Congo defence chief calls on CDF Asim Munir to discuss regional security, bilateral ties in GHQ meeting Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in a meeting with Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules, in Rawalpindi on…
Urge govt intervention, saying margins not revised for 3 years despite high costs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading oil marketing companies (OMCs) have approached the federal government, seeking the petroleum minister’s urgent intervention over continuous delay in revising their regulated margins as mounting financial pressures are threatening the commercial viability of the downstream petroleum sector. In a…
Bangladesh coach said his side could not afford complacency against the World Test Championship leaders in Mackay Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons during practice. Photo: REUTERS DARWIN: Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players to expect a fierce backlash from Australia in the second test after his side shocked the cricket world with a nine-wicket victory…
Charges include crimes against humanity, genocide, torture, injury, robbery and hijacking, justice minister says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS Türkiye has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an…
Petition refiled after registrar’s office raised objections to the earlier review plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad chief commissioner has challenged the Supreme Court’s August 18 order directing the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to a private hospital, arguing that the decision contains apparent legal errors and conflicts with prison rules. The SC had…
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan-Korea Trade and Investment Conference was organised in Seoul, bringing together over 170 Pakistani and Korean businessmen and resulting in the signing of six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between companies of the two countries. The conference was held in the backdrop of ongoing negotiations between Pakistan and Korea on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
Hamilton said he was fitter than ever. Photo: AFP NETHERLANDS: Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title. The 41-year-old sits 50 points behind current championship leader Kimi Antonelli but said his Ferrari…
Actor defends host as ‘spontaneous,’ says reviewing dramas inevitably invites disagreement Actor Ali Ansari in an interview addressed the recent controversy surrounding television host Nadia Khan mocking Sajal Aly’s performance in the drama Zanjeerain. The host, while reviewing episode 18 of the drama, questioned the realism of a scene in which Sajal’s character softly calls out, “Is…
Military says counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating Indian proxies, Fitna Al Khwarij and Hindustan networks Security forces, in coordination with police, killed 49 terrorists in a series of “high-tempo” intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan over the past few days, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media…
Motor insurance claims must be decided within five days of receiving the survey report ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed new timelines for the settlement of insurance claims to strengthen consumer protection. The proposed Insurance Market Conduct Rules 2026 will apply only to individual insurance policies. In a major step…