global artificial intelligence (AI)-led technology shift and domestic taxation measures,…
AUCKLAND: Cameron Howieson proved the hero as Auckland FC edged Sydney FC 1-0 Saturday become the first New Zealand team to win Australia’s A-League grand final. In front of a sold-out Go Media Stadium in Auckland, the 31-year-old bagged the winner on the hour mark to send the home fans into raptures. It was a…
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan says political activity has intensified in AJK ahead of upcoming elections Sardar Attique said the party consulted groups and agreed with Muttahida Ulema Council to jointly field candidates across Azad Kashmir constituencies. PHOTO: APP The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) and the Muttahida Ulema Council Azad Kashmir on Saturday…
Pakistan’s mediation efforts with Iran saw ‘positive and constructive’ talks as CDF Munir met Iranian leadership Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives. PHOTO: PRESSTV ON X Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of…
Pole winner Mercedes’ British driver George Russell (L) and teammate Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (2nd Position) celebrate after the qualifying session for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of championship…
Describes detention in international waters, says he faced torture and inhumane treatment after Israel custody Saad Edhi speaks to media upon his arrival at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after being released from Israeli detention. SCREENGRAB Saad Edhi, a prominent human rights activist and son of Edhi Foundation chairman Faisal Edhi, who was part of the…
Pakistan, China look to deepen trade, technology and strategic cooperation as ties mark 75 years Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan delegation met H.E. Wang Hao, and his delegation, Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province, in Hangzhou on Saturday May 23. PHOTO: Ishaq Dar X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on…
GENEVA: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland’s biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced to open the family safe and the assailants fled with…