Afghan militant commander Basir killed in intelligence-based operation in Saranan area Security forces killed a key Afghan commander of the banned Fitna al-Khwarij and arrested his Afghan accomplice during a successful operation in the Pishin district of Balochistan on Wednesday. According to security sources, forces traced commander Basir in the Shaban area on the basis of intelligence reports. He was…
New York’s Jalen Brunson drives around James Harden and Sam Merrill in the Knicks’ overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Photo: AFP LONDON: The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in…
Announces assessed marks for candidates of leaked maths and computer science papers Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday announced that the replacement exam for the postponed A Level Mathematics Paper 32 would now be held on June 8 as part of the June 2026 examination series, while also confirming the use of assessed marks for…
15-20 armed men allegedly scaled boundary wall, forcibly took possession of the property RAWALPINDI: A citizen has accused PML-N lawmaker Zia Ullah Shah of allegedly occupying a property in Rawalpindi, submitting a complaint during an open court session held by the CPO. According to the complaint filed by Ayaz Khan, he purchased a one-kanal property…
Kylian Mbappe, in white, in action for France against Brazil in March — these two nations are among the leading contenders to win the upcoming World Cup. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders…
UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell meets Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: X/ PMO The United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Jonathan Powell on Wednesday conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan’s “constructive role in regional diplomacy” to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid efforts to yield a solution to the…
Officials also approve construction of a dedicated heavy vehicle track linking Karachi Port to the proposed terminal Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon chairs a meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority board. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday approved plans to establish a modern terminal for trucks, trailers, and heavy transport vehicles outside Karachi…
LONDON: The Dallas Mavericks are “parting ways” with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday. “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd,” an article posted on the team’s website said. “The organization will immediately…
New tariff talks, agricultural deals, and rare earth negotiations signal cautious reset in China-US economic ties The Boeing 787-9 is 20 feet longer than the plane that typically operates Flight 780. PHOTO: AVIATION AZ China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed on Wednesday that airlines in China will introduce 200 aircraft from Boeing, marking one of the largest…
A group photo of Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress Cai Dafeng with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the delegation in Islamabad on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Photo: X/ PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s full support for China’s core interests and reaffirmed the…